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Kuro No Onna Kyoushi

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.

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.

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.

After deciding to leave her teaching job to prepare for her upcoming marriage, Haga Ineko finds herself heartbroken when her fiancé suddenly calls off the wedding. Struggling to cope, she turns to alcohol until an old acquaintance offers her a position as a substitute teacher in a troubled class. Reluctantly accepting the job, she uncovers a disturbing pattern of bullying among the students. Despite facing threats for standing up against the bullies, Ineko remains determined to protect the victims and bring justice to the perpetrators. The title "Hagane" is a clever play on her name and surname, symbolizing the strength she must embody in order to confront these challenges as an educator.

After receiving support from the children in her 4-3 class, Haga Ineko successfully passed her teacher's exam. At 36 years old, Haga, who had always been single, found herself surprised when her boyfriend and former assistant homeroom teacher, Wataru Shioda, proposed to her. As she admired the engagement ring he had given her, she couldn't help but feel a sense of happiness. The dynamics in Haga's classroom changed when a new student named Tao, whose parents had been deported from Japan for entering illegally, was transferred in. Despite Tao's resentment towards Japan, Haga showed her love and care for him as one of her students. However, Tao faced challenges with some classmates, including Marii Kikuta, while others like Hiro Ebita and Airi Nakano tried to reach out to him. Unfortunately, Tao rejected their efforts and ended up being isolated, with rumors circulating that he had stolen something. The situation escalated as Tao became a target of bullying. Determined to break through to Tao, Haga decided to visit his previous school and speak with his former classmates.

At the age of 18, will Na Ri experience her first taste of love? First love, aspirations, and companionship. The realm of young women entering adulthood, filled with both joy and heartache. (Naver)

At Qi Ying High School, class 2B has a reputation for being a challenging group of students with academic struggles. He Qian Dai, who later earned the nickname Teacher Xiao He, becomes their homeroom teacher one day. Despite her lack of experience, she quickly establishes herself as a mentor and friend to the students in class 2B. Through a series of mistakes, misunderstandings, and friendships, Teacher Xiao He helps the students in class 2B to grow and form strong bonds. As a result, the other teachers at Qi Ying begin to see both Teacher Xiao He and the supposedly "trouble-making" students in a new and positive light.

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.

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

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.

In the school library, Nao, a high school student who considers her life ordinary, is unexpectedly approached by her enigmatic classmate Kiri. Kiri asks Nao to accompany her to the location of a murder in Kiri's neighborhood, which she is using as material for a novel she is writing. This event is inspired by the novel "Borderless" by Honda Tetsuya.

After experiencing an accident that led him to abandon music, Hikuma Koichi now mentors a struggling brass band at a neglected high school. He faces challenges with unmotivated students and resistant teachers who are skeptical of having a professional musician in their midst. Despite the obstacles, Hikuma finds renewed inspiration, takes charge of the students, and begins coaching the band. Gradually, the students start to share his love for music, despite their initial confusion.

A new student with a mysterious background arrives at the school one day, hailing from Minnesota. She possesses a unique trait of having black blood running through her veins, which leads to unusual occurrences. The phenomenon of her black blood spreading to others raises questions about her identity and the reason behind her unusual blood color. This horror-suspense narrative follows a high school girl as she delves into the mysteries surrounding the enigmatic new student.

Teacher Izumi was discovered in her wedding gown, floating in the rooftop pool at Seishun High School. She had been fatally stabbed. A student admitted to President Hibino Meina of Class 3C and Detective Goshima that he was responsible for the crime. However, Meina noticed inconsistencies in the confession, as well as a lack of a clear motive. As a result, the student was cleared as a suspect. It is expected that another student will come forward to take responsibility. The question remains: why are her students eager to confess to the murder? Who are they trying to protect?

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.

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)

In 1977, the students of Wafang School were informed that their class would be disbanded due to the teacher's limitations. This caused uproar among the students, leading parents to pressure the principal to find a solution. Principal Wang sought help from the commune, but they were preoccupied with the return of educated youths and could not provide a teacher for Wafang School. Eventually, Principal Wang and Brigade Secretary Jiao enlisted the help of the last remaining female educated youth in the county who had not yet returned to the city. This individual, Fang Ge, arrived at Wafang School and made a significant impact on the students' lives, led by Jiao Building, Wu Zina, and San Fatty.

