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Gokusen
ごくせん
(Gokusen)
Genre Comedy-drama
Manga
Author Kozueko Morimoto
Publisher Flag of Japan Shueisha
Demographic Josei
Magazine You
Original run 23 August 2000 – February 2007
Volumes 15
TV drama
Network Flag of Japan Nippon Television
Flag of the Philippines GMA Network
Flag of Thailand BBTV Channel 7(13 April - 18 May ,2003)
Original run 1 April 2002 – 3 July 2002
Episodes 12
TV drama: Gokusen Special: Sayonara 3-nen D-gumi
Network Flag of Japan Nippon Television
Flag of the Philippines GMA Network (Aired as series finale for Gokusen drama)
Studio Nippon Television
Original run March 2003 – ongoing
Episodes 1
TV anime
Director Masami Sato
Studio Flag of Japan Madhouse
Licensor Flag of the United States AnimeWorks
Network Flag of Japan Nippon Television
Flag of the Philippines Animax
Flag of the United States Encore WAM
Original run 6 January 2004 – 30 March 2004
Episodes 13
TV drama: Gokusen 2
Network Flag of Japan Nippon Television
Flag of the Philippines GMA Network
Studio Nippon Television
Original run 15 January 2005 – 19 March 2005
Episodes 10
TV drama: Gokusen 3
Network Flag of Japan Nippon Television
Studio Nippon Television
Original run 19 April 2008 – ongoing
Episodes 8

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History Origins Despite their notoriety in modern Japan the precise origin of the Yakuza is still somewhat the subject of debate

In 2002, the manga was adapted into a Japanese television drama with Yukie Nakama in the title role. also called dorama (ドラマ are a staple of Japanese television and are broadcast daily Yukie Nakama (仲間 由紀恵 Nakama Yukie, born October 30, 1979) is a Japanese Actress, singer and former idol. A second series was produced in 2005. An animated adaptation ran in Nippon Television from 6 January 2004 to 30 March 2004. (anime in Japanese, ( is a Television network in Shiodome area of Minato Tokyo, Japan owned by the Yomiuri Shimbun. Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "

Season 3 is aired as Nippon Television's 55th Anniversary Program.

Contents

Synopsis

The plot involves Kumiko Yamaguchi, the granddaughter of a Yakuza boss. History Origins Despite their notoriety in modern Japan the precise origin of the Yakuza is still somewhat the subject of debate Her parents died when she was younger, and her grandfather has no other descendants, so Kumiko is next in line to head the family business with the title of Ojou. However, her lifelong dream has been to become a teacher. While her grandfather approves of her choice, others in the family want her to become the next boss, especially Tetsu, who is secretly in love with her.

Kumiko (known by her students as "Yankumi") becomes a teacher at an all-boys private high school. Her class is full of delinquents, but she tries her hardest to teach them not just about academics (her subject is Mathematics), but about lessons of life, much like any "dedicated teacher" story. Though she's forced to keep her family a secret from the public, her Yakuza upbringing gives her the strength and the experience to reach out to her students, while also providing comedic relief. History Origins Despite their notoriety in modern Japan the precise origin of the Yakuza is still somewhat the subject of debate

Characters (Manga/Anime/Drama)

Anime

Kumiko "Yankumi" Yamaguchi (山口久美子 Yamaguchi Kumiko?)
She is a 23-year-old university graduate, and is newly hired at Shirokin Gakuen. also known as Lisa Hayamizu, is a Japanese Seiyū. She was born on February 28, 1975 in Osaka Japan. Caroline Lawson is an actress who works with 4Kids Entertainment. She is very idealistic, and wants to inspire her students and help them graduate high school. Since the age of 7, when her parents died, Kumiko has been living with her grandfather, who is the head of an influential Tokyo Yakuza group. Despite this strange upbringing, and the bizarre mannerisms she has picked up from it, Kumiko is a good-hearted girl who has a strong faith in her students, even when they think the world is against them. Her belief in them and her combat skills help her earn their respect. They give her the nickname "Yankumi". It is also revealed that she is attracted to men in a fundoshi; going into a trance when she saw Shin in one. is the traditional Japanese Underwear for adult males made from a length of cotton

