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The Hope(鸣龙少年)

2023China
Adapted From A MangaComedyCounselor Female LeadFamily RelationshipMinimal BloodOrphan Supporting CharacterSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeacher Male LeadViolenceYouth

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

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Recommendation: Campus Heroes similar to The Hope
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Campus Heroes(高校英雄傳)

2018Taiwan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeacher Male LeadYouthCampus SettingSportsUniversity

Like The Hope, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 40% 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?

Recommendation: Debusen similar to The Hope
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Debusen(でぶせん)

2016Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthCross-DressingHigh SchoolMiniseriesTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 38% 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: Densetsu no Kyoshi similar to The Hope
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Densetsu no Kyoshi(伝説の教師)

2000Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthHigh SchoolTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, 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: Toritsu Mizusho! similar to The Hope
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Toritsu Mizusho!(都立水商! 〜令和〜)

2019Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadDramaMiniseries

Like The Hope, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 36% similarity match.

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

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

2014Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthDramaEmotionally Strong Male LeadHigh SchoolSchool BullyingTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 35% 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.

Recommendation: Marumaru Chibi Maruko-chan similar to The Hope
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Marumaru Chibi Maruko-chan(まるまるちびまる子ちゃん)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedyFamily RelationshipSchool SettingYouthChild Female LeadElementary SchoolStudent Female Lead

Like The Hope, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, Family Relationship, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Maruko similar to The Hope
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Maruko(櫻桃小丸子)

2017Taiwan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingYouth

Like The Hope, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 33% similarity match.

Recommendation: Fresh Teachers similar to The Hope
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Fresh Teachers(鲜肉老师)

2017China
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeacher Male LeadYouthNovel AdaptationHigh SchoolRich Male LeadRomanceTeenager Supporting CharacterWeb Series

Like The Hope, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, Teacher Male Lead, 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.

Recommendation: Misaki Number One!! similar to The Hope
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Misaki Number One!!(美咲ナンバーワン!!)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadYouthDramaEmotionally Strong Female LeadFriendshipHigh SchoolMiniseriesTeacher Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, 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.

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

2007Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthGangHigh SchoolTeacher Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, 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.

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

2014Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadYouthDramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 31% 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: Oishi Kyushoku Season 2 similar to The Hope
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Oishi Kyushoku Season 2(おいしい給食 season2)

2021Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthFoodJunior High SchoolMiniseriesTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

Recommendation: Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko Season 2 similar to The Hope
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Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko Season 2(天国に一番近い男 教師編)

2001Japan
School SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthSci-Fi

Like The Hope, this drama also features School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

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

Recommendation: School Teachers similar to The Hope
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School Teachers(ガッコの先生)

2001Japan
School SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthDrama

Like The Hope, this drama also features School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 31% similarity match.

The plot bears a strong resemblance to the TV show 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei, but with some typical characters added in. There is a stubborn father who runs a ramen shop, his strong-willed daughter Motoko who works as a teacher and dislikes Sakuragi, and a distant older sister who has been cut off by their father. The father is now renting out the older sister's room to Sakuragi. Motoko and Sentaro's coworker, Onodera, has a significant Oedipus complex.

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

2007Japan
Family RelationshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthDramaFriendshipHigh SchoolLifeTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Family Relationship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

The upcoming season will showcase Kinpachi Sakamoto's dedication as a teacher who experiences the ups and downs alongside his 25 students, who also mature through the process. They will navigate challenges such as preparing for university entrance exams, navigating complex relationships with family, educators, and peers, and managing their hopes and setbacks.