An elite high school is taken over by an armed group, leading a group of students to search for 2,000 hidden puzzle pieces within the school in a time frame of 48 hours.

A theatrical piece that explores issues related to bullying, violence in schools, and similar topics. (HanCinema)

Based on the comic book "Simple Man," the story revolves around four regular individuals who unexpectedly gain supernatural abilities after striking a bargain with a malevolent entity. As they delve deeper into their newfound powers, they uncover a hidden conspiracy lurking in the shadows.

Kindaichi Hajime, a high school student, uses his inherited deductive abilities from his renowned detective grandfather, Kindaichi Kosuke, to solve a variety of challenging cases he becomes involved in. The inspiration for these adventures comes from the manga series "The Kindaichi Case Files" created by Kanari Yozaburo and Amagi Seimaru, with illustrations by Sato Fumiya.

Haruna Tsubame, a quiet high school student, possesses a keen awareness of others' emotions and works to maintain harmony within the school. Unexpectedly, she is persuaded to take on the role of student council president. Through a chance meeting with a talented speechwriter, Tsubame sparks a transformation within the school. Despite facing challenges, she endeavors to bring about positive change in a school plagued by discord and discontent using the influence of persuasive language.

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

In a quaint museum located in the Suiren region of western China, there is a statue situated next to a well that was sculpted during the Xihan Dynasty over 2200 years ago, making it a priceless treasure. Throughout history, various governments have enacted laws to safeguard the statue, particularly during times of conflict. However, it has been frequently photographed, smuggled abroad, and exploited for profit through unauthorized rubbings.

Formerly a full-time teacher, Kato Kyoko transitions to a role as a part-time high school educator following a specific incident. Upon her arrival, she is placed in a class comprised of students facing a range of challenges.

Taking place at a household appliance company in Nagoya, the story unfolds as Meio Electrics, a leading home appliance manufacturer, receives a warning letter from Zestar Research Company in the United States. Accusing Meio of infringing on their solar panel patents, Zestar demands a significant amount in compensation and licensing fees. Hasegawa, a member of the Intellectual Property Department, is suspected of espionage amidst this unexpected turn of events, which occurs just as he embarks on his new life with his wife, Aoi. Zestar Research Company, known as a "Patent Troll," is controlled by a mysterious figure named Sawada. Meanwhile, Hama, responsible for preventing legal disputes within the company, faces criticism and disrespect from his superior, Muraoka. In a fit of rage, Hama ends up assaulting Muraoka and burying him in the mountains, sparking a tense conflict that jeopardizes the "love" and "pride" of the characters involved.

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"I always seem to realize it afterwards... but it's always what she desired from the start!" Have you ever experienced that sensation? The secretive practice of "Dark Shinri-Jutsu" (also known as "Dark Psychology") involves utilizing everyday conversations, hints, words, and actions to influence the thoughts and feelings of others in order to control them according to your wishes, whether for positive and innocent purposes or to fulfill even the most sinister desires of the heart. Kuronosaki, a enigmatic, sharp-tongued, and sadistic individual, resolves numerous psychological issues, enigmas, and cases by employing this prohibited method. She may unexpectedly appear, chuckling, and ask a person struggling with interpersonal relationship problems, "Are you foolish?" before guiding them in using "black psychology" through a range of manipulative tactics such as storytelling, active listening, prompting speculation, interpreting and guiding body language, glances, gestures, and other triggering mechanisms that can be practiced in various settings, such as at home, work, or school, to effectively captivate the heart, instill motivation, guide emotional reactions, or promote communication and self-examination. A suspenseful drama filled with dark humor! Is it a life of manipulation or a life of being manipulated? (Nogizaka46.com)

Inspired by the winning script of the 6th Dorama Koshien, Juken Zombie tells the story of high school students in a remote mountainous area of Japan who are gradually transforming into zombies, one after another.

