Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Jo: Zetsubou Shoujo Senshuu

Nozomu Itoshiki

Despairing teacher Nozomu Itoshiki, prone to suicide attempts, whose pessimism is matched only by his unintentionally charming nature.

Portrayed by Kamiya Hiroshi

Kafuka Fuura

Exceedingly optimistic but secretly dark, Kafuka masks trauma with bizarre cheer and a whimsical worldview.

Portrayed by Nonaka Ai

Kiri Komori

Shy hikikomori girl, initially fears Nozomu, but develops a crush after considering suicide together.

Matoi Tsunetsuki

Yandere stalker girl; dresses like and obsessively follows her love interest, Nozomu.

Portrayed by Sanada Asami

Nami Hitou

Ordinary girl offended by being called 'normal,' a label she finds boring; attended elementary school with Kafuka.

Portrayed by Shintani Ryouko

Tarou Sekiutsu

Maria, an illegal immigrant girl, attends school as Tarou, fascinated by Japan's abundance and hoarding refuse.

Portrayed by Sawashiro Miyuki

Abiru Kobushi

Bandaged girl with animal tail fetish; injuries self-inflicted for attention; works at zoo.

Portrayed by Gotou Yuuko

Kaere Kimura

A Japanese-American returnee with DID, Kaere is abrasive, easily offended, and prone to legal threats.

Portrayed by Kobayashi Yuu