GTO in Taiwan (2014): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2014, GTO in Taiwan is a comedy and drama series.

What it’s about. In recent years more Taiwanese students have been studying at Japanese universities. To help foster a better understanding between the two countries, Onizuka has been invited to a one-week teaching assistant program at a Taiwanese high school. He takes Ryuuji with him and sets off. Their first day there, they encounter Saejima and their Taiwanese legend behind. The high school where Onizuka's been staying is ruled by a man who's gained power and money by financing the city's redevelopment. “Bullying is a game.” Anyone who disobeys his son, even the teachers, is kicked out of the school, with no exceptions. At an all-Taiwanese high school, Onizuka's more of place than he's ever been in his life. And what about Ryuuji, who's escaping with a mysterious young girl from some thugs? And where did Saejima go?

Who’s in it. GTO in Taiwan stars Ryohei Kurosawa as Eikichi Onizuka, Yu Shirota as Ryuji Danma, Yusuke Yamamoto as Toshiyuki Saejima and Genie Chuo as Xue Li, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, GTO in Taiwan sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

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

If you liked it. Fans of GTO in Taiwan tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.