Not in Textbooks 3 (2017)
The third live-action entry in the beloved Japanese romantic comedy series, raising the stakes with kidnappings, hostages, and heart.
Not in Textbooks 3 - Movie Information
- Original Title: 教科書にないッ！3
- Release Year: 2017
- Directed by: Shota Sasaki
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Thriller
- Runtime: 1h 20m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Alternative Titles: Very Private Lesson 3 (US), Kyoukasho ni Nai! 3 (JP)
- Production Companies: Nippan Group Holdings
- Production Countries: Japan
Not in Textbooks 3 - Plot
The third work in the "Not in Textbooks!" series, which is a live-action movie of a popular love comedy manga by Kazuto Okada from "Sundome" starring Ayaka Morikawa from the former AKB48. It depicts the love pattern that the main character, a high school girl Aya Shirakaba and a homeroom teacher, Arihiko Tairaku, living together for a long time. One day, Okubo, a senior student who noticed Aya who is very popular in the school with excellent looks, abducts Aya. Tairaku heads to the rescue and falls into the worst situation. On the other hand, in the school there was an incident in which May Yayoi took the students hostage.... Morikawa played the role of Aya Shirakaba, Ryouma Baba played the role of Arihiko Tairaku, and May, an English teacher longing for Tairaku, was the debut performance of the rising gravure idol Anna Hongo.
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Not in Textbooks 3 - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Shota Sasaki
Main Cast
- Ayaka Morikawa
- Ryoma Baba
- Yurisa
- Wataru Ichinose
- Anna Hongo
Writers
- Shota Sasaki
- Tomonori Sasaki
Producers
- Takeshi Katayama
- Toshiaki Morihara
- Koji Kikuchi
Not in Textbooks 3 - FAQs
What is Not in Textbooks 3 about?
Not in Textbooks 3 follows high school girl Aya Shirakaba and her homeroom teacher Arihiko Tairaku as their unusual cohabitation takes a dramatic turn. When a senior student kidnaps Aya, Tairaku rushes to her rescue, while back at school English teacher May Yayoi takes students hostage in a separate, escalating crisis.
Is Not in Textbooks 3 based on a manga?
Yes! Not in Textbooks 3 is a live-action adaptation of the romantic comedy manga by Kazuto Okada, originally serialized in Sundome. The series blends lighthearted romance with comedic situations, and this third film continues the story of Aya and Tairaku with higher dramatic stakes than its predecessors.
Who stars in Not in Textbooks 3?
The main cast features Ayaka Morikawa, a former AKB48 member, as Aya Shirakaba, and Ryoma Baba as homeroom teacher Arihiko Tairaku. Yurisa, Wataru Ichinose, and rising gravure idol Anna Hongo — making her acting debut as English teacher May Yayoi — round out the key roles.
Who directed Not in Textbooks 3?
Not in Textbooks 3 was directed by Shota Sasaki, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Tomonori Sasaki. Sasaki helmed the film for Nippan Group Holdings, maintaining the playful yet dramatic tone that defines the Not in Textbooks! live-action series.
What genre is Not in Textbooks 3?
Not in Textbooks 3 blends several genres — it's primarily a romantic comedy rooted in its manga origins, but this third entry leans into thriller and drama territory more than its predecessors. The kidnapping subplot and hostage crisis give the film a noticeably more suspenseful edge alongside its romantic storyline.
How long is Not in Textbooks 3?
Not in Textbooks 3 runs 80 minutes, making it a compact, breezy watch. The tight runtime keeps the pacing energetic, fitting for a film that juggles romantic comedy with thriller elements — you won't find yourself checking the clock.
What are some movies similar to Not in Textbooks 3?
If you enjoyed Not in Textbooks 3, you might also like Lovely Complex (2006), ReLIFE (2017), My Little Monster (2018), and Nisekoi: False Love (2018). These Japanese romantic comedies share a similar mix of school-based romance, comedic misunderstandings, and manga-inspired storytelling.
Is Not in Textbooks 3 a sequel?
Yes, Not in Textbooks 3 is the third film in the Not in Textbooks! live-action series, adapting Kazuto Okada's manga. While it continues the story of Aya and Tairaku, the film introduces new characters and escalates the drama significantly, making it the most action-packed entry in the series.
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