i am looking forward to watching series 7 and 8. series 6 of kinpachi sensei i would say is one of the best drama's i have seen so far. =)
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Who plays Shintaro on Kinpachi Sensei 7?
I can't find him anywhere on the internet!!

Is there anyone who knows where I can download the original series which aired in 1979-1980? I'd love to see it!

Also, does anyone know the real name of Mr. Endo from Series 6? I know that man from somewhere, but I can't place him...!

Aya_Man_1988 wrote:

Is there anyone who knows where I can download the original series which aired in 1979-1980? I'd love to see it!

Again, this question...

Now today, I have a different question.
I know the fifth series is subtitled in Traditional Chinese.
However, I would very much like to have those subtitle-files so that I can try to translate them into English.

Does anyone perhaps know where the files can be downloaded?

Anyone that can answer me any of the above questions?

Chinese softsubs are rare and probably doesn't extend so far back. I don't think they exist for Kinpachi 5. You may be able to find some Korean softsubs on clubbox though, don't know.

xploring wrote:

Chinese softsubs are rare and probably doesn't extend so far back. I don't think they exist for Kinpachi 5. You may be able to find some Korean softsubs on clubbox though, don't know.

Thank you for the information. I will look into it.
It's just that I really want to see the series, and my Japanese is insufficient to be able to watch it as it is...

"Kinpachi-sensei" to retire with special episode in March
Thu, January 20, 2011 (5:37pm EST)
The popular drama series "3 Nen B Gumi Kinpachi Sensei" will come to a conclusion this March with a final special episode. The show, which stars Tetsuya Takeda (61) as a junior high school teacher, has had a total of 8 seasons since 1979, with the last one in 2007-2008. This finale will be the drama's 12th special episode.

The show is known for covering a wide range of real-life problems, such as teenage pregnancy, bullying, gender identity disorder, and drugs. Over the show's 8 seasons, Takeda's character "Kinpachi-sensei" has guided approximately 240 students to graduation. In several cases, the show helped launch the careers of the young stars playing his students, including Kaori Sugita, Kazuya Kamenashi, and Aya Ueto.

The upcoming episode, tentatively titled "3 Nen B Gumi Kinpachi Sensei Final," will deal with Kinpachi-sensei's retirement. Filming starts next week, though the student cast has not yet been reported. TBS plans to broadcast the special at the end of March.
Source: Sports Hochi

xploring wrote:

"Kinpachi-sensei" to retire with special episode in March Thu, January 20, 2011 (5:37pm EST) The popular drama series "3 Nen B Gumi Kinpachi Sensei" will come to a conclusion this March with a final special episode. The show, which stars Tetsuya Takeda (61) as a junior high school teacher, has had a total of 8 seasons since 1979, with the last one in 2007-2008. This finale will be the drama's 12th special episode. The show is known for covering a wide range of real-life problems, such as teenage pregnancy, bullying, gender identity disorder, and drugs. Over the show's 8 seasons, Takeda's character "Kinpachi-sensei" has guided approximately 240 students to graduation. In several cases, the show helped launch the careers of the young stars playing his students, including Kaori Sugita, Kazuya Kamenashi, and Aya Ueto. The upcoming episode, tentatively titled "3 Nen B Gumi Kinpachi Sensei Final," will deal with Kinpachi-sensei's retirement. Filming starts next week, though the student cast has not yet been reported. TBS plans to broadcast the special at the end of March. Source: Sports Hochi

A legend retireing. I only watched the season with Ueto Aya. But those were one of the best dorama I seen. Very touching.
A retirement special would be cool, with old pupils coming back. I want to see Aya again as Nao!
Wah.... might have had her gender change already by then

Aya_Man_1988 wrote:

I know the fifth series is subtitled in Traditional Chinese. However, I would very much like to have those subtitle-files so that I can try to translate them into English. Does anyone perhaps know where the files can be downloaded?

I don't know about subtitle-files, but you can find 5th season with chinese hardsub on
http://www.d-addicts.com/

If you can do english translation that would be great
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I haven't checked them all, but there appears to be seasons 6, 7 and 8 on www.veoh.com. Not sure how many are subtitled or in what language.

3�NB�g�����搶 / 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi Sensei to end at last in March 2011

Singer/actor Takeda Tetsuya (61) who portrayed teacher Sakamoto Kinpachi Sensei in the popular Kinpachi drama series will retire the character at the end of March. The 1st drama series, �g3 Nen B Gumi Kinpachi Sensei�h which aired on TBS back in 1979 will conclude with a special drama episode at the end of March. This 12th special episode will be a compilation of highlights from the past 8 seasons. There�fs also talk about the past 240 students returning for the finale. Takeda was filled with emotion and said, �gI cried when I read the script.�h

Kinpachi Sensei is finally bidding farewell to Sakura Middle School. The enthusiastic teacher born in 1950 is nearing the retirement age. The special drama tentatively titled, �g3 Nen B Gumi Kinpachi Sensei Final�h will air at the end of March is the final chapter to the series. Takeda has successfully portrayed the character for many years.

