Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo - Asian drama recommendation
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Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo(日本人の知らない日本語)

2010Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipComedyForeigner Supporting CharacterPrincipal Supporting CharacterSaleswoman Female LeadSchool SettingSelfless Female LeadStudent Supporting CharacterSupportive Female LeadTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

Featured in magazines, Kano Haruko, a stylish store clerk, aspires to become a high school teacher

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Nihonjin No Shiranai Nihongo

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Yoru no Sensei(夜のせんせい)

2014Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaHigh SchoolMiniseries

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 40% 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: Densetsu no Kyoshi similar to Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo
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Densetsu no Kyoshi(伝説の教師)

2000Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolTeacher Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 36% 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 Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo
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Eien no Kimi e(永遠の君へ)

2004Japan
School SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaHigh School

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 36% 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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Sakura (2002)(さくら)

2002Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAsadoraDramaJunior High SchoolLifeShort Length Series

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 35% 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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Suzuki Sensei(鈴木先生 )

2011Japan
Co-workers' RelationshipPrincipal Supporting CharacterSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaClassmates' RelationshipDramaInner MonologueManipulative Co-WorkerTeacher Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Co-workers' Relationship, Principal Supporting Character, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% 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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Eighteen Year Old Sky(十八岁的天空)

2002China
Principal Supporting CharacterSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeacher Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Principal Supporting Character, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% 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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Fresh Teachers(鲜肉老师)

2017China
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthNovel AdaptationHigh SchoolRich Male LeadRomanceTeacher Male LeadWeb Series

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

The students in sophomore class E possess vibrant personalities and prove to be quite unruly. Is it possible that replacing the current teacher could lead to a positive transformation? Wang Ge Bi, a wealthy student, steps up to take on the role of leading class E. With his disregard for rules, along with the physical education teacher Wu Wei and a new teacher named Su Yi, chaos ensues and transforms the school into a lively environment.

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Misaki Number One!!(美咲ナンバーワン!!)

2011Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadFriendshipHigh SchoolMiniseriesTeacher Supporting Character

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 32% 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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Subarashiki Kana, Sensei!(素晴らしき哉、先生!)

2024Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthClassmates' RelationshipHigh SchoolLifeMiniseriesSlight RomanceStudent-Teacher RelationshipTeacher Supporting Character

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 32% 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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Strawberry Seminar(いちごゼミナール)

2009Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaHigh SchoolStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

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Ojiisan Sensei Netto Hen(おじいさん先生 熱闘篇)

2007Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthGangHigh SchoolTeacher Male LeadTeacher Supporting Character

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 31% 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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Houkago Groove( 放課後グルーヴ)

2013Japan
School SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaJunior High SchoolMiniseriesSports

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 31% 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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Oishi Kyushoku Season 2(おいしい給食 season2)

2021Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFoodJunior High SchoolMiniseriesTeacher Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

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Sayonara, High School(さよなら、ハイスクール)

2022Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolMiniseriesStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

Asakura, a low-ranking high school student, was chosen to be part of the school festival organizing committee. His goal is to date Ito Mayumi, a popular girl at school, in order to break down social barriers. The plan to dismantle the social hierarchy was progressing smoothly until an unexpected incident occurred, leading to an unforeseen turn of events. Thus begins the tragicomic tale of a peculiar class upheaval.

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Campus Heroes(高校英雄傳)

2018Taiwan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadYouthCampus SettingSportsTeacher Male LeadUniversity

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

Inspiration can arise from unexpected sources. Lu Da Xiang, a former professional baseball player dismissed due to his volatile temper, transitions into a high school social studies teacher and takes on the role of homeroom teacher for the 8th Class of third-year students. Despite his frank and fiery demeanor, Da Xiang harbors genuine concern for his students' success and aims to help them pass their exams and graduate. Tang Ke Xin, an English teacher and school counselor, supports Da Xiang in his endeavors, while Li Kang Bao, a teacher from the rival 7th Class, disapproves of his unorthodox teaching methods. Will Da Xiang be able to achieve his goal of ensuring that at least half of his homeroom class successfully graduates?

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Gokusen Season 3(ごくせん 3)

2008Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthActionDramaOrganized CrimePhysically Strong Female LeadSignature MoveStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadVice Principal Supporting Character

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 30% similarity match.

