Hagane no Onna

2010·Show
16Episodes in2Seasons
68
GoodGoodWatch score

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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life, society, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Haga Ineko stopped being a school teacher for she was about to get married. When she is suddenly dumped by her to-be husband, she loses her way, and starts drinking. One day, an old friend approaches with a job offer. She would be a substitute teacher in a class on which several teachers gave up without an apparent reason. She reluctantly takes the job only to discover that there are several brutal bullying cases inside the class. Even she eventually starts being anonymously threatened due to her opposing posture against such cases. She now has to identify and reprimand them while at the same time protecting weaker students. The word "Hagane" on the title is a nickname which comes from Haga (her surname) and Ne (from Ineko, her name), but is actually a pun with the actual word hagane (which means steel, denoting how she must be in order to resist as a teacher). (d-addicts.com)
Japanese School DramaAnti-Bullying ThemeResilience & DeterminationSocial CritiqueTeacher's StrugglePsychological TensionHopeful & EmpoweringCharacter-DrivenContemporary Realism

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Is Hagane no Onna worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hagane no Onna rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Hagane no Onna have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 16 episodes and is still in production.

When did Hagane no Onna air?

It started in 2010 and is still in production.

What language is Hagane no Onna in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

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