Let's make this birthday one to remember.

51 years old (Born on December 19, 1973)

Happy Birthday to the eternally youthful Sorimachi Takashi! Whether it's teaching life lessons as everyone's favorite delinquent educator, Eikichi Onizuka in "Great Teacher Onizuka," or lighting up the screen with your charismatic charm, you continue inspiring laughs (and sometimes questionable classroom methods). Even after all these years, one look at your legendary smirk sends fans back into nostalgic manga-mode.

Your performances remain timeless—proving you're not just a good teacher but a genius entertainer who effortlessly ace comedy and drama. Here's wishing your birthday turns out far better planned than an average lesson from Onizuka-sensei himself. Keep chugging along boldly: class is forever in session when you're leading!