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Hikikomori Sensei(ひきこもり先生)

2021Japan
Awkward Male LeadDramaHikikomori Male LeadHikikomori Supporting CharacterLifePrincipal Supporting CharacterSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeacher Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterViolence Against ChildrenYouth

Uwashima Yohei, known as a "hikikomori survivor," spent 11 years isolated from society before emerging from his room three years ago. With the assistance of community members, he launched a yakitori restaurant but is still in the process of reintegrating into society. Recently, he was approached by the principal of a junior high school, Sakaki Tetsuzo, who sought his help in mentoring students who are frequently absent from school. Encouraged by the backing of his supporters, Uwashima Yohei ultimately decides to take on the role of a part-time teacher at the school.

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Recommendation: Taiyo to Umi no Kyoshitsu similar to Hikikomori Sensei
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Taiyo to Umi no Kyoshitsu(太陽と海の教室)

2008Japan
DramaLifeSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeacher Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAbuse Of PowerEmotionally Strong Male LeadMiniseriesSeaside SettingSmart Male Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Life, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teacher Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

At a prestigious high school near the ocean, senior students are fully focused on preparing for college entrance exams starting in late summer. One day, a unique teacher named Sakutaro Sakurai joins the school known for its academic rigor. Sakutaro's past is shrouded in mystery, leaving students puzzled by his unconventional methods and direct approach. Despite initial hesitance, Sakutaro persistently offers support and guidance, eventually earning the students' trust. Through his encouragement and wisdom, he teaches them the importance of living in the present moment, a message that gradually resonates with his students.

Recommendation: 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 8 similar to Hikikomori Sensei
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3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 8(3年B組金八先生)

2007Japan
DramaLifeSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFamily RelationshipFriendshipHigh School

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Life, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

The upcoming season will showcase Kinpachi Sakamoto's dedication as a teacher who experiences the ups and downs alongside his 25 students, who also mature through the process. They will navigate challenges such as preparing for university entrance exams, navigating complex relationships with family, educators, and peers, and managing their hopes and setbacks.

Recommendation: 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 7 similar to Hikikomori Sensei
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3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 7(3年B組金八先生7)

2004Japan
DramaLifeSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFamily RelationshipFriendshipJunior High School

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Life, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

The seventh season of this long-running series is now airing, marking its 25th year on television. Kimpachi Sakamoto will once again face challenges and issues with the new class. As the year progresses, valuable lessons that cannot be purchased with money will be learned. In the previous season, Sakamoto clashed with Principal Chida regarding teaching methods, resulting in his removal from the Board of Education. However, he has returned to teaching at Sakura Middle School. The school is currently dealing with a rise in youth crime, along with issues such as drug use and sexually transmitted diseases. Kimpachi finds himself back in a chaotic school system, ready to tackle new problems and deliver important messages. Stay tuned for updates on the developments in class 3B over the next six months. (TBS)

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Kao Dake Sensei(顔だけ先生)

2021Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAirhead Male LeadHigh School

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

A male high school teacher who works part-time is mocked for being known as "the teacher with just a face." Despite causing bewilderment among the students, he successfully influences his students' perspectives on life. (Yahoo News; Edited by Lee C)

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Ray of Light(追光的日子)

2023China
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterViolence Against ChildrenYouthCampus SettingStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadTransfer Student Female Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, Violence Against Children, and Youth themes with a 39% similarity match.

After his unsuccessful venture as a pool hall owner, 28-year-old Hao Nan decides to return to his previous profession as a teacher. While teaching at Qingyun High School, he crosses paths with Ren Zhen, an 18-year-old student who missed passing the gaokao exam due to her unreliable father. Their first encounter takes place on the school's rooftop, where Hao Nan shares his personal experiences to inspire her. As Hao Nan forms bonds with his students, particularly Ren Zhen, they transition from misunderstandings to developing mutual respect. Through his guidance, Hao Nan helps them rediscover hope for their futures.

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Suzuki Sensei(鈴木先生 )

2011Japan
DramaPrincipal Supporting CharacterSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaClassmates' RelationshipCo-workers' RelationshipInner MonologueManipulative Co-Worker

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Principal Supporting Character, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 39% similarity match.

After graduating from college, Akira Suzuki, who is the teacher in charge of class 2-A, dedicated three years to exploring effective ways to solve problems in teaching

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Saki ni Umareta Dake no Boku(先に生まれただけの僕)

2017Japan
DramaLifeSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthComedyHigh SchoolMiniseriesPrincipal Male LeadSlight Romance

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Life, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 39% similarity match.

