Beginners!
ビギナーズ！
Shimura Teppei grew up watching his policeman father who would ride side-by-side in marathons because he was a motorcycle cop, and dreamt of being a marathon runner as a child. But Teppei’s father lost his job and disappeared. Teppei ruined himself by becoming a well-known delinquent in the area. Under the influence of his childhood friend, Yuichi, Teppei chose to become a policeman after graduating from high school. He miraculously passed the recruitment exam and entered the police academy. However, he has been assigned to a “class of reserves”, which is a gathering of odds and ends. There are eight of them, and each day they are only instructed by the assistant teacher, Ryuzaki Misaki, to sweep the academy grounds.
Episode 1: Beginners! Episode 1
Shimura Teppei and his friend Yuichi made a pact as children to become police officers. Now a young man, Shimura attempts to enter the police academy. On the day he is to enter, hijinks ensue and he ends up being late. However, a female officer sends him to the "S" class, where he finds his friend Yuichi. Later, they find that the "S" class stands for "substitute" -- that is, the class for those who didn't pass parts of the exam. Yuichi struggles and eventually leaves.
Episode 2: Beginners! Episode 2
Shimura and his classmates are given assigned positions in the classroom, and Shimura is tasked at being the leader of the group. Yet, this doesn't solve everything for him, as the class must now prove their mettle in swimming. Shimura and classmate Tamane cannot swim. Tachibana challenges Shimura and Tamane to a swimming contest, in which Shimura and Tamane will have to resign if defeated. Tamane recognizes Tachibana as a person that he once met.
Episode 3: Beginners! Episode 3
Shimura and his classmates are permitted a day outside of the police academy, provided that they return on time. Before this, Yamane reveals that Tachibana once mugged him, and Shimura tries to confront him. Ishioka, Yamane, and Shimura go on a goukon after Shimura finds out Nijima has a boyfriend. The goukon does not go well, and neither does Nijima's date. Teppei's friend tells Tachibana about his father, and the Director confronts Sakuraba-sensei about Teppei's history.
Episode 4: Beginners! Episode 4
The students prepare for an exam after the Director suggests that two students move to the regular class. After the test, however, only Tachibana is selected to join the new class, which angers Fukuhara, who thinks her gender is being used against her, and Shimura, who studied very hard for the exam. They ask for another chance and are given the job of the security detail at a festival. As a result, Fukuhara is invited to join, but she declines. An awkward moment occurs between Momoe and Shimura.
Episode 5: Beginners! Episode 5
Shimura joins the regular class, but he is not well-received by the instructor, Igarashi, who uses punches as punishment. Tachibana hears from Igarashi that he should quit because of his past criminal activity. As a part of training, the students must go on night patrol. Suzuki is attacked, and he falsely accuses Tachibana. Tachibana is told to resign and leave the academy. Shimura and the "S" class attempt to stall Tachibana's exit. Later, Shimura and Nijima share a moment to Momoe's dismay.
Episode 6: Beginners! Episode 6
Shimura receives a call from his sister saying that their father is coming. He tells her that he won't be coming home. Momoe and Nijima decide to do something for Shimura's birthday, which involves Momoe taking Shimura out on a "date". During the date, Shimura reveals what his father did, and Sakuraba reveals to Shimura's uncle that his dad isn't at fault. The 'S' class throws a surprise party for Shimura, and more than the sparks from the fireworks fly between Shimura and Momoe.
Episode 7: Beginners! Episode 7
The "S" class learns that a school-wide sports competition will be taking place in a couple of weeks, and that, because of a bet made between Misaki, Sakuraba, and the Director, the "S" class must win the tournament. If they do not, they face termination. What's worse is that the class must face the toughest class. The group doubts its ability but tries hard to win and succeeds. Meanwhile, Momoe and Shimura share awkward moments, and Nijima confesses to Shimura.
Episode 8: Beginners! Episode 8
The "S" class is split up into two groups for field training. Shimura, Momoe, Ishida, and Nijima go with Sakuraba to an isolated island which houses mostly elderly men and women. One of the elderly women calls the station and reports a theft at her home, but the theft is attributed to her dementia. Later, Momoe begins regular visits to the woman's home, which is also frequented by a home lunch maker. Momoe learns to care for citizens while Shimura learns the truth of his father's actions.
Episode 9: Beginners! Episode 9
Episode 10: Beginners! Episode 10
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Original Title
ビギナーズ！
Country
🇯🇵 Japan
Network
TBS
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