GOKUSEN is a popular manga series that started running from 2000 to 2007. In 2002, it was adapted into a TV series with three successful seasons. This film concludes the popular series.
Kumiko Yamaguchi, aka Yankumi, oversees the new students of Class 3D of Akado High School. Her class is full of delinquents, but she tries her hardest to teach them not just about academics (her subject is Mathematics), but about lessons of life. However, shes also the granddaughter of a Yakuza boss, Kuroda of the Kuroda Ikka, and is seen as the next in line to head the family business.
Her true passion lies in teaching however, and she's forced to lead a double life and keep her family a secret from the public. However, her Yakuza upbringing also happens to give her the strength and the experience to reach out to her students, and at the same time provides many moments of comedic relief.
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It was a last minute decision to watch this movie.
Was with a group of friends and after having lunch, we decided to catch a movie and somehow all of us came to a conclusion that we can watch this.
It was a good last minute decision cos this kinda movie can't go wrong with a group of friends with different interests in movies :)
The lead actress is damn hilarious and totally convincing as an overly enthusiastic teacher. Although the storyline is a bit far-fetched but since it was based on a manga, it's totally forgivable :p *biased*
A nice movie to watch after a long long week at work :)