New GTO Trailer Shows Takashi Sorimachi as Onizuka in His 50s

The trailer confirms the 2026 series is a full continuation of the 1998 drama, not a one-off special, with Sorimachi reprising the role at the same age as the character.

Reporting from 1 sources: Comic Natalie.

A 90-second trailer for the new GTO drama series has been released, giving the first look at Takashi Sorimachi returning as Eikichi Onizuka, now 52. The footage shows Onizuka on a motorcycle, at a school podium, and receiving low ratings under a new teacher evaluation system. The series premieres July 20 on Kantele and Fuji TV.

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• Comic Natalie ドラマ「GTO」90秒トレーラー、反町隆史が演じる“50代になった鬼塚”が初公開