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+ | ====== Great Teacher Onizuka ====== | ||
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+ | [[#Onizuka Eikichi]], // | ||
+ | Despite coming out in the 90s and early 2000s, the story of GTO is still just as Great today as it was then.\\ | ||
+ | Alongside this article, there' | ||
+ | ===== Reviews ===== | ||
+ | ==== GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka - Manga ==== | ||
+ | The manga can be best described as a masterpiece. Of course, now that that's out of the way, let's get into specifics.\\ | ||
+ | [[#Onizuka Eikichi]], ni-ju-ni-sai, | ||
+ | Most of the story focuses on solving the woes of the various students [[#Onizuka Eikichi|Onizuka]] comes into contact with, ending with them becoming his friend, usually. In-between the major arcs are a few smaller, " | ||
+ | Speaking of the teachers... quite a few of the teacher characters come off as... less than noble people. This is obviously done intentionally, | ||
+ | The series also seems to criticize the Japanese education system, which is too concerned with test scores and appearances and not enough about the students themselves. I'm not sure if the critique can apply to other school systems, as I went through a largely apathetic system in comparison. Besides this, the series concerns itself with what a teacher should or should not be.\\ | ||
+ | Now to move onto stuff I found... off.\\ | ||
+ | I explain this in the [[#Kanzaki Urumi goes through the same arc twice|speculah]], | ||
+ | Besides that, I have only one other issue that I care about:< | ||
+ | I also feared I'd be disappointed by the inciting incident of Class 3-4's terrorism; fearing it would either be too unrealistic, | ||
+ | I remembered a very specific thing that I dislike about Onizuka in particular: when things that are immoral are portrayed as good or neutral. The one example I can think of is when Fuyutsuki <wrap spoiler> | ||
+ | ==== GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka - Anime ==== | ||
+ | The anime is a (mostly) faithful adaptation, I'd have to go through it again to see where it differed from the manga.\\ | ||
+ | There are 3 main issues with it though.\\ | ||
+ | The first is [[#Nomura Tomoko|Tomoko]] and her character arc, which is changed. I suspect this is due to influence from the Drama. At the <wrap spoiler> | ||
+ | The second is the Teshigawara related stuff, which only includes his <wrap spoiler> | ||
+ | The third issue is the biggest. The ending.\\ | ||
+ | The ending arc takes place over the course of the 3 last episodes. The arc is centred around the <wrap spoiler> | ||
+ | Besides that, it's a fine piece of work. | ||
+ | ==== Great Teacher Onizuka 1998 - Drama ==== | ||
+ | I'd say this adaptation changes a lot about GTO, but it still maintains the core of GTO. For a list of changes (I've noticed), please look at [[lb: | ||
+ | The more //risqué// aspects of GTO have been toned down. I assume this was done because TV. I consider this a positive and a negative.\\ | ||
+ | On the one hand, it isn't full GTO, so viewers don't get a feel for the full experience. On the other, I don't have to hesitate about recommending it to my more innocent compatriots.\\ | ||
+ | The show's biggest disadvantage is the length. It is made up of 12 45ish minute episodes. Compare this to the anime, with 43 24 minute episodes. This essentially forced the writers to condense everything as much as possible (that, and they didn't have as much to work with as the anime). However, the condensing is done... //really// well. The drama doesn' | ||
+ | Unlike the anime, which is pretty faithful, but falters near the end... the drama feels like a complete product. I truly admire the writers here, they really knew what they were doing (most of the time).\\ | ||
+ | There is, however, one rather big contrivance: | ||
+ | Besides the writing, there are a few additional things I'd like to mention. | ||
+ | The show is filmed like a soap opera... or at least that's the feeling I get from it. The acting, camera work and music all contributes. The romantic tension between [[#Onizuka Eikichi|Onizuka]] and [[# | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== GTO 2012 Drama ==== | ||
+ | This one is a bit of a mixed bag. This one improves many of the aspects of the '98 version, like the fight scenes... and it isn't shot like a soap opera anymore.\\ | ||
