Its main character, Eikichi Onizuka, is attempting to transition from a good-for-nothing gangster to a well-intentioned high school teacher, providing countless opportunities to explore adolescence and young adulthood.
Great Teacher Onizuka is quickly approaching the 25th anniversary of its debut, but in spite of its age, the series and its material are as relevant as ever. Its main character, Eikichi Onizuka, is attempting to transition from a good-for-nothing gangster to a well-intentioned high school teacher, providing countless opportunities to explore adolescence and young adulthood.