Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
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- 1EP 1
The Baron's Reckless Remark and the Class Full of Problems
Jan 6, 2008Nozomu Itoshiki, a direct marketing businessman, is pursued by the religious group Hamasho and transformed into a Mole–cricket man before becoming a teacher. Students nickname him "Left-wing Guerrilla," causing despair until Kafuka suggests a mock marriage to a girl from the Holy Nosebleed Empire. A card reveals this segment is a gag from the first manga volume's jacket. In the second part, Nami Hitō returns to school unnoticed because her classmates are too extraordinary. Her claims of suffering are overshadowed by others, leading to her designation as the 'ordinary girl' among the major characters introduced.
- 2EP 2
Perry opens ports while Nozomu reveals despair and Ikkyu seeks marriage
Jan 13, 2008This episode presents two simultaneous narratives using a shared visual screen with distinct audio and subtitle tracks. The first story features American Commodore Perry, who visits the school on its founding anniversary to open its ports and minds. He attempts to open Nozomu Itoshiki’s perspective, but Nozomu unleashes a wave of despair. Perry learns he cannot open everything, yet the characters speak gibberish while subtitles reveal a parallel plot where Perry is Son Goku seeking Dragon Balls and Nozomu is an alien antagonist. In the second segment, Nozomu complains about societal over-decoration, which Kafuka Fuura dismisses as an elite trend. Nozomu then meets Ikkyū-san, an old friend who values antiquities. Ikkyū aims to marry Nozomu’s sister, Rin, to gain a former surname. Although Rin attempts to escape via her butler, the butler persuades Ikkyū to proceed. Kafuka ultimately discovers that Nozomu and Ikkyū are merely friends from their first day of school.
- 3EP 3
Seventeen Years Old Don't You Want To Grab Your Wrinkles? / Duty and Soldiers / Don't Say it so Casually! Melos Stood and Retorted Furiously
Jan 20, 2008Harumi Fujiyoshi listens to a Zetsubō Sensei radio show while creating yaoi dōjinshi, featuring a segment on age indifference and new character Manami Ōkusa, a married high school student. Nozomu critiques societal duties that force individuals to meet trivial expectations, while Kafuka notes the irony that he too relies on students fulfilling their duty to care for him. Later, Nozomu despairs over society’s tendency to treat serious matters casually. After student Rin Itoshiki appears, Nozomu and his class decide to counter this trend by approaching trivial issues with serious attitudes, a habit that eventually becomes addictive for everyone involved.
- 4EP 4
Roadside Artist, Shameful Books, and the Inconspicuous Summer
Jan 27, 2008Nozomu Itoshiki and students discuss trivialities during Tanabata before the El Niño alien race invades Japan with mechas. Chiri activates an ancient mask to defeat them, and the aliens admit their error in focusing on minor details. Nozomu and Ikkyū-san forget the victory due to their distraction. In the second part, Jun Kudō reads in the library while Nozomu fears Jun will read his embarrassing thoughts. Jun’s heartwarming stories move visiting students to tears, confirming Nozomu’s belief in Jun’s mind-reading ability, prompting Nozomu to hide in a penguin room. The third part depicts Majiru Itoshiki and Kiri Komori during the invasion. It concludes with Nozomu despairing over survey results showing the side story was more popular than the main episode, highlighting the theme of misplaced attention.
- 5EP 5
Nozomu categorizes sports, critiques Fukubukuro sales, and Ai Kaga faces tsundere denial after helping Tarō Sekiutsu.
Feb 3, 2008During a school sports event, Nozomu Itoshiki attempts to categorize activities into liberal arts, science, and athletics, though he concludes the first segment athletically. He later criticizes Fukubukuro sales as a method for disposing of leftovers, while Kafuka Fuura argues that such items are beneficial and should be utilized more. Consequently, Nozomu and Majiru suffer food poisoning from leftover curry rice provided by a mysterious woman who is revealed to be Kafuka. In a separate incident, Ai Kaga gives an umbrella to Tarō Sekiutsu but feels guilty for expecting a compliment. Nozomu sympathizes with her, blaming society for face-saving patronage. This leads Ai to adopt a tsundere attitude, denying any reason for her favor to avoid further guilt.
- 6EP 6
Nozomu distributes censored grades and explores the right to remain uninformed
Feb 10, 2008Nozomu Itoshiki issues censored report cards, arguing students have the right to remain uninformed about undesirable grades. He attempts to escape civilization to avoid all notifications, yet remains despairing as nature also communicates with him. Meanwhile, Kafuka Fuura admires an all-knowing neighborhood housewife. Later, Nozomu and his nephew Majiru share a dream where personalities are reversed. Dream characters realize they will vanish when Nozomu wakes, so they attempt to murder him to maintain eternal sleep. In the final segment, Nozomu and his students discuss secrets hidden from their parents. During this discussion, characters are voiced by various random actors, mostly from the show, with voice actors changing frequently throughout the conversation.
- 7EP 7
Nozomu faces mockery over his name while Harumi feels isolated as a minority in society.
Feb 17, 2008Nozomu Itoshiki submits a pension application but endures ridicule regarding his name, prompting sympathy for others who face similar repetitive mistreatment. Concurrently, Harumi Fujiyoshi recognizes her status as a minority due to a lack of agreement with her views. The episode features segments from the Zetsubō channel, including surveys, music shows, and cooking programs. In a separate narrative, Nozomu is expelled from a café because a Jyuken student is irritated by him, with the manager citing societal norms that prioritize exam-prep students. Attempting to leverage this trend, Nozomu becomes a student himself and passes every global certification exam except the one assessing readiness for suicide. Consequently, he finds himself unworthy of both life and death, with this final section utilizing distinct animation techniques.
