Mikami Takashi joins Japan’s elite bureaucracy in the Ministry of Education hoping to strengthen critical thinking skills among students, but soon learns that his ministry is more interested in the goals of self-preservation. When Mikami gets “exiled” to a private high school on a ministry program, he represents both the bureaucrats who helped create the system and the teachers suffering from it. So Mikami leads a group of high school seniors to battle power and reform the education system. (Source: TBS Program Catalog) Edit Translation
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- Native Title: 御上先生
- Also Known As: Mikami Sensei , みかみせんせい
- Director: Miyazaki Yohei, Komaki Sakura
- Genres: Youth, Drama
Cast & Credits
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![Matsuzaka Tori in Mr. Mikami's Classroom Japanese Drama]( "Matsuzaka Tori in Mr. Mikami's Classroom Japanese Drama")
Matsuzaka ToriMikami Takashi / "Okami"Main Role -
![Okudaira Daiken in Mr. Mikami's Classroom Japanese Drama]( "Okudaira Daiken in Mr. Mikami's Classroom Japanese Drama")
Okudaira DaikenKanzaki TakutoSupport Role -
![Yoshioka Riho in Mr. Mikami's Classroom Japanese Drama]( "Yoshioka Riho in Mr. Mikami's Classroom Japanese Drama")
Yoshioka RihoKoreeda FumikaSupport Role -
![Okada Masaki in Mr. Mikami's Classroom Japanese Drama]( "Okada Masaki in Mr. Mikami's Classroom Japanese Drama")
Okada MasakiMakino KyosukeSupport Role -
![Kitamura Kazuki in Mr. Mikami's Classroom Japanese Drama]( "Kitamura Kazuki in Mr. Mikami's Classroom Japanese Drama")
Kitamura KazukiKodai MasahideSupport Role -
![Makita Aju in Mr. Mikami's Classroom Japanese Drama]( "Makita Aju in Mr. Mikami's Classroom Japanese Drama")
Makita AjuTominaga AoiSupport Role
Reviews
This review may contain spoilers
The personal is political
The main story revolves around highlighting societal issues such as media sensationalism, political corruption and relative poverty. It is impressive that that the drama is able to showcase these topics that are seemingly beyond the individual power are actually deeply related to politics and within the same setting of modern Japanese educational system.There is clear depth in the character development. Each episode highlights a different issue faced by a particular high school student. The main character, Mikami carefully provide guidance for his students towards resolution through critical thinking and open discussion. This deepens the relationship between Mikami and his students, as they are able to mature and learn from each other through understanding and motivation. Each plot is closely linked to the main character background, which is unravelled and slowly revealed as the story progresses.
What differentiates this show from others is that there is attempt to bring up cultural, political and moral issues in Japan. For instance, it recognised the perspective differences of American and Japanese students in relation to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during the Pacific War. While it is unconventional for mainstream drama, these are only touched briefly and appears unpolished and rushed in the plot.
Overall, the cast did an excellent job in portraying the issues and relationship between characters. The ending music lyrics also matches the theme of the story well. It is a worthwhile watch for viewers interested in learning about Japanese issues.
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EVEN YOU ARE NOT THE CRI MINL, YOU HAVE TO BEAR THE VERDICT OF SOCIETY IF YOU HAVE NO BACKING
Only watch 5 episode. After many years Japanese drama produce such a drama with powerful character which can make a impact in japan sleeping society with dark future. I know many people will not believe it but japan lost it way. their policy maker is idiot. because you can see from outside world, their debt. Just hope they can make a come back.Was this review helpful to you?