A 35-year-old former high-ranking corporate employee has taken on the role of principal at a private high school that is experiencing challenges with its management.

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Eighteen Year Old Sky(十八岁的天空)

2002China
DramaPrincipal Supporting CharacterSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeacher Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Principal Supporting Character, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 39% similarity match.

Newly appointed as a high school teacher, Gu Yue Tao is dedicated to nurturing the potential of each student in his class. Along the way, he faces obstacles such as his spirited colleague Pei Pei, the challenging student Shi Yan Feng, and parental concerns about his unconventional teaching approach. Despite the diverse academic abilities and personalities of his students, Yue Tao guides them not only academically but also fosters personal connections, encouraging them to broaden their perspectives beyond their youthful limitations.

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School Teachers(ガッコの先生)

2001Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouth

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

The plot bears a strong resemblance to the TV show 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei, but with some typical characters added in. There is a stubborn father who runs a ramen shop, his strong-willed daughter Motoko who works as a teacher and dislikes Sakuragi, and a distant older sister who has been cut off by their father. The father is now renting out the older sister's room to Sakuragi. Motoko and Sentaro's coworker, Onodera, has a significant Oedipus complex.

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Yankee Bokou ni Kaeru(ヤンキー母校に帰る)

2003Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBased On A True StoryHigh SchoolMiniseries

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

The plot centers around a reformed gang member and former school dropout who later becomes a teacher at the same school

Recommendation: Ojiisan Sensei Netto Hen similar to Hikikomori Sensei
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Ojiisan Sensei Netto Hen(おじいさん先生 熱闘篇)

2007Japan
School SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeacher Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthComedyGangHigh School

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teacher Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

In this amusing school comedy, the main character is not a youthful and lively teacher or a trendy student. Instead, it is an elderly man with hearing difficulties who finds himself in a challenging situation at the deteriorating Emperor Gakuen high school, a hub for troublemakers. When he is placed in charge of the senior class 3-D, the delinquents find it hard to continue their mischief at their usual pace due to the old man's slow reactions. Despite their efforts to push him to the limit in each episode, the old man always manages to come back to life at the riverbank of the Acheron after facing near-death situations. What will happen next in this elderly man's school journey? Join in on the laughter, tears, and relaxation as this laid-back old man navigates through the chaos of this simple school comedy.

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Mikami Sensei(御上先生)

2025Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeacher Supporting CharacterYouthBureaucracyHigh SchoolMiniseries

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teacher Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.

Mikami Takashi becomes a member of Japan's prestigious government administration within the Department of Education with the intention of promoting analytical thinking abilities in students. However, he quickly discovers that the ministry prioritizes self-preservation above all else. After being assigned to a private high school through a ministry initiative, Mikami finds himself torn between his loyalty to the bureaucrats who established the system and his empathy for the educators affected by it. Leading a group of senior high school students, Mikami embarks on a mission to challenge authority and advocate for reforms within the education sector. (TBS Program Catalog)

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3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 6( 3年B組金八先生 - 6)

2001Japan
DramaLifeSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFamily RelationshipFriendshipJunior High SchoolLGBTQ+Transgender Supporting CharacterTransphobia

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Life, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 37% similarity match.

Tetsuya Takeda returns for his sixth year as a committed middle school teacher in Japan. Sakura Middle School is leading the way by implementing the new student guidance guidelines mandated by the education ministry for next April. Additionally, two new transfer students will be entering the 3-B class, and the school will welcome its first non-Japanese teacher on staff.

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Gachi Baka!(ガチバカ!)

2006Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBaseballHigh SchoolMiniseriesSports

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 35% similarity match.

Gondo Tetta, a former professional boxer, has joined Kaki-no-ki-zaka High School as a new teacher. The school's goal is to improve its financial situation by enhancing the students' skills and boosting the performance of the baseball team. Tetta is faced with a challenging group of students who are struggling academically and athletically. Despite their lack of motivation, he tirelessly motivates and supports them. Tetta believes that school is not just about academics, but also about preparing students for life. He is willing to confront both parents and the school administration to ensure his students receive the help they need. The journey of Gondo Tetta's unconventional class is about to commence.

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Kamen Teacher(仮面ティーチャー )

2013Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthActionAdapted From A MangaDelinquent Supporting CharacterHigh School

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 35% similarity match.

