Great Teacher Onizuka (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Series · ★ 8.4
Released in 1999, Great Teacher Onizuka is an animation, comedy and drama series.
What it’s about. A former gang member wants to be Japan's best teacher. When he's hired to supervise a class of hopeless cases, it's his chance to prove himself.
Who’s in it. Great Teacher Onizuka stars Wataru Takagi as Eikichi Onizuka (voice), Junko Noda as Miyabi Aizawa (voice), Isshin Chiba as Ryuuji Danma (voice) and Junichi Suwabe as Kouji Fujiyoshi (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, Great Teacher Onizuka sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll and Peacock Premium and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Great Teacher Onizuka page.
If you liked it. Fans of Great Teacher Onizuka tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Great Teacher Onizuka (1999)?
- In US, Great Teacher Onizuka is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Crunchyroll, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Great Teacher Onizuka worth watching?
- Great Teacher Onizuka holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Great Teacher Onizuka?
- Great Teacher Onizuka stars Wataru Takagi, Junko Noda, Isshin Chiba, Junichi Suwabe and Kazuhiro Nakata.
- When was Great Teacher Onizuka released?
- Great Teacher Onizuka was released in 1999.