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** GTO - Great Teacher Onizuka **
True
to the spirit of Japanese humor, GTO
is a hilarious drama with loads of side-splitting moments.
Onizuka
Eikichi is labeled as a scum because he took seven years to complete
his degree from a third-grade university. Moreover, the cheeky
looking man enjoys vices like girls watching, bike racing, gambling,
gaming arcades and pornography. Yet strangely, his only ambition
in life is to become a great teacher and one's only guess is that would
bring him closer to sweet young girls.
With
his lousy credentials and eccentric demeanor, it wasn't surprising that
none of the reputable schools were willing to accept his applications.
This was until he met an unconventional principal who recognized the gem
in his unconformity. And that started his career or rather
adventure as a high school teacher which transformed the lives of his
fellow students and teachers.
Onizuka
was given the worst class imaginable, whose students
enjoyed tormenting their teachers. They were initially adamant to
get rid of Onizuka, thinking that he is a hypocrite like the rest.
However, with his unusual and sincere approach, he helped them find new
perspectives in their lives and soon won all their hearts.
While hilarious, the underlying theme in GTO is meaningful. Using a
light-hearted and satirical approach, the series examines the social
ills of parochialism and snobbishness; and exalts values like honesty
and integrity. It also encourages one to stand up for themselves and
pursue their dreams according to their hearts.
Watch
GTO for Takashi Sorimachi who is particularly funny with his exaggerated
facial expressions and gestures. Nanako
Matsushima
is also a delight as his co-star.
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Highly
entertaining~!!!
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