+ | This one tries to be more faithful to the manga, avoiding merging characters together. It doesn' | ||
+ | Like the '98 version, it also fails to provide a good enough reason for class 3-4 to start the class terrorism. However, I didn't finish reading the manga before watching this, so I didn't realise it at the time... but they were //trying// to be more faithful. Explaining it here a bit: (and note this spoils the manga) <wrap spoiler> | ||
+ | Besides that, a few characters aren't done well either. I'd say the students are (mostly) fine, but the teachers are completely shafted, with the plot barely focusing on any of them, besides Fuyutsuki. The '98 version kept a balance between the teachers and students, with some episodes being about specific teachers. [[# | ||
+ | The show is also //shorter// than the '98 version (admittedly by only one episode) leading to, // | ||
+ | I should end off with a few things I like. Onizuka is still done well (enough) and, unlike the '98 version, he actually looks like Onizuka. Saejima is different from his manga counterpart, | ||
+ | I have yet to watch the specials, the Taiwan specials and the second season. I couldn' | ||
+ | ==== GTO Paradise Lost ==== | ||
+ | Something I should note at the start. The series is still being published and I've only read up to Volume 16... however, I don't think I will keep up with it or ever finish reading it.\\ | ||
+ | Now for what I thought on it: I didn't like it, although this wasn't obvious to me at first. Overall, I was disappointed //while// reading, but I needed to do some thinking before I actually concluded it was bad. It's a serious downgrade from GTO and I feel it ends up degrading the whole series.\\ | ||
+ | First I'll mention some stuff I liked or found interesting: | ||
+ | * Onizuka being in prison, with him relaying his experiences to other prisoners. | ||
+ | * The concept of a class of celebrities. | ||
+ | * [[# | ||
+ | Of those, the last one is the highlight of the series. It's one of the few redeeming features of it. I won't write much about it, because I don't want to spoil it.\\ | ||
+ | That is everything I liked, let's move on.\\ | ||
+ | The series is a giant continuity error. This is because GTO took place in the late 90s, early 2000s, while Paradise Lost takes place around the mid-to-late 2010s. However, Paradise Lost supposedly only takes place three years after the end of GTO. I don't think I have to explain how this is a problem. The two end up feeling disconnected as a result. It's interesting that this isn't acknowledged at all in-universe, | ||
+ | That's one of the bigger issues, but the biggest issue in this series lies with the characters: None of them feel distinct.\\ | ||
+ | Class G just feels like a watered-down Class 2-4. This watered-down nature is best exemplified in their class terrorism, which lasts only a few chapters and never reaches the heights of Class 2-4... despite the fact the series makes a big deal out of the terrorism at the start. And, unlike Class 2-4, their presence is barely felt in the series. Characters continually disappear and reappear at random, which is justified as them being celebrities, | ||
+ | These character issues don't just apply to Class G, but to most of the other characters as well. Interestingly though, two decent characters show up later, who end up becoming teachers at the school. Unfortunately, | ||
+ | Onizuka in prison isn't even handled all that well either. At first, he tells his tales to other prisoners, but eventually he stops telling them... and the series seems to forget this is how it chose to tell the story. While the shifting from prison to flashback was alright before, once Onizuka stops telling the tales, it starts to feel disconnected.\\ | ||
+ | Finally, I only have a few smaller things to say: | ||
+ | * " | ||
+ | * I think the cult(s) are stupid. Although this might be due to the rest of the series being bad. | ||
+ | I believe now it's obvious why I don't intend to finish the series. It should have ended with Shonan 14 Days. | ||
+ | ==== Spin-offs ==== | ||
+ | === GTO Shonan 14 Days === | ||
+ | While it's called a sequel, I believe it's more accurate to call it a side-story, seeing as it takes place during GTO.\\ | ||
+ | I didn't notice any particular issues, I believe I only noticed one potential continuity error; if memory serves right, however, it was an extremely minor one.\\ | ||
+ | There isn't much to say here, it's a very Onizuka story.\\ | ||
