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Sayonara Zetsubou-Sensei   
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Description

Type
Manga

Related Series
Studio Pulp (Alternate Story)

Associated Names
Sayonara Monsieur Désespoir
Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei
Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei: The Power of Negative Thinking
ซาโยนาระ คุณครูผู้สิ้นหวัง (VBK)
さよなら絶望先生

Groups Scanlating
Suimasen Scans
Plum City
Futari wa Pretty Anon
MOY Moe Scanlations
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Latest Release(s)
c.194 by Nellie Feathers over 7 years ago
c.200 by Moy Moe Scanlations over 9 years ago
c.212 by Suimasen Scans over 9 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
30 Volumes (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?
No

Anime Start/End Chapter
Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1

User Reviews
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Forum
5 topics, 23 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8.4 / 10.0 (408 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.26 / 10.0
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Last Updated
October 14th 2023, 4:00am


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Year
2005

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Serialized In (magazine)

Licensed (in English)
Yes

English Publisher
Azuki (digital)
Del Rey (Defunct / 8 Vol)
INKR Comics
Kodansha USA (Canceled / 9-14 Vol)

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6 Month Pos #3011 increased(+675)
Year Pos #4398 increased(+733)

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On 1568 wish lists
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Japanese Social and Literary History Through Satire Manga? Sweet!  
by MightyMaeve
June 9th, 2010, 8:50am
Rating: N/A
I adore the stylized 1920s-esque art deco art! There are lots of silhouettes, solid shapes and simple lines, but it ends up being quite swirly, sophisticated, and expressive. So far, I've read the first three volumes put out by Del-Rey and they've done a serious attempt to convey some of the sharp satire that Kumeta-sensei's wicked wit delivers. I especially enjoyed the Japanese literary references explaining each chapter title. It was a challenging title to translate; I'm impressed. I was inspired to go off and researched quite a few of the references separately. It certainly isn't comprehensive, and it's from one man's perspective, but as far as introductions, it's a lot more approachable than a history tome of heavy, serious documentation.

As for the story, it isn't like anything I've read before. It isn't plot driven; it isn't character development driven. So does it appeal to my emotions? My sense of intrigue? Strangely, it is a very compelling read, and the characters, although mostly one-dimensional, all seem to thrive and glow as they make their humorous commentary on social issues.

So, if you love stylized art, Oscar-Wildean humour, and if you are interested in learning a little bit about Japanese social and literary history, pick it up!

... Last updated on June 9th, 2010, 8:53am
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Bad translation  
by akari_mizunashi
May 24th, 2009, 6:11pm
Rating: 9.5  / 10.0
I've been in love with Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei and Itoshiki-sensei since the scanlations first came out. The terrible hidden side of Japanese culture and mindset had left me feeling frustrated (in despair, one might say), especially how it was depicted in manga. SZS completely indulged my frustration by parodying absolutely everything in the entire country, from xenophobia to pedophilia to the suicide culture to even the panty fetishes. It's dark and inside-jokey and fantastic.

So when I saw the first two volumes for sale at my local giant chain bookstore, I was really excited. I bought them immediately and was almost as immediately disappointed. Del Rey decided not to translate the all-important background-text jokes to, as they say, "respect the artist's integrity." Then they decided to randomly choose a few of these jokes to explain in the end notes, namely the ones that had to do with Ichigo 100% and Death Note (I'm guessing they publish those). It was really a waste of money, knowing that the official translation is lazier than the scanlators that do it for free.

So if you have any taste for well-done satire and dark humor, please, read the scanlations. Buy a copy of the original Japanese if you feel like spending money. Don't buy the Del Rey translation.
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Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei  
by NightSwan
February 27th, 2008, 10:57am
Rating: 8.5  / 10.0
So so funny!
Really nice characters, and he art is likeable.
I'm not really into shounen, but this is really good!
Sensei's suicide attepmts are so funny to watch XD (ee, that's came out wierd..)
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Translation nonsense  
by artdjmaster
November 6th, 2009, 10:00am
Rating: N/A
I disagree with the user below, akari_mizunashi, because the Del Rey translation is excellent and it would be too tedious and frustrating for the translator to translate all those meaningless signs. The translator does her best by translating the most meaningful ones, but mentions at the back of the book that most signs are just your average street signs or that the references are too obscure.

I appreciate that the author decided to include so many references, but I am not gonna start criticizing the translator for not including even the most obscure ones I'm not gonna understand anyways (and I certainly do not need the street signs translated, ugh!). At least she keeps the important ones.

After all this, I really do appreciate my Del Rey editions on my shelf because each and every one is a job well done. Picky fans can just bite the dust. The Del Rey print editions are superb.
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Amazing  
by Nibelhim
January 4th, 2008, 8:41pm
Rating: 10.0  / 10.0
The art work is very refreshing and simple. Very solid drawings that are beautifully made. The world is solid clear cut black and white because of the drawings and everything becomes seen as clear cut black and white. Each character is solidly themselves without and mixture of character.
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:) hilariously twisted  
by x91
July 21st, 2007, 8:15am
Rating: 9.5  / 10.0
At first I thought that this manga was really emo, (black, death..the depressed and suicidal) but after reading and watching the anime i realised that it was actually hilarious in its dark ways.

A very interesting pychological black comedy that 1. will either make you really depressed, (if you can compare yourself with itoshiki..or agree with his theories in life, and truthfully doesn't want to die while thinking of suicide..then that might mean you're emo smile ) 2. make you piss yourself laughing thanks to its randomly twisted and psychological jokes.

I'm surprised that itoshiki is a teacher..the way he can make his entire class depressed in just a few seconds is hilarious, except for the one and only fuura ^^. The main, funny circumstances that he gets himslef into is that many of his female students tend to fall for him thanks to his suicidal gestures/actions and his offerings as a suicide buddy lol.

The series depicts a lot about human nature and their twisted personalities haha. Definitely get high marks for its originality and the power to make it unexpected. ^^ If you want to read something new and totally random and unexpected, try this out!

... Last updated on July 21st, 2007, 8:17am
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A classic manga of black comedy  
by VampireBanana
June 23rd, 2007, 7:02pm
Rating: N/A
Black comedy: A sub-genre which consists of satire and pokes fun at issues like death, suicide, rape, war, etc.

The clashing personalities of the "ultra-positive" student and the "ultra-negative" sensei turn otherwise ordinary situations into a series of extremely twisted jokes.

If you get depressed easily, you might want to give this a miss. However, if you enjoy unique humour and satire, then this manga is a perfect choice.

... Last updated on June 23rd, 2007, 7:02pm
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Manga > Anime?  
by VegetaHolic
September 14th, 2007, 10:29pm
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I love the anime, and just can't WAIT to read the manga biggrin For whoever hasn't seen the anime yet, it's hilarious. XD Though I'm sure the manga is funnier
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nice style  
by Kohmaru
August 23rd, 2007, 9:23am
Rating: N/A
well it's pretty funny manga- but it winds up seeming kinda preachy in places- this is one of the few instances where I actually prefer the anime (they anime has an awsome style and is really funny)
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10/10 , great manga  
by flamehazexxx
July 19th, 2008, 7:16pm
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somone really needs to pick this up. its very funny and is one of my favorite mangas even though i usally only reade action mangas. this deffenetly gets a 10/10 im my book .
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