"Spicy Teacher GTO Resurrection" is finally online. In fact, everyone understands that it is just for selling feelings, but when we see the scene where Sorimachi Takashi reunites with Matsushima Nanako under the watchful eyes of Kubozuka Yosuke, Oguri Shun and others, we are still moved unconsciously from our hearts. Spontaneously. At that moment, past and present, memory and reality, youth and dreams were intertwined. It’s been 26 years, how many more 26 years can there be in life?
"Hot Teacher GTO Resurrection" poster
To be fair, the SP of this classic Japanese drama seems rather tasteless, and the most prominent problem is probably that there are strong traces of rush work. In an hour and a half, there is not even enough time to clearly explain the background stories of the new generation of teachers and students - how did the teacher played by Okazaki Sae realize the true meaning of education, and how did the female classmate played by Yagi Rikako have an affair with her politician father? After reaching a settlement, the problems of several other students were inexplicably resolved before anyone could understand them clearly, and then the drama entered the climax of the whole drama.
Obviously, this makes it difficult to arouse empathy from the audience. I think back then, it was not that easy for Teacher Onizuka Eikichi to influence one classmate after another. But of course this is understandable. Being able to gather the original team together after 26 years is already very valuable. It seems that we shouldn’t ask for more.
Although the show is indeed a bit "sloppy", some of the questions it raises are not without merit. For example, in the opening scene, a classmate admitted in a conversation with Onitsuka Eikichi that there is no need for "dreams" in life. For today's students, getting more likes on social media seems to be more rewarding than many seemingly illusory ideas and values.
Isn’t this an educational problem and a growth problem in this era? The reason why Teacher Onizuka Eikichi was able to touch the hearts of those "problem students" 26 years ago was because he re-established life goals and found hope in life for the children. But what if today's new humans no longer need these things?
Stills from "Spicy Teacher GTO Resurrection"
We have to admit that Onizuka Eikichi is indeed old. It is not just his appearance that is old, but his educational philosophy. If back then he was not only opposing pedantic teachers and indifferent parents, but also the entire social system, then today, he may not be able to find a specific target to resist. Not only the children in Japanese dramas, but also the young people around us who are keen on postgraduate entrance examinations and public entrance examinations no longer have time to waste time on those "troubles". Nowadays, big words such as "dream" and "pursuit" are just objects of satire in comedy movies.
It’s been 26 years, how could we, who have already reached middle age, not know these truths? But this does not mean that Onizuka Eikichi is no longer needed by this era. On the contrary, although everyone knows that what he brings is just a beautiful dream, we will still think of those memories that were forgotten in our youth because of his passion and persistence.
"Spicy Teacher" stills
I remember that Onizuka once said to Kikuchi in the rain: "There is no rehearsal in life, every day is a live broadcast, so living a good life every day is the most important"; I remember that Onizuka once beat up the dean of students who insulted students as "scum" Uchiyamada later scolded him: "If this can be called education, then I would rather not be a bullshit teacher!" Onizuka once said to Oshima Chitakako: "You always say that adults are dirty, but in the near future, you will He will also become a dirty adult..."
In the final analysis, we were deeply moved by Onitsuka Eikichi back then, just because he always used actions to remind us: Even if one day we grow up, mature, and become so-called "social people", we must still retain the kindness in our hearts. , brave, simple part.
It has been 26 years, and the years have already changed our faces. The young people back then may have already become parents, but how will we educate our children? Will we also become like those vulgar teachers who were beaten by Mr. Onizuka, teaching children how to become secular and philistine, adapt to the rules of society, and participate in adult games?
Stills from "Spicy Teacher GTO Resurrection"
Because of this, when Onitsuka Eikichi in this drama exaggeratedly takes out a chainsaw and completely smashes the luxury goods that satisfy the vanity of female students, there will still be a warm current flowing from our hearts. The Internet has indeed completely changed our lives. Although the narrative of this drama still remains at the level of old routines such as "cyber violence" and "revealing news", at least one thing is right - people today seem to care more about not doing anything at all. The opinions of strangers you know online, but ignore the feelings of people around you.
This is not what life should be like. If "love" is always the theme of Japanese dramas, then it should not point to abstract concepts, but to specific people one after another. In the process of educating students, Onizuka Eikichi gained friendship and love spanning 26 years. This may be a life gift more precious than grades, further education, and work. In this regard, what is "resurrected" now is not the GTO Onitsuka Eikichi, but the educational philosophy that was once forgotten in the corner - just like Mr. Onizuka repeatedly emphasized, the time spent playing with friends in school It's the most unforgettable memory in a lifetime.
But, will the current audience still agree with this concept? Perhaps, this question is destined not to have a definite answer. In fact, there was a remake of "Spicy Teacher" in 2012 (yes, the starring role was Lin Chiling's husband), but it did not cause much splash. The reason is also very simple, time does change a lot of things.
In the 2012 version of "Hot Teacher", Onizuka stars Ryohei Kurosawa.
Speaking of which, as the collective youth memories of the post-80s generation, the domestic drama "Eighteen Years Old Sky" is also imitated by "Spicy Teacher". Once upon a time, that kind of passionate and innocent campus life was also what everyone yearned for. But nowadays, the themes of domestic TV dramas focusing on education have already changed - they no longer emphasize friendship and dreams, but very real meritocracy. Teachers want to improve their classmates' family relationships, not just to give them a happier life, but to improve their grades, get into a better university, and find a better job.
There's no need to feel aggrieved about it. When life pushes people to move forward, there is no need to stay stuck in feelings. The important thing is that when we bid farewell to our youth, we should not bid farewell to our innocent hearts. Although it is a bit difficult, and it may lead to misunderstanding and ridicule, but what does it matter? No matter what age you are, no matter what environment you are in, you should strive to be an upright, innocent, and kind person. Are you right, the great Onitsuka-sensei?
Stills from "Spicy Teacher GTO Resurrection"
