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Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei

2007 – 2009Show3 seasons38 episodes

AnimationComedy
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

An eccentric, campy animated series about pop culture and the mind.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, scares or uplift.

Shows with

Episodes

3 seasons · 38 episodes · best: S1E2 "Tonneru wo nukeru to shirokatta" 8.2

Episodes

7.2
7.0
7.4

Story

A teacher takes all aspects of life, word and culture in the most negative light possible.

Feels like

  • Psychological Horror Comedy
  • Otaku Culture Satire
  • Absurdist Narrative
  • Cringe Humor Masterpiece
  • Meta-Fictional Elements
  • Dark Social Commentary
  • Unconventional Romance
  • High-Energy Pacing
  • Grotesque Realism
  • Niche Appeal

Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yukihiro Miyamoto, Masayuki Iimura, Tomoyuki Itamura
Written by
Katsuhiko Takayama, Kenichi Kanemaki
Music by
Tomoki Hasegawa, NARASAKI

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 7, 2007 · September 26, 2009 · Ended

First aired
July 7, 2007
Last aired
September 26, 2009
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 38 episodes
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Gainax Ending, Dream Apocalypse, Social Services Does Not Exist +9

  • Gainax Ending
  • Dream Apocalypse
  • Social Services Does Not Exist
  • Shout-Out
  • Charlie and the Chocolate Parody
  • Marry Them All
  • No Communities Were Harmed
  • Pun
  • Jade-Colored Glasses
  • Demonic Possession
  • Anachronic Order
  • Accidental Misnaming

12 of 240 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei?"

Questions about Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.3).

How long does it take to watch Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei?

16 h

About 16 hours: 38 episodes in 3 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2009.

Will Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).

Is Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei use?

Gainax EndingDream ApocalypseSocial Services Does Not ExistShout-OutCharlie and the Chocolate ParodyMarry Them AllNo Communities Were HarmedPunJade-Colored GlassesDemonic PossessionAnachronic OrderAccidental Misnamingand 228 more

TV Tropes lists 240 tropes for it, including Gainax Ending, Dream Apocalypse, and Social Services Does Not Exist.