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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.

A chaotic situation arises at a nearby high school when a sophisticated men's tumbling and rhythmic gymnastics club is unexpectedly joined by a group of the school's toughest boys, proving their skills to everyone. "Tumbling" sheds light on the unique sport of men's rhythmic gymnastics from Japan, delivering a heartwarming and motivating story about friendship, aspirations, and the rewards of dedication. The question remains: will they all master tumbling by the end of their intense journey? (TBS)

At Kujima High School, the rule known as the Windmill dictates a competitive environment where male students fight fiercely to climb to the top. Shiba Gaku, a first-year student, is constantly engaged in battles to achieve this goal. (

Having spent his childhood overseas, Inaba Naoya has a deep admiration for Americans, especially the Yankees, as one of them once came to his rescue when he was young. Upon returning to Japan for his final year of high school, he deliberately selects a neglected school known for its rowdy and rebellious students. It doesn't take long for him to understand the significance of water polo within the school community. Determined to give his classmates a sense of direction, he takes it upon himself to revive the water polo club.

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

Kondo Isami, a high school senior, is faced with a difficult decision due to his family's financial struggles. Upon discovering the government-run Defence Academy, he sees an opportunity to pursue his education without the burden of fees and even receive a monthly allowance. Excited about this chance, Kondo enrolls in the academy after graduating from high school and befriends Matsuhira Yosuke, Okita Soji, Harada Tadashi, and Takei Tomoaki. However, his excitement fades as he encounters a change in attitude from senior students like Sakaki Ryuya and Nishiwaki Takashi, who start implementing strict rules and coaching after the entrance ceremony.

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.

Tomoki Sakai is a high school freshman with a natural talent for diving, having dedicated himself to the sport for six years. Despite being a member of the struggling MDC dive club, new coach Kayoko Asaki sets a challenge for the team to produce an athlete for the national dive team in the upcoming Olympics, or face permanent closure. Tomoki's competitors include Yoichi Fujitani and Shibuki Okitsu in this story adapted from the novel series "DIVE!!" by Mori Eto.

One day, Bakada High School, known for its troublemaking boys, and Daiichi Catteleya Academy, a school for affluent girls, are combined to create Bakareya High School. Sakuragi Tatsuya, a devoted fan of Bakada High School, clashes with Shingyoji Eri, a proud alumna of Daiichi Catteleya Academy, leading to a tumultuous situation.

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.

Five high school boys from a small town in Japan gained recognition two years ago by establishing a "male synchronized swimming club." Despite the sport's traditional association with girls, their dedication and challenges in mastering synchronized swimming garnered widespread interest in their school and community. Presently, the boys of Tadano High School remain active members of the club, showcasing their journey in the Fuji Television series "Water Boys" as they navigate learning synchronized swimming, forming romantic relationships, and fostering strong bonds of friendship.

Three years ago, the formerly all-female Himeno High School began accepting male students, though it remained predominantly female. Eikichi Mizushima, a former member of the swimming team at the prestigious Aoba High School in Tokyo, transferred to Himeji while his father started a new business in New York, choosing to live with his grandfather Kamekichi. Yosuke Yamamoto, eager to start a boys' sports club, was excited to learn about Eikichi's swimming background. Other notable boys in the school included Senichi Kawasaki, known as "Wolf Boy Sen", the popular Iwao Iwata, and Hideki Sano, the son of a supermarket president. Eikichi's presence began to influence the boys at school, leading to a shift in their perspectives. Surrounded by a diverse group of characters, including senior Shiori Yazawa and student body president Kayo Oba, Eikichi found himself in a unique environment. The school's wind ensemble member Kozue Kitagawa, substitute teacher Hijiri Saotome, English teacher Natsuko Ohara, and classic literature teacher Haruka Koshino all contributed to the colorful cast of characters at the school, along with the mysterious coffee shop owner Kozo Kasuya.

Seihou Private High School, also known as Alcatraz, is a prestigious boarding high school with a 35-year history. Situated on a secluded island, access to the school is limited to two boat trips per day, making it nearly impossible to reach on foot. The isolated setting is ideal for academic focus, but a group of friends grows restless at the thought of losing their youth and decides to escape in search of freedom. (DramaWiki)

The narrative follows a 15-year-old student in junior high school named Hiroshi. He decides to switch from a private school to a public one with the intention of imitating the troublemakers in his comic books. Upon his arrival, he is confronted by the school's most infamous troublemaker, Iguchi Tatsuya, and is ultimately defeated and apprehended by a detective. However, he earns respect by winning a one-on-one brawl against a student from a different school, propelling him into the world of troublemakers where he engages in fighting against rival schools.

This series, inspired by basketball and the anime Slam Dunk, follows the story of Duan Chen Feng, a talented player on the Taiwanese national team. His world revolves around two passions: basketball and his girlfriend, Xiao Xi. Their lives are turned upside down when Chen Feng is involved in an accident on the way to a crucial match, leaving Angel, the sister of his long-time rival Iceman, paralyzed. In order to take responsibility for his actions, Chen Feng decides to leave school and basketball behind to care for Angel. Xiao Xi is left heartbroken and confused by Chen Feng's sudden departure. Meanwhile, Tai Zi becomes enamored with Xiao Xi's resilient and courageous spirit. Two versions of the series were created: one with 18 episodes lasting 90 minutes each for the original broadcast, and another with 28 episodes lasting 45 minutes each for the online broadcast.

