Challenged ~Graduation~
Series Info
Overview
Challenged Graduation (チャレンジド〜卒業〜) is a two-part Japanese TV drama special aired on NHK in 2011, serving as a sequel to the 2009 series Challenged. Set one year after the original, it follows Keiichiro Hanawa (Kuranosuke Sasaki), a blind middle school teacher, as he guides his third-year students through their final school events, including a field day and preparations for exams and graduation. The story focuses on the emotional bonds between Hanawa, his students, and colleagues, addressing themes of perseverance, trust, and overcoming challenges. The first episode, "The Passionate Teacher's Challenge!" centers on the class's efforts to succeed at the field day relay, while the second, "Goodbye, Passionate Teacher," deals with Hanawa facing the end of his temporary teaching position and the students’ graduation
Cast
Kuranosuke Sasaki
Keiichiro Hanawa
Yasuko Tomita
Sachie Hanawa
Eri Murakawa
Kyoko Shintani
Rina Koike
Hiyo Okudera
Nanami Fujimoto
Marin Tomosaka
Toshi Takeuchi
Hidehiko Ugai
Maya Murasaki
Mizuho Tsunoda
Isao Natsuyagi
Joji Kakei
Teruhiko Saigō
Akiyoshi Hanamura
Minoru Tanaka
Hiroho Ochiai
Jay Kabira
Yamazaki Robinson Takeshi
Rie Kuwabata
Ritsuko Itabahi
Mayumi Asaka
Noriko Machida
About the Series
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Challenged ~Graduation~?
Challenged ~Graduation~ can be streamed on major OTT platforms. Use CineRaya to find the exact platform link.
When did Challenged ~Graduation~ first air?
Challenged ~Graduation~ premiered on 2011-05-14.
Is Challenged ~Graduation~ a movie or a TV series?
Challenged ~Graduation~ is a Drama television series.
