How to Watch Great Teacher Onizuka anime? Easy Watch Order Guide

Great Teacher Onizuka follows a crude ex-bike gangster, with boorish mannerisms trying to become the best teacher ever so that he could find himself a teen wife (obviously). In contrast, his students try to get rid of him for his utterly offensive shenanigans.

The 43-episode long series takes us on the journey of Onizuka as he wins over the hearts of his students one by one.

Each episode narrating his attempts to do something inspiring that turns into painfully embarrassing acts as the students do everything, they can to foil their teacher’s plans.

Catch this fast-paced anime with over-the-top action and drama if you’re a fan of blatantly rustic anime!

1. Release Order

I. TV Series

Great Teacher Onizuka (1999)

Episodes: 43

Canon Episodes: 1-22, 24, 29-33, 35-41

Filler Episodes: 23, 25-28, 34, 42-43

II. OVA

Shonan Junai Gumi! (1994)

2. Conclusion

Since there is only one season, there is no specific order. The episodes are chronologically released as well; hence the series is straightforward to watch.

The OVA explores the early years of Onizuka, i.e. when he was still a part of the biker gang. It is a fun watch, but is optional and can be skipped.

Trailer GTO - The Great Teacher [Syriouf]

3. Fillers: Watch or Skip?

The fillers are incredibly entertaining! Half of the time you won’t even realize that you’re watching a filler episode. So, do not skip them!

4. Quick Review

I. Story and Characters

The story of Great Teacher Onizuka is extremely raw.

The representation of the absurdity and the vulgarity in actions of Onizuka is an aspect that is never shied away from. The pacing is great and makes the show highly engaging.

The characters are exceedingly flawed, but interesting nonetheless. Onizuka, the protagonist, is vulgar, lewd, and has a filthy mouth.

Despite these drawbacks, he is able to get a hold of his sharp and cunning students. All these peculiarities make Great Teacher Onizuka an eccentric experience.

II. Animation and Sound

The animation quality is not very high, but it hardly makes a difference in the overall narrative. In fact, it suits the kind genre of story that is being told. The unrefined animation presents the uncouth characters quite perfectly.

The soundtrack is excellent! From the opening and closing themes to the background music that plays during each episode, every beat brings out the tone of the anime with high precision.

5. About Great Teacher Onizuka

Eikichi Onizuka, a 22-year-old ex-biker gang leader, leaves his old life behind to become the greatest teacher of all time.

However, his passion is something completely different from teaching. He wants a loving teen wife for his old-age, and a high school is a perfect place for wooing a teenager.

Onizuka finds a place to prove his worth in the prestigious Holy Forest Academy (after blackmailing the vice-principal) and hence begins the psychological warfare between witty teens who hate all teachers and a perverted, lazy and greedy yet, intelligent teacher, Onizuka.

Through his unpredictable nature and unconventional methods, he improves the lives of his students and grows in a better person and a great teacher.