No Dropping Out: Back to School at 35

### About Series "35 Year Old High School Student (2013)"

The drama will center around how a 35-year-old student changes the school and influences her fellow classmates’ lives while dealing with the dark reality of today’s high schools, including bullying and skipping school.

Native Title: 35歳の高校生

35 Year Old High School Student Also Known As: 35 sai no Koukousei, No Dropping Out: Back to School at 35

Drama: 35 Year Old High School Student

Country: Japan

Episodes: 11

Aired: Apr 13, 2013 - Jun 22, 2013

Main Actors:

Yonekura Ryoko as Baba Ayako

Mizobata Junpei as Koizumi Junichi

Nomura Shuhei as Yukawa Osamu [Class 3-A student]

Takasugi Mahiro as Azuma Ren [Class 3-A student]

Shinkawa Yua as Kudo Mitsuki [Class 3-A student]

Kojima Fujiko as Kokubu Moe [Class 3-A student]

Miyazaki Karen as Hatori Rikako [Class 3-A student]

Kitayama Shiori as Izumi Yuna [Class 3-A student]

Yamachi Mari as Tachibana Sayuri [Class 3-A student]

Nakayama Tatsuya as Matsumoto Yuji [Class 3-A student]

Fujishiro Sumire as Hirakawa Keiko [Class 3-A student]

Mihara Daiki as Shinohara Yosuke [Class 3-A student]

Watari Tetsuya as Asada Yukinobu [Education superintendent]

Katase Nana as Nagamine Akari [School counselor]

Enoki Takaaki as Noda Yoshio [Principal]

Aiba Hiroki as Kitajima Ryuichiro [Math teacher]

Director Actors:

Nagumo Seiichi

Watch free on: Xemovie.com.

**#Review: **

This drama was great! I watched this drama for Jumpei at first because he was the only actor in this drama that I knew. But I also watched this for the plot.

Story: The plot is school-genre like story, but the 35 year old woman going back to high school was a plot twist itself. I never heard anyone over 22 being in high school taking regular classes. Some of the arcs are predictable, but there are enough twists in this drama to keep you interested.

Acting: I'm envious of Yonekura Ryoko for pulling off a high school uniform. She kind of reminds me of Horita Maki when I saw the picture of Ryoko in the drama poster(looks wise). Acting-wise, Ryoko was amazing in this role. I could connect with her character even if I'm not 35! :) I was surprised that I didn't like Jumpei's character in the middle of this drama till his arc came around(I liked him in the beginning & after his arc). The students the story focused on were amazing. Some better than others. I've never seen any of the actors/actresses(or don't remember if I've seen them before or not). Overall, the ensemble cast was amazing.

Music: I like the mini theme song. It sets the tone. The BGM are great, some are not memorable.

Will I rewatch this?: Yes, I will rewatch this drama for the Baba, Koizumi & the student's character development.

You'll like this drama if you like school dramas, comedy, suspense, & the actors and actresses in this drama.

I like Baba & Koizumi together!!!