Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
さよなら絶望先生
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About
A teacher takes all aspects of life, word and culture in the most negative light possible.
Cast
Hiroshi Kamiya
as Nozomu Itoshiki (voice)
Ai Nonaka
as Kafuka Fuura (voice)
Marina Inoue
as Chiri Kitsu (voice)
Asuka Tanii
as Kiri Komori (voice)
Yuko Goto
as Abiru Kobushi (voice)
Asami Sanada
as Matoi Tsunetsuki (voice)
Yu Kobayashi
as Kaere Kimura (voice)
Miyuki Sawashiro
as Tarou 'Maria' Sekiutsu (voice)
Ryoko Shintani
as Nami Hitou (voice)
Miyu Matsuki
as Harumi Fujiyoshi (voice)
Seasons
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
Itoshiki Nozomu is always in despair! Even simple things like paying for the toll on the subway can send him to a despair so deep only attempted suicide is the answer. How Strange is it then, that he should be the teacher of a High School Class filled with students with even more emotional problems than his. This great Comedy will leave you in anything but 'Despair' as you meet each of his students and watch their wacky adventures.
Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
More crazy antics abound as Nozomu Itoshiki, a.k.a Zetsubou-sensei, who is the worlds most negative person, tries to teach class 2-F about how life is filled with despair and darkness. A harder task than it first may seem, with his students being far from ordinary themselves, including the likes of the most positive girl he has ever met, his very own stalker, a foreign exchange student with split personalities and a perfectionist acting class president, due to the fact the real class president can't be seen by anyone, among others.
Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
Nozomu Itoshiki is still the bizarre teacher of the even stranger Class 2-F. He attempts to teach his students the negative aspects of the world and society, only to have each circumstance thrown at his face whenever he tries. With more students and friends than before, Zetsubo-sensei's life becomes harder and crazier than ever before.
Episodes
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei
Kafuka Fuura is cheerily walking to school one April morning when she suddenly spots a man trying to hang himself in a fit of despair. Kafuka manages to use her weight to snap the rope, thus saving his life. Nozomu Itoshiki, the man, eventually cannot take anymore of the girl's ridiculous ramblings, and runs off to school to start homeroom at the beginning of a new school year. When Nozomu walks in the door, he finds Kafuka is one of his students.
When I Came Out Of The Tunnel It Was White
After confiding in his latest despairs to Ms. Arai, she asks Nozomu to visit one of his students who hasn't shown up to school — Kiri Komori, a hikikomori. In the end Kiri goes to school but decides to be a hikimori there. The next day, Nozomu notes that another of his students, Matoi Tsunetsuki, didn't show up that day. Ms. Arai brings Nozomu to the counseling room, where she explains Matoi's obsessive-stalker tendencies to Nozomu. That night, he attempts to dissuade her from bothering her last boyfriend; however, his strategy backfires on him. This turns him into Matoi's latest object of affection.
Go Fly Over That Country
This episode is a pastiche of parodies about foreigners and Japanese attitudes concerning them. A foreign student named Kaere Kimura transfers into the class. Kimura is a blonde girl with multiple personality disorder stemming from cultural identity confusion. Nozumu prevents her from committing suicide but sees her underwear and is sued. While Nozomu is absent from school Chiri investigates his students and discovers that Maria is an illegal immigrant.
From Elbow to Knee
Chie dispatches Nozomu to investigate rumors that the invariably injured Abiru Kobushi is suffering from domestic violence. He pursues Abiru's father while he shops, causing him a great deal of inconvenience, before discovering Abiru's obsession with pulling the tails of dangerous animals. The latter half of the episode concerns Meru Otonashi, who is silent and shy in person, but remarkably abusive via text-messaging, her only means of communication.
Removing Toxins and Stains
On physical examination day, many of the girls are feeling stress about their weight, measurements and fitness. Nozumu distracts them by deciding to judge the "social worth" of students so that they will know whether they are living "above their station." Kitsu seizes on this idea, scolding everyone who possesses any luxuries, appalling Nozumu to the point where he decides to go on a hedonistic binge before killing himself. In the second half he encounters some of his students at a hot spring and is frightened to learn the spring has the power to remove their "toxicity" giving them well-adjusted personalities.
Leap Before You Look
Kafuka comes down with a cold during the summer and has to go see the doctor, Mikoto Itoshiki, who happens to be Nozomu's brother. Later, Chiri and Kafuka find out from Mikoto that Nozomu has gone back to his hometown in Kuraizawa for an arranged marriage. One way or another, the girls somehow all end up arriving at Kuraizawa, where they are taken to the Itoshiki residence by Tokita. Here they find out that the Itoshiki tradition for arranged marriages simply involves both parties exchanging eye contact. The rest of the episode involves Nozomu and his attempts to avoid eye contact with the girls and various other people/objects.
One Morning, When Gregor Samsa Awoke, He was Carrying a Portable Shrine
This episode begins with Fujiyoshi bumping into Nozomu while she is on her way to make copies of her doujinshi. Through a misunderstanding, Nozomu ends up going to Comiket to sell his doujin literature with mixed results. At Comiket, Chiri reads Fujiyoshi's yaoi doujinshi. On the way back from Comiket, they meet Kafuka, who talks Chiri and Fujiyoshi into drawing more manga that strictly adheres to the above mentioned format. The second half of the episode involves the girls at a matsuri, where overzealous festival-goers begin piling random objects and people on portable shrines and dancing and parading around with them.
I'm a Social Outcast by Fate
This episode begins with Usui Kagerou lamenting about how he never gets noticed by anyone, when he nearly gets run over by a truck who does not notice him. He runs into Nozomu in the shadows, who begins to talk about how some people are destined to be overshadowed by others, no matter how hard they work. The second part of the episode has the class undergo criticism training. Usui continues to be ignored until a divine wind blows away his hair, revealing his bald head and allowing everyone in the class to see him. He fears that people in the class will begin mocking him, but Kafuka suggests that Chie insults him instead, which he seems to enjoy.
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About Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
A teacher takes all aspects of life, word and culture in the most negative light possible. Across 3 seasons and 38 episodes, originally airing on tvk.
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Cast and Characters
The cast features Hiroshi Kamiya (as Nozomu Itoshiki (voice)), Ai Nonaka (as Kafuka Fuura (voice)), Marina Inoue (as Chiri Kitsu (voice)), Asuka Tanii (as Kiri Komori (voice)), and Yuko Goto (as Abiru Kobushi (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei has built such a passionate audience.
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Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei have?
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei has 38 episodes across 3 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei good? What's the rating?
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei holds a 7.3/10 rating based on 42 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei?
The main cast includes Hiroshi Kamiya, Ai Nonaka, Marina Inoue, and Asuka Tanii, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei available in Japanese?
Yes — Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei released?
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei first aired in 2007.
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Where can I watch Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei for free?
You can watch Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei online for free on Bowood.TV. All 38 episodes across 3 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei have?
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei currently has 3 seasons and a total of 38 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei about?
A teacher takes all aspects of life, word and culture in the most negative light possible. It belongs to the Animation, Comedy genres.
In which language is Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei originally available?
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei first released?
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei first premiered on July 7, 2007 (2007). The series has since concluded its run.
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