It was written by AKB48's producer Yasushi Akimoto.
Shiritsu Bakaleya Koukou was first announced by AKB48 producer Yasushi Akimoto on 1 March 2012. This drama features members from the female idol group AKB48 and male idol group Johnny's Jr., with this being the first time where members of AKB48 and Johnny's Jr. collaborate in a television drama. Most of the cast members featured in this show had no prior experience in acting.
This television series featured Johnny's Hey! Say! JUMP member Yuya Takaki, and members of then Johnny's Jr. now known as SixTONES and AKB48's Team 4.