Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Gokusen List

• Gokusen 2 - Sequel to Gokusen, continuing the story of Kumiko Yamaguchi with a new class of students.
• Nobuta wo Produce - Focuses on friendship and high school challenges, with a heartwarming storyline.
• Hana Yori Dango - Drama centered around high school life, love, and personal growth.
• Kimi wa Petto - Explores unconventional relationships in a comedic and heartfelt manner.
• Zettai Kareshi - Mix of romance and comedy in a school setting, similar to Gokusen's themes.
• One Litre of Tears - Dramatic story about overcoming life's challenges, similar emotional depth.
• Kage no Gatari - Focuses on personal struggles and strong bonds within a group setting.
• Assassination Classroom - Blend of comedy, action, and student-teacher relationships with unique dynamics.
• Kimi to Boku - Follows a group of friends in high school, focusing on relationship and growth.
• My Boss, My Hero - A yakuza boss goes undercover in high school, featuring humor and heartfelt moments.
• Koko ga Uwasa no El Palacio - High school setting with comedic elements and character-driven storytelling.
• Gokusen: The Movie - Continuation of Kumiko's story with her students in a big screen format.
• Kamen Teacher - A teacher with a secret fighting background helps students, mixing action and comedy.
• Hanazakari no Kimitachi e - Romantic comedy set in a school with unique character interactions.
• Boys Over Flowers Season 2 - Focus on young relationships and personal growth similar to Gokusen.
• Kimi wa Petto - Explores themes of friendship and unconventional relationships.
• Kurosagi - A drama about deception and relationships that parallels Gokusen's intensity.
• Boku no Yonbai - Emotionally driven narrative centered on friendship and personal challenges.
• Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches - Combines high school life with supernatural elements and strong social themes.
• Hanzawa Naoki - While focused on corporate drama, it shares themes of resilience and personal integrity.
• Shinya Shokudo - A slice of life series focusing on interpersonal relationships over meals.
• Kimi no Koto ga Dai Dai Dai Dai Daisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo - Romantic comedy with high school themes and character connections.
• Juunen Sora wo Tobu - Focuses on youth and the bonds formed during pivotal life transitions.
• Gokusen: The Movie 2 - Follows the original series' themes of loyalty and teacher-student bonds.
• Orange - High school drama about friendship and choices with emotional depth.
• Soredemo Ikite Yuku - Intense drama focusing on personal struggles and family, with strong character development.
• 35-sai no Shoujo - Exploration of life choices and relationships across generations.
• Kyou wa Kaisha Yasumimasu - Office comedy that explores relationships and personal development.
• Kagen no Tsuki - Focus on intricate relationships with underlying emotional struggles.
• Zettai Karen Children - Mixes comedy, action, and school life with unique character interactions.
• Shinya Shokudo: Tokyo Stories - Emphasizes storytelling and personal connections, similar emotional resonance.
• Kuroko's Basketball - Focuses on teamwork, friendship, and personal growth within a competitive setting.
• Joker Game - Although set in a different context, it deals with elaborate schemes and interpersonal connections.
• Kamen Rider Build - Features a protagonist navigating relationships while fighting evil, similar themes of growth.
• Oroka na Tenshi no Gyoumetsu - Contains themes of emotional struggles similar to Gokusen's character development.
• Kimi no Suizou o Tabetai - A poignant story about life, death, and relationships with a unique narrative approach.
• Kaze no Stigma - Fantasy elements intertwined with personal relationships and growth.
• Fruits Basket (2019) - Coming-of-age story that delves into complex relationships and personal growth.
• Parasyte: The Maxim - While a horror series, it delves deeply into human connections and struggles.
• Nana - Explores deep relationships among friends, with an impactful emotional journey.
• Yuru Camp - A slice-of-life show about friendship and experiences, similar in theme.
• Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day - Intense emotional storytelling about friendship and past traumas.
• Your Lie in April - Dealing with themes of music, love, and personal growth in youth.
• Blue Exorcist - Has supernatural elements intertwined with school life and character relationships.