The Kinpachi series dealt with many social problems such as teenage pregnancy, bullying, gender identity disorder, and drug abuse. The series received much criticism on occasion.

With retirement just at the horizon, Kinpachi Sensei who is in poor health acts normally in front of his students in the finale. Takeda says he�fll do his best in this finale with a character that he�fs portrayed over a span of 32 years.
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Personally, it's sad for me. Yet I do hope, that this special will finally be subtitled...

151 graduates return for �g3 Nen B Gumi Kinpachi Sensei�h finale

March 6, 2011

With the final episode of the �g3 Nen B Gumi Kinpachi Sensei�h drama series drawing near, more details about the cast have been revealed. It was reported today that 151 of the show�fs graduates will make an appearance on the show, which will run for four hours on March 27.

�g3 Nen B Gumi Kinpachi Sensei�h has had 8 seasons since 1979. Lead actor Takeda Tetsuya (61), playing the beloved Kinpachi-sensei, has guided 239 students to graduation during that time. Not counting the third season, which was the only one not set at Sakura Junior High School, there have been 209 students under Kinpachi-sensei�fs care. With 151 of them returning for the finale, that accounts for more than 70% of his students at Sakura Junior High School.

It was announced in February that Kinpachi-sensei�fs new class includes Hey! Say! JUMP member Okamoto Keito (17) as a troublemaker named Kageura. The story will unfold when he skips class and runs into Hoshino, a former student from the first season played by Kondo Masahiko (46). Hoshino fondly recounts his memories from his days as student, warning Kageura not to cause trouble for Kinpachi-sensei.

According to Sports Hochi, the confirmed cast includes:

��Season 1: Kondo Masahiko, Sugita Kaoru, Tsuchiya Kaori, Mihara Junko
��Season 2: Naoe Kiichi, Hikaru Ippei
��Season 4: Matsushita Megumi, Sorita Takayuki, Komine Rena
��Season 5: Kamenashi Kazuya, Oka Ayumi
��Season 6: Toshin Yoshikazu, Motokariya Yuika, Masuda Takahisa, Sato Megumi, Taira Airi
��Season 7: Yabu Kota, Yaotome Hikaru, Fukuda Saki
��Season 8: Kusakari Mayu, Kutsuna Shiori

Sources:
Sankei Sports
Sports Hochi

Sad that it�Ls over. But looing forward to see the finale. Will become a tear jearker again, I bet
No Aya confirmed for the returning students. I�Ld love to see her back. Maybe too busy with other work but I think her old fans would appreciate her here more than in something else of her current word. After all this is a clasic and one of the most important work in Aya�Ls carreer.

Aya_Man_1988 wrote:

Is there anyone who knows where I can download the original series which aired in 1979-1980? I'd love to see it! Also, does anyone know the real name of Mr. Endo from Series 6? I know that man from somewhere, but I can't place him...!

Don't know if you are still looking for them, but maybe it will help others. I've already uploaded first 2 seasons with japanese subtitles and planning to upload the rest in the near future.
Here are the links:
1st Season: http://raredoramas.info/page/3-nen-b-gumi-kinpachi-sensei-1-subbed-1979-1980
2nd Season: http://raredoramas.info/page/3-nen-b-gumi-kinpachi-sensei-2-subbed-1980-1981

xaxa wrote:

Don't know if you are still looking for them, but maybe it will help others. I've already uploaded first 2 seasons with japanese subtitles and planning to upload the rest in the near future. Here are the links: 1st Season: http://raredoramas.info/page/3-nen-b-gumi-kinpachi-sensei-1-subbed-1979-1980 2nd Season: http://raredoramas.info/page/3-nen-b-gumi-kinpachi-sensei-2-subbed-1980-1981

I noticed. Thank you! Hopefully, English subtitles for Seasons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8, as well as the FINAL Special, will appear on the internet someday...

P.S.
Is the Abe Hiroshi in your avatar? That man is a legend!

3nen B Gumi Kinpachi Sensei Theme Song Collection

http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_95706.htm

xploring wrote:

3nen B Gumi Kinpachi Sensei Theme Song Collection http://www.d-addicts.com/forum/viewtopic_95706.htm

I love the first theme song; from the original series.
And the best thing is that Ueto Aya covered the song!

Aya_Man_1988 wrote:

Is the Abe Hiroshi in your avatar? That man is a legend!

Yep, that's him and his "Jiromobile" from drama Trick. Love him too.