Nozomu Itoshiki
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 59 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 5, 2009 – September 27, 2009
- Season
- Summer 2009
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Shaft
- Director
- Akiyuki Shinbou
- Original creator
- Kouji Kumeta
- Music
- Tomoki Hasegawa
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 77/100
Estimated watch time
4h 59m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Satire97%Teacher95%Surreal Comedy93%Parody90%School80%Meta80%Primarily Female Cast80%Male Protagonist75%Yandere60%Female Harem55%
overview details
Synopsis
Nozomu Itoshiki is still the bizarre teacher of the even stranger Class 2-H. 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. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei?
Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei has been well received, with an average AniList score of 77/100 — 63% of 8,927 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #12 highest-rated anime of 2009, and #39 most popular anime of 2009, and #4 highest-rated anime of Summer 2009 on AniList.
Of the 14.8K AniList users who started it, 2.6% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 12.9K have finished it.
At about 4 h 59 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy — especially satire, teacher, surreal comedy, parody.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kouji Kumeta
- Director
- Akiyuki Shinbou
- Series composition
- Fuyashi Tou
- Character design
- Hideyuki Morioka
- Music
- Tomoki Hasegawa
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Goku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei (2008)
- Watch next: Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Bangaichi (2009)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Ringo Mogire Beam!” by Marina Inoue & Miyuki Sawashiro & Yuu Kobayashi & Ai Nonaka · eps 1-13
Endings (4)
- ED1“Zetsubou Restaurant” by Yuuko Gotou · eps 1-9, 13
- ED2“Kurayami Shinchuu Soushi Souai” by Hiroshi Kamiya · eps 10-12
- ED3“Private Lesson” by Yuu Kobayashi · eps 12
- ED4“Sayonara! Zetsubou Sensei” · eps 13
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Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei FAQ
How many episodes does Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei have?
Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei has 13 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 59 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei?
About 4 h 59 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei finished?
Yes. Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei has finished airing — the final episode aired September 27, 2009.
Is there a season 2 of Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei?
Yes — the story continues in Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Bangaichi (2009).
What should I watch before Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei?
Watch Goku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei first — Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei is a direct sequel.
Is Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei based on a manga?
Yes. Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei adapts the manga by Kouji Kumeta.
Who animated Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei?
Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei was animated by Shaft and directed by Akiyuki Shinbou.
Who sings the opening of Zan Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei?
The opening, "Ringo Mogire Beam!", is performed by Marina Inoue & Miyuki Sawashiro & Yuu Kobayashi & Ai Nonaka.