About Kenji Sakuragi, a former biker gang member turned struggling lawyer, takes on the challenge of guiding underachieving students at a failing high school with extremely low academic scores, aiming to get them accepted into the prestigious University of Tokyo.
Characters Kenji Sakuragi
A charismatic figure with a unique background as a former biker. Using his own brand of Spartan education and rigorous strategic methods, he leads failing high school students to pass the University of Tokyo entrance exams in a short period.
Naomi Mizuno
A former student of Kenji Sakuragi. She passed the University of Tokyo entrance exams, graduated, and became a lawyer after passing the bar exam. She now works at Sakuragi's law firm and dedicates herself to rebuilding her alma mater and mentoring the next generation in the 'Todai Special Course.'
Nao Hayase
A student in the Todai Special Course. A modern high school girl who grew up in comfortable circumstances but has never truly applied herself to anything seriously.
Kaede Iwasaki
A student in the Todai Special Course. Formerly a top-tier national badminton player, she struggled with injuries and the pressure of expectations. Under Sakuragi's guidance, she decides to take on the challenge of the University of Tokyo entrance exams.
Akira Seto
A student in the Todai Special Course. While devotedly helping his sister run their family ramen shop, he initially lacked hope for the future due to a complex family environment. Through his bonds with his classmates and Sakuragi's guidance, he develops a strong will to work toward the goal of getting into the University of Tokyo.
Koichiro Amano
A student in the Todai Special Course. Due to failing his middle and high school entrance exams and being constantly compared to his high-achieving younger brother, he lacked self-confidence. However, he grows significantly through his hard work in the special course.
Ryo Fujii
A student in the Todai Special Course. He is depicted as having a difficult personality—prideful, looking down on others, and refusing to acknowledge their failures. However, he is fundamentally stoic, and through his interactions with the group and experiencing setbacks, he awakens to the joy of learning and grows immensely as a person.
Kenta Hara
A student in the Todai Special Course. He has a developmental disability. A kind-hearted student who loves insects, he demonstrates an extraordinary talent for mathematics.
Mari Kosugi
A student in the Todai Special Course. Despite being the top student in her grade, she keeps her distance from others due to family circumstances. She possesses both a strong core and a selfless heart, eventually overcoming her own hardships to care for those around her.
Keita Yoneyama
A former student of Kenji Sakuragi. He appears infrequently. While he deeply admires Sakuragi, that intense devotion makes him a fragile and complex individual. He is a former student who overcame failure to aim for the University of Tokyo and is currently a third-year student there.
