GTO drama revival features surprise cameo and protagonist crisis

The fourth episode of the drama series ‘GTO’, starring Takashi Sorimachi, aired on the 10th. The series is a revival of the popular 1998 school drama, following Eikichi Onizuka as he navigates modern educational challenges.

In this episode, Onizuka faces a crisis when anonymous posts on a class chat suggest he needs ‘punishment’. A student, Momoka Suzuki, is suspected of orchestrating a scheme that results in the circulation of unauthorized photos and videos. This leads to Onizuka being falsely accused of sexual harassment, causing a surge of protest calls to the faculty office and threatening his teaching career.

A notable highlight for viewers was the surprise appearance of Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, reprising his role as Kunio Murai, a former student from the original series. The appearance drew significant positive reactions on social media, with fans expressing excitement over the homage to the 1998 version.