- 8EP 8
Nozomu faces spy accusations while Kafuka orchestrates counter-intelligence and Chiri enforces ratios.
Feb 24, 2008Nozomu Itoshiki is accused of spying after photographing his nephew and Kafuka Fuura at a public pool. He blames societal suspicion and accepts a secret mission from Kafuka to isolate himself. She employs positive counter-intelligence by spreading urban legends to confuse the public. Later, Nozomu asserts that pretense is exposed in May, revealing students' secrets, though some are imagined. In the final segment, Chiri Kitsu attempts to correct world imbalances by enforcing a strict 50/50 ratio on all things, leading to varied outcomes. The narrative explores themes of suspicion, exposure, and artificial equilibrium through these distinct scenarios involving the characters' interactions and philosophical observations.
- 9EP 9
Maria tackles post-holiday grogginess with manzai and national security critiques while Nozomu inspects students.
Mar 2, 2008Following the New Year, Maria addresses the group's mental sluggishness using a manzai comedy routine. Nozomu Itoshiki notes that factors like jet lag contribute to this state, prompting Maria to extend her critique to Japan's national security policies during peacetime. In the subsequent segment, Nozomu conducts a surprise inspection of the student body. Maria and Chiri assist by photographing students during vulnerable private moments. While Nozomu’s colleague Jinroku remains unaffected by the scrutiny, Kafuka Fuura suggests that carelessness can be an appealing trait that elicits sympathy. Chiri attempts to capitalize on this theory by deliberately acting careless, a decision that inadvertently places numerous characters in serious peril.
- 10EP 10
Nozomu reflects on societal detuning and first-time audience dynamics in class
Mar 9, 2008Nozomu Itoshiki observes that Japanese society often prefers intentionally reduced performance, comparing it to baseball stadium design. He notes that Kafuka finds comfort in such detuned products over cutting-edge ones. Later, he critiques the habit of offering false comfort through phrases like "not bad," warning this acts as mini-propaganda that misleads others. In the final segment, Nozomu refuses to teach after being rejected by a Kyoto restaurant for being a first-time customer. He considers how the Sayonara Zetsubō Sensei anime might deter new viewers, so he attempts to create a first-time-friendly episode. However, he becomes annoyed by constant questions from newcomers. When he tries inviting only regular audiences, he finds they know too much. Consequently, he decides to reject both groups, leaving him without students for the period.
- 11EP 11
Detective Itoshiki investigates serial murders at Sakebu Itoshiki's mansion and Tanabata cult formation
Mar 16, 2008Detective Nozomu Itoshiki assists investigator Jinroku in solving a serial murder case at the mansion of deceased artist Sakebu Itoshiki, who cared for twelve girls. Nozomu initially suspects Kagerō Usui after noting that the crimes mimic scenes from famous anime. He eventually uncovers the hidden truth behind the killings in Sakebu's underground storage room. Later, during the Tanabata festival, Nozomu doubts the custom until Kafuka Fuura convinces him that all wishes come true in the afterlife. Her belief persuades the attendees, leading them to form a cult based on this idea. The narrative connects the mystery of the twelve women associated with Sakebu to the subsequent social phenomenon sparked by Fuura's philosophy during the celebration.
- 12EP 12
Nozomu teaches soft landings, encounters a dramatic taxi ride, and debates backward flows.
Mar 23, 2008Nozomu Itoshiki instructs students to adjust gradually to summer vacation, fearing sudden changes are unhealthy. Despairing over society’s frequent hard landings, he creates a flight simulator to demonstrate proper soft landings. Later, Nozomu meets a retiring taxi driver and pays an exorbitant fee after being pulled into the driver’s dramatic final run. Despite trying to escape, he remains drawn to other intense situations. In the final segment, Nozomu discusses backward flow, where people pursue interests in reverse. While he finds this embarrassing, Kafuka argues it is manly, comparing it to salmon swimming upstream. Meanwhile, Chiri compels others to approach their interests directly, rejecting the usual backward method.
- 13EP 13
Nozomu faces dismissal while Meru auditions and Nozomu visits an Akihabara cafe
Mar 30, 2008After being expelled as a demon, Nozomu Itoshiki argues that dismissed individuals need employment to avoid becoming wild. His students bring homeless people to his home, which he initially refuses but eventually cares for. Consequently, Nozomu is fired for suspicious conduct and becomes a wild teacher himself. In the second segment, Meru Otonashi’s father seeks a voice actor for her due to her vocal inferiority complex. No candidate fits, and the only appearance of Hatsune Miku occurs here. Meru then encounters troubles caused by a voice transmitter on her neck. In the final part, Nozomu criticizes people for making unnecessary assumptions, calling it bad etiquette. While visiting a Tsundere cafe in Akihabara, he observes this behavior frequently. He also confronts an enemy who unexpectedly becomes his friend in a typical Shōnen manga manner.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei have?
- Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei has 13 episodes.
- When did Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei come out?
- Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei came out in 2008.
- Which studio made Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei?
- Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei was produced by Shaft.
- Who directed Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei?
- Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei was directed by Akiyuki Shinbou.
- Is Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei finished?
- Current status of Zoku Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei: Finished.