Recommendation: 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 7 similar to The Hope
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3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei Season 7(3年B組金八先生7)

2004Japan
Family RelationshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthDramaFriendshipJunior High SchoolLifeTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Family Relationship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

The seventh season of this long-running series is now airing, marking its 25th year on television. Kimpachi Sakamoto will once again face challenges and issues with the new class. As the year progresses, valuable lessons that cannot be purchased with money will be learned. In the previous season, Sakamoto clashed with Principal Chida regarding teaching methods, resulting in his removal from the Board of Education. However, he has returned to teaching at Sakura Middle School. The school is currently dealing with a rise in youth crime, along with issues such as drug use and sexually transmitted diseases. Kimpachi finds himself back in a chaotic school system, ready to tackle new problems and deliver important messages. Stay tuned for updates on the developments in class 3B over the next six months. (TBS)

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Koko wa Greenwood(ここはグリーン・ウッド)

2008Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthAll-Boys SchoolFriendshipRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male Lead

Like The Hope, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

The plot unfolds at Rokuto Academy, an exclusive school for boys, focusing on Hasukawa Kazuya, a newcomer to the unique Greenwood Dormitory, a converted mental institution. His initial shock arises when he finds out that his roommate is Kisaragi Shun, who seems to be a female student. (Tokyograph)

Recommendation: Hagane no Onna similar to The Hope
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Hagane no Onna(ハガネの女)

2010Japan
Adapted From A MangaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadYouthDramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool BullyingTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, 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.

Recommendation: Hagane no Onna Season 2 similar to The Hope
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Hagane no Onna Season 2(ハガネの女 Season 2)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadYouthDramaHigh SchoolMiniseriesSchool BullyingTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, 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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Kamen Teacher(仮面ティーチャー )

2013Japan
Adapted From A MangaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthActionDelinquent Supporting CharacterDramaHigh SchoolTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Upon starting his new position at a high school, Gota Araki is designated as the homeroom teacher for the notorious 2nd Year, Class C. The students in this class are known for their violent behavior and lack of respect for authority. Despite being physically attacked by his students on his first day, Gota Araki chooses not to retaliate. He is determined to connect with the students and help them overcome their troubles, only to realize that they are more troubled than he initially thought. In a bid to make a difference, Gota Araki decides to unveil his mask. The question remains: will it be strength or compassion that leads to a positive change in his students? Inspired by the manga series "Kamen Teacher" created by Tooru Fujisawa.

Recommendation: Setoutsumi (2017) similar to The Hope
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Setoutsumi (2017)(セトウツミ)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolLifeStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student 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.

Recommendation: Omae wa Mada Gunma wo Shiranai similar to The Hope
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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 MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolMiniseriesStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student 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 CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouth1980sFoodJunior High SchoolMiniseriesTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, 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.

Recommendation: Nonstop Season 2 similar to The Hope
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Nonstop Season 2(뉴논스톱)

2000South Korea
ComedyFamily RelationshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthDramaFriendshipRomanceSitcomUniversity

Like The Hope, this drama also features Comedy, Family Relationship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Nonstop, a South Korean sitcom, premiered its initial season on MBC in 2000, followed by five more seasons. The show gained popularity for featuring a talented cast of young celebrities, some of whom rose to fame after debuting on the show. Each season of Nonstop showcases the comical daily escapades of a group of college students, along with their friends and family members.

Recommendation: Shine on You similar to The Hope
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Shine on You(青出於藍)

2004Hong Kong
ComedyFamily RelationshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterDramaLife

Like The Hope, this drama also features Comedy, Family Relationship, School Setting, and Student Supporting Character themes with a 29% similarity match.

Due to internal conflicts at work, Ga Jai Choi, a thriving business executive, is appointed as the principal of a struggling school. The school, known as the Samshui Fisherman and Agricultural Workers Union Yin Liang Can Y n Endowment Yin Ding Bao Memorial School-WDPS, is facing the threat of being shut down by the education board due to its poor performance and reputation. The school was established in memory of tycoon Yin Guo Rong by his parents, who are determined to save it from closure. Ga Jai Choi is urged by his competitors to take on the role of headmaster, despite his reluctance to leave his corporate career. Although Ga Jai Choi initially aims to accelerate the school's downfall, he is surprised to see the teachers rallying to protect their jobs in response to his proposed changes. The arrival of passionate young teacher Lam Ying Yun and dedicated educator Wong Yerk Se further complicates Ga's plans. As Lam and Wong inspire their students to strive for success, Ga begins to question his motives and gradually becomes invested in the school's future. Despite Ga's efforts to undermine the school, his policies inadvertently lead to improvements in academic performance and a sense of unity among students, parents, and staff. However, the school's survival remains uncertain. Ga ultimately realizes his genuine care for the school and its students, joining the community in a final plea to prevent its closure.