Upon starting his new position at a high school, Gota Araki is designated as the homeroom teacher for the notorious 2nd Year, Class C. The students in this class are known for their violent behavior and lack of respect for authority. Despite being physically attacked by his students on his first day, Gota Araki chooses not to retaliate. He is determined to connect with the students and help them overcome their troubles, only to realize that they are more troubled than he initially thought. In a bid to make a difference, Gota Araki decides to unveil his mask. The question remains: will it be strength or compassion that leads to a positive change in his students? Inspired by the manga series "Kamen Teacher" created by Tooru Fujisawa.

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Eighteen Color: 18 Sai, Watashi no Iro(Eighteen Color-18才、私の色。-)

2022Japan
DramaLifeSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolMiniseriesStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Life, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 35% similarity match.

An 18-year-old student in her third year of high school lacks self-assurance and faces challenges in defining her identity amidst external influences. (Beautylabo.jp)

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Koko wa Ima kara Rinri desu(ここは今から倫理です。)

2021Japan
DramaLifeSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthEthicsHigh SchoolPsychologicalSchool BullyingSexual AssaultSexual ViolenceStudent-Teacher Relationship

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Life, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 35% similarity match.

Takayanagi is an enigmatic high school teacher who instructs on ethics. Despite the facade of innocence maintained by his students, they grapple with issues such as bullying and self-harm. Takayanagi imparts philosophical concepts and ethical principles to his class. While the textbook may come across as dull, the teachings of historical figures like Socrates inspire the students to confront their personal challenges and navigate through life.

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35 sai no Koukousei(35歳の高校生)

2013Japan
DramaLifeSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFriendshipHidden IdentityHigh SchoolMelodramaPsychologicalSchool BullyingStudent Female Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Life, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 35% similarity match.

The upcoming drama will focus on the transformation of a 35-year-old student who impacts her peers' lives and brings change to the school environment. It will delve into the harsh realities of modern high schools, such as bullying and truancy.

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Shima no Sensei(島の先生 )

2013Japan
DramaLifePrincipal Supporting CharacterSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthChild Supporting CharacterFamilyFarmer Supporting CharacterFisher Supporting CharacterHousewife-Househusband Supporting CharacterIsland SettingSupportive Friend

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Life, Principal Supporting Character, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 35% similarity match.

The setting of the play is a secluded island hosting a unique educational institution for troubled youths from urban areas. Every student grapples with various personal challenges like harassment and skipping school. Over time, the 10 students regain their confidence through the compassion shown by the community members, educators, and their guardians.

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Sakura (2002)(さくら)

2002Japan
DramaLifeSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAsadoraComedyJunior High SchoolShort Length SeriesTeacher Female Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Life, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Sakura follows the journey of Matsushita Sakura, a fourth-generation Japanese American woman from Hawaii, who relocates to a quaint town in Gifu, Japan to work as a language teacher for middle school students

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Densetsu no Kyoshi(伝説の教師)

2000Japan
School SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthComedyHigh School

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

A man without any apparent strong interests surprisingly excels in connecting with troubled high school students. Referred to as a renowned savior of struggling schools, he arrives one day to help restore order in a class that had descended into chaos. His unorthodox responses and unconventional guidance to students not only surprise the teachers and staff, but also leave the troubled students themselves taken aback.

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Eien no Kimi e(永遠の君へ)

2004Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolTeacher Female Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Asakura Harumi, a music teacher in high school, and Kyoji Hiyama, a manager at a cabaret, initially clashed due to their differing circumstances. However, they eventually found themselves drawn to each other and fell in love. Unbeknownst to them at the time, they were actually half-siblings. Upon learning the truth, Kyoji lashed out in anger and despair, while Harumi sought to be closer to him. Despite the initial harmony, Kyoji's past sins began to affect Harumi's mental health. Unaware of the true extent of the harm he had caused, Kyoji remained by her side as her condition worsened.

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Medaka(めだか)

2004Japan
DramaLifeSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadNight SchoolTeacher Female Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Life, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 33% similarity match.

Takako Meguro has always dreamed of getting married and leaving her job. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes a teacher at a night school. Initially, she lacks motivation and doesn't take her job seriously. But she soon realizes that teaching at night school is more challenging than she anticipated. The students are a mix of high-school dropouts, businessmen, cabaret girls, and other unique individuals. Many of them are older than Takako, and she even discovers that one of her former elementary school classmates is among the students. Adjusting to her new schedule of working at night and sleeping during the day, Takako finds herself unable to attend social events to meet potential partners. Despite feeling resigned to this new way of life, a particular incident sparks a fire within Takako, leading to a passionate outburst towards her students.

