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Blackboard

2012·Show
3Episodes in3Seasons
73
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Society, history, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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"Blackboard ~ Jidai to Tatakatta Kyoushitachi~," revolves around teachers in different time periods having to deal with the problems of that era.

"Blackboard ~ Jidai to Tatakatta Kyoushitachi~," revolves around teachers in different time periods having to deal with the problems of that era. The first episode stars Sakurai as Shirahama, a junior high school teacher who taught his students about "dying for your country" during wartime. After later losing his right arm in the war, he returns to teaching but is burdened and conflicted by what he taught his students in the past. The second episode of "Blackboard ~Jidai to Tatakatta Kyoushitachi~" stars Sato Koichi as a teacher during the 1980s having to deal with school violence. Shida Mirai plays a delinquent student, and Kanjiya Shihori plays another teacher at the school. Set in modern-day Japan, tackles the story of forbidden teacher-student relationships. Matsushita Nao plays a devoted English teacher who's offering personal lessons for a pupil (played by Kamiki Ryunosuke), who barely can read or write.
Anthology DramaSocial CommentaryTeacher's BurdenHistorical ReflectionPsychological DepthMelancholic ToneEducational EthicsCharacter StudyJapanese Society CritiqueEmotional Resonance

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Is Blackboard worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blackboard rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Blackboard have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 3 episodes.

When did Blackboard air?

It ran from 2012 to 2012 and has ended.

What language is Blackboard in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.