Shirokin High School

Shin Sawada (沢田慎 Sawada Shin?)
18 year old Shin is the leader of class 3-D (17 year old leader of 2-D in the manga). is a male Seiyū from Osaka Prefecture, currently affiliated with Arts Vision. A native of the San Francisco Bay Area Kevin T Collins began his career on the stage at the ripe old age of six performing throughout his childhood and adolescence across the Bay Area in theaters He is cool, level-headed, smart, and somewhat introverted. Everyone in the class looks up to him. Shin is feared because of an incident back in middle school, where he punched out a teacher. He knows right away that something is not normal about their new teacher and keeps an eye on her. He's the first one who found out Kumiko's true identity and later confesses to her [in the manga's last chapter] that he is in love with her. In the manga, he is given the alias of "Young Master Red Lion" from Kyou. Shin's father is a high ranking police official. (In the drama, his father is a senator)
Youichi Minami (南陽一 Minami Yōichi?)
He is one of Shin's friends. Sebastian Arcelus is an American Voice actor who works on the properties of 4Kids Entertainment and NYAV Post. He always gets into fights, like everyone else. He had a fight with Ichiro Tsuruta, and was beaten by him. Minami is the tough guy of the group. In the Anime and Manga he is often seen with Noda, indicating a close friendship. In the Drama he was a ladies man, but in the Anime/Manga he was considered the ugliest.
Haruhiko "Uchi" Uchiyama (内山春彦 Uchiyama Haruhiko?)
He is the guy with a weird purple hairstyle. is a Seiyū who is affiliated with Ken Production. He was formerly affiliated with Genki Project. Jamie McGonnigal (born August 6, 1975 in Weymouth, Massachusetts) is an American producer, Actor, and director He's also one of Shin's friends. He was lost in Okinawa when they had a trip there and he gave Kumiko and Shin a lot of problems during that time. is one of Japan 's southern prefectures, and consists of hundreds of the Ryukyu Islands in a chain over 1000 km long which extends southwest from Kyūshū When they finally found him, Kumiko smacked him until his face was swollen. Uchi in the Drama seemed very much like Minami from the Anime/Manga. In the Drama he is a tough guy with a soft spot for his mother. His nickname is Ucchi. A nickname is a Name of an entity or thing that is not its Proper name.
Teruo "Kuma" Kumai (熊井輝夫 Kumai Teruo?)
Large and tough, Kumai (called "Kuma", or "Bear" by everyone) always seems to be getting into trouble. Ted Lewis is an English language Voice actor. His has worked in Anime and is often credited under the name Ed Paul. He's either getting into fights, or being accused of theft, or being attacked by a rival school. Kuma and Shin are best friends. They grew up together, and Kuma calls Shin "Shin-chan". He is also the only former student of YanKumi's shown in the drama version's sequel
Takeshi Noda (野田猛 Noda Takeshi?)
He is also one of Shin's friends. He was the one who thought of giving Kumiko "Yankumi" as her nickname. Takeshi Noda is a member of class 2-4. Although not typically a main cast member, in one episode(in the drama), he becomes obsessed with the teacher Shizuka. Hurt when she threw away a present he gave her, Noda takes a picture of her at her secret second job: hostess of a bar. He then sends the picture to the head teacher and almost gets Shizuka fired. In the manga, he is the first of his classmates to figure out that Shin likes Yankumi and gets Shin to admit so. Also in the manga, he is much more involved then in the Anime or Drama. He is also much smarter in the Manga, like one instance when Ms. Fujiyama was being stalked, Noda made many suggestions as how the stalker could follow Ms. Fujiyama. One thing he has in common with Drama counter part is his sense in fashion, as demonstrated in the chapter of the Manga "Protect our F-cup" he dresses Yamaguchi in his sister's clothing in which Uchiyama and the others (first in disgust) found that the outfit worked well with her. He is often seen with Minami in the Anime and Manga, indicating a friendship between them, possibly best friends. In the Anime and Manga he is accused as being a thief (similar to Uchi's situation in the Drama)
Shizuka Fujiyama (藤山静香 Fujiyama Shizuka?)
Shizuka Fujiyama is another female teacher hired by Shirokin Gakuen at the same time as YanKumi. is a Japanese voice actress and J-pop singer who was born in Yokohama, Japan. In the drama, Fujiyama teaches English. In the anime she teaches music. One of her students before attempted suicide and she learned a lesson because of that incident. She started a choir club in school. In the drama, Fujiyama wears her normal clothes all the time, but in the anime and manga she wears a tracksuit like Yankumi does. Fujiyama used to teach middle school students, and is very happy to be teaching at a high school. She jokes about which boys are cute, and whom she would sleep with.
Goro Sawatari (猿渡五郎 Sawatari Gorō?)
The School's Vice-Principal is Yankumi's main nemesis amongst the school staff. Comment --> Marc Diraison (born February 7, 1975 in San Rafael California) is an anime Voice actor and the director In episode 13 he was the 3rd person to find out about Yankumi's secret only to realize that she resigned. Also he tried to use a camera when he witnessed a fight only to be caught by Kyo. He is only majorly featured in the drama and anime. In the drama, despite initially antagonistic towards Yankumi and her class, he was undeniably portrayed as more benevolent than his anime incarnation. His state of benevolence was shown to be more prominent in Gokusen 2, where among the last few episodes, deliberately informed Yankumi that her class attempted to boycott their graduation unless she calls off her resignation. It would seem that the drama-version Sawatori has grown to respect the headstrong and dignified educator that Yankumi is, despite knowing that he also risked getting fired in the process (he was poised for promotion). He was later seen a month later after graduation, apparently assigned to another school (claiming to have resigned from the last one). He has a wife in the drama who runs a arranged marriage business.
Gonzou Shirakawa (白川権三 Shirakawa Gonzō?)
The School's Principal. is a Seiyū, Actor, and Singer-songwriter born on February 2, 1961 in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan. Jimmy Zoppi (born March 8, 1954 in West Long Branch, New Jersey) sometimes credited as Billy Beach, is an American He does have a great knack for popping up suddenly at unusual times to point out useful information. In the manga and anime, the Koucho is this happy little bald guy who likes to wear bow ties.

