SAYONARA ZETSUBOU SENSEI (Eng. So Long, Mr. Despair) is an anime that is in the class of its own. An absolute must-watch. I adore the portrayal all the characters. Each character has her/his own quirk that is rather ludicrous but possible.In this anime, we will be introduced to the pessimistic and depressed kimono-hakama-geta-wearing protagonist named Itoshiki Nozomu who is also a high school teacher. At the very beginning of this anime, Itoshiki-sensei is trying to hang himself from a blossoming sakura tree. He claims that his life is not worth living anymore. Then, enters Kafuka Fuura (her name is actually adapted from Franz Kafka) into the scene. She is the most optimistic living creature God has ever created! She, in fact, manages to thwart Itoshiki's suicidal attempt. She even 'believes' that he is trying to make himself taller in order to join the local basketball team.
Later, we will be introduced to many more characters with quirky mannerisms / personality that are so out of this world. We will meet Kitsu Chiiri who is so obsessed with things to be precise, equal and proper. This can even be seen from her evenly-parted straight hair. Then, there is a hikikomori named Komori Kiri. There is also a stalker named Tsunetsuki Matoi. She has the tendency to change her style according to her current object of obsession. We will also be introduced to Kobushi Abiru who has a fetish of pulling animal tails. In the anime she is always covered with bandages her injuries are actually caused by irate animals reacting to having their tails pulled by her. There is also a schizo foreign student named Kimura Kaere / Kaede who seems to relish the idea of suing people. This character is actually mocking the Americans who seem to enjoy suing people for any ridiculous reasons. I would love to share more with you regarding the characters but then again I'm afraid I would inadvertently give out the spoiler instead. So, I better stop here...
In the final analysis, this anime is definitely twisted (in the truest meaning of it) and nerve-wracking. However, it is extremely hilarious at the same time you will be in stitches!
Anyhow, I don't recommend this anime to younger viewers, though, since some of the issues dealt need deeper understanding. Anyway, I love it!
If you want to download the full episodes, try this L.I.N.K.
3 comments:
Hey, it's been a while!
Oooh..this is one of the anime I bought after a gud review from 'GempakStarz'. Hillarious..if u can cope up trying to understand the story. ^^
My most favourite part is during 'the cleansing' at the hot spring..hehe, it's fun to see every character being 'cleansed'..
I heard there's a second season to this already released. Haven't checked that one out yet. ^^
I feel ya! In fact yesterday after school, I bought the second season entitled (Zoku) Sayonara Zetsubou sensei. From the title i bet this one is gonna be more twisted and apparently vulgar (zoku)! Cant wait to spend my long weekends!
i love em too!..tanx to dans..i watched the anime before he does eventhough the dvd was his..
Post a Comment