Beginners! Episode 1

ビギナーズ! ‏ ‧ Drama ‧ 2012

Episode Title: Freedom, youth, love... nothing like that! Police school is hell!


8.8
Your Rating: -/10
Ratings: 8.8/10 from 10 users
Reviews: 1 user
Season: 1

Shimura Teppei and his friend Yuichi made a pact as children to become police officers. Now a young man, Shimura attempts to enter the police academy. On the day he is to enter, hijinks ensue and he ends up being late. However, a female officer sends him to the "S" class, where he finds his friend Yuichi. Later, they find that the "S" class stands for "substitute" -- that is, the class for those who didn't pass parts of the exam. Yuichi struggles and eventually leaves.
  • Aired: July 12, 2012

Beginners! Recent Discussions

Be the first to create a discussion for Beginners!

Beginners! Episode 1 Reactions

yankumicho
2 people found this review helpful
Jul 14, 2012

An Interesting Drama

Beginners! reminds me a lot of Police Academy--a bunch of misfits who want to become police officers and are looked down upon by others for being unconventional, yet they conquer the odds against them.

Taipi shines here already. His character is very hilarious, even from the outset when he sings a song while riding a motorcycle.

Overall, this episode was good. We are introduced to the characters as well as informed about why this class is "special". I can't wait to see where this goes.
Was this review helpful to you?
Trending Articles
Soju's Exciting Lakorn Line-ups!
Editorials - May 2, 2026

Find out all the upcoming Lakorn that Soju's added to her "Plan To Watch" list, and maybe you will be too!

Chinese actor Liu Yu Ning on AI: 'You can't keep clinging to the old ways'
Celebrity - Apr 21, 2026

Liu Yu Ning shares his candid views on AI in TV and cinema, saying the future can’t be stopped and creators must evolve rather than cling to old ways

Zhao Lu Si, Dylan Wang, Tan Jian Ci among celebs condemning use of their likenesses in AI dramas
News - May 1, 2026

More celebrities have issued statements condemning the unauthorized use of their likenesses to produce and distribute AI series, demanding that the infringement cease and that the related videos be taken down

Chinese actress Tang Wei and director Kim Tae Yong to welcome second child
News - Apr 29, 2026

Chinese actress Tang Wei revealed via social media that she is pregnant with her second child

Zhang Ling He hailed as a 'Chinese superstar sweeping across France'
News - Apr 21, 2026

Chinese actor Zhang Ling He earns a feature in Ouest-France, hailed as an "emerging Chinese superstar sweeping across France," marking a major breakthrough for Chinese actors in European media

China tells C-dramas to end idolization of looks and apply Xi Jinping Thought on Culture
News - Apr 3, 2026

China urges TV dramas to reject idolization of appearance, focus on acting and story quality, and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Culture

Son Suk Ku, Ha Jung Woo, Ji Chang Wook and more confirmed for new Netflix film
News - Apr 27, 2026

Son Suk Ku, Ha Jung Woo, Ji Chang Wook, Hyun Bong Sik, and Seo Hyeon Woo have been confirmed for the Netflix film 'The Generals'

Chinese netizens beat Dispatch in leaking pics from Ok Taec Yeon's wedding
Articles - Apr 24, 2026

The idol and actor is reported to have finally tied the knot

Disney+ announces the star-studded lineup of 'The Miracles of the Namiya General Store'
News - Apr 30, 2026

Disney+ has announced the star-studded lineup of its upcoming original 'The Miracles of the Namiya General Store'