Hikikomori Sensei
“a Hikikomori survivor becomes a part-time instructor and struggles with various problems”
Yohei Ueshima is a so-called "Hikikomori Survivor", who had been isolated for 11 years since he was 38. He finally escaped from his room three years ago. After the escape, he opened a yakitori restaurant with the help of the local residents, but he could not talk to customers properly and was still in the process of reintegrating into the society. One day he was hired as a part-time teacher at a municipal junior high school. While struggling with various problems around him, he receives support from his withdrawal friends and supporters.
Details
First Aired: 6/12/2021
Languages: Japanese
Created by: Shin'ya Hishida
Type: Scripted
Production
NHK G
NHKCompanies: NHK, NHK Enterprises
Countries: Japan
Where to watch · JP
Seasons
Season 1
Season 2
Uwashima Yohei, a “50-year-old man who used to be a social recluse” played by Jiro Sato, is back! Two years later, Yohei returns to school and meets young caregivers, young homeless people… young people who are suffering in the post-Corona school and society. This heartwarming school drama, in which Yohei steps out of his non-attending class and does his best to be there for all the young people, is about to begin again!
