Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
Series Overview
A teacher takes all aspects of life, word and culture in the most negative light possible.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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3 Seasons • 38 Episodes
25 min per episode
2007 – 2009
Premiered: Sat, Jul 7, 2007
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 13: “Revenge of the Shit / We Are Linus / The Optimism Prize / Kiyohiko Night”
When Chiri hangs up a painting upside down without noticing, the class are taken through a gallery where involving big mistakes that go unnoticed compared to the minor details. In the second part, Nozomu accidentally causes Kiri's blanket to fly away, and the class go on a search for it. However, it flies onto a government member who decides to mass produce it so people will feel more secure. Soon everyone decides to become civil servants and the world becomes impoverished. In the third part, Nozomu and company discuss buzzword generals and are disturbed by one. Maria then mentions "Kiyohiko's Night" (a mispronunciation of Silent Night) and a Kiyohiko shows up, but is unprepared for the abrupt pun.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Hiroshi Kamiya
Nozomu Itoshiki (voice)
Ai Nonaka
Kafuka Fuura (voice)
Marina Inoue
Chiri Kitsu (voice)
Asuka Tanii
Kiri Komori (voice)
Yuko Goto
Abiru Kobushi (voice)
Asami Sanada
Matoi Tsunetsuki (voice)
Yu Kobayashi
Kaere Kimura (voice)
Miyuki Sawashiro
Tarou 'Maria' Sekiutsu (voice)
Ryoko Shintani
Nami Hitou (voice)
Miyu Matsuki
Harumi Fujiyoshi (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yukihiro Miyamoto, Akiyuki Shinbo
Kouji Kumeta
NARASAKI, Tomoki Hasegawa
Kazuhiko Seki
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuhiko Seki
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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M: Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
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What is Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei about?
A teacher takes all aspects of life, word and culture in the most negative light possible.
How many seasons does Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei have?
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei?
Key cast members in Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei include Hiroshi Kamiya, Ai Nonaka, Marina Inoue, Asuka Tanii, Yuko Goto.
Who created or directed Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei?
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei was developed and directed by Yukihiro Miyamoto, Akiyuki Shinbo.