List of Yakuza drama

Whenever I search for any new drama, the first thing I search for is a yakuza (japanese mafia A.K.A Yakuza) based one but unfortunately, there aren't many yakuza drama out there that are funny and worth your time. I tried to include the ones that are actually entertaining and not filled with blood and gore.

1.Gokusen: (seasons 1,2 and 3)

Its quite natural that when its yakuza, its Gokusen. Though it does not actually depict how yakuza actually live, its pretty popular owing to its amazingly superb performance of Yamaguchi Kumiko courtesy of   Nakama yukie. It was also the drama that catapulted stars like Oguri shun, Matsumoto Jun, Kazuya Kamenashi among several others into stardom.

Story/plot:

Its about a woman named Yamaguchi Kumiko a descendant of the fierce yakuza family Oedo whose prime aim in life is to become a teacher. She ultimately becomes one but surprisingly to a class full of delinquents. Coming from a mafia background, Yamaguchi is well versed in martial arts but she's prohibited from revealing her background to anyone in the school as she might lose her job. However, when her students are in trouble, she's not afraid to bring out her real nature and fights against all odds. Eventually, the story follows on how Yamaguchi changes everyone in her class and really shows how an IDEAL TEACHER should be like.

Things to look out for: Students calling yamaguchi 'yankumi', the episode where Shin goes to Yamaguchi's house.

2. Great teacher Onizuka:

This drama was such a rage that almost every drama fan must have seen at least one episode of it. Spanning 2 seasons, this drama is a perfect example of how one's life can change with the right guidance.

Story/plot:

Its probably genetic that everyone from a mafia background wants to be a teacher? Here we have Onizuka an ex-gang member who sets out to become a teacher after earning his degree from a second rate college. After getting a job from a quirky principal, he realizes that teaching isn't so easy as his class is filled with the WORST kind of kids ever who may even resort to blackmailing and bullying to get their job done but not to worry coz Onizuka uses his unorthodox methods to set 'em all right.

Things to look out for:

Poison 'ost', Onizuka's crazy antics.

3. My boss, My Hero:

There comes a time in your life when you realize that all those years you have wasted in school are costing you dearly. This drama shows one such guy who's all grown up and all but he goes to back to school to start with the basics. Everything's fine.... EXCEPT he's a YAKUZA!

Story/plot:

Sakaki Makio A.K.A ''Tornado'' is really a tornado when it comes to fighting but is pretty much dumb at everything else. His father makes him re-join school in an attempt to make Makio fit and intelligent to be the yakuza head but things aren't so easy for Makio as his temper gets in the way and his underlings always try to establish Makio's greatness by printing yakuza symbols all over his uniform. (There is a korean version movie if you wish to see)

Things to look out for:

THE PUDDING CHASE!

 4. Ninkyo helper:

While randomly searching for a drama on dramcrazy, I came across this. Drawn by the title, I watched the drama and it was the best thing I had ever done. It is not as popular as the other drama mentioned in this post but it is a hell of a drama. It gives you a much more comprehensive outlook of how yakuza work and it is super fun to watch. You should get some tissues ready if you decide to watch this one though!

Story/plot:

Tsubasa hikoichi a yakuza underling gets a chance to be the head (Kumicho) of the family when his boss dies. He gets put in a race along with other underlings to fight for the position.... but the place where the battle takes place is tad ridiculous..... An elderly care facility! Watch how Tsubasa transitions from a hardcore fighter to a real helper.

Things to look out for:

Tsubasa's HAREM! AND his interactions with a little kid <3

Gonna edit this post when I come across some more!