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Yowakutemo Katemasu(弱くても勝てます~青志先生とへっぽこ高校球児の野望)

2014Japan
LifeSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBaseballCoach Male LeadCompetitionHigh SchoolSports

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Life, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

The setting of the narrative takes place at a made-up school that consistently sends numerous students to Tokyo University annually. Aoshi, a recent addition to the staff, takes on the role of coaching the school's baseball team. The team, consisting of only 5 members, has never achieved victory since its establishment. Aoshi and his players aim to secure a win at the Japan High School Baseball Championship.

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GTO: Remake Season 2(GTO リメイク版連続ドラマ (第2期))

2014Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaComedyEmotionally Strong Male LeadHigh SchoolSchool Bullying

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Onizuka returns to his alma mater in Shonan, Japan as a substitute teacher. While there, he encounters challenging situations such as a student's pregnancy and another student's school refusal. Throughout his time at the high school, Onizuka's background is uncovered by individuals who were acquainted with him in the past.

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Nigatsu no Shosha: Zettai Gokaku no Kyoshitsu(二月の勝者-絶対合格の教室-)

2021Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeacher Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaChild Supporting CharacterCram SchoolMiniseriesSelf-harm

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teacher Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Renowned educator Kuroki Kurodo transitioned from teaching at a top-tier cram school for the middle school entrance exam to leading a struggling institution. Despite the school's poor track record, Kurodo confidently assures that the students will excel in their exams. He emphasizes that a cram school is essentially a service-oriented business, where the future of children is the product being offered to parents.

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Shibuya Sensei ga Daitai Oshietekureru(渋谷先生がだいたい教えてくれる)

2022Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthEccentric Male LeadMiniseries

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Yoiko no Mikata similar to Hikikomori Sensei
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Yoiko no Mikata(よい子の味方 〜新米保育士物語〜 (よいこのみかた しんまいほいくしものがたり))

2003Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeacher Supporting CharacterYouthBromanceChild Supporting CharacterFriendshipMiniseriesPreschoolStudent-Teacher Relationship

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teacher Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 32% similarity match.

When you ask a young girl in nursery school what she wants to be when she grows up, she might mention wanting to become a nurse, florist, or ballerina. On the other hand, a young boy in nursery school might mention aspirations of becoming a policeman, firefighter, athlete, or pilot. However, Taiyo Suzuki had different aspirations inspired by his elderly nursery school teacher. Determined to follow in her footsteps, he passed the nursery school teacher examination and is now working at Himawari Nursery School. Despite being in a predominantly female profession, Taiyo is eager to prove himself to the female teachers and mothers of the children. His goal is not only to excel professionally but also to become a beloved friend to the children at the school.

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Sakura Kara no Tegami( 桜からの手紙)

2011Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolIllnessMultiple MainsStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTerminal Illness

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 32% similarity match.

A group of girls nearing graduation in high school discover that their homeroom teacher is facing a terminal illness. He pens individual letters to each of them, offering guidance without explicitly stating the details. As they navigate challenges during their final year, these letters serve as a source of support, helping them overcome personal obstacles and fostering personal growth and strong friendships.

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Sora Wataru Kyoshitsu(宙わたる教室)

2024Japan
LifeSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeacher Supporting CharacterYouthGeneration GapMiniseriesMulti-GenerationalNurse Supporting CharacterPart-time Worker Supporting CharacterSocial Issues

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Life, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teacher Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 32% similarity match.

In Shinjuku, Tokyo, there is a part-time high school that caters to students from diverse backgrounds and situations. Among them are Yanagida Gakuto, a troubled delinquent; Koshikawa Angela, struggling to keep up with her classes; Natori Kasumi, attending school from the nurse's office due to orthostatic intolerance; and Nagamine Shozo, who missed out on high school in his youth. They are all under the guidance of Fujitake Kanae, a mysterious science teacher. Together, they work towards presenting their experiment on recreating a "crater on Mars" at an academic conference, facing challenges such as disabilities, family issues, and complicated relationships along the way.

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School 3(학교3)

2000South Korea
DramaLifeSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadTransfer Student Male Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Life, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 32% similarity match.