+ | At worst, I believe Ayame to have been too similar to Fuyutsuki. | ||
+ | === Inokashira Gargoyle === | ||
+ | Also known as 「Ino-head Gargoyle」.\\ | ||
+ | This spin-off focuses on Saejima (the titular " | ||
+ | However, it ends rather abruptly, which makes me think Fujisawa-sensei had more planned but was forced to end it soon. There' | ||
+ | Unfortunately, | ||
+ | === GT-R: Great Transporter Ryuji === | ||
+ | I haven' | ||
+ | ===== Characters & Worldbuilding ===== | ||
+ | ==== Teachers ==== | ||
+ | === Onizuka Eikichi === | ||
+ | The titular character of the series, the Great Teacher himself.\\ | ||
+ | Prior to GTO, he was one of the main characters of 「Shonan Junai-gumi」 where he formed and led a biker gang. At the start of GTO, he is no longer in a biker gang and he works odd jobs, not really knowing what he wants to do with his life. After an encounter with a hot highschool girl (and learning she was in a relationship with her teacher), he decides to become a teacher. After becoming a teacher though, he finds he actually loves the job, living up to his (self-appointed) nickname.\\ | ||
+ | His personality can be best described as simple. He thinks very highly of himself (for those who couldn' | ||
+ | However, one aspect of his character is as clear as day: his undying loyalty to his students. Onizuka would //die// if it meant helping his students. This likely stems from his undying loyalty to those he considers his friends (he essentially views his students as his friends and treats them as such). This probably makes him one of the // | ||
+ | His teaching style isn't based around raising student test scores (he doesn' | ||
+ | And, truly, is that not beautiful? | ||
+ | === Fuyutsuki Azusa === | ||
+ | Fuyutsuki is a teacher at the same school as Onizuka, having gone to the same job interview as him. Unlike him though, she wasn't rejected at first.\\ | ||
+ | After she hears Onizuka' | ||
+ | She has a very nice personality, | ||
+ | Despite her enthusiasm for teaching, she struggled with why she wanted to teach in the first place, not really understanding why she was attracted to the idea of being a teacher. Over time, however, she finds a reason for being a teacher, partially with Onizuka' | ||
+ | Due to her friendliness with Onizuka, she ends up taking his side most of the time, which also gets her on good terms with the class 3-4 students (at least those on Onizuka' | ||
+ | === Saejima Toshiyuki === | ||
+ | Saejima was the leader of his own biker gang back in the day, they called him the「Mad dog of Kamukura」; | ||
+ | Despite being a cop, he is not unwilling to commit crimes, having several side-business' | ||
+ | He is, like Ryuji, also quite loyal to Onizuka... willing to do all manner of things to help him out... although he does frequently try to double-cross or trick Onizuka. However, he does help out Onizuka when he realises he //really// needs help. <wrap spoiler> | ||
+ | === Uchiyamada Hiroshi === | ||
+ | Uchiyamada is the vice-principal (or principal) of the school Onizuka teaches at. From day one, he hated Onizuka and his hatred for him only seems to grow. This is partially justified, as Onizuka caught him groping Fuyutsuki on the bus and beat him for it; then, Onizuka performed a german suplex on him, for calling expelled students trash. Onizuka also frequently seems to (inadvertently) destroy his precious Toyota Cresta. His hatred for Onizuka gradually grows more and more unhinged. Eventually though, he does let go of his hatred, realising he was no longer the enthusiastic teacher he was in the past. Onizuka still gets on his nerves, but he doesn' | ||
+ | He was, for a while, obsessed with the reputation of the school, willing to fire teachers and expel students if it meant saving the schools image.\\ | ||
+ | At home, he feels like his family takes him for granted, not treating him with much respect (despite the fact he's the one keeping them afloat). His obsession with the Cresta is born from the idea he can fix all his family ideas by going on a hot springs trip with it, although later it seems to be based on the fact it keeps getting destroyed (<wrap spoiler> | ||
+ | ==== Students ==== | ||
+ | === Kanzaki Urumi === | ||
+ | With an IQ of 200, Kanzaki is the most intelligent character in the series. Unlike many of her classmates in 3-4, her class terrorism started in // | ||
