The original manga series Great Teacher Onizuka, created by Tohru Fujisawa, begins publication in Weekly Shōnen Magazine.
The animated TV adaptation of Great Teacher Onizuka premieres in Japan, bringing the story to a wider audience.
The original Great Teacher Onizuka anime series ends.
A live-action television drama adaptation of Great Teacher Onizuka airs in Japan, expanding the franchise into live-action format.
Season 1 was one of my favorite anime binges in a long time. Such a fun mix of thoughtfulness (movement through time), silliness, and cool scenes (The Ruins of The King's Tomb). I can't wait to watch season 2. I know it's airing as I write this, but I like taking in entire seasons at once if I can manage it.