manga04_jpg login_tab_left_jpg
Username:   Password:    Forgot Password?
App
Try out our new iPhone application!
App
Manga Poll
Transported to the world of your favorite manga character, you discover he/she is on a quest to kill you. Failure means death. You will...
Just try to keep running away
Nothing I can do, as they're too powerful
Give them a good fight, but lose in the end
Kill them instead. Your own survival is the most important!
Kill yourself, so they won't have dirt on their hands
Willingly sacrifice yourself, so they may live
 
See Old Polls

Manga is the Japanese equivalent of comics
with a unique style and following. Join the revolution! Read some manga today!

Coded in ConTEXT

Join #baka-updates @irc.irchighway.net

RSS Feed
 
center_left_tab Manga Info center_right_tab
 
ALL    A    B    C    D    E    F    G    H    I    J    K    L    M    N    O    P    Q    R    S    T    U    V    W    X    Y    Z   
Sayonara Zetsubou-Sensei  
Login to add items to your list, keep track of your progress, and rate series!
Description
Nozomu Itoshiki is depressed. Very depressed.
He’s certifiably suicidal, but he’s also the beloved schoolteacher of a class of unique students, each charming in her own way: The stalker. The shut-in. The obsessive-compulsive. The girl who comes to class every day with strange bruises. And Kafuka, the most optimistic girl in the world, who knows that every cloud has a silver lining. For all of them, it’s a special time, when the right teacher can have a lasting positive effect on their lives. But is that teacher Itoshiki, a.k.a. Zetsubou-sensei, who just wants to find the perfect place to die?

Note: Won the 31st Kodansha Manga Award in the Shounen category in 2007 (shared with Dear Boys - Act II).

Type
Manga

Related Series
Studio Pulp (Alternate Story)

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

Groups Scanlating
Amerika Hikikomori Kyokai
Cireus-Scanlations
Cosa Nostra Scans
Entropy
More...

Latest Release(s)
c.194 by Nellie Feathers over 2 years ago
c.200 by MOY Moe Scanlations over 3 years ago
c.212 by Suimasen Scans over 3 years ago
Search for all releases of this series

Status in Country of Origin
30 Volumes (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?
No

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

User Reviews
N/A

Forum
4 topics, 21 posts
Click here to view the forum

User Rating
Average: 8.5 / 10.0 (386 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.35 / 10.0
10
 34% (133 votes)
9+
 20% (78 votes)
8+
 23% (87 votes)
7+
 11% (44 votes)
6+
 5% (21 votes)
5+
 3% (10 votes)
4+
 1% (3 votes)
3+
 2% (6 votes)
2+
 1% (2 votes)
1+
 1% (2 votes)

Last Updated
May 4th 2018, 8:16am PST

Image [Report Inappropriate Content]

Genre
Comedy  Drama  Harem  School Life  Shounen  Slice of Life 
Search for series of same genre(s)

Categories

Category Recommendations
Kijin Gahou
Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni
Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens (Novel)
"Satsui" Doctor Ranmaru
Short Cuts

Recommendations

Author(s)
KUMETA Kouji

Artist(s)
KUMETA Kouji

Year
2005

Original Publisher
Kodansha

Serialized In (magazine)
Shuukan Shounen Magazine (Kodansha)

Licensed (in English)
Yes

English Publisher
Kodansha Comics (14 Volumes - Dropped)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #480 increased(+34)
Monthly Pos #1004 increased(+122)
3 Month Pos #1403 increased(+133)
6 Month Pos #1542 increased(+207)
Year Pos #1788 decreased(-40)

List Stats
On 1588 reading lists
On 1439 wish lists
On 204 completed lists
On 151 unfinished lists
On 417 custom lists

Note: You must be logged in to update information on this page.

Forum Posts
Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei to End in 9 More Chapters over 6 years ago
should i read or watch sayonara zetsubou sensei over 7 years ago
Shovel, cell phone or yaoi tankobon? (Spoilers) over 8 years ago
Characters.. over 8 years ago

Click to view the forum

tickmark preloadxmark preloadxmark preload
User Comments [ Order by usefulness ]
 

You must login to comment for this series! Register an account.

avatar
 Japanese Social and Literary History Through Satire Manga? Sweet!   
Rating: N/A
by MightyMaeve
June 9th, 2010, 8:50am
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
Was this comment useful?  Yes tickmark  No xmark    
avatar
 Translation nonsense   
Rating: N/A
by artdjmaster
November 6th, 2009, 11:00am
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.
Was this comment useful?  Yes tickmark  No xmark    
avatar
 Bad translation   
Rating: 9.5 / 10.0
by akari_mizunashi
May 24th, 2009, 6:11pm
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.
Was this comment useful?  Yes tickmark  No xmark    
avatar
 10/10 , great manga   
Rating: N/A
by flamehazexxx
July 19th, 2008, 7:16pm
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 .
Was this comment useful?  Yes tickmark  No xmark    
avatar
 Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei   
Rating: 8.5 / 10.0
by NightSwan
February 27th, 2008, 11:57am
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..)
Was this comment useful?  Yes tickmark  No xmark    
avatar
 Amazing   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by Nibelhim
January 4th, 2008, 9:41pm
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.
Was this comment useful?  Yes tickmark  No xmark    
avatar
 i will kill myself!!   
Rating: N/A
by burn
September 23rd, 2007, 10:31am
this manga/anime is so good! so good that i laughed till i peed in my pants.
i have peedin my pant. *so embarcing thing to say front of public!, THATS IT!, I AM GONNA KILL MYSELF!*
Was this comment useful?  Yes tickmark  No xmark    
avatar
 Manga > Anime?   
Rating: N/A
by VegetaHolic
September 14th, 2007, 10:29pm
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
Was this comment useful?  Yes tickmark  No xmark    
avatar
 nice style   
Rating: N/A
by Kohmaru
August 23rd, 2007, 9:23am
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)
Was this comment useful?  Yes tickmark  No xmark    
avatar
 nice....   
Rating: N/A
by Elika
August 22nd, 2007, 2:23am
very different from other mangas that ive read... at first i thought it would be a dark once since it had themes of suicide, rape and death but it mostly gives a satricial different view on these topics in a way that the manga doesn't seem dark..it also helps that the girl has a extremely postitive view on life and that he doesn't :3...plus itoshiki reminds me of kyoya of ouran or watanuki of xxxHolic because of the artwork bigrazz..fuura reminds me of haruhi of ouran or of saya from blood + ^^;
Was this comment useful?  Yes tickmark  No xmark    
  Pages (2) [ 1 2 ] Next Page
Show  entries per page 

You must login to comment for this series! Register an account.
Manga Search
 
MANGA Fu
News
What's New!
Series Stats
Forums
Releases
Scanlators
Series Info
Mangaka
Publishers
Reviews
Genres
Categories
FAQ
Members
Baka-Updates
MEMBERS
Sign Up
TEAM-BU
Admin CP
About Us

footer