Setoutsumi (2017) - Asian drama recommendation
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Setoutsumi (2017)(セトウツミ)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolLifeSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouth

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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Recommendation: Omae wa Mada Gunma wo Shiranai similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Omae wa Mada Gunma wo Shiranai(お前はまだグンマを知らない)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseries

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 82% 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.

Recommendation: Sayonara, High School similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Sayonara, High School(さよなら、ハイスクール)

2022Japan
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseries

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 73% 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.

Recommendation: Koi ni Mudaguchi similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Koi ni Mudaguchi(恋に無駄口)

2022Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolLifeSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseriesRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Life, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 71% similarity match.

Nishina, Maya, Shiro, and Aoi are high school sophomores who are attractive but lackluster in personality. They have made a pact to never get romantically involved and have formed their own club called the "Muda-bu" (Useless Club), dedicated to exploring trivial topics and sharing them on social media. One day, they decide to test a theory from a manga that claims, "If you run with bread in your mouth and collide with someone, you will fall in love." In attempting to carry out the experiment, they accidentally run into someone while holding bread in their mouths.

Recommendation: Boys Este similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Boys Este(BOYSエステ)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 69% 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.

Recommendation: Teiichi no Kuni - Gakuseigai no Kissaten similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Teiichi no Kuni - Gakuseigai no Kissaten(帝一の國~学生街の喫茶店~)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseriesMultiple MainsShort Length Series

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 69% 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)

Recommendation: High Position similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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High Position(ハイポジ 1986年、二度目の青春)

2020Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFriendshipSupernaturalTime Travel

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 69% 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.

Recommendation: Tadashii Ouji no Tsukurikata similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Tadashii Ouji no Tsukurikata(正しい王子のつくり方)

2008Japan
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 67% 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

Recommendation: Spicy Teacher (2000) similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Spicy Teacher (2000)(麻辣鮮師)

2000Taiwan
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 67% 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.

Recommendation: Prison School similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Prison School(監獄学園 -プリズンスクール-)

2015Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthRomanceSexual ContentStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 64% similarity match.

Five young men enroll at a school that was previously exclusive to female students

Recommendation: Dragon Zakura similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Dragon Zakura(ドラゴン桜)

2005Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDelinquent Supporting CharacterDramaStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 64% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Princess Princess D similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Princess Princess D(プリンセス・プリンセスD)

2006Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthAll-Boys SchoolMale Centered PlotMultiple MainsRomance

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 64% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Investor Z similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Investor Z(インベスターZ)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBusinessFriendshipSchool Club

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 62% similarity match.

Zaizen Takashi is a first-year student at Dojuku High School, renowned for its exceptional educational standards in Japan. Notably, it is the sole high school that does not require tuition fees. The unique approach to funding this institution involves placing high-achieving students in the 'investment club', where they generate profits. Takashi is eventually recruited into the club and becomes captivated by the world of investing.

Recommendation: Ikemen-do: Binan Gakuen Monogatari similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Ikemen-do: Binan Gakuen Monogatari(イケメン道 〜美南学園物語〜)

2022Japan
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthMale Centered PlotMiniseriesMultiple Mains

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 62% similarity match.

Recommendation: Confucius (2012) similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Confucius (2012)(智勝鮮師)

2012Taiwan
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthMultiple MainsStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 62% 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.

Recommendation: My Mom, Supermom similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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My Mom, Supermom(최강! 울엄마)

2007South Korea
High SchoolLifeSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFamily RelationshipStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features High School, Life, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 62% similarity match.

Mothers' Passion for Education Many individuals lack confidence in the public school system, opting instead to enroll their children in private institutions for their education. Today’s parents face a significant challenge in finding the best educational opportunities for their children. As both parents and kids juggle between school and private tutoring, they often find themselves exhausted and feeling disconnected from one another. From the perspective of children, "My Mom, Super Mom" explores the lives of contemporary mothers and their efforts to help their children gain admission to prestigious universities. The narrative will demonstrate that the real answer to the educational dilemma lies within a nurturing family environment built on trust and selflessness. It will also contemplate the essence of family.

Recommendation: Blazing Teens similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Blazing Teens(火力少年王)

2006China
High SchoolLifeSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthCompetitionSportsYo-yoing

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features High School, Life, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 62% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: Horimiya similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Horimiya(ホリミヤ)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolLifeSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthNice Male LeadOtaku Male LeadPopular Female LeadRomanceStudent Female Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Life, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 60% similarity match.

