Taishi Miwa

Solid B for me, not the best but it's enjoyable. This drama is a good introduction for Japanese political scene, especially if you want to watch a much more complex Japanese political drama.

Korean first, so you won't be disappointed by it.

More or less the same as the first one but with different student. Idk why they're not going with a different approach.

is this equivalent to an SP or the exact number of episode yet to be announced?

Yup, it's rumored once in the early 2010's. 2022 (20th anniv of the show) would be a great time to remake the series, and this time they're following the manga storyline. But beware that it couldn't have the same charm as the OG.

it's better this way. If it's made into an episodic format, the show will be boring. the show have a repetitive formula (a naive student get into a trouble/betrayed-Kazama act like a guardian angel-the perpetrator got kicked out).

Ishigaki Yuma is a bit inconsistent in this drama, at some part he's really good but on the other part he isn't really convincing at all. Arashi's Nino or Hiroki Narimiya would be the perfect Yu for me.

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I don't think so, it's simply an open ending.

SARS have the subbed version, try to ask her trough twitter, but the link was taken down like 1-2 years ago. I found a Raw version of this, since Japanese is my 2nd language i have no problem with it.

is this drama cut-short due to pandemic or what? the transition between scene is not that smooth in some part.

I really like the ending, although it's a bit cliche. But the twist about "Kuzumi" identity kinda justify the ending, and it opens up many possibilities. Is he a part of huge terrorist organization/a cult or simply a drug dealer with a dark past? and What Yakuza organization he affiliated with?

The scene where Ibuki want to send Gamagori a package, i think it's a sign that their story isn't over yet. either it should be featured on the 3 omitted episode or they want to continue it in the sequel.

With "Kuzumi" twist in the end, i think they will make a sequel. especially the show's good rating.

More/less yes.

He is playing as "unreliable narrator" in my opinion. Some parts may be true, but there is other parts that's twisted.

just watch it, it won't make you disappointed.

i think this movie is heavily inspired by late 80's-mid 90's Hong Kong movies, from the scoring, comedy style, the aesthetic, and the plot. The story doesn't have too much depth, it's more like a Drama SP rather than a movie. Would've been a great prologue for a rom-com drama.

I think it's a pretty common problem in Japan that (dedicated) principal spend less time with their family and put more effort in the school (just like Japanese salaryman). Uchiyamada's story is probably social critique by the creator that Principal should've spend more time with their family. That's why his wife didn't like him that much (although she is kinda money-oriented). as for the daughter she is just a typical "I hate my conservative parents" teenager.

Remaking the series is a money move IMO, since there's fans that want more from Gokusen and those who want the series following the manga completely from start to finish (not just borrowing the character). Although it's a bit risky since it's really hard to replicate the charm from this version, unless they're making a high-budget version with perfect cast , since it's really hard to find perfect replacement for MatsuJun, and Tomohiro Waki (IMO Nakama Yukie still good enough to reprise the role)

it's confirmed during Nakamura's guest appearance, pay close attention to it. or just read my comment above.