Shonan Junai Gumi!


Young GTO

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Synonyms: Shounan Junai Gumi, Shounan Jun'ai-gumi!, Shonan Junai-gumi!, Pure Love Gang of Shounan
Japanese: 湘南純愛組!
English: Young GTO
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Type: OVA
Episodes: 5
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Jan 21, 1994 to Jan 24, 1997
Producers: Japan Home Video
Licensors: None found, add some
Studios: J.C.Staff, Life Work
Source: Manga
Genres: ActionAction, ComedyComedy
Themes: DelinquentsDelinquents, SchoolSchool
Duration: 46 min. per ep.
Rating: R+ - Mild Nudity

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Ranked: #22532
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Popularity: #3342
Members: 47,692
Favorites: 171

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Synopsis

Eikichi Onizuka and Ryuji Danma are members of infamous biker duo, the Oni Baku. When not out riding around, they can be found in school, trying to pick up young women. This is the story of the young Onizuka, who would later become the greatest teacher in Japan, and his partner Ryuji in their quest to lose their virginity and reach maturity.

They are widely feared bosozoku, and are known for their tenacity and viciousness in a fight. However, this lifestyle does not exactly endear them to the opposite gender, so they decide to change their ways. However, this is easier said than done.

(Source: ANN)

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Reviews

Nov 24, 2009
well, obviously this is the prequel to GTO, i got lucky and was able to get it off the net and got a chance to watch it, i think now its pretty difficult to get it. anyway its not as good as GTo, but it's a treat to find out the troubles that Onizuka and his friends get in.

as for story goes, its not the best nor it makes "real" sense, but it was sure enjoyable, partly cuz i am a GTO fan.
Oct 29, 2021
Mixed Feelings
I, as many who found themselves watching this, must've surely at least enjoyed Great Teacher Onizuka to give this prequel (even tho, it's not really, since it came out earlier) a try. I suppose in all respects it can be considered GTO's younger brother. With GTO taking all of the spotlight and attention and also having a stronger narrative and cast of characters.

Whereas, in Shonan Jumai Gumi, the only two characters that I gave a damn about other than Onizuka were Ayumi and Ryuji. The Humor was all consistently funny, however, Story-wise this OVA instantly falls apart. With the Exception of Episode 3, this ...
Nov 1, 2024
Preliminary (3/5 eps)
"As a fan of the anime *GTO*, I wanted to learn more about the universe and discovered *Young GTO*. Initially, the anime really hooked me with its sharp humor and memorable scenes. However, starting from episode 3, the story took an unexpected turn, moving towards a more dramatic tone that contrasts with the expectations of a pure action-comedy. While the mix of comedy, action, and drama can add depth, I found that the drama sometimes took up too much space, to the point of losing the core essence of the work.

Sure, the dramatic elements can enrich the characters and the story, but here, it feels ...

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