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Mikami Sensei(御上先生)

2025Japan
BureaucracyDramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeacher Supporting CharacterYouth

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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Mikami Sensei

Recommendation: Yankee Bokou ni Kaeru similar to Mikami Sensei
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Yankee Bokou ni Kaeru(ヤンキー母校に帰る)

2003Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthBased On A True StoryTeenager Supporting Character

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 64% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Shibuya Sensei ga Daitai Oshietekureru similar to Mikami Sensei
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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
DramaMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthEccentric Male Lead

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 60% similarity match.

Recommendation: Gachi Baka! similar to Mikami Sensei
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Gachi Baka!(ガチバカ!)

2006Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthBaseballSportsTeenager Supporting Character

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 58% 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.

Recommendation: Natsu no Tsubomi similar to Mikami Sensei
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Natsu no Tsubomi(ナツのツボミ)

2000Japan
DramaMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouth

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 56% similarity match.

Recommendation: School Teachers similar to Mikami Sensei
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School Teachers(ガッコの先生)

2001Japan
DramaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouth

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 56% 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.

Recommendation: Kao Dake Sensei similar to Mikami Sensei
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Kao Dake Sensei(顔だけ先生)

2021Japan
DramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthAirhead Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 55% 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)

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

2021Japan
DramaMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeacher Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaChild Supporting CharacterCram SchoolSelf-harm

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teacher Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 54% 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.

Recommendation: Yoiko no Mikata similar to Mikami 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
DramaMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeacher Supporting CharacterYouthBromanceChild Supporting CharacterFriendshipPreschoolStudent-Teacher Relationship

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teacher Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% 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.

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

2007Japan
High SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeacher Supporting CharacterYouthComedyGangTeenager Supporting Character

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teacher Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% 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.

Recommendation: Aku no Kyoten Josho similar to Mikami Sensei
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Aku no Kyoten Josho(悪の教典 序章)

2012Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadHorrorPsychologicalSuspense

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 50% similarity match.

The story delves into the past of Seiji Hasumi, a high school teacher, revealing the disturbing aspects of everyday life.

Recommendation: Yoru no Sensei similar to Mikami Sensei
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Yoru no Sensei(夜のせんせい)

2014Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthComedyTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% 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.

Recommendation: Saki ni Umareta Dake no Boku similar to Mikami Sensei
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Saki ni Umareta Dake no Boku(先に生まれただけの僕)

2017Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Supporting CharacterYouthComedyLifePrincipal Male LeadSlight RomanceTeenager Supporting Character

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% 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.

Recommendation: Myubu: Himitsu no Uta Zono similar to Mikami Sensei
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Myubu: Himitsu no Uta Zono(ミューブ♪~秘密の歌園~)

2018Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthFemale Centered PlotSitcomStudent Female Lead

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

In a girls-only high school, Shuko Ikematsu and her dear friend Yuko Mizobuchi are facing a shortage of members in their musical theater club

Recommendation: Fight for Fever similar to Mikami Sensei
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Fight for Fever(半熟少年)

2018Taiwan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingYouthShort Length Series

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

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

2008Japan
DramaMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeacher Supporting CharacterYouthAbuse Of PowerEmotionally Strong Male LeadLifeSeaside SettingSmart Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teacher Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 47% 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: Misaki Number One!! similar to Mikami Sensei
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Misaki Number One!!(美咲ナンバーワン!!)

2011Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaComedyEmotionally Strong Female LeadFriendshipTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 47% 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.

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

2007Japan
DramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthFamily RelationshipFriendshipLifeTeenager Supporting Character

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 46% 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: Hagane no Onna similar to Mikami Sensei
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Hagane no Onna(ハガネの女)

2010Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaSchool BullyingTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 46% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Hagane no Onna Season 2 similar to Mikami Sensei
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Hagane no Onna Season 2(ハガネの女 Season 2)

2011Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaSchool BullyingTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 46% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Kamen Teacher similar to Mikami Sensei
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Kamen Teacher(仮面ティーチャー )

2013Japan
DramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthActionAdapted From A MangaDelinquent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 46% 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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Debusen(でぶせん)

2016Japan
High SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthAdapted From A MangaComedyCross-DressingTeenager Supporting Character

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features High School, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 46% similarity match.

