Hikikomori Sensei(2021)

a Hikikomori survivor becomes a part-time instructor and struggles with various problems

Hikikomori Sensei is a Japanese drama series following Yohei Ueshima, a man who spent eleven years isolated in his room before escaping three years ago. Now attempting to rebuild his life, he runs a yakitori restaurant with community support but still struggles to connect with people. When he takes a part-time teaching position at a local junior high school, Yohei faces unexpected challenges in the classroom while navigating his ongoing reintegration into society. Supported by friends who share his history of withdrawal and by those who believe in his recovery, he gradually discovers purpose and connection through helping young students. The series explores themes of isolation, redemption, and the difficult path toward human connection.