Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
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- 1EP 1
Kafuka Fuura saves Nozomu Itoshiki from hanging and nicknames him Pink Supervisor
Jul 8, 2007On an April morning, Kafuka Fuura encounters Nozomu Itoshiki attempting suicide. She intervenes, snapping the rope with her weight, which saves him but nearly kills him. As an optimist, Kafuka nicknames the pessimistic Nozomu Pink Supervisor and pays him fifty yen to use the name. Unable to endure her constant chatter, Nozomu flees to his school as the new academic year begins. Upon arrival, he discovers that Kafuka has enrolled as one of his students, marking the beginning of their unexpected connection.
- 2EP 2
Nozomu visits hikikomori Kiri with Kafuka, then faces Matoi's obsessive affection after a failed suicide pact
Jul 15, 2007Nozomu confides in Ms. Arai and visits Kiri Komori, a student who has stopped attending school. He is joined by Kafuka, whose attitude complicates their attempt to help Kiri return to normalcy. Although Kiri eventually goes to school, she chooses to remain a hikikomori within the school environment. The following day, Nozomu learns that another student, Matoi Tsunetsuki, is also absent. Ms. Arai explains Matoi’s obsessive stalker tendencies to him. That night, Nozomu tries to dissuade Matoi from harassing her former boyfriend. He employs a strategy involving suicide as the ultimate expression of love, claiming he will kill himself if she wishes. This approach backfires completely, causing Matoi to view Nozomu as her new object of affection.
- 3EP 3
Foreign student Kaere Kimura transfers in, causing Nozomu to fear legal repercussions from her multiple personalities.
Jul 22, 2007This episode parodies attitudes toward foreigners through the arrival of transfer student Kaere Kimura. Nozomu initially hopes she will raise class averages but quickly shifts to horror when she corrects his English. He then fears she will sue him for sexual harassment. Kimura suffers from multiple personality disorder due to cultural identity confusion, manifesting as Kaere, the foreign personality, and Kaede, the Japanese one. Following a rooftop incident, Kaere threatens Nozomu with a lawsuit, causing him to disappear. During roll call, Ms. Arai discovers an illegal immigrant who purchased the name and seat of Tarou Sekiutsu from the original owner.
- 4EP 4
Chie investigates Abiru's injuries while Meru's abusive texting habits are revealed
Jul 29, 2007Chie sends Nozomu to look into rumors that Abiru Kobushi suffers from domestic violence. Nozomu follows Abiru's father during his shopping trips, creating significant inconvenience. He eventually learns that Abiru is obsessed with pulling the tails of dangerous animals. The second half focuses on Meru Otonashi. She appears quiet and shy in person. However, she is extremely abusive when using text messaging. This is her only method of communication. The episode highlights the contrast between her real-life demeanor and her online behavior. Nozomu's investigation reveals the true nature of Abiru's frequent injuries. The narrative shifts to explore Meru's hidden personality through her digital interactions.
- 5EP 5
Nozumu judges social worth while Chiri scolds luxuries and a hot spring removes toxicity
Aug 5, 2007During a physical examination, female students experience anxiety regarding their weight, measurements, and fitness levels. To divert their attention, Nozumu proposes evaluating the social worth of students to determine if they live above their station. Chiri adopts this concept and reprimands anyone owning luxuries, which distresses Nozumu enough to trigger a hedonistic binge before he contemplates suicide. Later, he meets several students at a hot spring and discovers the water eliminates their toxicity, resulting in well-adjusted personalities.
- 6EP 6
Kafuka visits doctor Mikoto Itoshiki, who reveals Nozomu's arranged marriage in Kuraizawa.
Aug 12, 2007Kafuka suffers from a summer cold and consults Mikoto Itoshiki, who is Nozomu's brother. Mikoto informs Chiri and Kafuka that Nozomu has returned to his hometown of Kuraizawa for an arranged marriage. The girls eventually travel to Kuraizawa and are hosted at the Itoshiki residence by the butler Tokita. They learn that the family's marriage tradition requires only mutual eye contact between the parties. Consequently, Nozomu spends the episode attempting to avoid looking at the girls, as well as other people and objects, to prevent fulfilling the condition.
