Generally regarded by some fans as one of the best, if not the best Japanese drama ever made, this is almost a template for the successful projects that would come later - highlighted by the likes of SAKURAN. What happens when a delinquent turned high school teacher must reform a dysfunctional class of unruly students? The result is very funny, tense, and highlighted by engaging performances all around.
But unlike other series' of its ilk, the bravado of the main characters is flavored with a sense of realism, so it's easy to enjoy as comedy and drama. This would be followed by a special and a feature film, but it would be hard to surpass the novelty of the original.
But unlike other series' of its ilk, the bravado of the main characters is flavored with a sense of realism, so it's easy to enjoy as comedy and drama. This would be followed by a special and a feature film, but it would be hard to surpass the novelty of the original.