Ooedo Clan

Ryuichiro Kuroda (黒田龍一郎 Kuroda Ryūichirō?)
Kumiko's grandfather. is an actor and Seiyū from Tokyo currently represented by Aoni Production. Dan Green (born February 7, 1975, San Rafael California, US) also credited as Tom Wilson Jack Bean and Jay Snyder, is an American He is a kindly, wise old man who loves Kumiko very much, and is always there to support her and give advice. He took Kumiko in after her parents died.
Kyotaro "Kyo-san" Oshima (大島京太郎 Ōshima Kyōtarō?)
Kyo is a tough-looking member of the Yakuza, but he is very close with Kumiko. ( October 18, 1945 -) is a male Seiyū and Budo expert affiliated with Sigma Seven When he was younger, and Kumiko was a little girl, he taught her how to fight and defend herself when she was being bullied in school and teased because of her Yakuza connections.
Kouzou Wakamatsu (若松弘三 Wakamatsu Kōzō?)
The young head assistance of the Kuroda family and the only one of the group that is married. is a Japanese stage and film actor He began work with the Tokyo Sunshine Boys in 1983 and since then has performed in a variety of roles mostly in television dramas Michael B "Mike" Pollock (Born March 9, 1965) sometimes credited as Herb Lawrence, is an American actor famous for playing
Minoru Tatsukawa (達川ミノル Tatsukawa Minoru?)
Along with Tetsu, Minoru is a member of Kumiko's Yakuza group, and is one of her loyal followers. Sean Schemmel (born 21 November 1968 in Waterloo Iowa) is an American Voice actor who works for considerably distributing companies 4Kids Entertainment He and Tetsu watch over Kumiko and worry about her. Minoru and Tetsu can occasionally be seen running a takoyaki stand near Kumiko's school where they can be near her if needed. (literally fried or baked Octopus) is a popular Japanese Dumpling made of batter, diced or whole baby octopus Tempura scraps ( tenkasu Sometimes their enthusiasm in serving her almost betrays her secret, but all they want to do is help.
Tetsu Asakura (朝倉てつ Asakura Tetsu?)
Tetsu is one of Kumiko's lackeys. Madeleine Joan Blaustein (commonly credited as Maddie Blaustein, formerly credited as Addie Blaustein and Adam Blaustein, born October 9, He is a member of the Yakuza group, and is very devoted and protective of her. He and Minoru always keep an eye on Kumiko and do their best to help her when they can. In the drama, Tetsu seems to like Kumiko, but unfortunately he doesn't seem to have very good chances of getting romantically involved with her, as she considers him to be like family.
Fuji (黒田富士 Kuroda Fuji?)
He is Kumiko's old dog. born February 14, 1927 in Tokyo, is a veteran Seiyū who works for Haikyo. He narrates the preview for the next episode. He is very loyal to Kumiko. He talks most of the time in the anime even though nobody can hear him.

