Gokusen
Newly graduate Yamaguchi Kumiko an idealistic teacher who entered Shirokin High to be a math teacher. Having high hopes for her students, her world turned up side down when she finds out that she'll be teaching the class 3-D the hardest class to take care of. Class 3-D is a bunch of students who looks more like delinquents and trouble makers. The students show no respect to teachers nor a little kindness. Each and every student doesn't like teacher for almost everyone has no good memories of them. The leader of the class is Sawada Shin. He is well respected for there are rumors that he beat a teacher to death. The students try there hardest to bully and make fun of her so she'll quit but all there efforts went to waste because Yamaguchi ain't an ordinary Teacher. Yamaguchi Kumiko is actually the 4th generation heir to Oedo group, a yakuza clan. Even though everyone in there clan wants her to the next leader, she made up her mind and so everyone accepted it.
Where to watch Gokusen in United States
Can I watch Gokusen in United States? Yes — you can stream Gokusen in United States on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix Standard with Ads.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
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| United States | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| South Korea | Netflix, wavve, Watcha, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Gokusen
Gokusen is a 2002 Japanese-language drama and comedy series created by Kozueko Morimoto. The cast is led by Yukie Nakama, Katsuhisa Namase, Haruma Miura. It spans 3 seasons and 33 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Gokusen was produced by Nippon Television Network Corporation and made in Japan. It was first aired on April 17, 2002.
- Created by
- Kozueko Morimoto
- First aired
- April 17, 2002
- Last aired
- June 28, 2008
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 3 (33 episodes)
- Network
- Nippon TV
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Nippon Television Network Corporation
Gokusen cast & crew
Gokusen was created by Kozueko Morimoto.
The cast features Yukie Nakama as Kumiko Yamaguchi, Katsuhisa Namase as Goro Sawatari, Haruma Miura as Ren Kazama, Kenji Anan as Hiro Wakamatsu, Yuya Takaki as Yamato Ogata, and Ken Kaneko as Tetsu Asakura.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michiru Oshima and it was produced by 加藤正俊.
Is Gokusen worth watching?
Gokusen holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 56 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed drama series.
With 3 seasons and 33 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy drama and comedy, Gokusen is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Gokusen
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Cast of Gokusen
Yukie Nakama
Kumiko Yamaguchi
Katsuhisa Namase
Goro Sawatari
Haruma Miura
Ren Kazama
Kenji Anan
Hiro Wakamatsu
Yuya Takaki
Yamato Ogata
Ken Kaneko
Tetsu Asakura
Ken Utsui
Ryuichiro Kuroda
Junta Nakama
Rikiya Ichimura
Shinji Uchiyama
Minoru Tatsukawa
Shohei Miura
Shunsuke Kamiya
Hiroshi Ryogoku
Hiroshi Ryogoku
Mikihisa Azuma
Seiga Baba
Gokusen — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Gokusen in United States?
Gokusen is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is Gokusen on Netflix?
Yes — Gokusen is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Gokusen in?
Gokusen is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Gokusen are there?
Gokusen has 3 seasons with 33 episodes in total.
▸What is Gokusen rated?
It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 56 ratings.
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