The Drifting Classroom

Title: The Drifting Classroom
Subject: Mystery; Sci-Fi
Description: Sixth grader Shou Takamatsu is a troublemaker who refuses to grow up. However, one fateful day, his world is turned upside down, forcing him to quickly mature—or die. When Shou arrives at school that morning, an earthquake of mysterious origin strikes, and the campus is teleported to an empty wasteland, far removed from society.
Creator: Umezu, Kazuo
Source
Publisher: Shogakukan; Viz Media
Date: 1972-1974
Contributor: Andrew Bryan
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Language: English; Japanese
Alternative Title: 漂流教室; Hyōryū Kyōshitsu
Audience: Shonen
Date Created: 4/18/2026
Extent: 11 volumes