- 7EP 7
Harumi’s Dōjinshi Mishap and the Chaotic Portable Shrine Festival
Aug 19, 2007Harumi Fujiyoshi meets Nozomu while preparing dōjinshi copies for Comiket. She explains her hobby, but Nozomu misunderstands the term, interpreting it as literary rather than manga-related. At the event, Chiri criticizes Harumi’s dōjin structure, insisting on the Kishōtenketsu yonkoma format. In response, Nozomu adds a fifth panel to the standard four-panel layout. The episode then shifts to a matsuri where enthusiastic participants pile random items and people onto portable shrines. They parade and dance through the streets with these makeshift floats, creating a chaotic and humorous scene that contrasts with the earlier creative dispute over comic formatting.
- 8EP 8
Kagerō Usui remains invisible until a bald head reveals him during criticism training.
Aug 25, 2007Kagerō Usui laments his invisibility after nearly being hit by a truck that fails to see him. He meets Nozomu, who discusses how some are fated to be overshadowed despite their efforts. Kafuka highlights the benefits of staying in the shadows while Kagerō remains unnoticed. Later, the class undergoes criticism training when a stranger enters to insult the students. Kagerō is ignored until a divine wind blows his hair away, exposing his bald head and allowing the class to finally see him. Fearing mockery, he is surprised when Kafuka suggests Chie insult him instead, a reaction he seems to enjoy. This sequence illustrates his unique position as an outcast who gains attention only through unexpected exposure.
- 9EP 9
Nozomu’s Existential Crisis and a Boy Claiming Kinship
Sep 1, 2007Nozomu interrupts a class game to lecture on the nature of mistakes, encouraging students to confess their own errors. When he contradicts himself by calling a mistake correct, Kafuka deduces that admitting an error validates it, prompting many students to confess. A boy then approaches Nozomu, addressing him as "Dad." The narrative clarifies that this individual is Majiru Itoshiki, the son of Nozomu’s brother. Nozomu challenges both the boy and his students to prove their authenticity. When Majiru demands that Nozomu prove he is genuine, the teacher fails to respond and flees the scene. The episode concludes with a focus on Majiru’s apparent fascination with hair.
- 10EP 10
Nozomu explains his cultural festival boycott while Chiri plans a Kyoto field trip preview
Sep 8, 2007Nozomu announces a cultural festival but refuses to participate, arguing that pretending to be cultured turns people into bad individuals. The narrative then shifts to a class field trip preview in Kyoto, where Chiri creates a detailed itinerary. The group travels rapidly to a temple, where a monk discusses the concept of previews. The episode concludes with Nozomu taking Chiri to visit his own preview funeral and gravesite. Chiri reacts with anger, hitting Nozomu and sending him to the hospital in a coma. Kafuka describes this state as a preview of the afterlife.
- 11EP 11
Girls confront a director defending bad adaptations while Nozomu attempts dangerous winter hibernation
Sep 16, 2007The girls encounter a film director who justifies poor quality by claiming adherence to source material. They pursue him to locations symbolizing societal tendencies to evade responsibility. Later, Nozomu, Majiru, and Matoi gather at Nozomu's home, where Chiri arrives to clean. Nozomu expresses a desire for human hibernation, leading the group to attempt a winter sleep. This decision results in severe carbon monoxide poisoning. Nozomu abandons the plan and leaves, with Matoi following. He is subsequently hit by a runaway trolley. The episode concludes at the hospital, where the entire class waits outside the operating room for Nozomu to emerge from surgery.
- 12EP 12
Ai Kaga’s Guilt Complex and Mayo Mitama’s True Nature
Sep 23, 2007Nozomu introduces Ai Kaga, a girl unfairly blamed for everything, to explain how historical guilt complexes shape Japanese mentality. After sharing this burden, they travel globally to help others. The second segment features Mayo Mitama, whose sinister appearance causes others to assume she is good despite her actual evil nature. Nozomu witnesses her cruel actions, including hitting Majiru with a bat, dropping a brick on his head, and detonating a bomb in his house. Despite being the only other witness and taking the blame himself, Nozomu refrains from judging her, illustrating the dangers of prejudging character based on appearance rather than deeds.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei have?
- Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei has 12 episodes.
- When did Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei come out?
- Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei came out in 2007.
- Which studio made Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei?
- Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei was produced by Shaft.
- Who directed Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei?
- Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei was directed by Akiyuki Shinbou.
- Is Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei finished?
- Current status of Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei: Finished.