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Newly graduate Yamaguchi Kumiko an idealistic teacher who entered Shirokin High to be a math teacher. Having high hopes for her students, her world turned up side down when she finds out that she'll be

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Gokusen Season 1 Episode 9 - Don't blame others for your own mistakes
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    #1 - Don't blame others for your own mistakes

    S1:E9

    Yankumi is happy for class 3-D will be hosting a volleyball tournament however they will not the playing.Yankumi thought of something to make them participate and thought of forming a cheer-leading group who will yell chants. Class 3-D aren't into it at all so she told them that they'll be meeting girls there. Everyone agreed and made there efforts. But something is messing everything up. Will things go smoothly?

    Director:Tōya Satō
    Writer:Rie Yokota

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  2. Gokusen Season 1 Episode 10 - I'll believe my own students
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    #2 - I'll believe my own students

    S1:E10

    Everyone is lovelorn that day. 3-D went to a group date wearing formal clothes to keep the fact that they are from Shirokin but soon was revealed. Yankumi saw her long time crush with a girl, and Tetsu the guy who has a crush on Yankumi forever felt that she'll never get Yankumi. But that wasn't the problem, one night, a boy fleeing from a video store he shoplifted from was bumped by the 3-D and were accused of steeling. How can Yankumi prevent them from being expelled?

    Director:Takahashi Naoharu
    Writer:Yuko Matsuda

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  3. Gokusen Season 1 Episode 11 - No one is alone
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    #3 - No one is alone

    S1:E11

    As usual, Yankumi was called for her students got involved with cops but this time in a positive way. The 3-D became heroes and for some reason, Yankumi gave so much attention of herself although she didn't participate in the hero thingy. Meanwhile, a proud father was giving so much attention to his son which made him mad and say hurtful words . The father passed away all of a sudden. The boy felt bad and put himself in trouble. On the other hand, while Yankumi is trying to help him, some curious reporters found about her deepest darkest secret...

    Director:Tarō Ōtani
    Writer:Michiru Egashira

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  4. Gokusen Season 1 Episode 12 - Goodbye, Yankumi
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    #4 - Goodbye, Yankumi

    S1:E12

    FInally the magazine stating Yankumi's back ground came out and made a lot of commotions. Yankumi was forced to resign but she doesn't want to. The students on the other hand were so mad about the bad article and were force to meet the press but instead of clearing things up, they made it worst for they beat the press. Now the Shirokin High has a reason to expel them and the only way for them to graduate is if Yankumi will resign. What will they do? Owe

    Director:Tōya Satō
    Writer:Michiru Egashira

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  5. Gokusen Season 2 Episode 6 - Think more about your parents' feelings
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    #5 - Think more about your parents' feelings

    S2:E6

    In this episode the story focuss on Hyuga. When they were asked if they already knew what to do in the future, Hyuga had set his mind into something and actually, he had his mind into it now. Hyuga started working to a guy but made his mother really worried. On the other hand, Hayato and Odagiri found a wallet and returned it to the owner. The two ended up taking the guy home and discovering something.

    Director:Tomoaki Watanabe
    Writer:Rie Yokota

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  6. Gokusen Season 2 Episode 8 - I will always be your teacher
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    #6 - I will always be your teacher

    S2:E8

    Kuma's shop (previous student form season 1) is being threatened by some bad guys but refused to tell Yankumi but did seek help from Hayato. He figured out that since he graduated, he is no longer a student of Yankumi so he can't just ran to her every time things gets bad for him. On the other hand, the family of Hayato will be introduced and where in the world did he get his jerky attitude.

    Director:Tōya Satō
    Writer:Yuko Matsuda

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  7. Gokusen Season 2 Episode 9 - Father and son's bond of tears
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    #7 - Father and son's bond of tears

    S2:E9

    The story line in this episode is Odagiri and his father. The father of Odagiri is a high ranked police which is the opposite of Yankumis grandfather. The father is against the friends of Odagiri and locked him up but his friends helped him break out. How will Yankumi helped her student when her family is in the line?

    Director:Tarō Ōtani
    Writer:Rie Yokota

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  8. Gokusen Season 2 Episode 10 - Be proud to graduate!! Yankumi and Class 3-D, tearful goodbye
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    #8 - Be proud to graduate!! Yankumi and Class 3-D, tearful goodbye

    S2:E10

    After few days, the class 3-D will be graduating but problems occurred when Kudou came. The class 3-D promised not to fight till graduation but when Kudou's gang attacked them... On the other hand, the chairman is determined to kick out Yankumi together with her 3-D. What will Yankumi do?...

    Director:Tōya Satō
    Writer:Michiru Egashira

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  9. Gokusen Season 3 Episode 8 - Become stronger!! The birth of a new life
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    #9 - Become stronger!! The birth of a new life

    S3:E8

    Ami, Kuma's wife, is approaching her due date. While an excited Yankumi prepares for the baby's birth, one of her students, Kamiya Shunsuke, finds himself frustrated when he gets beaten up by an Ara High bully in front of his girlfriend. Subsequent events with his mother and Kuma take a toll on his temper, and Yankumi races to rescue Kamiya when he picks another fight with a bunch of punks, as well as teach him an important lesson about strength.

