From Now On We Begin Ethics(2021)

From Now On We Begin Ethics is a Japanese series that follows Takayanagi, a mysterious high school ethics teacher who challenges his troubled students to confront their deepest struggles. Behind their innocent facades, his pupils grapple with bullying, self-harm, and existential despair. Rather than recite textbook platitudes, Takayanagi draws on philosophy and thinkers like Socrates to spark genuine reflection. His unconventional lessons transform abstract ethical concepts into tools his students can use to navigate their own lives and find meaning. The series balances the weight of adolescent crisis with moments of philosophical insight, exploring how timeless ideas about morality and human nature can offer real solace to those suffering in silence.