Hikikomori Sensei

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2021-06-12

Last Air Date: 2022-12-24

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 7

Created By: Shin'ya Hishida

Networks: NHK G, NHK

Top Cast

Jiro Sato as Uwashima Youhei
Yui Sakuma as Fukano Shoko
Katsunori Takahashi as Sakaki Tetsuzo
Honami Suzuki as Isozaki Aiko
Reo Tamaoki as Yoda
Rio Suzuki as Nana
Junichiro Matsuo as N/A

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: The First Step (2021-06-12)

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.
Ep. 2: Welcome to STEP Room! (2021-06-19)

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Ep. 3: The Rule of Bullying (2021-06-26)

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Ep. 4: Battlefield (2021-07-03)

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Ep. 5: I Can Do It, I Can Do It, I Can Do It (2021-07-10)

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