    Director:Tōya Satō
    Writer:Michiru Egashira

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  10. Gokusen Season 3 Episode 9 - Our friends are a lifelong treasure!!
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    #10 - Our friends are a lifelong treasure!!

    S3:E9

    Class 3-D is awarded for catching a thief during a secret night visit to school, yet their celebration is short-lived when they get into a scuffle with a few classmates who gets themselves involved with a bad crowd. With only a few months left before graduation, Yankumi strives to reunite everyone and restore 3-D's friendship.

    Director:Tōya Satō
    Writer:Michiru Egashira

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  11. Gokusen Season 3 Episode 10 - Obtain happiness by your own hands!!
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    #11 - Obtain happiness by your own hands!!

    S3:E10

    Curious about why Yankumi is so strong despite her looks, Ogata and Kazama's group decides to follow her home, and gets the shock of their lives when they discover who she really is. The cheery atmosphere in their family greatly contrasts Ogata's – his father, a strict teacher from the elite Kaitoku School, is very disappointed with Ogata's status as an Akadou delinquent, and blames his irresponsibility for his parent's divorce!

    Director:Tōya Satō
    Writer:Michiru Egashira

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  12. Gokusen Season 3 Episode 11 - Yankumi's last tearful cry... Cherish life!!
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    #12 - Yankumi's last tearful cry... Cherish life!!

    S3:E11

    It's almost time for the finals, and class 3-D is determined not to fail in order to have a great summer break. Apart from that, they also have to avoid expulsion by not getting into any more trouble, but that appears unlikely when Goda is on the loose again. Swearing vengeance, he raids Akadou Academy and gravely injures Kazama, leading to immense chaos that seems impossible to stop, even for Yankumi herself.

    Director:Tōya Satō
    Writer:Michiru Egashira

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  13. Gokusen Season 1 Episode 2 - Don't abandon your friend
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Don't abandon your friend

    S1:E2

    When the students create posters making fun of her and the head teacher, Yamaguchi learns that they have given her a nickname, "Yankumi", which she unexpectedly embraces. One of the students, Minami, is seeing a new girl. One day, he arrives badly beaten and gets into a fight with another student, Sawada. It turns out that the girl Minami is seeing was also going out with a boy from another school, who calls him out on the matter. Inspired by her grandfather's yakuza values, Yamaguchi encourages the boys to stick up for their friend.

    Director:Tarō Ōtani
    Writer:Michiru Egashira

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  14. Gokusen Season 1 Episode 3 - Don't judge only by appearance
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Don't judge only by appearance

    S1:E3

    A serial purse-snatcher is targeting women in the neighborhood near Shirokin High School, and Uchiyama, one of the students in Class 3-D, is a prime suspect. Determined to prove Uchiyama's innocence, Yankumi and a few of her students set out to catch the real thief.

    Director:Tōya Satō
    Writer:Rie Yokota

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  15. Gokusen Season 1 Episode 4 - If you fail, start over
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - If you fail, start over

    S1:E4

    Yamaguchi's fellow teacher Shizuka, who teaches English, is also working nights at a club in the Ginza district. One of Shizuka's students, Noda, who has developed a crush on her, gives her a necklace, and later follows her to the club, where he sees her throw away his gift. The enraged Noda posts pictures online, exposing Shizuka's second job to the principal, who threatens to fire her. After a talking-to from Yamaguchi, the principal promises not to fire Shizuka if all of the 3-D students can earn at least 30 points on their English midterms. Yamaguchi gets to work preparing after-school study sessions for the students, but will it be enough to save Shizuka's job?

    Director:Tarō Ōtani
    Writer:Michiru Egashira

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  16. Gokusen Season 1 Episode 8 - Aren't you his mother
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Aren't you his mother

    S1:E8

    Because of Shin's scary story, Yankumi is scared to walk alone to the school hallway. One time she left her phone and thinks that someone was following her only to find out that it was a little boy. The boy was Yuta Nakashima-sensei's step son. The boy think of the Nakashima as her mom but since they aren't blood related, Nakashima thinks they are not. How will Yankumi give Nakashima her senses?

    Director:Tarō Ōtani
    Writer:Michiru Egashira

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  17. Gokusen Season 2 Episode 1 - Highschool is a once in a lifetime experience, do not waste it! ...That zealous teacher has returned!
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Highschool is a once in a lifetime experience, do not waste it! ...That zealous teacher has returned!

    S2:E1

    In the first episode, two characters are introduced. Hayato and Odagiri. Hayato is the leader of class and childhood friend of Odagiri. For some reason, Hayato and Odagiri fought and now Odagiri Ryu quit school and is now working to some dangerous guy. Odagiri refuses to go to school as well. How will Yankumi bring back her precious student back to school?

