BrightestStar

Haha great minds think alike ;) I'm not surprised you agree with my selection :P I guess that's what I needed to clarify. What I meant by school dramas was Teacher centric dramas. Well dramas about people that happen to be in school usually use school as more of a setting, and nothing more.

I need to watch Queen's Classroom, so maybe I would've added it too if I've had watched it ;)

And Joe yes please do try to work your magic to have Akumu-Chan movie get subbed :D

YAY I love Hasegawa Hiroki too. He's very different here but I'm sure you'll like him. Make sure to let me know what you think of it when you watch ;)

It's the same for me Onizuka will always be Takashi Sorimachi for me. It's also the role I liked him most at. + the 90s had such a charm when it comes to dramas of that time.

His smile sure is alluring! I couldn't read the article earlier because I was in a hurry just read the titles. I love this guy way to much to just leave and not say something. This guy hasn't acted that much compared to others, but he sure knew how to make an impact on everything he does. I love the way you describe him in Six Flying Dragons. Sure it's a stellar cast, but none manages to overshadow him. And his eyes! Those eyes control my emotions.

As for Ex-Girlfriend Club, I think his character and his acting is what made it memorable for me. I didn't know him then and it was my first drama to watch him. I didn't see him as good looking right away but I really loved his easy going nature, his kindness and natural smile. I could see why he could have a relationship with all these women and be able to stay in their minds for long.

I didn't even know he was in Misaeng. It's another reason for me to hurry and watch it, but what's holding me back is how everyone calls it depressing. And that the first episode is both very depressing and too long...

Thanks Chris for this stalker guide, I also can't wait for what he has to offer later! I'm pretty sure his future is promising after his role in SDF ;)

Let me know if you end up liking them ;)

I've seen Gomenne Seishun! I have to watch Queen's Classroom. This list is really just dramas that stood out for me AS School Dramas more than others. Akumu-chan has a special place in my heart for merging so many themes that I like and doing a good job at it. In the end I can pretty bias too. The only one I can say without bias that it's a must watch is Suzuki Sensei ;)

Gosh, I've seen him in Ex-GF club and Six Flying Dragons and completely in love with him. I hope to manage watching Incomplete Life soon.

Thanks! Give Suzuki Sensei a try. It's darker and more serious than usual school dramas but it's so well written and directed, and the acting is so convincing.

Hmm generally I don't watch different adaptations, specially when I'm satisfied with the one I've watched. I did mention about GTO 2012 in the article, but if I'm to choose 1 to promote, I'd go with the older version. As for God of Study I knew about it but didn't attempt it, how do you find it compared to the Japanese version?

So glad you enjoyed the article ;) You have to watch Suzuki Sensei I'm sure you'll love it. It is the one I think all should watch!! lol I'm just in love with that drama I don't know it affected me in so many ways.

I know everyone keeps telling me about LIFE so I'll have to watch it some time soon.
I've seen Gomenne Seishun and Piece. I enjoyed Gomenne and it also had a lot of memorable moments, and touching messages, I was about to add it be decided to limit my list to those that stood out for me. As for Piece I love the way it was directed, and it is my favourite type of mystery, but acting was weak, and the ending kinda disappointing. I actually found the original manga in the library and decided to read it ;)

Well it's been over 8 years... I kinda feel ashamed I've spent so of my life on dramas XD Yup Queen's classroom will be added to my list (that keeps growing faster than I can handle XD). lol Kinpachi Sensei has been parodied so many times that I wonder how the original character is.

Everyone keeps telling me about LIFE lol. I must've missed out a lot on that. I remember back then I read about it but didn't feel like watching something too dark, and just never got around watching it.

hmm interesting recommendation. I didn't know about that one but it's also one that can give an interesting outlook at Japanese society ;)

Suzuki Sensei is one of my all time fave! I'm sure you'll like it!

Takenouchi Yutaka = MUST WATCH thx for the recommendation ;)

I've seen the first Hana Kimi version TWICE (I rarely rewatch). I love it, it's a great comedy, but it doesn't register for me a school drama :P

I find Suzuku-Sensei aims to be more realistic. I should check out Jyoou no Kyoushitsu sounds really good.

I've seen Nobuta and one of my faves, but I wouldn't consider it a school drama, but more a drama about friendship.
I'll check out Bocchan & Sayonara! THX for the recommendations ;)

I've seen Blackboard is a good one too, my favourite is the first one set right after WWII

Overall entertaining watch. Definitely my type of drama (unsurprisingly since it's OCN). I really liked the characters, but some of their actions didn't make sense. Jung Eun Chae as Sung ah was really likeable. She seemed down to earth. However a couple of times she imposes her own bias on some cases (2 cases) and never gets addressed. Lee Yoon Ji as Song Sun was again very likeable, but I find the way she does her job very unprofessional. Don't get me started on Prof Cheon's actions. My favourite were the duo Dr. Frost & Detective Nam ;)

"Noble idiocy" That's my pet peeve! Ruined so many good dramas!

Well I don't know if it changed but the whole "Mission" is revealed at the end of the first episode (and was obvious from the beginning) so not really spoiler. I'm saying that while I didn't read the synopsis before watching it.

This one I must say it was hard to watch until episode 8-9, honestly I really wanted the leading girl die or something, however her character actually gets better explored later on. The second half gets more dramatic, and while the psychology wasn't well done the dramatic scenes were. Bridal Mask I actually really loved so no comment here :P and the others I didn't care to attempt :P