Takashi Sorimachi is making a massive comeback to Fuji TV in 2025! Not only is he starring in the new drama "Ramune Monkey", set to premiere in January 2026, but sources are also buzzing that a sequel to his iconic hit "Great Teacher Onizuka" (GTO) has quietly kicked off production. Word on the street is it's slated for a July 2026 broadcast, sending ripples of excitement through the Japanese drama scene.
Fuji TV recently announced that Sorimachi will co-star with Nao Omori and Kenjiro Tsuda in "Ramune Monkey," penned by Ryota Furusawa, the acclaimed writer behind "The Confidence Man JP." The network is hyping this as a flagship production for 2025, marking Sorimachi's significant return to Fuji TV. However, insiders are whispering that the *real* blockbuster is the "GTO" sequel coming next.
Sources indicate that Fuji TV is secretly gearing up for a new "GTO" installment for its July slot. The 1998 "GTO" series, a definitive work for Sorimachi, pulled in an average viewership rating of 28.5%, with its special episode the following year becoming a major talking point. Even the 2024 "GTO Revival" sparked a massive buzz across social media.
Apparently, Sorimachi himself has been super keen on a sequel since the "Revival" special, even telling those close to him, "Eikichi Onizuka is a character I want to tackle again." With the overwhelming response, Fuji TV has clearly gone full throttle. Script meetings are already underway, new settings and character rosters are being discussed, and a July broadcast looks all but confirmed.
After re-establishing his presence with "Ramune Monkey," Takashi Sorimachi is poised to reclaim his prime-time spot as the legendary teacher, Eikichi Onizuka. The passionate educator who shaped a generation might just be back in the classroom next year!
via： 東スポWEB