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Limited Education(教束)

2019Hong Kong
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthCompetitionUniversity

Like The Hope, 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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Super Teacher Bing(STB超级教师)

2014China
ComedySchool SettingTeacher Male LeadYouthWeb Novel AdaptationHigh School

Like The Hope, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 29% similarity match.

Based on the online novel "Superior Teacher" written by Zhang Jun Bao.

Recommendation: Sakura (2002) similar to The Hope
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Sakura (2002)(さくら)

2002Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadYouthAsadoraDramaJunior High SchoolLifeShort Length SeriesTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 28% 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

Recommendation: Akahana no Sensei similar to The Hope
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Akahana no Sensei(赤鼻のセンセイ)

2009Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthFriendshipHospital SettingIllnessJunior High SchoolMiniseriesTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, 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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Nigatsu no Shosha: Zettai Gokaku no Kyoshitsu(二月の勝者-絶対合格の教室-)

2021Japan
Adapted From A MangaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthChild Supporting CharacterCram SchoolDramaMiniseriesSelf-harmTeacher Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 28% similarity match.

Renowned educator Kuroki Kurodo transitioned from teaching at a top-tier cram school for the middle school entrance exam to leading a struggling institution. Despite the school's poor track record, Kurodo confidently assures that the students will excel in their exams. He emphasizes that a cram school is essentially a service-oriented business, where the future of children is the product being offered to parents.

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Ultimate Teacher Season 2(终极教师 第二季)

2015China
ComedySchool SettingTeacher Male LeadYouthActionMartial ArtsTai Chi

Like The Hope, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 27% similarity match.

Fang Yan, an expert in Tai Chi, finds himself in a teaching position at Red Phoenix School in order to avoid a confrontation. Despite his reluctance to be seen as a hero and his desire for a peaceful existence, he is inevitably drawn into a battle of morality. (ChineseDrama.info) Based on the online novel "Ultimate Teacher" by Liu Xia Hui.

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Innocent Years(青谷子)

2021China
School SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadYouth1970sWeb Novel AdaptationDrama

Like The Hope, 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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Eien no Kimi e(永遠の君へ)

2004Japan
School SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadYouthDramaHigh SchoolTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 27% 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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Medaka(めだか)

2004Japan
School SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadTeacher Male LeadDramaLifeNight School

Like The Hope, this drama also features School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, and Teacher Male Lead themes with a 27% similarity match.

Takako Meguro has always dreamed of getting married and leaving her job. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes a teacher at a night school. Initially, she lacks motivation and doesn't take her job seriously. But she soon realizes that teaching at night school is more challenging than she anticipated. The students are a mix of high-school dropouts, businessmen, cabaret girls, and other unique individuals. Many of them are older than Takako, and she even discovers that one of her former elementary school classmates is among the students. Adjusting to her new schedule of working at night and sleeping during the day, Takako finds herself unable to attend social events to meet potential partners. Despite feeling resigned to this new way of life, a particular incident sparks a fire within Takako, leading to a passionate outburst towards her students.

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Monster Parent(モンスターペアレント)

2008Japan
Family RelationshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthDramaLawLawyer Female Lead

Like The Hope, this drama also features Family Relationship, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 27% similarity match.

Monster parents are described as parents who continually make unreasonable requests to their children's school, disrupting its normal operations. Takamura Itsuki, a top lawyer at a prominent law firm, is assigned a case by a school board involving these challenging parents. Through her work on the case, she encounters parents demanding the dismissal of a teacher due to their dialect, pushing for their child to secure a spot on the soccer team, and refusing to pay lunch fees because of taste preferences. Initially hesitant, Itsuki eventually becomes determined to address the issues presented by these "monster parents."

