Reviews for GTO (8.63)
Zaku88
Abe Noriyuki
The first thing I thought when I watched this series was "ecchi..." I don`t know of any other series short of hentai that has the guts to start with an upskirt. To guys: be wary to make sure...
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The first thing I thought when I watched this series was "ecchi..." I don't know of any other series short of hentai that has the guts to start with an upskirt. To guys: be wary to make sure you're eyes don't follow the camera in GTO in real life...
GTO is a very enjoyable story about a former bike gang leader turned teacher. His struggles and the lessons he teaches his students go beyond that one would normally expect from a teacher, and that is what makes this series good. There is a bit of action and a good deal of humor but the main theme is Onizuka's dynamic relationship with his students.
Animation:
It struck me at first how dated the animation looks but one gets used to after awhile. The characters are drawn differently than what I'm used to, especially Onizuka when he does his crazy monkey-like face.
Sound:
The OP/EDs were fair but didn't catch my attention. The BGM was fair most of the time with three or four themes that were above average (one tips off when something ecchi is going to happen). As for voice acting. There are some notables in the cast including veteran Mitsuishi Kotono and Kawasumi Ayako (Saber anyone?). All the cast did a very good job (especially the vice principal).
Story:
The majority of the series follows Onizuka as he gains the trust of his class, which had previously been psychologically wounded by a former teacher. At first, everyone doesn't trust him and does everything in their power to get rid of him. However, his bike-gang experience and pure guts show that he will do anything to win over his students' trust. Be it family problems or relationships, his teachings go well beyond the textbook.
Character:
There are a lot of characters in GTO with very different personalities, and each one has some story to tell and some conflict to have resolved. Thus expect a lot of character development as Onizuka does his magic. I really liked how they were able to explicate so many characters without the viewer getting lost in it all. The only thing that isn't believable is Onizuka himself and his superman-like ability to survive seemingly any injury, be it jumping off a building or being hit in the head with a bat.
Value:
Despite being quite long, I've re-watched this multiple times, and it's still great. It's a touching story with bits of hilarity and true to life ideas mixed in. I particularly liked the Anko/Nobura arc around episode 40. This series is definitely a good watch and well worth the time.
GTO is a very enjoyable story about a former bike gang leader turned teacher. His struggles and the lessons he teaches his students go beyond that one would normally expect from a teacher, and that is what makes this series good. There is a bit of action and a good deal of humor but the main theme is Onizuka's dynamic relationship with his students.
Animation:
It struck me at first how dated the animation looks but one gets used to after awhile. The characters are drawn differently than what I'm used to, especially Onizuka when he does his crazy monkey-like face.
Sound:
The OP/EDs were fair but didn't catch my attention. The BGM was fair most of the time with three or four themes that were above average (one tips off when something ecchi is going to happen). As for voice acting. There are some notables in the cast including veteran Mitsuishi Kotono and Kawasumi Ayako (Saber anyone?). All the cast did a very good job (especially the vice principal).
Story:
The majority of the series follows Onizuka as he gains the trust of his class, which had previously been psychologically wounded by a former teacher. At first, everyone doesn't trust him and does everything in their power to get rid of him. However, his bike-gang experience and pure guts show that he will do anything to win over his students' trust. Be it family problems or relationships, his teachings go well beyond the textbook.
Character:
There are a lot of characters in GTO with very different personalities, and each one has some story to tell and some conflict to have resolved. Thus expect a lot of character development as Onizuka does his magic. I really liked how they were able to explicate so many characters without the viewer getting lost in it all. The only thing that isn't believable is Onizuka himself and his superman-like ability to survive seemingly any injury, be it jumping off a building or being hit in the head with a bat.
Value:
Despite being quite long, I've re-watched this multiple times, and it's still great. It's a touching story with bits of hilarity and true to life ideas mixed in. I particularly liked the Anko/Nobura arc around episode 40. This series is definitely a good watch and well worth the time.
