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Gokusen: Story, Chapters and Where to Read

Gokusen (1999): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Gokusen (1999) is a action, comedy, romance, slice of life manga by Morimoto, Kozueko. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.07/10 from 7,715 ratings.

What is Gokusen about?

Fresh out of college, Kumiko "Yankumi" Yamaguchi becomes a math teacher at an all-boys high school. Unfortunately for her, she's assigned by the school board as the homeroom teacher for class 3-D, which happens to be the class of delinquent students. When the class attempts to make a living hell out of Yankumi's career, they fail as her persistence and aggression gain her respect. However, little does anyone in the school know that Yankumi is actually heir to the Kuroda Ikka—one of Tokyo's most powerful yakuza clans.

Key details

Gokusen spans 156 chapters across 15 volumes, status: finished. Publication: Dec 15, 1999 to Feb 15, 2007.

Where to read Gokusen

Look for official releases through licensed publishers and digital manga platforms in your region.

Frequently asked questions

What is Gokusen about?

Fresh out of college, Kumiko "Yankumi" Yamaguchi becomes a math teacher at an all-boys high school. Unfortunately for her, she's assigned by the school board as the homeroom teacher for class 3-D, which happens to be the class of delinquent students.

Is Gokusen finished?

Its publication status is: Finished.

What is the MAL rating of Gokusen?

Gokusen is rated 8.07/10 on MyAnimeList.

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