Sawatari Goro is currently serving as the vice principal at Akado High School

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Tadashii Ouji no Tsukurikata(正しい王子のつくり方)

2008Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

This school comedy follows a girls' high school that transitions to a co-ed institution, only to find that the new male students do not meet their standards. In response, a group of girls initiates a project to transform the boys into "princes." --Tokyograph

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Hagane no Onna(ハガネの女)

2010Japan
School SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaDramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool Bullying

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 29% 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.

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Hagane no Onna Season 2(ハガネの女 Season 2)

2011Japan
School SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaDramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool Bullying

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 29% 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.

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Kuro no Onna Kyoushi(黒の女教師)

2012Japan
School SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaMiniseriesMultiple MainsSuspenseThriller

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

During the day, Takakura Yuko works as a regular chemistry teacher at a well-known government-run preparatory school. However, when night falls, she transforms into a heroic educator who tackles a range of challenging problems plaguing the school grounds. These issues go beyond simple disputes and include bullying, illicit relationships, drug use, and mind-altering substances. Takakura's approach is straightforward - she believes in fighting fire with fire. Alongside her colleagues, the classics teacher Uchida Sumire and the art teacher Fujii Aya, she is not afraid to bend the rules and even demand payment from those seeking her help. Despite their differences in personality and interests, the trio share a strong bond and work well together.

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Debusen(でぶせん)

2016Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaCross-DressingHigh SchoolMiniseriesTeacher Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 29% 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.

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Setoutsumi (2017)(セトウツミ)

2017Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaHigh SchoolLifeStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Utsumi leads a solitary life as he lacks companionship. When he isn't attending his private institute after school, he often finds himself idling by the riverside. One day, his routine is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of Shokichi Seto, a former soccer player with time on his hands. The two strike up a friendship and are soon joined by Ichigo Kashimura and Hatsumi, fellow classmates from their high school.

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Omae wa Mada Gunma wo Shiranai(お前はまだグンマを知らない)

2017Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaHigh SchoolMiniseriesStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Upon transferring to a school in Gunma Prefecture, high school student Nori Kamitsuki was taken aback by the noticeable cultural distinctions. Nori finds himself smitten with his classmate Kyo Shinooka, yet she remains loyal to her roots and declares her preference for dating someone from Gunma. To compound matters, Nori becomes embroiled in a confrontation with the rival prefectures of Tochigi and Ibaraki.

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Oishi Kyushoku(おいしい給食)

2019Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth1980sFoodJunior High SchoolMiniseriesTeacher Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

A comedic series taking place in a school during the 1980s revolves around a subtle rivalry between teachers and students over who gets to enjoy the school-provided lunch.

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Spicy Teacher (2000)(麻辣鮮師)

2000Taiwan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

A school drama series with a significant impact on idol dramas in Taiwan, consisting of 3 seasons and featuring 5 generations of students. The first season spanned 155 episodes, showcasing the 1st to 3rd generations of students. The second season, with 29 episodes, focused on the 4th to early 5th generations of students. The third season concluded with 14 episodes, highlighting the later half of the 5th generation of students.

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Limited Education(教束)

2019Hong Kong
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthCompetitionUniversity

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

The well-known Matthew College in the area is currently experiencing a trend of weeding out the weak and promoting strength among both teachers and students. Mr. Lo, who has shown average teaching abilities, has been at risk of being let go for a while now, particularly in his 5C class where elite students have made things difficult for him. During the student union election, Mr. Lo supported the inexperienced "Eternal Knight" cabinet, successfully challenging the dominance of the elite students. However, a new financial crisis has arisen, leaving teachers from various factions within the school feeling drained.

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So Funny Youth(当你年少时)

2022China
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFriendshipNeighbors' RelationshipStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 28% similarity match.

The tale of 5 young boys and girls residing in the historic neighborhood of "Junma Road". They attended the same high school and spent their formative years together. Zhang Xiao Ran, a determined young lady who calls Junma Road home, is accompanied by four close companions: Zhu Cheng Hai, a sharp-tongued academic prodigy residing across the street; Xiang Nan, a warm-hearted and cheerful girl who displayed impressive strength at just 6 years old; Zhou Rui, the handsome and reserved nephew of Zhang Xiao Ran, older than her by a year; and Lin Tao, the beloved source of joy for everyone around.

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Ikemen-do: Binan Gakuen Monogatari(イケメン道 〜美南学園物語〜)

2022Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolMale Centered PlotMiniseriesMultiple MainsStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 28% similarity match.

