Gokusen Season 2
2005 · NTV
Gokusen 2 is actually better
9 / 1022 Oct 2005
I watched Gokusen 1 and before watching Gokusen 2, I was skeptical about how good Gokusen 2 will be especially when I read here that the first version is better. However, I beg to differ. Gokusen 2 is better!
Firstly, there is not much fighting scenes (i.e. fewer scenes of Yamaguchi appearing to save her students in fights, which the first version has that in almost every episodes) which sometimes can bore me *reminds me of Clark Kent stripping his clothes to reveal Superman with that "here comes Superman" type of song always playing at that instant). In Gokusen 2, I felt it shows that besides fighting, there are other means to resolve/put the point across (communication is the key point). I actually worry that there will be more rescuing fighting scenes in Gokusen 2 but phew, more words of wisdom is used instead.... Secondly, Goukusen 2 students are more obedient and understand faster/better whatever Yamaguchi teaches them. I feel that Yamaguchi is a facilitator, facilitating the students to think and decide for themselves..... and, the bond between the students & teachers develop faster...... The leader that everyone says cannot be compared to Sawada, well, I prefer Hayato, as he is more approachable, open, cranky and not just cool, serious and silent (hey this is more like a charismatic leader)...... Lastly, this show though it may not be as funny, it touches my heart. I would recommend people not to miss this show.