+ | Despite, or due to, her intelligence... she like playing around doing whatever she finds fun. This stems from her belief that life is ultimately meaningless, | ||
+ | She initially starts her class terrorism after she develops a (very) close bond with her teacher, Fujimori-sensei. Fujimori-sensei started out by teaching her extra material, but Kanzaki inevitably outpaces her. Fujimori grew more and more frustrated over time, leading to a burst of anger... that leads Kanzaki to start her class terrorism. Her bond with Fujimori-sensei is essentially that of a daughter and mother, which made Fujimori' | ||
+ | Onizuka' | ||
+ | Her personality is playful overall. She views herself as better than others due to her intelligence, | ||
+ | === Kikuchi Yoshito === | ||
+ | Kikuchi is a very smart guy, although not as smart as Kanzaki. He frequently gets the highest test scores in school.\\ | ||
+ | He's also very tech-savvy, owning a computer and knowing how to photoshop (very impressive back then). Hacking is also something he's kind-of good at.\\ | ||
+ | While his class terrorism motivation is the same as most of his classmates, he's ultimately more of a maverick than others. He gives up the class terrorism upon realising Onizuka isn't like most teachers. | ||
+ | === Aizawa Miyabi === | ||
+ | Miyabi is essentially the leader of the class terrorism operation. She allows herself to be consumed by the terrorism, essentially letting her hatred of teachers control her. This leads her to feel betrayed by the others when they gradually take Onizuka' | ||
+ | She comes off as a bitch for most of the series and it isn't until the end when her bitchy personality is explained.\\ | ||
+ | === Nomura Tomoko === | ||
+ | Tomoko is a slow-witted girl, earning her the nickname Toroko (Slo-mo-ko in some English translations), | ||
+ | Tomoko, Miyabi and Urumi are all childhood friends, having attended the same elementary school.\\ | ||
+ | After being isolated from Miyabi' | ||
+ | It's clear from... everything... that Tomoko will eventually be a very famous and successful idol. | ||
+ | === Murai Kunio === | ||
+ | One of the leaders of the class terrorism, he's turned to Onizuka' | ||
+ | Murai' | ||
+ | Their relationship is, from my view, kind of like between an older sister and younger brother, but with motherly undertones too.\\ | ||
+ | As she's very attractive, Murai fears his mom might attract the wrong kind of guys (like Onizuka).\\ | ||
+ | While he comes off and presents himself as a bit of a punk, he's ultimately a very sweet boy. | ||
+ | ===== Speculah & Analysis ===== | ||
+ | Spoilers will be unmarked here, so wander at your own risk. | ||
+ | ==== Kanzaki Urumi goes through the same arc twice ==== | ||
+ | I first experienced the second arc in the 2012 show and then later in the manga. I was a little surprised it came from the manga, because I thought it was a bit of a downgrade from her first one.\\ | ||
+ | Well whatever, I thought, let's see how it was in the original.\\ | ||
+ | It was then that I felt like something was off. To me, it felt like Kanzaki-chan' | ||
+ | This actually kind of irks me, because I don't think the second arc is as good and it's like Fujimori-sensei (a far more sympathetic character than Kanzaki' | ||
+ | To be fair, Fujimori-sensei seems to disappear before this arc. But I always felt it was implied she and Kanzaki reconnected and always assumed they got back together. And although this is pure speculah, I even believed Kanzaki-chan moved to her house.\\ | ||
+ | I even thought the manga would make it so that Fujimori-sensei officially adopts Kanzaki. This was what I expected to happen at the end of Kanzaki' | ||
+ | That being said, when considering the arc it's a part of (i.e., ignoring Kanzaki-chan), | ||
+ | ===== Trivilinks ===== | ||
+ | * Official Websites | ||
+ | * Manga | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * Anime | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * Drama | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * DB, Wiki and Fan Links | ||
+ | * [[anidb> | ||
+ | * [[anila> | ||
+ | * Wikipedia | ||
+ | * [[wp> | ||
+ | * [[wpjp> | ||
+ | * [[wpjp> | ||
+ | * [[wpjp> | ||
+ | * [[att> | ||
+ | * [[tvt> | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * I noticed the translations seem inconsistent about the ages of the students, so I'll have to read the original to confirm. | ||
+ | * I should also note that I can't speak Japanese, yet. | ||
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