High school student Kyouko Hori is known for her friendly nature and academic achievements, but she keeps a hidden side of herself due to her responsibilities at home. On the other hand, Izumi Miyamura is perceived as a quiet otaku with glasses, but he is actually a kind person who struggles with studying. When Hori and Miyamura unexpectedly meet outside of school, they discover each other's true selves and form a unique friendship, sharing aspects of themselves they have never revealed before.

Recommendation: Sharp 1 similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Sharp 1(반올림1)

2003South Korea
ComedyHigh SchoolLifeSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFriendshipNeighbors' RelationshipRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Comedy, High School, Life, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 60% similarity match.

Fifteen-year-old Lee Ok Rim enjoys daydreaming and has a cheerful demeanor. She is open about her emotions and is aware of her own attractiveness. In her family, she falls between her studious older sister and her twin younger brother. Ok Rim is romantically involved with Yoo Ah In, a high school student studying art. She also has a close male friend named Jang-Wook, with whom she shares a deep bond. Jang Wook, who recently moved next door to Ok Rim, is reserved yet charismatic. He has become her confidant and shares a love for soccer and mischief with his peers. Meanwhile, Yoo Ah In is a talented artist who keeps his true thoughts to himself. Despite being more mature and intelligent than Ok Rim, he is determined to keep her affections, especially with the presence of Jang Wook as a potential rival.

Recommendation: The M Riders Season 6 similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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The M Riders Season 6(萌學園六復活之戰)

2014Taiwan
High SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaFantasy

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 58% similarity match.

Recommendation: Bukatsu, Suki Janakya Dame Desu Ka? similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Bukatsu, Suki Janakya Dame Desu Ka?(部活、好きじゃなきゃダメですか?)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthMiniseriesSports

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 58% similarity match.

The comedic tale revolves around a group of high school boys who mistakenly believe that joining club activities will make them popular. Despite lacking genuine interest, they haphazardly decide to join a sports-focused club at their school.

Recommendation: Reset in July similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Reset in July(陪你到世界终结)

2021China
High SchoolLifeSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthCampus SettingCar AccidentStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features High School, Life, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 57% similarity match.

Seventeen-year-old Jing Zhi Hui missed out on joining her preferred high school class due to a car accident and was placed in the lowest-ranked Class 11 of 3rd Year instead. Despite her attempts to transfer, she remained in the class. Jing Zhi Hui pinned her hopes on the upcoming mid-terms for the top students and began to form connections with her classmates to reach her goals. However, as she got to know them better, she discovered their positive qualities. Over time, through shared experiences, Jing Zhi Hui integrated into Class 11 and together, they improved their academic standing. The group successfully completed their high school exams and gained admission to their desired universities, creating lasting memories of their youth. (DramaWiki)

Recommendation: Tonari no Seki-Kun to Rumi-Chan no Jishou similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Tonari no Seki-Kun to Rumi-Chan no Jishou(となりの関くんとるみちゃんの事象)

2015Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolLifeSchool SettingStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthClassmates' RelationshipMiniseriesStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, Life, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 57% similarity match.

In class, Yokoi's desk-mate Seki-kun is constantly engaged in various activities without the teacher noticing. He plays intricate games like dominos, shogi, go, and builds mecha models, and even interacts with cats. Despite Yokoi's initial reluctance, she inevitably gets drawn into his games, leading to trouble with the teacher.

Recommendation: Haru wa Mijikashi Koiseyo Danshi. similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Haru wa Mijikashi Koiseyo Danshi.(春は短し恋せよ男子。)

2023Japan
Adapted From A MangaHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFirst LoveMale Centered PlotMiniseriesRomance

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 57% similarity match.

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.

Recommendation: School 3 similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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School 3(학교3)

2000South Korea
High SchoolLifeSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTransfer Student Male Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features High School, Life, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 57% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: Ying Ye 3+1 similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Ying Ye 3+1(櫻野3加1)

2007Taiwan
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthActionRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 57% 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.

Recommendation: Densetsu no Kyoshi similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Densetsu no Kyoshi(伝説の教師)

2000Japan
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthTeacher Male Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 55% 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: Class 3, Isn't Ordinary similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Class 3, Isn't Ordinary(三班,不一般)

2020China
LifeSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthJunior High SchoolMiniseriesShort Length Series

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Life, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 54% similarity match.

Witness the junior high school students who are third-generation trainees of Times Fengjun Entertainment as they navigate their daily lives at school and showcase their acting skills in various popular dramas throughout each episode.

