

Episode 13: “Only the Best Will Do”
- 13 of 43
- November 21, 1999
- 25 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Great Teacher Onizuka |
|---|---|
| Episode | 13 of 43 |
| Japanese | 鬼塚またまた失業確定?! |
| Original air date | November 21, 1999 |
| Episode length | 25 min |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Previous episode | Episode 12: “The Formula for Treachery” |
| Next episode | Episode 14: “Between a Rock and a Hard Place” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Prime Video |
“Only the Best Will Do” is episode 13 of the anime Great Teacher Onizuka. It first aired on November 21, 1999.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
A parent lobby group seeks Eikichi's dismissal, leaving him to prove his value by achieving the highest score on a national scholastic achievement test. He soon finds the task difficult.
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Music in this episode
- ED 1“Last Piece” — KirariAnimeThemes
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About the series

His unorthodox methods and carefree attitude make him a unique educator. The series explores his interactions with students and administrators as he navigates his new role.
Read the article →References
- “Great Teacher Onizuka”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Great Teacher Onizuka”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Great Teacher Onizuka”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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