Fukushima Mitsuru, a financially struggling individual, discovers the body of Fukushima Mitsuko, a deceased female teacher who bears a striking resemblance to him, while contemplating suicide in the Jukai forest near Mt. Fuji. Mitsuko appears to have been affluent based on her belongings left behind. Mitsuru decides to start a new life by impersonating Mitsuko, even though he faces challenges at his new job as a high school teacher surrounded by unruly students. Despite his initial intentions to escape, Mitsuru inadvertently ends up helping to reform the students due to a misunderstanding. Another issue arises for Mitsuru as he continues his masquerade as a female teacher, as the risk of being exposed as a cross-dressing male looms over him. Despite his moral struggles, Mitsuru grapples with his own desires and fantasies on a daily basis. This story is adapted from the novel series "Debusen" by Ando Yuma and illustrated by Asaki Masashi.

Recommendation: Eighteen Color: 18 Sai, Watashi no Iro similar to Mikami Sensei
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Eighteen Color: 18 Sai, Watashi no Iro(Eighteen Color-18才、私の色。-)

2022Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthLifeStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 46% 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)

Recommendation: Densetsu no Kyoshi similar to Mikami Sensei
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Densetsu no Kyoshi(伝説の教師)

2000Japan
High SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthComedyTeenager Supporting Character

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 45% 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.

Recommendation: Eien no Kimi e similar to Mikami Sensei
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Eien no Kimi e(永遠の君へ)

2004Japan
DramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 45% 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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Toritsu Mizusho!(都立水商! 〜令和〜)

2019Japan
DramaMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadAdapted From A MangaComedy

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 45% similarity match.

A fictional school known as Tokyo Metropolitan Water Exchange Academy focuses on providing education in water trade, specifically in the nighttime entertainment industry. Ishiwata Naoki, currently job hunting, lands a teaching position at this unique school.

Recommendation: Ugly Cake similar to Mikami Sensei
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Ugly Cake(못난이 송편)

2012South Korea
DramaMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthSchool BullyingSchool Violence

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 45% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Otona no Jugyo similar to Mikami Sensei
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Otona no Jugyo(オトナの授業)

2024Japan
DramaMiniseriesSchool SettingYouth

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Youngsters on Fire Season 3 similar to Mikami Sensei
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Youngsters on Fire Season 3(機智校園生活 - 必勝高三生)

2022Taiwan
DramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingYouth

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

At Hartford High School, senior students are expected to reside in the dormitory together and study collectively to enhance their academic performance. They are required to surrender their mobile phones during this period. However, the dormitory manager Zeng Bao Qian struggles to manage the students effectively. Two other teachers are frustrated with Zeng's lack of assertiveness and decide to help him develop a more authoritative persona. One student, Gorilla, who excels in sports, struggles academically and resorts to cheating. Zeng makes a wager with the principal, promising to help Gorilla improve his grades significantly. Despite his best efforts, Gorilla falls short of the target. Feeling disillusioned, Zeng decides to resign, but the students implore the principal to let him stay. Will Zeng be able to support the students until the end of their academic journey? (Taiwan Pavilion)

Recommendation: Youngsters on Fire Season 2 similar to Mikami Sensei
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Youngsters on Fire Season 2(機智校園生活-青春萬歲)

2022Taiwan
DramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingYouth

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 44% similarity match.

Wang effectively managed Class 11-B with his unique teaching methods until Ou Xian ming, a new student, disrupts the balance. It is later discovered that Xian Ming is the offspring of a crime boss, shedding light on why Wang left his law enforcement career and Wu in the past. Wu learns that Wang left the police force due to feelings of guilt over his involvement in a colleague's death. Determined to seek justice, Wu decides to go undercover in the mafia to uncover the truth. Wang is touched by Wu's loyalty and vows to protect his late colleague's son. Together, they work to uncover the culprit and Wang eventually proposes to Wu. Will their marriage bring happiness this time around? (Taiwan Pavilion)

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

2014Japan
DramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthAdapted From A MangaComedyEmotionally Strong Male LeadSchool BullyingTeenager Supporting Character

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 43% 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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Black School Rules (2019)(ブラック校則)

2019Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthFriendshipShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 43% similarity match.

Hulu's unique drama series original content

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A Film About Grooming(채린 이야기)

2022South Korea
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthChild GroomingLife LessonStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadWeb Series

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 43% similarity match.

Chae Rin, raised in a affluent household, excelled academically while showing little interest in typical teenage pursuits such as dating, social media, and appearance. However, she yearned for a change in her social circle to be more trendy. This desire led her to start skipping classes to socialize and drink with a new group of friends who influenced her to alter her appearance. One day, Chae Rin's life took a turn when she met Min Ho, a 23-year-old part-time DJ at a nearby nightclub. With his adult status, car, and ability to spoil her with lavish gifts and treats, Min Ho embodied the prince charming Chae Rin had always dreamed of.

