Gokusen

Gokusen

Magazine
Gokusen

Kumiko Yamaguchi has finally achieved her dream of becoming a teacher. Though her school is infamous for its delinquent students and she even faces violent threats, Kumiko is not fazed. Because she is from the great Oedo yakuza clan! With the strong sense of justice and fighting skills her family taught her, she willingly steps in to right any wrongs.

Streaming Services:

Amazon Prime

Available with English subtitles.

Series Details:

Title (Japanese)ごくせん
Episode Count13
Episode Length46 minutes each
Original LanguageJapanese
Original Japanese Air DateApril – July 2002
Official Japanese WebsiteNTV website

The series had 12 episodes followed by a special, which was included as an “episode 13” as part of streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Sequels:

Following this TV series, is a second season, then a third season, and then finally a movie.

Manga Details:

AuthorKozueko Morimoto (森本梢子)
Manga Length15 volumes
Availability in EnglishNot available in English

A monthly josei magazine published by Shueisha between 1982 and 2018.

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