

Episode 17: “Falling for The Great Onizuka”
- 17 of 43
- January 16, 2000
- 25 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Great Teacher Onizuka |
|---|---|
| Episode | 17 of 43 |
| Japanese | 悪い夢! 逃亡者・鬼塚! |
| Original air date | January 16, 2000 |
| Episode length | 25 min |
| Studio | Studio Pierrot |
| Previous episode | Episode 16: “Beauty + Brains = A Dangerous Mix” |
| Next episode | Episode 18: “How to Dine and Dash” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Prime Video |
“Falling for The Great Onizuka” is episode 17 of the anime Great Teacher Onizuka. It first aired on January 16, 2000.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Eikichi learns that Urumi's childhood includes a traumatic experience and attempts to help her through it with his own teaching methods. The effort goes wrong when he accidentally pushes her from a building.
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Music in this episode
- ED 2“Shizuku”AnimeThemes
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Episode guide
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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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