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1: 60 min. x 23 episodes, Part 2: 60 min. x 25 episodes, Cast: Tetsuya Takeda, Mitsuko Baisho
[TBS Synopsis]: This new sequel to the popular "Kimpachi-sensei" series skillfully projects the tempestuous world of being fifteen. Each episode draws the viewer into the trials and tribulations of junior high school students, who find a sympathetic guide and mentor in Mr. Kimpachi. Cast: Tetsuya Takeda, Bunji Hayasaki, Reisen Ri [Part 5/TBS Synopsis]: Mr. Kimpachi, the 50-year-old teacher, is back in the fifth series of this popular school drama since its first episode in 1979. As usual, class 3B has many a troubled student that may lose their way during their last year of junior high school. With Kimpachi's caring guidance and sage advice though, his students will surely make it through this challenging period in their adolescence. CAST:Takeda
Tetsuya, Konishi Miho, Saejima Narumi, Morita Junpei, Kaneda Akio, Hasegawa
Tetsuo, Takehata Atsuko, Yamazaki Ginnojo, Hara Hideko and more. [part 6] [Daily Yomiuri/ August 29, 2001 / Wm. Penn] Tetsuya Takeda is back for his sixth season as Japan's most dedicated middle school teacher. Sakura Middle School becomes the first school to introduce the new student-guidance standards set to be instituted by the education ministry next April. Two transfer students also will join the 3-B class and, in a historic first, the school will have a non-Japanese teacher on staff. [Part 7] [Daily Yomiuri, October 13,2004]: Kimpachi returns to Sakura Middle School Yomiuri Shimbun The seventh season of San-nen B-gumi Kimpachi-sensei starts Friday at 10 p.m. on the TBS network. The popular school drama features a passionate middle school teacher, Kimpachi Sakamoto, played by Tetsuya Takeda, who solves various problems that befall him and his students. The first season of the drama, which aired in 1979, featured scripts by playwright Mieko Osanai that vividly depicted contemporary educational problems. The highest rating of the season was 39.9 percent, and the average rating was 24.4 percent. The average rating of the second season, which aired the following year, grew to 26.3 percent, and the show achieved a popularity that made it a social phenomenon. The series has produced a number of popular actors and personalities. They include Toshihiko Tahara and Junko Mihara, who appeared in the first season, and Aya Ueto, who was in the sixth season. Each season has different themes to reflect changes in schools and the educational system. The new season sees Kimpachi return to Sakura Middle School in Tokyo three years after the last season, when he was transferred to a board of education after he clashed with the school principal over their respective educational philosophies. The role of Kimpachi means a lot to Takeda. "This drama is my life's work. Every season, I get to meet different boys and girls who play my students," Takeda said. "I never get bored playing the teacher, because it's interesting to communicate with the young actors. They reflect the society of the time." While Kimpachi is sometimes strict with his students, he is also kind to those who have been hurt. "Kimpachi is a teacher who has both paternal and maternal instincts," said Takeda, who added that he is like this himself when it comes to shooting the show. "If some of the young actors are not very good in their roles, I give them a thorough drilling in acting. Fatherly love is vanishing from society, but I believe in its importance," he said. This close relationship between Takeda and the young actors may explain the palpable tension between the characters on the set. The new season takes up the theme of drug addiction among students. "Students today are dealing with problems we couldn't have imagined when the show began. It really hits home how much has changed since then," Takeda said. Among the drama's highlights are Kimpachi's long speeches, which he makes to his students. "Before filming starts, I usually repeat the speech several times to deeply understand the words and to be able to convey them naturally and in my own way, so that my students and viewers can get something from them," Takeda said. Filming for the season, which will continue for six months, has just started. "When I put on Kimpachi's gray jacket, I immediately get into character," said with a laugh. REVIEWS: If there is one series on TBS that many people will watch, it's this drama. Tetsuya Takeda is such a talented and respected person that people love this drama. It will probably make no sense to you if your Japanese is limited but if you can watch any of the series subtitled, you will enjoy this drama.-KNDY Copyright
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