Zoku Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei English Sub & Dub

About Zoku Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei

Zoku Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei (俗・さよなら絶望先生) blends comedy by Shaft (2008). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The premise: More crazy antics abound as Nozomu Itoshiki, a.k.a Zetsubou-sensei, who is the worlds most negative person, tries to teach class 2-H about how life is filled with despair and darkness. A harder task than it first may seem, with his students being far from average themselves, including the likes of the most positive girl he has ever met, his very own stalker.

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Hiroshi Kamiya as Nozomu Itoshiki and Ai Nonaka as Kafuka Fuura.

It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series. With 13 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Shaft, which means the visual identity of Zoku Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei follows that studio's craft. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. A 7.7/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Hiroshi Kamiya voicing Nozomu Itoshiki gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2008, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.