Ruan Meng enrolls in the top high school in the city, but encounters difficulties on her first day due to misunderstandings like confusing room "601" for "109". In the first class, when students are introducing themselves, the homeroom teacher questions Xue Song about his initial thoughts on Ruan Meng. Xue Song responds with, "I can't make eye contact with her", leading Ruan Meng to vow, "One day, I will make sure you can't overlook me!". (Mudvod.tv)

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

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Following the recent assault by sinister forces, Meng Xue Yuan is still in turmoil. Despite three months of trying to recover, the school is now bracing for further challenges that threaten the safety and stability of the institution. With Jian Ni and Lan Bao no longer around, the remaining M Riders must confront daunting trials ahead, particularly with the resurgence of Wu Ke Nana's dark ego. Will this spell the end for Meng Xue Yuan?

The series centers around high schools that host yo-yo competitions, where teams compete against each other to emerge victorious. Each team faces their own challenges, which they overcome while showcasing their unique yo-yo designs. The show incorporates special effects to capture the excitement and speed of the yo-yo battles. These battles involve magic spells, with the last person standing declared the winner. Along with traditional tricks like the Forward Pass and Loop-the-Loop, the show introduces original tricks such as the White Buddha and Cold Fusion, designed for professional yo-yo players.

Seiran Gakuen is a prestigious private boys' high school. As summer break begins, Yoshikuni, Mitsuhiro, Kanji, and Iwatsuki have all chosen to stay at the school's Shoraikan dormitory instead of going home for various reasons. Yoshikuni, who is in a relationship with Hiroko, decides to distance himself from her without giving a clear explanation. This leaves Hiroko feeling unsatisfied and confused. During a trip to buy dinner supplies, Yoshikuni and Mitsuhiro encounter Osamu, a day student, and later run into Hiroko and her friend Aki. Aki questions Yoshikuni's sudden change in behavior towards Hiroko, leading to an emotional outburst from Hiroko. The commotion is witnessed by Takagi, a dormitory resident from the neighboring building. In the following days, Mitsuhiro's step-mother Keiko pays a visit to the Shoraikan dormitory, where Mitsuhiro behaves coldly towards her, displaying a side of himself that is unfamiliar to her.

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)

A sentimental story about teenagers transitioning into adulthood at a high school in the early 1990s. The narrative unfolds in two timelines - one in the past and one in the present. Xisi High School serves as the backdrop for this tale, focusing on six students who start off as strangers but eventually become close friends. Together, they navigate the challenges of youth and embark on a journey towards the future hand in hand. (ChineseDrama.info)

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.

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)

Experience the journey of four high school boys as they navigate through their lives and explore the realm of romance despite their lack of prior romantic encounters. This story is adapted from the manga series "Haru wa Mijikashi Koiseyo Danshi" by Shiiba Nana.

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

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.

"Dalgona" focuses on a group of high school students in pursuit of genuine friendship. After experiencing bullying, Song Mi Na goes overseas for her studies. Despite her cheerful and hopeful demeanor, it’s clear that her past continues to linger when she comes back to South Korea. (Allkpop)

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?

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

In 2025, the Virtual Reality era has begun, transforming gamers into the new stars and role models of society. Becoming a skilled gamer is now the ultimate aspiration for many young people. To cultivate the next generation of gaming prodigies, the "E-sport Academy" has been established. Nan Ke, a newcomer at the academy, finds himself struggling to fit in. He is soon joined by a group of misfit yet talented students, forming a new team determined to take on the school's top competitors.

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

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

Sakuragi Kenji, a struggling lawyer and former motorcycle gang member, is determined to help underperforming high school students with an average score of 36 get accepted into Tokyo University (Toudai), Japan's most prestigious educational institution. Despite the school's financial troubles, Sakuragi has set a goal to mentor 5 students to successfully enter Toudai, driven by his personal ambition. Along with providing valuable tips for Toudai entrance exams, "Dragon Zakura" also imparts important life lessons.

At a school for boys where a unique tradition involves selecting boys to dress up as girls for school events, Yutaka Mikoto, Shihoudani Yuujirou, and Kouno Tooru have been chosen as this year's Princess team. Not impressed by the lackluster performances of the current Princesses, Hanazono Otoya forms his own group of Dark Princesses to compete for the students' interest.

Ayumu successfully passes the entrance exam for a prestigious high school thanks to the support of her best friend, Yuko, who unfortunately does not pass and blames Ayumu for her own failure. Feeling heartbroken over the lost friendship, Ayumu withdraws and avoids making new connections in high school. However, Manami, the most popular girl in her class, reaches out to Ayumu and they become friends, leading Ayumu to embrace her new life. Yet, trouble arises when Manami mistakenly believes Ayumu is pursuing her boyfriend, sparking a campaign of bullying against Ayumu. With no one to confide in - her mother preoccupied with her brother's health and her teacher dealing with personal issues - Ayumu finds herself on the brink of losing herself.

The narrative follows a teenager who joins the realm of track and field. (Tokyograph) Taken from the book "Isshun no Kaze ni Nare" by Sato Takako.

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

Dan, a freshman in high school, struggles academically and athletically and prefers to spend his leisure time at home. However, one day, his deceased father's spirit inhabits Dan's body. His father, who had excelled in various areas, now bestows his talents upon Dan. As a result, Dan excels in basketball, gains popularity, and even starts dating a well-liked girl at school. His newfound success and mature perspective begin to influence his classmates, who are initially surprised by his transformation. Eventually, his friends uncover the truth behind his sudden change.

Prior to transforming into the legendary Great Teacher Onizuka, Ekichi Onizuka and Ryuji Danma were part of the notorious motorcycle gang Oni-Baku. When not causing mischief on their bikes, this pair could be seen attending school - primarily focused on charming the ladies.