The Gokusen
ごくせん
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Kumiko "Yankumi" Yamaguchi enters Shirokin Gakuen Private School to become a math teacher. She's assigned as the homeroom teacher for class 2-4, populated by a gang of delinquents. At first, the class tries everything to rattle her cage, but to no avail. In a short period of time, Yankumi gains the respect of the class. But what the school doesn't know is that she's the heir to the Oedo Group, a powerful Yakuza clan. So while Yankumi struggles to excel in her career as a teacher, she must also keep her Yakuza background a secret.
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Season 1
Arrival of the Rookie Teacher With a Secret!!
Kumiko Yamaguchi, the 23 year old granddaughter of a yakuza boss, becomes a teacher at Shirokin Gakuen, an all boys high school.
Duel!! Shin vs. Ojou?
Kumiko asks the class to behave for her evaluation test but no one shows up for class on the day of the evaluation. Shin decides that everyone will go back to class if Kumiko will fight him which Kumiko agrees to.
Kuma's First Experience?
After Kumiko saves a woman from a drunk man, she is surprised to find that the woman is Kuma's mother. Kumiko grades math tests and after she learns the class' average is 21 she holds remedial classes, hoping some would come.
Ojou with Blond Hair! Who's the Real Criminal?
After being suspected of stealing, the group including Kumiko, set out to catch the real thief.
Oedo Group's Danger!
Kumiko must be the head of the Ooedo clan while her grandfather is hospitalized. This episode shows some of Kumiko's childhood.
Kyo-san's Great Act?
Shin and Kuma see Kumiko get into a car with two people who are part of the Ooedo clan. They follow her to her house but are caught and Kumiko and the clan put on a act so Shin and Kuma won't find out anything. Kuma falls for the act but Shin finds out the truth but promises to keep it a secret.
What is Mingenhiinaa!?
Ms. Fujiyama tries to get Ichikawa, a good student with bad friends, to join the choir club. Some of Ms. Fujiyama's past as a middle school teacher is shown and how a past student reminds her of Ichikawa.
A School Field Trip with Angry Waves!!
The class goes on a field trip but things go bad when Uchi is kidnapped. It turns out that they saved the wrong Uchi but luckily they find the Uchi they had been looking for.
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About The Gokusen
Kumiko "Yankumi" Yamaguchi enters Shirokin Gakuen Private School to become a math teacher. She's assigned as the homeroom teacher for class 2-4, populated by a gang of delinquents. At first, the class tries everything to rattle her cage, but to no avail. In a short period of time, Yankumi gains the respect of the class. But what the school doesn't know is that she's the heir to the Oedo Group, a powerful Yakuza clan. So while Yankumi struggles to excel in her career as a teacher, she must also keep her Yakuza background a secret. Across 1 season and 13 episodes, originally airing on Nippon TV.
The Gokusen Cast and Characters
The cast features Katsuyuki Konishi, Norio Wakamoto, Kenichi Suzumura, Seizo Kato, and Hiroaki Yoshida. Their performances are a major reason The Gokusen has built such a passionate audience.
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The Gokusen flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does The Gokusen have?
The Gokusen has 13 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is The Gokusen good? What's the rating?
The Gokusen holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 13 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of The Gokusen?
The main cast includes Katsuyuki Konishi, Norio Wakamoto, Kenichi Suzumura, and Seizo Kato, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Gokusen available in Japanese?
Yes — The Gokusen was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Gokusen released?
The Gokusen first aired in 2004.
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How many seasons and episodes does The Gokusen have?
The Gokusen currently has 1 season and a total of 13 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Gokusen about?
Kumiko "Yankumi" Yamaguchi enters Shirokin Gakuen Private School to become a math teacher. She's assigned as the homeroom teacher for class 2-4, populated by a gang of delinquents. At first, the class tries everything to rattle her cage, but to no avail. In a short period of time, Yankumi gains the respect of the cl… It belongs to the Animation, Drama, Comedy genres.
In which language is The Gokusen originally available?
The Gokusen was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Gokusen first released?
The Gokusen first premiered on January 6, 2004 (2004). The series has since concluded its run.
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