Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei

A despairing teacher, prone to suicide attempts, leads a high school class of equally troubled students in a hilarious series of wacky adventures.

CHARACTERS

Nozomu Itoshiki

Despairing teacher Nozomu Itoshiki, prone to suicide attempts and negativity, finds himself surrounded by misunderstandings.

Portrayed by Kamiya Hiroshi

Kafuka Fuura

Exceedingly optimistic, yet secretly dark; Kafuka's cheerful facade hides a traumatic past and potentially sinister nature.

Portrayed by Nonaka Ai

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This special summary episode of Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei revisits the first season, spotlighting seven eccentric female students and their darkly comedic school life.

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DETAILS FOR THE CURIOUS

Studio

Shaft

Season

Summer 2007

Start Date

2007-07-07

End Date

2007-09-22

Episodes

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