    Director:Tōya Satō
    Writer:Michiru Egashira

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  18. Gokusen Season 2 Episode 2 - A person's power is not decided by his physical strength, there's a much more important thing within.
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - A person's power is not decided by his physical strength, there's a much more important thing within.

    S2:E2

    Yankumi has convinced Ryu to go back to school but Hayato is still against him. The atmosphere in class suddenly changed when the two met. Although Ryu isn't against the reconciliation thing, Hayato still holds grudge of what Ryu did in the past. While Yankumi tries her best to let the two make up, Hayato took Yankumi as an annyoing teacher leading him to challenge her.

    Director:Tarō Ōtani
    Writer:Michiru Egashira

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  19. Gokusen Season 2 Episode 4 - Don't compare your life with someone else's
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Don't compare your life with someone else's

    S2:E4

    Girls are coming to Kurogin high and class 3-D are so excited but ended up scaring them. On the other hand, Tyuchi, another student met one of the girls in a books store shoplifting. Tyuchi didn't turn her in and brought her to an arcade instead. He then knew that the girl is the teachers pet who is considered "PERFECT STUDENT" of her previous teacher whom he didn't get along with. While in the arcade, the teacher caught them and got themselves in a serious trouble.

    Director:Tarō Ōtani
    Writer:Michiru Egashira

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  20. Gokusen Season 2 Episode 5 - What's important is the strength of your heart
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - What's important is the strength of your heart

    S2:E5

    It's valentines day and Takeda is having a huge crush on a girl working at a restaurant as a waitress. Takeda never said anything to her but alwys eats in the restaurant just to see her. He does everything to be noticed even accepting a "make believe" from her friends which made the girl totally hate him. Takeda felt really bad while Yankumi gave him good advice. But when he knew that the girls boyfriend is two timing her, it's up to him on how to make things right.

    Director:Tōya Satō
    Writer:Yuko Matsuda

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  21. Gokusen Season 3 Episode 1 - That Yankumi has returned. Finally, the revival of the legendary school drama!!
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - That Yankumi has returned. Finally, the revival of the legendary school drama!!

    S3:E1

    Three years after her resignation from Kurogin Academy, Yankumi returns as the new homeroom teacher of Akadou Academy's 3-D! Upon her arrival, she discovers that the class is full of delinquents, and is divided into two opposing groups that are always at each other's throats. One of the students, Kazama Ren, is suspected to be behind a series of muggings, and while the rest of the class doesn’t seem to care about his predicament, Yankumi resolves to prove Kazama's innocence.

    Director:Tōya Satō
    Writer:Michiru Egashira

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  22. Gokusen Season 3 Episode 2 - From now on, you guys are my friends!!
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - From now on, you guys are my friends!!

    S3:E2

    Determined to teach class 3-D the true meaning of comradeship, Yankumi seeks out different ways to relate and get closer to the students, yet all her efforts seem to be thwarted. Meanwhile, the two heads of said groups, Ogata Yamato and Kazama Ren, decide to have a one-on-one fight to finally determine who's the better boss, but when this turns out futile, they find themselves settling their differences in the most unusual of means.

    Director:Tōya Satō
    Writer:Michiru Egashira

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  23. Gokusen Season 3 Episode 3 - Start over anytime!!
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Start over anytime!!

    S3:E3

    The Spring Inter-Class Competition is nearing, and now that Ogata's and Kazama's sides have already made peace, Yankumi is more fired-up to have the whole class join and conquer the rugby match. Ichimura "Ichi" Rikiya, Yankumi's student, meets an old classmate from junior high, Takasugi, who seems to be a quiet, studious boy, but actually has a dangerous side to him.

    Director:Tarō Ōtani
    Writer:Rie Yokota

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  24. Gokusen Season 3 Episode 4 - A sister and brother's bond of tears
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - A sister and brother's bond of tears

    S3:E4

    Yankumi, the teachers and class 3-D meet Kaoruko, Kazama's older sister. She visits Akadou Academy, and chastises Kazama upon finding out that he has a part-time job, which is prohibited in school. Amidst the "Springtime Eliminate Delinquency Campaign" organized by Sawatari, Kazama faces the possibility of expulsion for deliberately hitting a police officer, causing him to have a falling out with his sister.

    Director:Manami Yamashita
    Writer:Yuko Matsuda

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  25. Gokusen Season 3 Episode 5 - Don't think you can make it through life alone
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Don't think you can make it through life alone

    S3:E5

    Yankumi talks to her students’ parents about their future during PTC, one of them being Honjo Kengo's dad, a tofu store owner. When he collapses from over-fatigue, class 3-D fears that Honjo will have to drop out, so they decide to raise money to help him out by trying out different jobs. Honjo, on the other hand, encounters an old senpai of his, Narita, who lends him the money he needs – but with serious consequences.

    Director:Tōya Satō
    Writer:Michiru Egashira

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Don't blame others for your own mistakes" is the worst rated episode of "Gokusen". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Tōya Satō and written by Rie Yokota, it aired on 6/12/2002. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "I'll believe my own students".