Takashi Sorimachi's GTO Returns With New Series After 28 Years
The new GTO drama starring Takashi Sorimachi as Eikichi Onizuka premiered on July 20, 2026. It is the first series in 28 years since the 1998 adaptation. Sorimachi and Nanako Matsushima reprise their roles. Episode 1 introduces a Generation Z teacher, a student feedback system, and a truant student. The opening four minutes contain a shocking development.