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)

The determined main character Zhang Yi entered the college with the goal of finding a legendary treasure, in order to gather funds for his sick sister Zhang Ying. At the college, he encountered the Mohist school, along with other intriguing individuals such as the descendant of Duanmuzheng, the knowledgeable librarian Li Yu Yu, the mysterious divination girl Cui Jia Luo, and the lively Korean Princess Wang En Zhu. Despite initial conflicts and disagreements, they eventually joined forces to help the school and investigate strange occurrences in the area. Through these experiences, Zhang Yi learned to care for others besides his sister, while Zhang Ying, under the guidance of Duanmu, began to embrace her true self. Similarly, Cui Jia Luo and Wang En Zhu found joy and confidence through the support of their newfound friends. As they faced various challenges together, the group of six young individuals with different personalities learned the value of tolerance and understanding. Ultimately, they became intertwined in a life-changing journey set against the backdrop of the declining Tang Dynasty, at the historic Taiyi Mountain where a rumored treasure attracted attention and disrupted the peaceful environment.

Sanada Kohei, a student in his third year of junior high school, faces bullying from his peers and grapples with challenges in both his academic and family life. To find comfort, he dedicates himself to nurturing potted flowers within his room. After cycling through ten different tutors, Kohei encounters Shunsaku, a former hip-hop artist who has now taken on tutoring. Shunsaku's unique and firm methods assist Kohei in undergoing a significant change.

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.

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.

To coincide with the premiere of the film "Teiichi no Kuni", FujiTV is airing a series of five spin-off dramas showcasing the five main actors portraying characters competing for the position of student council president alongside Teiichi. The students are holding planning sessions for the council elections at Kaitei, the café located next to their school. Each episode highlights a different actor in the lead role. (Credit: DoramaWorld.blogspot)

Ohno Shiori is a typical high school student until the day Umenokisaka Bella transfers into her class, taking the seat previously belonging to the late Sasaki Kozue. Shiori notices that Bella has a kaleidoscope key chain similar to the one she and Kozue shared. Despite facing bullying due to her personality, there is something mysterious about Bella. What secrets lie within the connection between Kozue and Bella, as well as the circumstances surrounding Kozue's tragic death?

The malevolent evil powers are on the rise once more. To safeguard their school, the principal opts to recruit a vampire teacher. At the same time, Lan Bao faces his own challenges. Can the five warriors defend the school without the support of Princess Nai Ya? This fresh season introduces new allies and adversaries.

A school welcomes children with special powers and helps them harness their unique abilities. As they settle into the academy, they discover that sinister beings are threatening Earth, prompting the school to assemble a team of five M Riders to combat this threat. The team consists of Ai Rui Ke, Princess Nai Ya, Mi Ya Xing, and two new students, Li Yan Jian Ni and Lan Bao.

Two individuals from the M Riders group have gone missing, along with several students. A significant battle is on the horizon, necessitating the collective strength of the entire M Riders army to emerge victorious. The question remains: when will Princess Nai Ya make her appearance?

Sorada, a single father, always wears a school uniform and attends high school part-time for a specific reason. During his own high school years, he faced a severe illness that prevented him from attending school, leading to a significant amount of time spent in a hospital room during his youth. As an adult, he overcame the illness and eventually married his childhood friend, who was also a single mother. Together, they have a 10-year-old daughter. Despite his happiness, Sorada finds himself raising their daughter alone after his wife's passing. In honor of his late wife's wishes, he decides to enroll in the school system part-time.

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.

Urumi Shizuka unexpectedly found herself working as a high school teacher to avoid being jobless

After a scandal, well-known educator Pak is expelled from the tutorial center he established. At the same time, his spouse expresses a desire to end their marriage. Reflecting on his past, Pak is haunted by the thought of confronting his father Ho. Ho, a respected figure in the education field and the creator of Nature Primary School, fostered a connection with nature and a simple lifestyle among the students, including Pak. Despite being raised in nature, Pak never felt pride in his father. Upon learning from his father that his mother was a famous actress, Pak left for the city in search of her, only to discover it was a fabricated story. Feeling disillusioned, Pak abandoned his rural upbringing and embarked on a different path, co-founding a tutorial school with his close friend Tong.

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.