Dragon Zakura (2005)

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Dragon Zakura is an inspiring Japanese drama about Sakuragi Kenji, a destitute lawyer and former motorcycle gang member who becomes a high school teacher. Played by Abe Hiroshi, Sakuragi takes on a seemingly impossible challenge to satisfy his personal ambition. He aims to guide five failing students from a nearly bankrupt school, where the average test score is a mere 36, into Japan's most prestigious educational institution, Tokyo University (Toudai). Under the mantra "If you want to change your life, get into Toudai," Sakuragi becomes the homeroom teacher of a special advanced class. However, his unconventional methods face opposition from English teacher Hasegawa Kyouko. Starring Yamashita Tomohisa and Nagasawa Masami as struggling students, this captivating story is based on the popular comic in Shuukan Morning Kodansha. Beyond sharing crucial test-taking techniques for Toudai applicants, Dragon Zakura delivers valuable lessons on how to navigate the challenges of life.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2005

Genre:Drama