Recommendation: The Wood similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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The Wood(一根木头)

2020China
High SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 54% similarity match.

Jiang Mu Fan, hailing from a prosperous family, achieved the top spot in the National Examinations. Despite his reserved demeanor, he was appointed as the class monitor. His encounter with Lin Luo Yan sparked feelings in his heart, despite his decision to avoid relationships. At the same time, Shao Tian Yang, known as the troublemaker of the class, also became interested in Lin Luo Yan. The introduction of Du Xin Yue, a girl from a vocational school and the daughter of a CD shop owner, had a significant impact on Lin Luo Yan due to her rebellious and free-spirited nature.

Recommendation: Debusen similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Debusen(でぶせん)

2016Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthCross-DressingMiniseriesTeacher Male Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 54% 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: Switch Girl!! similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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Switch Girl!!(スイッチガール!!)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadYouthHidden IdentityHidden PersonalityRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

In school, Tamiya Nika presents herself as a stylish and fashionable student, but this image is merely a facade she puts on for others

Recommendation: ChocoMimi similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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ChocoMimi(チョコミミ)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyLifeSchool SettingStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFamilyFashion IndustryJunior High SchoolStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Life, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

ChocoMimi depicts the everyday adventures of close friends Choco and Mimi, two stylish eighth graders, along with their social circle and families. Choco is described as responsible and hardworking, while Mimi is portrayed as whimsical and dreamy. Together, they navigate through various challenges in their homes, with friends, and at school.

Recommendation: High School Big Bang similar to Setoutsumi (2017)
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High School Big Bang(我成了他的班主任)

2020China
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBrother-Sister RelationshipRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadWeb Series

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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)

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The Day I Skipped School for You 3(教室的那一间第三季)

2020China
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthFriendshipRomanceTeenager Female LeadTransfer Student Female LeadWeb Series

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

Chen Mo and his companions are fortunate to be brought together in a humanities course. The beginning of the new semester introduces fresh faces to the class - an endearing and straightforward transfer student from rural areas, a commanding class leader, and a sensitive class counselor. (chinesedrama.info)

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The Wood Season 2(一根木头 第二季)

2020China
High SchoolLifeSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthCharacter DevelopmentLove TriangleRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features High School, Life, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

After consistent hard work, Jiang Mu Fan's performance has started to show steady improvement. Shao Tian Yang has been actively seeking ways to catch Lin Luo Yan's attention, leading to subtle changes in their relationship. The rebellious Du Xin Yue also seems to have a slight influence on Lin Luo Yan. Jiang Mu Fan now sits next to Xiao Chang, a lively individual who often talks to herself. With all these dynamics at play, what kind of future awaits Jiang Mu Fan, Lin Luo Yan, Shao Tian Yang, Du Xin Yue, Cheng Yi, and Xia Ya? How will their paths evolve from here on out?

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Who's Your Daddy?(我和我爸的十七岁)

2023China
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBody SwapBromanceIdentity SwapSupernaturalWeb Series

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

The profit-driven middle-aged businessman Chen Bi Da swaps memories with high school student Gao Wen Ming following an accident and ends up as a second-year student at Yuying Middle School. To his surprise, he discovers he has a son named Jiang Yu, whom he has never met, and who coincidentally becomes his classmate. Chen Bi Da attempts to apply his business expertise in dealing with Jiang Yu, but quickly learns that adult strategies do not work in a middle school setting, leading to a series of comical mishaps. Complications arise when Chen Bi Da's company faces threats and the real Gao Wen Ming awakens in Chen Bi Da's body.

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Isshun no Kaze ni Nare(一瞬の風になれ)

2008Japan
High SchoolLifeSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseriesSportsStudent Female LeadTeenager Female LeadTrack And Field

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features High School, Life, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

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.

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Switch Girl!! Season 2(スイッチガール!! 2)

2012Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthHidden IdentityHidden PersonalityKidnappingRomanceStudent Female Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

Nika and Arata have finally become a couple, and their attractive appearance and affectionate demeanor make them the most admired pair in school. The upcoming season will depict their deepening bond and potential progression to a more serious stage in their relationship. As they embark on new adventures with their friends, Nika faces the challenge of concealing her true personality. The storyline also delves into the personal struggles of their friends, with Nika and Arata offering their support and guidance.

