Hikikomori Sensei (2021) ひきこもり先生

Hikikomori Sensei (2021)
Other Title: ひきこもり先生, Shut in Teacher, Socially Withdrawn Teacher, Hikikomori Teacher

Genres: Life, School, Drama
Episodes: 5
Country: Japan
Director: Nishitani Shinichi
Writer: –
Network: NHK
Release Date: Jun 12, 2021 – Jul 10, 2021
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Cast:

Sato Jiro as Uejima Yohei
Takahashi Katsunori as Sakaki Tetsuzo
Suzuki Honami as Isozaki Aiko
Sakuma Yui as Fukano Shoko
Suzuki Rio as Nana
Tamaoki Reo as Yoda

Synopsis:
Ueshima Yohei is a so-called “hikikomori survivor” who was withdrawn from the world for 11 years. After he finally escaped from his room 3 years ago, he opened a yakitori restaurant with the help of locals but is still reintegrating into society. He is asked to be a part-time lecturer at a junior high school. The principal, Sakaki Tetsuzo, wants someone with a history of withdrawal to help truant students. With the support of those around him, he finally decides to start teaching…