An adaptation of the Japanese drama Mr Hiiragi’s Homeroom, this suspenseful drama explores the dangers of social media and cyber bullying, and at the core, how our words impacting the people around us.

A story about a teacher takes his 29 homeroom students as hostages in a quest to find out the truth about their classmate who died by suicide. He makes each student to face the truth about something they all put a lid and turned their backs on. The teacher also utilizes social media to test the police and the public in this teacher-student relationship turned criminal-hostage situation that grips the nation.​ Slowly, another teacher becomes a suspect, exposed through the social media comments. Ultimately, the cyber bullying is the underlying cause of the student’s suicide.

Why is Kelas Tahanan Cikgu Hiiragi suitable for your brands?

1. Fresh, Local Content: New exciting weekly episodes every Wednesday and Thursday, 9PM on Astro Ria channel (CH. 104). Strengthen your brand presence with our wholesome drama content that appeals to Malay families. 

2. An international drama series adaptation to local environment: Mr. Hiiragi’s Homeroom a Japanese drama series that won the Grand Prix for Series Drama at Tokyo Drama Awards in 2019.

3. Emphasis on the dangers of social media and harms from cyberbullying: A brand-new series set in a high-school environment, where the teacher detains his 25 students as hostages to uncover the truth about their classmate who died by suicide. Slowly, the teacher investigates each student’s stories and relationship with the deceased classmate which resulted from plot and twists of toxicity from cyberbullying.

4. Various Branding Packages: Tailored for different campaign needs and budget, we offer a multitude of options for brands to leverage on the impact of our dramas, whether it’s Full Drama Sponsorship, Vertical Drama Extension, Mega TikTok Snaps or M-Booster Drama Domination!

Branding Opportunities

TV

  • In-show Opening & Closing Credits
  • In-show Brand / Product Integration
  • In-show TVC
  • Branded Promo

Astro Addressable Advertising

  • Precise Audience Targeting

Digital

  • Social Media Posts

Channel: Astro Ria | CH. 104, Astro GO and VOD
Date:  25 September – 28 November 2025 | Every Wednesday – Thursday
Time: 9pm – 10pm 
Total Episodes: 20
Category Pricing: x13