Young GTO! - Shonan Junaï Gumi

In the mid-2000s, Pika Édition brought French readers the prequel to the legendary GTO saga with Young GTO! - Shonan Junaï Gumi. This 31-issue series follows the wild teenage years of Eikichi Onizuka and his best friend Ryuji Danma as they navigate the treacherous streets of Shonan, long before Onizuka became a teacher. Written and illustrated by Tohru Fujisawa, this action-comedy captures the raw, rebellious energy of youth, blending over-the-top brawls with heartfelt friendships. Essential for GTO fans, it deepens the backstory of one of manga's most iconic antiheroes.