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School Counselor (2017): cast, story & where to watch

2017 · Series · ★ 7.5

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Released in 2017, School Counselor is a drama series.

What it’s about. Aizawa Hinata is a high school counselor who provides support to students with school and family problems. This is motivated by the warped relationship she had with her over-controlling mother which she could not discuss with anyone. One day, a male student who has not been attending school confesses that he likes her. However, he dies mysteriously the next day. Hinata takes action to determine the cause of his death and learns that the boy suffered insidious bullying at school and excessive meddling by his mother. He had a record of delinquency and kept rough company. Hinata is hounded by his mother who believes that she is responsible for her son's suicide, and is driven to the verge of breaking down.

Who’s in it. School Counselor stars Mao Inoue as Hinata Aizawa, Yukie Nakama as Makiko Yoshioka, Mitsuhiro Oikawa as Naoki Kirishima and Asuka Kudo as Kazuhiko Honjo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, School Counselor has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch School Counselor page.

If you liked it. Fans of School Counselor tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch School Counselor (2017)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for School Counselor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is School Counselor worth watching?
School Counselor holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in School Counselor?
School Counselor stars Mao Inoue, Yukie Nakama, Mitsuhiro Oikawa, Asuka Kudo and Kenshin Endo.
When was School Counselor released?
School Counselor was released in 2017.