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Akahana no Sensei(赤鼻のセンセイ)

2009Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFriendshipHospital SettingIllnessJunior High SchoolMiniseriesTeacher Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 28% similarity match.

Ishihara Santaro is a salesperson in the electronics industry known for his ability to entertain customers with his distinctive red nose. Despite his charm, he struggles with making actual sales and ultimately loses his job. With the help of his former teacher, he lands a new job as a junior high school teacher at a hospital, where he works with children who are too ill to attend regular school. Despite his efforts to bring laughter to the children through comedy, he fails to make them smile. His focus on humor is criticized by Tagawa, an elementary school teacher, who believes education should be the priority. Despite facing challenges and conflicts with Tagawa and pediatrician Haruka, Santaro remains determined to bring joy to the children.

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

2014Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaDramaEmotionally Strong Male LeadHigh SchoolSchool BullyingTeacher Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 28% 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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Confucius (2012)(智勝鮮師)

2012Taiwan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolMultiple MainsStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 28% similarity match.

During his late teenage years, Kong Qiu, an 18-year-old, displayed natural talent and a quick learning ability. He possessed vast knowledge and a strong curiosity, often outsmarting his professors. In addition to his academic pursuits, Kong Qiu enjoyed attending Kung Fu Clubs and was known as "Lu Guo's Number One Kung Fu Killer" for his skills. Despite his professors' disapproval, they disciplined Kong Qiu after discovering his hobby. Unfortunately, this led to a tragic end as Kong Qiu expressed his dissatisfaction before passing away. In the afterlife, a chance encounter with Zheng Zhi Sheng at Nai He Bridge allowed Kong Qiu to retain his past knowledge and memories. Reborn as Qi Er Bin in 2012, a professor at City Scientific University, Kong Qiu faced challenges with a disorderly educational system. Will he be able to uphold his teaching principles and inspire his students to become independent learners? As Kong Qiu navigates the modern world, unexpected events and encounters are bound to occur.

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Innocent Years(青谷子)

2021China
School SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadYouth1970sWeb Novel AdaptationDrama

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 27% similarity match.

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.

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The Hope(鸣龙少年)

2023China
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadYouthAdapted From A MangaCounselor Female LeadFamily RelationshipMinimal BloodOrphan Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadViolence

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

Lei Ming, a former lecturer who experienced setbacks in entrepreneurship, decides to become a high school teacher

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Boys Este(BOYSエステ)

2007Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

Akagi Hibiki, a high school student, starts working part-time at a beauty salon where his exceptional massage skills earn him the nickname "god hand." His path crosses with Koiwai Shizuka, another high school student who starts feeling self-conscious about her appearance because of hurtful remarks from her boyfriend, sparking a romantic connection between them.

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Gakko ja Oshierarenai!(学校じゃ教えられない!)

2008Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadYouthGay LeadGay Supporting CharacterHigh SchoolLGBTQ+MiniseriesSchool ClubSlight Romance

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

Aida Mai is a female english teacher who has been teaching at a private all-girls high school for three years. When the school faces a decrease in enrollment, it makes the decision to enroll its first male students. Initially feeling overwhelmed, the five freshmen are welcomed by Mai who helps them adjust by forming a social dance club and inviting five girls to join. This group of ten students becomes the central focus of the drama, which revolves around themes of love and adolescence.

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Kasuka na Kanojo(幽かな彼女)

2013Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFormer Teacher Female LeadGhostGhost Female LeadGhost-seeing Male LeadJunior High SchoolSupernaturalTeacher Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

Koyama Akira, a teacher at a middle school, possesses the gift of detecting spirits. At his recent assignment, he encounters a ghost named Akane, who was once a teacher at the school.

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

2017Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaHigh SchoolLifeMiniseriesPrincipal Male LeadSlight RomanceTeacher Supporting Character

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 26% 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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Teiichi no Kuni - Gakuseigai no Kissaten(帝一の國~学生街の喫茶店~)

2017Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaHigh SchoolMiniseriesMultiple MainsShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

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)

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The Human Body(コンデラタロウ)

2017Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolMiniseriesRomanceShort Length SeriesStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadWeb Series

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

NHK Special "Human Body" is a promotional drama that portrays the interconnected organs of the body in a school setting. This unique drama uses the latest scientific discoveries and presents the organs as characters in a romantic comedy.

