06/30/1999 - 09/17/2000 Finished
Great Teacher Onizuka (グレート・ティーチャー・オニヅカ)
Twenty-two-year-old Eikichi Onizuka—ex-biker gang leader, conqueror of Shonan, and virgin—has a dream: to become the greatest high school teacher in all of Japan. This isn't because of a passion for teaching, but because he wants a loving teenage wife when he's old and gray. Still, for a perverted, greedy, and lazy delinquent, there is more to Onizuka than meets the eye. So when he lands a job as the homeroom teacher of the Class 3-4 at the prestigious Holy Forest Academy—despite suplexing the Vice Principal—all of his talents are put to the test, as this class is particularly infamous. Due to their utter contempt for all teachers, the class' students use psychological warfare to mentally break any new homeroom teacher they get, forcing them to quit and leave school. However, Onizuka isn't your average teacher, and he's ready for any challenge in his way. Bullying, suicide, and sexual harassment are just a few of the issues his students face daily. By tackling the roots of their problems, Onizuka supports them with his unpredictable and unconventional methods—even if it means jumping off a building to save a suicidal child. Thanks to his eccentric charm and fun-loving nature, Class 3-4 slowly learns just how enjoyable school can be when you're the pupils of the Great Teacher Onizuka. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
43
Total episodes
36
Canon episodes
7
Filler episodes
16.28%
% Filler
Canon episodes · 36 Filler episodes · 7
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Great Teacher Onizuka has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
Great Teacher Onizuka has 7 filler episodes out of 43 (16.28%), grouped into 4 runs. These are the ranges you can skip without missing anything from the main plot.
16.28% Filler
Episodes you can skip
23
1 episodes
25–28
4 episodes
34
1 episodes
42
1 episodes
The longest canon run goes from episode 1 to 22: 22 episodes in a row with no filler.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
43 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GTO-The Legend Begins06/30/1999 | 06/30/1999 | Canon |
| 2 | Enter Uchiyamada!07/07/1999 | 07/07/1999 | Canon |
| 3 | Late Night Roof Diving07/21/1999 | 07/21/1999 | Canon |
| 4 | The Secret Life of Onizuka08/11/1999 | 08/11/1999 | Canon |
| 5 | An Eye for an Eye, a Butt for a Butt08/18/1999 | 08/18/1999 | Canon |
| 6 | Conspiracies All Around08/25/1999 | 08/25/1999 | Canon |
| 7 | The Mother of all Crushes09/01/1999 | 09/01/1999 | Canon |
| 8 | Bungee Jumping Made Easy09/08/1999 | 09/08/1999 | Canon |
| 9 | Onizuka and the Art of War09/22/1999 | 09/22/1999 | Canon |
| 10 | Outside Looking In09/22/1999 | 09/22/1999 | Canon |
| 11 | To Be Idolized by a Nation10/17/1999 | 10/17/1999 | Canon |
| 12 | The Formula for Treachery10/31/1999 | 10/31/1999 | Canon |
| 13 | Only the Best Will Do11/21/1999 | 11/21/1999 | Canon |
| 14 | Between a Rock and a Hard Place12/05/1999 | 12/05/1999 | Canon |
| 15 | The Great Sacrifice12/12/1999 | 12/12/1999 | Canon |
| 16 | Beauty + Brains = A Dangerous Mix12/19/1999 | 12/19/1999 | Canon |
| 17 | Falling for The Great Onizuka01/16/2000 | 01/16/2000 | Canon |
| 18 | How to Dine and Dash01/23/2000 | 01/23/2000 | Canon |
| 19 | Private Investigations01/30/2000 | 01/30/2000 | Canon |
| 20 | Love Letters02/06/2000 | 02/06/2000 | Canon |
| 21 | Revolution Everywhere02/13/2000 | 02/13/2000 | Canon |
| 22 | The Art of Demolition02/20/2000 | 02/20/2000 | Canon |
| 23 | Superstition02/27/2000 | 02/27/2000 | Filler |
| 24 | Compromising Positions03/05/2000 | 03/05/2000 | Canon |
| 25 | Playing Doctor - GTO Style03/12/2000 | 03/12/2000 | Filler |
| 26 | Onizuka Meets His Match03/19/2000 | 03/19/2000 | Filler |
| 27 | GTO - Agent to the Stars04/02/2000 | 04/02/2000 | Filler |
| 28 | Whatever Can Go Wrong, Will Go Wrong04/16/2000 | 04/16/2000 | Filler |
| 29 | Studies in High Finance04/23/2000 | 04/23/2000 | Canon |
| 30 | Money Talks, GTO Walks04/30/2000 | 04/30/2000 | Canon |
| 31 | Destination: Okinawa05/07/2000 | 05/07/2000 | Canon |
| 32 | The Law of Probability05/14/2000 | 05/14/2000 | Canon |
| 33 | Search and Rescue05/28/2000 | 05/28/2000 | Canon |
| 34 | Good Cop/Bad Cop06/04/2000 | 06/04/2000 | Filler |
| 35 | Wedding Bell Blues06/11/2000 | 06/11/2000 | Canon |
| 36 | Self-Improvement06/18/2000 | 06/18/2000 | Canon |
| 37 | Living Together07/16/2000 | 07/16/2000 | Canon |
| 38 | Great Treasure Okinawa07/30/2000 | 07/30/2000 | Canon |
| 39 | Alone in the Dark08/13/2000 | 08/13/2000 | Canon |
| 40 | Matters of the Heart08/20/2000 | 08/20/2000 | Canon |
| 41 | Confessions08/27/2000 | 08/27/2000 | Canon |
| 42 | Old Wounds Revisited09/10/2000 | 09/10/2000 | Filler |
| 43 | Onizuka's Final Battle09/17/2000 | 09/17/2000 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Great Teacher Onizuka have?
Great Teacher Onizuka has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Great Teacher Onizuka have?
In total, Great Teacher Onizuka has 43 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Great Teacher Onizuka?
It is recommended to watch Great Teacher Onizuka in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Great Teacher Onizuka online?
Great Teacher Onizuka is available on the following streaming platforms: Crunchyroll, Animation Digital Network. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Great Teacher Onizuka a complete anime?
Yes, Great Teacher Onizuka is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Great Teacher Onizuka have?
Yes, Great Teacher Onizuka has 7 filler episodes, which represents 16.28% of its 43 episodes. We have created a complete guide that indicates which episodes are canon (original from the manga) and which are filler. Check our "Watch Order" section for more details.
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