Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei

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Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Trivia

What is the main character's full name in Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei? (Expert)

#1: Nozomu Itoshiki

#2: Yunosuke Hito

#3: Tamano Kumatani

#4: Hitoshi Wakabayashi

Who is the author of the manga Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei? (Expert)

#1: Akira Toriyama

#2: Kōji Kumeta

#3: Masashi Kishimoto

#4: Naoki Urasawa

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Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Fun Facts

The names of characters in Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei are puns that reveal their personalities or fates.

The art style is influenced by traditional Japanese woodblock prints.

Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Polls

Who is your favorite character in Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei

Nozomu Itoshiki

Kafuka Fuura

Chiri Kitsu

Abiru Kobushi

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What is your favorite opening theme from Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei

Hito to Shite Jiku ga Bureteiru

Kuusou Rumba

Ringo Mogire Beam!

Lily Lily ★ Burning Night

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Popular Characters

Nozomu Itoshiki

Kafuka Fuura

Matoi Tsunetsuki

Fuura Kafuka

Abiru Kobushi

Kitsu Chiri

Kiryuu Nomi

Kyouko Katsushika

Rika Shinozaki

Kawai Shizuku

Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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January 2005

Publication of Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Manga

The manga series Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei by Kōji Kumeta begins serialization in the magazine Weekly Shōnen Magazine.

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July 4, 2007

Release of Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Anime Season 1

The first season of the Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei anime adaptation premieres on Japanese television.

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April 3, 2008

Release of Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Anime Season 2

The second season of the Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei anime adaptation begins airing.

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September 2012

Publication Ends for Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Manga

The original manga series concludes its serialization after several years.

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