Recommendation: Sumire 16-sai!! similar to The Hope
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Sumire 16-sai!!(スミレ16歳!!)

2008Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingYouthLifePuppetsStudent Female Lead

Like The Hope, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, and Youth themes with a 27% similarity match.

Based on Nagayoshi Takeru's manga "Sumire 16-sai!!" ( 16 !!).

Recommendation: Okusama wa 18 sai similar to The Hope
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Okusama wa 18 sai(おくさまは18歳)

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingYouthLifeMiniseriesRomance

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Based on the manga of the same name by the author Motomura Miyoko, this adaptation stays true to the original source material.

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Shichinin no Teki ga Iru! Mamatachi no PTA Funtouki(七人の敵がいる! 〜ママたちのPTA奮闘記〜)

2012Japan
Family RelationshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthElementary SchoolFemale RivalryLife

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Yoko is a member of a parental organization that oversees the well-being of the elementary school. Due to her strong-willed nature, she may sometimes clash with others, including parents, mothers, husbands, and sons.

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Shibuya Sensei ga Daitai Oshietekureru(渋谷先生がだいたい教えてくれる)

2022Japan
School SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthDramaEccentric Male LeadMiniseries

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Boys Este(BOYSエステ)

2007Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student 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 The Hope, 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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Yankee-kun to Megane-chan(ヤンキー君とメガネちゃん)

2010Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthBickering Mains' RelationshipClingy Female LeadEmotionally Strong Female LeadHigh SchoolSlow RomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male Lead

Like The Hope, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

Daichi Shinagawa is known as a genuine rebel, a troubled teenager who is enrolled in a prestigious high school. His tough image is so well-known that he constantly gets challenged to fights on the streets and is avoided by his classmates. This leads him to spend his days in isolation. However, everything changes when he befriends Hana Adachi, the studious class president who has a quirky personality. Hana, who used to be a rebel herself, introduces Daichi to a world of helping others and getting involved in school activities. Together, they form an unmatched pair in this lively and light-hearted high school story.

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Nihonjin no Shiranai Nihongo(日本人の知らない日本語)

2010Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Female LeadYouthCo-workers' RelationshipForeigner Supporting CharacterPrincipal Supporting CharacterSaleswoman Female LeadSelfless Female LeadSupportive Female LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Female Lead, and Youth themes with a 26% similarity match.

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

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Suzuki Sensei(鈴木先生 )

2011Japan
Adapted From A MangaSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthClassmates' RelationshipCo-workers' RelationshipDramaInner MonologueManipulative Co-WorkerPrincipal Supporting CharacterTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, and Youth themes with a 26% 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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Kasuka na Kanojo(幽かな彼女)

2013Japan
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthFormer Teacher Female LeadGhostGhost Female LeadGhost-seeing Male LeadJunior High SchoolSupernaturalTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, 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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Teiichi no Kuni - Gakuseigai no Kissaten(帝一の國~学生街の喫茶店~)

2017Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthHigh SchoolMiniseriesMultiple MainsShort Length SeriesStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student 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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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
ComedyFamily RelationshipSchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthBromanceFriendshipMale Centered PlotSlight RomanceStudent Male LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Comedy, Family Relationship, School Setting, Student 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 CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthAge GapAge GapRomanceStudent Female LeadStudent Male LeadTeenager Female LeadTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, 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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High Position(ハイポジ 1986年、二度目の青春)

2020Japan
Adapted From A MangaComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterYouthFriendshipHigh SchoolStudent Male LeadSupernaturalTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting CharacterTime Travel

Like The Hope, this drama also features Adapted From A Manga, Comedy, School Setting, Student 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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Alien Sam(에일리언샘)

2006South Korea
ComedySchool SettingStudent Supporting CharacterTeacher Male LeadYouthAlienMiddle SchoolSci-FiStudent Male LeadTeacher Supporting CharacterTeenager Male LeadTeenager Supporting Character

Like The Hope, this drama also features Comedy, School Setting, Student Supporting Character, Teacher Male Lead, 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.