Others

Tomoya Shinohara (篠原智也 Shinohara Tomoya?)
In the manga and anime, Shinohara is the lawyer that works for Kumiko's Yakuza group. ( April 21, 1973 -) is a male Seiyū from Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture. He's handsome and cool. Kumiko's grandfather helped Shinohara back when he was a law student, and Shinohara works for the Yakuza to repay the favor. Kumiko has had a crush on him for a long time.
Hiroki Kudoh (工藤広樹 Kudō Hiroki?)
A former student at Shirokin Gakuin. He was a senior there until he was kicked out. He met Kumiko during her first week of school, when he tried to beat up Kuma. Then Kumiko, when she found Kudoh and his gang, gave them a worse beating. He joins the Nekomata Group and tries to frame the Oedo Clan to get back at Kumiko. Back at Shirokin Gakuin he and the other seniors use to beat up the juniors whenever they could. By the end of the anime he kidnapped Kumiko in hopes of bringing down the Oedo Clan, only to be beaten by Shin and the rest of the class from 2-4.
Ichiro Tsuruta (鶴田一郎 Tsuruta Ichirō?)
Tsuruta is known to be the strongest pupil in the school. Tadahisa Saizen (西前忠久 Saizen Tadahisa) is a Seiyuu born in Tokyo on 25 September 1964 Marc Thompson may refer to Marc Thompson (footballer Marc Thompson (voice actor He and Kudoh were the bullies to the juniors, and Tsuruta was eventually kicked out. He returns to school in Episode 9, for the festival thanks to the Vice-principal. The seniors basically used him to start fights with the juniors, until he and Kumiko secretly had a fight. Kumiko won and in return had Tsuruta stop being a bully and start hitting the books. Tsuruta may seem tough but he's actually a kind person and a good cook. He also shows up in episode 11 of the anime, to try and help the guys get Shin out.
Ichikawa (一川?)
A boy who goes Shirokin Gakuin. is a Japanese voice actor, born in Mie. He is best known as the voice of Toboe in Wolf's Rain. Michael Tremain Sinterniklaas (born August 13, 1972) is a Voice actor, dubbing director and founder of NYAV Post, a dubbing studio in New York A good kid who being bullied by his so called friends. Ms. Fujiyama wanted him to join the choir club because she thought he was cute and to get him away from his bad friends. Mainly because he reminded her of a student she had in middle school who tried to commit suicide. He almost did commit suicide, if not for Kumiko and Shin who grabbed him in time before he fell off the roof. He's later shown in Ms. Fujiyama's choir club.

Drama

GMA Network's title card for the Gokusen drama series in the Philippines
GMA Network's title card for the Gokusen drama series in the Philippines

The drama aired on Nippon TV from April 1, 2002 to July 3, 2002. also called dorama (ドラマ are a staple of Japanese television and are broadcast daily ( is a Television network in Shiodome area of Minato Tokyo, Japan owned by the Yomiuri Shimbun. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 324 - Battle of Adrianople Constantine I defeats Licinius, who flees to Byzantium. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The series consisted of 12 episodes. Nippon TV began airing a second season on January 15, 2005, with several returning cast members (including Yukie Nakama). ( is a Television network in Shiodome area of Minato Tokyo, Japan owned by the Yomiuri Shimbun. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Yukie Nakama (仲間 由紀恵 Nakama Yukie, born October 30, 1979) is a Japanese Actress, singer and former idol. It lasted 10 episodes. There is also a special episode titled Gokusen Special: Sayonara 3-nen D-gumi (Goodbye 3rd year Class D), it's a sequel to the first season and the prequel to the second season. A sequel is a work in Literature, Film, or other media that portrays events following those of a previous work A prequel is a work that portrays events and/or aspects of a previously completed narrative but is set prior to the existing narrative The drama also was the highest-rated in its time slot when it was shown in the Philippines by the GMA Network, and was popular enough that the network decided to re-run it, and continued to be the highest-rated show in its time slot. In the Philippines, the series ended with the Gokusen special.

The third season of Gokusen began airing on April 19th, 2008 in Japan. Yukie Nakama reprises her role as Yankumi, Katsuhisa Namase as Sawatari, and the rest of the cast that makes up Yankumi's Yakuza family returns as well.

Ooedo Family

Note: The Ooedo Family cast members remain the same throughout all three seasons of Gokusen. Yukie Nakama (仲間 由紀恵 Nakama Yukie, born October 30, 1979) is a Japanese Actress, singer and former idol. is a Japanese stage and film actor He began work with the Tokyo Sunshine Boys in 1983 and since then has performed in a variety of roles mostly in television dramas

Season 1 Cast

Shirokin High School

Class 3D

Guests

Season 2 Cast

Kurogin High School

Class 3D

Guests

Season 3 Cast

Akadou High School

Class 3D

Theme Songs

The theme songs for the anime are:

The theme songs for the drama is:

Episodes

Main article: List of Gokusen episodes

Miscellaneous Information

References

External links

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