Students from different residential backgrounds, including affluent neighborhoods, middle-class apartment complexes, and underdeveloped streets, all attend the same school and share the same classroom. At the start of the new semester, a girl named Da In transfers from the countryside to the school. Despite being raised by a single mother, she is known for her cheerful and literary personality. Initially, she faces bullying from her classmates due to her innocence, but is eventually helped by Se Chan, a boy from a wealthy area. Se Chan, who used to be a bully himself, now despises bullying because of a past painful experience. As he assists Da In, he grapples with his feelings, unsure if he helped her out of genuine affection or simply to combat bullying. And so, the story unfolds of Da In navigating the school's social hierarchy in her own optimistic manner.

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Welcome to My Lab(내일은 실험왕)

2015South Korea
Principal Supporting CharacterSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthRomanceSchool ClubStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Principal Supporting Character, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 32% similarity match.

We track the experiences of learners involved in a science club at Saebyeok School.

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Youtuber Class Season 2(유튜버 클라쓰 시즌2)

2021South Korea
LifeSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthCountryside SettingHigh SchoolMiniseriesShort Length SeriesTeenager Male LeadTransfer Student Male Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Life, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 32% similarity match.

Park Bo Hyun moves to a rural school?! However, this particular school is quite unique. (KOK TV YouTube)

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Seito Shokun!(生徒諸君!)

2007Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthGrudgeJunior High SchoolMiniseriesStudent Female LeadTeacher Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 32% similarity match.

Students lacking trust in teachers, educators losing faith in the education system, and parents pointing fingers at schools for their children's misbehavior. When Naoko started her new role as a high school teacher, she faced a challenging situation. Despite the evolving times and difficult-to-control students, Naoko made the decision to confront the issues within the modern education system instead of turning a blind eye.

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Alien Sam(에일리언샘)

2006South Korea
School SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeacher Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAlienComedyMiddle SchoolSci-FiStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teacher Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 32% similarity match.

Alexander is a royal reptilian from a distant planet who arrives on Earth. He assumes the identity of a human called Bong Sam and takes a position as a teacher at a junior high school.

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Erin ga Chosen! Nihongo Dekimasu,(エリンが挑戦! にほんごできます。)

2006Japan
LifeSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Life, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

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When We Were Young(青春最好时)

2017China
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthIdentical Twin Female LeadMysteryRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 30% similarity match.

The story centers on a pair of twins, with one being raised by a wealthy mother and the other by a single father

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Sayonara, Ozu Sensei(さよなら、小津先生)

2001Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBasketballComedyEx-Convict Male LeadHigh SchoolLife LessonPrivate SchoolSports

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 30% similarity match.

After turning 50, Ozu faced a significant challenge in his life. While serving as the manager of a branch of his bank in New York, Ozu was instructed to engage in illegal transactions. He was eventually apprehended for his involvement in these activities and was taken into custody. Upon his release from prison, Ozu returned to Japan to discover that he had lost everything he had worked for: his career, reputation, family, and possessions. All that remained were his expensive suits and the stigma of being a former convict. Ozu found a temporary position as a teacher at a private high school in Tokyo. However, there was a major issue - he despised children. In fact, his misanthropy ran so deep that he struggled to see others as human beings. This made teaching impossible for him. To complicate matters, the students at the school had lost their drive. Ozu was unable to connect with the children, nor was he receptive to learning from them. This narrative is portrayed with a humorous twist as Ozu and his students navigate through tumultuous yet amusing experiences, leading to valuable lessons learned by Ozu.

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Rookies(ROOKIES)

2008Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBaseballDelinquent Male LeadMale Centered PlotSport ClubSportsStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 30% similarity match.

Koichi Kawato has recently taken on the role of teaching Japanese Literature at Futakotamagawa high school, a school known for its troubled baseball club. The club, made up of troublemakers and bullies, was banned from competitions for a year after a violent incident during a game. Kawato soon realizes that the remaining club members are more interested in women, smoking, and idleness. With his guidance, they set their sights on the Koshien high school baseball tournament. However, the journey to Koshien is filled with challenges and obstacles.

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Misaki Number One!!(美咲ナンバーワン!!)

2011Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaComedyEmotionally Strong Female LeadFriendshipHigh SchoolMiniseriesTeacher Female Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 30% similarity match.

One unexpected day, Misaki, the top hostess at a club in Roppongi, finds herself becoming a high school teacher. Surprisingly, she is assigned as the homeroom teacher for Class 2Z, a unique class known for its unruly students. Despite the challenging situation, Misaki confronts the students with her unwavering positivity and determination, never backing down. This story is adapted from the manga "Misaki Number One!!" by Fujisaki Masato.

