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When you're a male teacher surrounded by weird high schools girls, the idea of wanting to commit suicide doesn't seem too insane.

Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei

2007

78.76% Community Approval

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 … read more

Rank #495 (Most Popular Anime) Rank #973 (Highest Rated Anime)

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SilvaDour

When you're a male teacher surrounded by weird high schools girls, the idea of wanting to commit suicide doesn't seem too insane.

RulenneClarissa

I don't know how this anime came to be, but I am so glad that it did.

Cestus

Clever, witty black comedy focusing on societal commentary, insight into human psychology and observational humour, with a distinct style.

AloneInADarkRoom

It's certainly not for everyone. A good black comedy anime with excellent aesthetics. The only downside is the unnecessary fanservice.

Erik_The_Red

SO MANY REFERENCES AND PUNS! It is great though but I had to pause a lot of get it.

Cwavs

Very funny comedy about a teacher who is constantly harassed by his weird students.

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Anime Details

English Sayonara
English (American) Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei
Japanese さよなら絶望先生
Japanese (Romaji) Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
Synonyms Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei, Goodbye Teacher Despair, SZS
Type TV
Episodes 12
Status Finished
Aired Jul 8, 2007 to Sep 23, 2007
Season Summer 2007

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