Recommendation: Sepia's Memory similar to Mikami Sensei
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Sepia's Memory(セピアの想ひ出)

2008Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingYouthMultiple MainsStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

Recommendation: Aim High (2017) similar to Mikami Sensei
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Aim High (2017)(날아올라)

2017South Korea
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingYouthSchool ViolenceShort Length SeriesWeb Series

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 42% similarity match.

This addresses the issue of violence in educational settings and conveys the idea that those affected by such violence can recover from their experiences through proper support and guidance. Who is the aggressor, and who suffers as a result? Who will assist them in healing from their trauma and feelings of guilt? The Justice team is extending their help.

Recommendation: Bokura ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu similar to Mikami Sensei
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Bokura ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu(ボクらが恋愛できない理由)

2012Japan
DramaMiniseriesSchool SettingYouthRomance

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Recommendation: Girl in the Mirror similar to Mikami Sensei
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Girl in the Mirror(거울 속 소녀)

2023South Korea
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthFatphobiaIslamIslamophobiaOverweightShort Length SeriesStudent Female Lead

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

Hye Joo, who is considered the largest student in her school, is experiencing a difficult situation

Recommendation: Into the Wild similar to Mikami Sensei
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Into the Wild(野人老師)

2022Hong Kong
DramaSchool SettingTeacher Male LeadYouthMultiple Mains

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, School Setting, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

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.

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Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko Season 2(天国に一番近い男 教師編)

2001Japan
School SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthSci-Fi

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Kazuya Okinoshima works as an educator at a challenging school. One day, he encounters an angel who assigns him a set of tasks from a higher power. These missions are crucial for him to complete, or else he faces dire consequences. Tendo remains the angel, while Kazuya bears a striking resemblance to the original Shiro.

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15 Sai no Blues(15歳のブルース)

2005Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthBullied Male LeadDivision 1Dysfunctional FamilyStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

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.

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Sakura Kara no Tegami( 桜からの手紙)

2011Japan
DramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthIllnessMultiple MainsStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterTerminal Illness

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 40% 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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Akira Kun(アキラくん)

2022Japan
High SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Supporting CharacterYouthClassmates' RelationshipInvestigationMysteryTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterTransfer Student Female Lead

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Nagisa recently moved to a rural school and has a strange feeling about one of her classmates, "Akira-kun." She is curious about what makes him different. (Drama Official Twitter Profile)

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Sora Wataru Kyoshitsu(宙わたる教室)

2024Japan
MiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadTeacher Supporting CharacterYouthGeneration GapLifeMulti-GenerationalNurse Supporting CharacterPart-time Worker Supporting CharacterSocial Issues

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, Teacher Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 40% 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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Sekai wa Genso de Dekiteiru(世界は元素でできている)

2025Japan
DramaMiniseriesSchool SettingYouthShort Length Series

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"The World is Made of Elements" is a youth school drama that personifies the world of elements

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Jungle Fish(정글피쉬)

2008South Korea
DramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingYouthSchool Club

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A theatrical piece focusing on student experiences that highlights the critical problems of academic dishonesty and grade manipulation, along with the pressure of entrance examinations in the fiercely competitive high schools of South Korea.

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Youtuber Class Season 2(유튜버 클라쓰 시즌2)

2021South Korea
High SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Supporting CharacterYouthCountryside SettingLifeShort Length SeriesTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterTransfer Student Male Lead

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features High School, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 40% similarity match.

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

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The World of My 17 Season 2(소녀의 세계 시즌2)

2021South Korea
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthBest Friends RelationshipMultiple MainsSlight RomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

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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)

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Seito Shokun!(生徒諸君!)

2007Japan
DramaMiniseriesSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Supporting CharacterYouthGrudgeJunior High SchoolStudent Female LeadTeacher Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, Miniseries, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 40% 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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The M Riders Season 6(萌學園六復活之戰)

2014Taiwan
DramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthFantasyStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

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Aozora Futatabi(青空ふたたび)

2019Japan
DramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool SettingYouthBaseballBased On A True StoryShort Length SeriesSports

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Strawberry Seminar(いちごゼミナール)

2009Japan
DramaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthComedyStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like Mikami Sensei, this drama also features Drama, High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 38% similarity match.