Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei
SZS
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
Genres
- Comedy
Tags
all 21- ComedySatire98
- TechnicalEpisodic96
- ComedySurreal Comedy95
- TraitsTeacher93
- DramaSuicide92
- ComedyParody91
- SceneSchool86
- OtherMeta86
- Main CastPrimarily Female Cast86
- Main CastMale Protagonist77
- Main CastEnsemble Cast74
- OtherPhilosophy71
- RomanceFemale Harem62
- TraitsTsundere60
- TraitsDissociative Identities60
- TraitsNudity60
- RomanceHeterosexual57
- TraitsHikikomori50
- TraitsKuudere46
- DemographicShounen46
- TraitsYandere40
Genres: Comedy. Tags: Satire, Episodic, Surreal Comedy, Teacher, Suicide, Parody, School, Meta, Primarily Female Cast, Male Protagonist, Ensemble Cast, Philosophy.
#1045
Ranked
#749
Popularity
4.9K
Favorites
78.0K
Members
#4
This Season
Rated TV
#6
This Season
Popular TV
Episode Progress
Complete12 / 12 episodes aired
All 12 episodes available
- Premiered
- Summer 2007
- Aired
- Jul 8, 2007 – Sep 23, 2007
- Broadcast
- Sunday · 00:30:00
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 4h 48m
- Rating
- R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Studio
- Shaft
Alternative Titles
jaさよなら絶望先生
en-x-romajiSayonara Zetsubou Sensei
enSayonara Zetsubo Sensei
enGoodbye Teacher Despair
enSZS
Synopsis
Nozomu Itoshiki is a high school teacher so pessimistic that even the smallest of misfortunes can send him into a pit of raging despair; some of these "catastrophes" even lead to suicide attempts. Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei is a satirical slice-of-life comedy set in the modern day, covering various aspects of Japanese life and culture through Nozomu and his interactions with his students: Kiri Komori, a recluse who refuses to leave the school; Abiru Kobushi, an enigma who frequently arrives to class with severe and mysterious injuries; the hyper-optimistic Kafuuka Fuura, Nozomu's polar opposite; and several other unusual girls, all of whom are just as eccentric as their teacher. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
Media Blasters initially held the license to Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, but dropped it in 2010 without any DVD/Blu-ray release. It remained unlicensed until Anime Expo 2019 when Nozomi Entertainment announced they had licensed the series.
Franchise Timeline
Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei is entry 1 of 6 in the Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei watch order — the first entry in this franchise's main story.
Franchise Timeline
Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei
Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content
- Sayonara, Zetsubou-SenseiSeason 12007
- Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou SenseiSeason 22008
- Goodbye Mr. Despair OADMain Story #3 (OVA)2008
- Zan Sayonara Zetsubou SenseiSeason 42009
- Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei BangaichiMain Story #5 (OVA)2009
- Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei SpecialMain Story #6 (SPECIAL)2012
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
- Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Jo: Zetsubou Shoujo SenshuuOptional SPECIAL2008
- Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Special OmakeOptional SPECIAL2012
- Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Jo: Zoku Zetsubou Shoujo SenshuuOptional SPECIAL2008
Platform Scores
MAL
7.84
AniList
76 / 100
Kitsu
79 / 100
AniList Trend
63
Episode Guide
Aired so far: 12 / 12
Main Story
12 / 12
100%
Latest Aired
Episode 12
Remaining
Fully available
Aired so far
Theme Songs
Openings
Status Breakdown
Tags
Shows how closely each tag relates to this animeShow spoiler tags1
Relations
Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Special
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Special Omake
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Jo: Zetsubou Shoujo Senshuu
Recommendations
10 recommendations
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Pani Poni Dash!
Katte ni Kaizou
No Longer Allowed in Another World
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei?
Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei consists of 12 episodes in total. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 24 minutes.
Is Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei a finished series?
Yes, Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei is a finished anime that originally aired in the summer of 2007. It serves as the first entry in a five-part franchise.
What is the premise of Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei?
Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei is a satirical comedy that follows the life of Nozomu Itoshiki, a high school teacher who is chronically pessimistic. The story explores his interactions with his eccentric students, including the hyper-optimistic Fuura, Kafuka, as they navigate various aspects of modern Japanese culture.
What is the correct watch order for the Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei franchise?
This series is the first of five entries in the franchise. You should start with this title before moving on to the sequel, Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, or the side stories like Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Special.
Who is the studio and director behind Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei?
The series was produced by the studio Shaft and directed by Shinbou, Akiyuki. The production also featured key staff members such as Hasegawa, Tomoki and Kumeta, Kouji.
What should I watch if I like Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei?
If you enjoyed this series, you might want to check out similar titles that fans often watch, such as Bakemonogatari, Kakushigoto, and Arakawa Under the Bridge. Other recommendations include Welcome to the N.H.K. and Joshiraku.
Is Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei appropriate for all ages?
No, Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei is rated R - 17+ due to its inclusion of violence and profanity. It is intended for a mature audience.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Country
- Japan
- Premiered
- Summer 2007
- Aired
- Jul 8, 2007 – Sep 23, 2007
- Broadcast
- Sunday · 00:30:00
- Episodes
- 12 / 12
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 4h 48m
- Rating
- R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Studio
- Shaft
Alternative Titles
jaさよなら絶望先生
en-x-romajiSayonara Zetsubou Sensei
enSayonara Zetsubo Sensei
enGoodbye Teacher Despair
enSZS
Discussion
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