I just can't get enough of Gokusen. In my a Couch Potato blog (previous blog), I’ve mentioned it already when I was still watching its Season 1 and now that I am done with Season 2 there's no reason why I shouldn't blog it here because Gokusen is truly a great Japanese Drama.

It has a lot of morale or lessons that will really inspire and clutch you. Like the hardships and challenges she has to go through teaching students that are considered "trash" or delinquent and at the same time hiding her identity as the 4th generation heir to the Oedo Group, a notorious Yakuza clan.

And she has surpassed them all and proven to everybody that school is for everyone. Teachers should not only care those who are considered intelligent students but also those students who really need their guidance. Instead of cursing them to death for giving you a headache because of their laziness or whatever it is, give them something to motivate them.

To make them realize that school is fun and they should not quit right? I am also touched on what Yamaguchi has been always telling them, "No matter what happens I’ll make sure everyone of you graduates". Wow!

School is back and I bet a lot of teachers especially students are now excited. For some, classes had just started last June 5 but for others it will be this coming Tuesday because tomorrow will be Independence Day.

Anyways, why I am talking such thing in this post? Well, I would like to commend to all of you a Japanese series that would inspire or somehow give you a good outlook when it comes to studying or schooling. This series is also good for all teachers out there. Whether you are an aspiring teacher, new teacher or perhaps a teacher already tired of your job. You know like doing those routines for a low pay and all that stuff. Am I right? Okay, I will not be beating around the bush anymore.

Watch The Queen's Classroom if you have time. This is quite the same with two great Japanese series namely Great Teacher Onizuka (GT0) and Gokusen because they all talk about the life and experiences of being a sensei or a teacher as well as the memories they have shared to their students. But what is so nice or interesting about The Queen's classroom is the different kind of approach Maya (the sensei) is giving to teach students about life and everything that comes into it. She is not like the "heroic" type here compared to GTO and Gokusen because her students hate her so much. She is like a devilish teacher. She is some kind of weird also because she wears an entire black attire in going to class. And that you should find out the reason why.

GMA-7's Hana Kimi

Versus

ABS-CBN's Hana Kimi

I was really having fun with this network rivalries. You see ABS-CBN and GMA-7 both invested money on this famous manga and series - Hana Kimi just to get high ratings. What's more funny is that ABS-CBN put an emphasis that their version was the original. Defensive right? but to tell you honestly, I like the Japanese version more than the Taiwanese Version. GMA-7 is really good at these things. They have great dubbers especially to animes and drama series.

Second reason why I like Hana Kimi on GMA-7 was the cast. Remember my post about Nobuta wo Produce. That lady on those two great Jdrama is Maki Horikita. She is more lovely than the one who played the starring role in ABS-CBN. The other guy (love interest) was also one of the student of Onizuka. I've posted also about Great Teacher Onizuka in one of my blogs and he was still young at that time. His name there was Noburo Yoshikawa and his real name is Oguri Shun.The transition of characters from those two famous series also are just so awesome. I really like how he looks now. Ang macho talaga at ang lakas ng dating! Hehehehehhe...

Anyway, that's all I can say. Besides, I don't want to make this post lengthy because I know it will not interest you to read a long post right? So, which do you prefer? ABS-CBN's Hana Kimi or GMA-7's Hana Kimi? Its up to you to decide. Better watch them both because they have different time slots anyway. Enjoy! It only means that Hana Kimi is really a superb show!

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Gokusen is the third Jdorama I have watched. I am now in the Episode 9 of this series. So far, everything is doing great. Gokusen is quite the same with GTO because this is also a story of a teacher and delinquent students.

But this time around, the teacher is not a guy but a young lady who happens to be in a Yakuza Family. Ever heard of that word? Let me refresh your mind. According to Wikipedia, they are the traditional organized crime groups in Japan. Sounds interesting right? Yamaguchi Kumiko (main character) will soon be the successor of the family business (she will be the next boss). Hmmnn...She is actually the homeroom teacher of the 3D class who are all boys and considered as "trash" in their school.

One good line I will never forget about this series was when Ojou or Yamaguchi said this:

"No matter what happens i'll make sure everyone of you graduates"

You see? She will do everything just to let all her students graduate. What an amazing teacher! It is hard to find one in the real world because they don't seem to care those who are considered "trash". They always go for those who gets high grades, etc..and chuvaness!

I will be posting other inspiring lines from this series as soon as I finished the whole episodes. Stay tune! Wakekekekekkeke...

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I finished watching the whole episodes of Nobuta wo Produce last night and it was just fantastic! Whew! A very refreshing story because I am already sick of the usual Filipino drama. Same old concept and copycats kasi eh. (Forgive me for that).

Anyways, just want to share you guys the part where I was so touched on how Akira proclaim how he truly love Nobuta. Though he is still shy to confess it but at least he shouted and did this unusual thing. (Sighed)

I will just have to tell you the scene: Akira asked Shuji to come with him to school. There was no class that time so they were the only two persons around. Akira went to the office where you page something, do record, film and stuff like that. He was on air and with the microphone with him he shouted: "Nobuta, I love you".

Akira continued and said the following:

I like the book that you read. I like the sidewalk you walk. I like the top floor where you are. I like everywhere where you are. I love it. So so, I'll sing for Nobuta.

Shuji was listening the whole time. He was walking, passing by different classrooms while listening to Akira's shy confession. He was even more suprised when Akira sang. Oh gossh, Akira is madly inlove! Nobuta is such a lucky girl.

Jaahhh..what if you find someone who is madly inlove with you? What a bliss! especially if you like the guy also. Hmmmnn...I hope I was able to describe it well to you guys on how I find this scene so romantic. You should really watch Nobuta Wo Produce. Definitely a MUST SEE!!!

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I am currently hooked to Japanese films and series. I am just so impressed with their works! I've watched Great Teacher Onizuka, Nobody Knows and now Nobuta Wo Produce. I am still in the Episode 5 of Nobta Wo Produce and I'm loving it! Hehehehhehehee...

If i will have the time in this world, I would definitely finish this series the sooner. The story line is just so amazing. It is about making a bullied student popular. Shuji and Akira were the ones who produce Nobuko Kotani to become Nobuta. Hmmmnn....so interesting right? I wonder if there will be a love triangle or any. Shuji has a popular girlfriend and as I've seen Nobuta seems to like the guy but on the contrary I see the feelings blooming from Akira.

I'm so excited to finish this series. I am looking forward for a nice ending. Anyone knows?  (Just kidding)  I don't want to spoil myself that's why I'm not reading any information on the internet about this Jdrama. Hhehehehhee...

Photo taken from the Celia Inside Website

Yesterday, I finished watching the whole episodes of Great Teacher Onizuka.

Oh gosshh...they are truly right because this Jdrama is super great! I highly commend this series to all students especially teachers out there.

Onizuka is not just an ordinary teacher. He is not an intelligent teacher but he is considered to be a great teacher. If you wanna know why then you better watch this Jdrama. I know you will be thankful to me because this is just an awesome series! (Whew! Sugoi!) I can assure you with that!