Seito Shokun! (2007)
Seito Shokun! (Japanese: 生徒諸君!) is a Japanese television drama series that aired on TV Asahi in 2007. The series is based on the manga of the same name by Yoko Shoji and follows the experiences of a new teacher navigating the challenges of a difficult classroom environment.
Plot
The story centers on Naoko Kitashiro (played by Rina Uchiyama), who begins her teaching career at Misono Municipal Middle School. Upon her arrival, she faces immediate resistance from her students, who question her background and express skepticism about her longevity at the school. Naoko struggles to maintain order in her classroom and finds little support from her colleagues when she seeks guidance. She eventually discovers that the class is under the influence of a group known as the 3TD, which complicates her efforts to connect with and educate her students.
Production and Cast
The series was directed by Akihiro Karaki and Naomi Tamura, with a screenplay by Mutsuki Watanabe. It ran for 10 episodes from April 20 to June 22, 2007, with a broadcast runtime of 21:00–21:54. The series recorded an average viewership rating of 7.6%.
The cast features several notable actors portraying both faculty and students:
- Rina Uchiyama as Naoko Kitashiro
- Masanori Ishii as Satoshi Orito
- Misa Uehara as Rena Torii
- Yuu Shirota as Ken Mizuhara
- Bokuzo Masana as Shinji Nomura
- Kippei Shiina as Yuichiro Hyuga
- Maki Horikita as Juria Kimura
- Kanata Hongo as Kohei Aoki
