Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka List

• Assassination Classroom - Both feature unconventional teachers who change the lives of their students.
• Great Teacher Onizuka (Live Action) - A live-action adaptation of the original anime and manga, following Onizuka's teachings.
• Kimi wa Petto - A romantic comedy with themes of unconventional relationships and personal growth.
• My Teacher, My Love - Explores the relationship between a teacher and a student, with comedic elements.
• Kyou wa Kaisha Yasumimasu - Focuses on personal relationships and character development with comedic undertones.
• Hotaru no Haka - While darker, features themes of personal struggle and compassion similar to GTO.
• Kimi ni Todoke - Centers on relationships, personal growth, and breaking social barriers.
• Crows Zero - Focuses on school life and the trials of youth, similar to Onizuka's journey.
• Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo - Mix of romance and comedy in a school setting with supernatural elements.
• Shinchan - Humor revolving around a school environment, similar character dynamics.
• Katekyo Hitman Reborn! - Features a mentor-like figure influencing the main character's growth.
• Aho Girl - Comic school life with eccentric characters and humorous situations.
• Saki - Focuses on friendships and the challenges of high school life.
• Toradora! - A romantic comedy focusing on character growth and relationships in high school.
• ReLIFE - Involves adult characters going back to high school, offering life lessons.
• K-On! - School life, friendships, and personal growth themes.
• Prison School - Focuses on a humorous take on school life with eccentric characters.
• Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu - Features a mix of comedy, school life, and character-driven storytelling.
• Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo - Focuses on a police box with humor and character development.
• Skip Beat! - About personal growth and friendships in a competitive environment.
• Hyouka - School setting with a focus on personal growth and relationships.
• Sakigake!! Otokojuku - Similar humor and themes of manhood set in an unconventional school.
• Boys Over Flowers - High school drama and romance with character transformation.
• Kimi wa Petto - Explores themes of unconventional relationships and personal growth.
• Kaichou wa Maid-sama! - Comedy and romance set in a school environment, with strong character dynamics.
• Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii - Romantic narrative with strong character development.
• Chihayafuru - Focuses on friendship and personal growth through competitive activities.
• Bocchi the Rock! - Musical themes and characters growing through their shared experiences.
• Yankee kun to Megane-chan - High school comedy with a delinquent and a studious girl.
• Kimi ni Todoke - Focuses on relationships, communication, and character growth.
• Ansatsu Kyoushitsu (Live Action) - Live-action adaptation with similar themes of teaching and mentorship.
• Owari no Seraph - While darker, explores youth struggles and character development.
• K-On! - Similar themes of friendship, school life, and personal growth.
• Kyou no Karin - Mixes comedy and school life with interesting character dynamics.
• Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto - Follows the eccentricity of a high school student and his relationships.
• Water Boys - Comedy about students undergoing personal transformation through a unique club.
• Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo (Live Action) - Live-action adaptation that explores relationships and school life.
• Tokimeki Memorial Only Love - Focuses on teenage love and personal development in a school setting.
• Hana yori Dango - Similar themes of romance and school life, character-driven narratives.
• Fruits Basket - Strong character development and relationship focus in a slice-of-life setting.
• K-On! Movie - Continuation of the school life and musical friendships from K-On!.
• Shugo Chara! - Focuses on personal growth and friendships in a whimsical school setting.