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Koukousei Restaurant(高校生レストラン)

2011Japan
LifeSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthChef Male LeadFoodRestaurantStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Life, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 30% similarity match.

Muraki Shingo is highly skilled in culinary arts, however, he lacks experience as a teacher in the field. A previous chef, Muraki now serves as a temporary instructor at a nearby high school with the goal of establishing a "high school students' restaurant". He motivates students who may lack direction or optimism, and grows alongside them by overseeing the restaurant's operations and providing cooking lessons.

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Sashidashinin wa, Daredesuka?(差出人は、誰ですか?)

2022Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthClassmates' RelationshipGay Supporting CharacterMysterySecret CrushShort Length SeriesStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 30% similarity match.

Kuwazuru Mitsuki, a sophomore at Arakawa Nishi High School, finds herself caught up in a unique activity initiated by her homeroom teacher, Tachibana. This activity, known as the "Letter Game", requires each student to write anonymous letters expressing their true feelings towards their classmates. Initially filled with light-hearted jokes and playful notes, the letters quickly progress to reveal deep secrets and confessions, sparking curiosity and speculation among the students. As the game unfolds, hidden worries and thoughts are brought to light, strengthening the bonds between classmates. Amidst this, Mitsuki embarks on a quest to uncover the identity of the sender of a mysterious letter she receives, leading her to a startling revelation about the true purpose of the "letter game".

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Subarashiki Kana, Sensei!(素晴らしき哉、先生!)

2024Japan
LifeSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthClassmates' RelationshipComedyHigh SchoolMiniseriesSlight RomanceStudent-Teacher RelationshipTeacher Female Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Life, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 30% similarity match.

Sasaoka Rio pursued a career in education with dreams and aspirations close to her heart. Despite facing overwhelming stress in her second year as a high school teacher, Rio found solace in expressing her frustrations on a private social media account and receiving support from her caring boyfriend. The plot thickens when a third-year class unexpectedly loses their homeroom teacher, leading Rio to take on this responsibility for the first time in her career.

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Billion x School(ビリオン×スクール)

2024Japan
LifeSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeacher Supporting CharacterYouthAge GapAge GapChairman Male LeadComedyHigh SchoolRobotSci-FiSecretary Supporting Character

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Life, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teacher Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 30% similarity match.

Kagami Rei is a new teacher assigned to the third-year students at the prestigious Eto Gakuen, a school known for housing students labeled as having "no motivation, talent, or potential." Mr. Kagami, charming and playful, brings a unique teaching approach that deviates from the school's traditional methods. Surprisingly, he is also the Chairman of the prominent Japanese conglomerate Kagami, which provides him with vast resources. Despite keeping his true identity hidden, he forms strong bonds with his students and navigates through various challenges together.

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The M Riders Season 6(萌學園六復活之戰)

2014Taiwan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFantasyHigh SchoolStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

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Strawberry Seminar(いちごゼミナール)

2009Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthComedyHigh SchoolStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

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Houkago Groove( 放課後グルーヴ)

2013Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthJunior High SchoolMiniseriesSportsTeacher Female Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Makoto Kiryu is a youthful physical education instructor working at a middle school. In her youth, Makoto was a member of a motorcycle group and left high school prematurely. After reflecting on her choices, Makoto decided to pursue higher education and eventually landed a job as a physical education teacher. While she excels in sports, she struggles with teaching dance, a mandatory subject for the students. Makoto attempts to blend in and not draw attention from her students.

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Yoru no Sensei(夜のせんせい)

2014Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthComedyHigh SchoolMiniseriesTeacher Female Lead

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Yoruno Sakura, a newcomer teacher at a part-time high school, has faced multiple challenges in her past as the owner of a bar. Despite her continuous struggles and misfortunes, she remains determined and positive. While she may come across as overly friendly, insensitive, disorganized, and careless, she possesses a kind heart and a knack for recognizing and supporting individuals with aspirations. At 38 years old, she interacts with students of different ages who share similar circumstances, ultimately making a positive impact on their lives and experiencing her own transformation.

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Oishi Kyushoku Season 2(おいしい給食 season2)

2021Japan
School SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthComedyFoodJunior High SchoolMiniseries

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Natsu no Tsubomi(ナツのツボミ)

2000Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseries

Like Hikikomori Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.