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All Esper Dayo!(みんな!エスパーだよ! )

2013Japan
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthMind ReadingStudent Female LeadSupernaturalSupernatural PowerTeenager Female Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

In the town of Notsu in Oita Prefecture, numerous individuals possess extraordinary abilities. Among them is high school student Kamogawa Yoshio, who has the gift of telepathy, allowing him to delve into the thoughts of others. However, Yoshio tends to use his powers for mundane purposes.

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Are You Ready? Hey You Girl!(覚悟はいいかそこの女子)

2018Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthBromanceFamous Male LeadFriendshipNice Male LeadRomance

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

Furuya Towa is a good-looking young man who has always attracted female admirers but has never been in a relationship and remains inexperienced. Determined to find a girlfriend, he sets his sights on the stylish and attractive freshman Misono Miwa. Despite her initial rejection when he asks her out, Towa finds himself falling more and more in love with her as he spends time thinking about her. (ANN)

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High&Low: The Worst Episode.O(HiGH&LOW THE WORST EPISODE.O)

2019Japan
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthActionBromanceFriendshipGangMiniseries

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

The narrative depicts the events following the altercation in the storage units of the High & Low film at the Oya Institute. Fujio and Tsukasa were both enrolled at Oya High School, but Fujio had to transfer to a rural school near his grandfather's residence to assist with his care. Upon arriving at the institute, new students will attempt to assert their dominance.

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Shonan Junai Gumi!(湘南純愛組!)

2020Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthActionAttempted SuicideDelinquent Male LeadSchool BullyingSchool Violence

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

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.

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Kojirase Joshi Kara no Sotsugyo(こじらせ女子からの卒業)

2021Japan
ComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthMiniseriesRomanceShort Length SeriesStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 53% similarity match.

Asuka Nishino, a student representative, is privy to the confidential tales of her male classmates. One of the secrets she uncovered is that the student with the lowest test score must confess their feelings as a penalty. Among them is the person she admires, Igarashi. Asuka fantasizes about being confessed to by Igarashi, even if it's just part of a punishment game, and decides to take a bold step.

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Shin Shinchou Kouki: Classmate wa Sengoku Busho(新・信長公記~クラスメイトは戦国武将~)

2022Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterActionDelinquent Male LeadDramaEccentric Male LeadMiniseries

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, and Teenager Supporting Character themes with a 53% similarity match.

A tale revolving around a secondary school populated by troublemakers and a privileged group with duplicates of renowned military leaders from Japan's Warring States era engaged in conflicts

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Crescendo de Susume(クレッシェンドで進め)

2022Japan
High SchoolLifeSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthChoirClassmates' RelationshipComing Of AgeDramaRomanceShort Length Series

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features High School, Life, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

Prior to his junior year high school entrance exams, Kashi finds himself selected to join the choir competition committee after losing a game of rock-paper-scissors in science class

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To Be a Better Girl(无法直视)

2021China
High SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthDramaRomanceStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

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)

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So Funny Youth(当你年少时)

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

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% 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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Water Boys 2(ウォーターボーイズ 2)

2004Japan
ComedyLifeSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthSport ClubSportsStudent Female LeadSwimmingTeenager Female LeadTransfer Student Male Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Comedy, Life, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Male Lead, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

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.

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Gokusen Season 2(ごくせん 2)

2005Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthActionDelinquent Male LeadDramaFriendshipPhysically Strong Female LeadYakuza

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

After six months, Shirokin Gakuen has shut down. Yamaguchi Kumiko now teaches a small group of children who struggle to connect with her teaching methods. Unexpectedly, she is offered a position at Kurogin Gakuen, where she becomes the teacher of a rowdy 3D class, making her previous students seem well-behaved in comparison. To keep her job, she must once again conceal her true identity as the fourth generation of the Oedo Family, a well-known yakuza group.

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

2006Japan
High SchoolLifeSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting CharacterYouthStudent Female LeadTeenager Female Lead

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features High School, Life, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teenager Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

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Elite Yankee Saburo(エリートヤンキー三郎)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyHigh SchoolSchool SettingStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadYouthActionBrief NudityNuditySexual Content

Like Setoutsumi (2017), this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, High School, School Setting, Student Male Lead, Teenager Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 50% similarity match.

"Elite Yankee Saburo" follows the journey of Ookochi Saburo, an ordinary and introverted teenager embarking on his high school experience. Despite his quiet nature, Saburo faces a challenging start as his siblings have left a notorious mark as troublemakers in the same school. Upon his arrival, Saburo is quickly labeled as an "elite yankee" due to these misunderstandings.