Recommendation: Moshimo, Ikemen Dake no Koukou ga Attara similar to Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo
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Moshimo, Ikemen Dake no Koukou ga Attara(もしも、イケメンだけの高校があったら)

2022Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBromanceFamily RelationshipFriendshipMale Centered PlotSlight RomanceStudent Male LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

The narrative takes place in Binan Gakuen, a prestigious private high school known for its exceptionally attractive student body. The school is determined to emerge victorious at the National Ikemen Contest for high school students. (News Yahoo)

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I Am Your Teacher(아이 엠 샘)

2007South Korea
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAge GapAge GapRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeacher Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

The narrative centers around the tensions between inexperienced educators and the challenges faced by high school students. Jang Yi San is a shy and ineffective homeroom teacher assigned to instruct Eun Byul, the sole daughter of a notorious mob boss. Eun Byul has just enrolled at MyungMoon High and lacks the motivation to excel.

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Welcome to My Lab(내일은 실험왕)

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

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Principal Supporting Character, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Ying Ye 3+1 similar to Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo
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Ying Ye 3+1(櫻野3加1)

2007Taiwan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthActionHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

Xia Tian, Jia Jiang, Fang Wei, and Bulu all grew up together on Westside Street and are currently attending Ying Ye School. They are just one month away from graduating. Xia Tian's father, who is a police officer in Westside Street, is retiring tomorrow. However, on the same day, they got into a confrontation with the Dinosaur gang at school and were almost expelled by the principal. Officer Xia tried to resolve the situation but instead, his gun went missing. They decided to stay in school and find the gun before graduation to ensure a peaceful retirement for Officer Xia. During their search, they uncovered a connection between the missing gun and an escaped ex-convict known as Grey Wolf, who surprisingly had close ties to students at Ying Ye School.

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My Teacher Is Xiao He(我的老師叫小賀)

2016Taiwan
School SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaHigh SchoolMultiple MainsStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

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.

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High Position(ハイポジ 1986年、二度目の青春)

2020Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAdapted From A MangaFriendshipHigh SchoolStudent Male LeadSupernaturalTeenager Male LeadTime Travel

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

Mitsuhiko Amano, a 46-year-old office worker, recently lost his job and received news of his wife wanting a divorce. His daughter has chosen to stay with her mother due to her strained relationship with him. Feeling defeated, Mitsuhiko decides to visit a soapland, but a fall causes him to lose consciousness. Upon awakening, he finds himself back in 1986, in his teenage body, surrounded by familiar faces including his future wife, Sachiko. Unsure if this is a near-death experience or a second chance at life, Mitsuhiko ponders how he can make the most of this opportunity to change his future. Will he finally find the courage to approach Satsuki, the girl he had a crush on in high school? The story is inspired by the manga "High Posi" written by Takashi Kira.

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Seito Shokun!(生徒諸君!)

2007Japan
School SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaGrudgeJunior High SchoolMiniseriesStudent Female LeadTeacher Supporting CharacterTeenager Female Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 26% 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
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAlienMiddle SchoolSci-FiStudent Male LeadTeacher Male LeadTeacher Supporting CharacterTeenager Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 26% 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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Hakuouki SSL: Sweet School Life(薄桜鬼SSL ~sweet school life~)

2015Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAge GapAge GapNice Female LeadRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

As the cherry blossoms swirled gently in the air, Chizuru Yukimura arrived at the entrance of a prestigious academy that had previously only admitted male students. This year, Hakuou Academy welcomed its first co-educational class, with Chizuru being the sole female student among them. And so, her first year at the academy commenced.

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The Big Boss Season 2(班长大人第二季)

2017China
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthChildhood Friends RelationshipNeighbors' RelationshipParodyStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male Lead

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

This year, Ye Mu Xi celebrates her 18th birthday. Ye Mu Xi and Liao Dan Yi have developed a strong bond, but their relationship is put to the test by unforeseen events. Will their friendship evolve into something more? Or will they continue to be just childhood friends?

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High School Big Bang(我成了他的班主任)

2020China
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBrother-Sister RelationshipHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadWeb Series

Like Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 25% similarity match.

This series follows the journey of students as they grow on campus, telling an engaging story of a slow learner's comeback. It delivers a message of positivity in a humorous manner. (WeTV)