well, i finished great teacher onizuka. have my overall thoughts changed? objectively it is much of the same. cliches and lazy writing abound in the dialogue, artwork, music, pacing, and basically everything. was it more enjoyable? sure.
i guess part of it is just the length of the series. as the show continues, i just tend to feel more connected to the characters. therefore, while onizuka himself ain't a great protagonist, i did manage to find that 'favorite side character' in the mid-20s, and she definitely helped to raise the overall rating of the show.
the concluding arcs of the show raise some serious business drama. unfortunately, the show suffers when it tries major drama. while gto's high points are generally darker and more serious, they are definitely not the scenes that result in dramatic gasps and predictable revelations.
how is the show overall? i certainly wouldn't call it simple, heartwarming tripe. i suppose it's got its comedic elements as well. but the 'life lessons' often feel a bit too forced. the show succeeds best when it it just lets its characters flow naturally.
grand teacher onizuka is not too long of a watch and it goes by fairly quickly. the humor is really funny sometimes. onizuka does have some great moments. it's generally feel-good, and it's got a great character. when it's serious it can be very touching. downsides have been methodically listed already. it's cliche-dependent, juvenile, visually unappealing, unbelievable within its own realms. but admist the sea of mediocrity it's got its moments. if you want a high school anime, are willing to wait for these moments, and can withstand some pure idiocy, watch gto. otherwise, wait for the next review!
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