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TV Series Finished Summer 2007

Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei

Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei · さよなら絶望先生

★ 7.6AniList score
12Episodes
24 minPer episode
ShaftStudio
MangaSource

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… Read more

Storyline

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.

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Characters & Japanese Voice Cast

Nozomu Itoshiki Nozomu Itoshiki Main VA: Hiroshi Kamiya
Kafuka Fuura Kafuka Fuura Main VA: Ai Nonaka
Chiri Kitsu Chiri Kitsu Supporting VA: Marina Inoue
Kiri Komori Kiri Komori Supporting VA: Asuka Tanii
Matoi Tsunetsuki Matoi Tsunetsuki Supporting VA: Asami Sanada
Tarou Sekiutsu Tarou Sekiutsu Supporting VA: Miyuki Sawashiro
Nami Hitou Nami Hitou Supporting VA: Ryouko Shintani
Abiru Kobushi Abiru Kobushi Supporting VA: Yuuko Gotou
Meru Otonashi Meru Otonashi Supporting VA: Chiwa Saitou
Harumi Fujiyoshi Harumi Fujiyoshi Supporting VA: Miyu Matsuki
Chie Arai Chie Arai Supporting VA: Akiko Yajima
Ai Kaga Ai Kaga Supporting VA: Saori Gotou

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei have?

Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei has 12 episodes.

Which studio made Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei?

Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei is produced by Shaft.

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