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    Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Jo: Zetsubou Shoujo Senshuu

    さよなら絶望先生 序〜絶望少女撰集〜 / Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei - Preface -Zetsubou Girls Collection-
    Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Jo: Zetsubou Shoujo Senshuu
    Genres: Comedy, Gag Humor, Parody, School, Shounen
    Themes: Gag Humor, Parody, School
    Demographics: Shounen
    Studios: Shaft
    Rating: 7.41 / 10
    Rank: #2370
    Popularity: #5619
    Users Listed: 16,960
    Users Scored: 6,446
    NSFW: No
    Last Updated: 11/17/2022
    Aired: January 1, 2008 (Winter)
    Type: special
    Source: manga
    Age Rating: PG 13
    Episodes: 1

    Synopsis:

    This episode delves deeper into the lives of seven female students within a uniquely unsettling high school environment. Focusing on Komori, Matoi, Kobushi, Kimura, Kitsu, Tarou, and Nami, it offers a glimpse into their perspectives under the unconventional guidance of a perpetually disheartened teacher. The narrative explores themes of disillusionment and societal expectations through darkly comedic situations.

    The episode presents a starkly realistic portrayal of adolescent anxieties, blending moments of absurdity with subtle observations about human nature. Character interactions are sharp and often unsettling, reflecting the characters' internal struggles and their reactions to a world seemingly devoid of optimism. It provides a more intimate look at the supporting cast while maintaining the series' distinctive satirical tone and commentary on contemporary Japanese culture. The 24-minute version offers a condensed but equally compelling exploration of these characters’ experiences.

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    Characters:

    • Fuura, Kafuka (Main) - Voice Actors: Nonaka, Ai
    • Hitou, Nami (Main) - Voice Actors: Shintani, Ryouko
    • Itoshiki, Nozomu (Main) - Voice Actors: Kamiya, Hiroshi
    • Kimura, Kaere (Main) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Yuu
    • Kobushi, Abiru (Main) - Voice Actors: Gotou, Yuuko
    • Komori, Kiri (Main) - Voice Actors: Tanii, Asuka
    • Sekiutsu, Tarou (Main) - Voice Actors: Sawashiro, Miyuki
    • Tsunetsuki, Matoi (Main) - Voice Actors: Sanada, Asami
    • Arai, Chie (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yajima, Akiko
    • Fujiyoshi, Harumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsuki, Miyu
    • Itoshiki, Mikoto (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kamiya, Hiroshi
    • Kitsu, Chiri (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Marina
    • Kobushi, Father (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakamura, Yuuichi
    • Marui, Madoka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Gotou, Yuuko
    • Mitama, Mayo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tanii, Asuka
    • Otonashi, Meru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Saitou, Chiwa

    Staff:

    • Shinbou, Akiyuki (Director)
    • Hasegawa, Tomoki (Music)
    • Kumeta, Kouji (Original Creator)

    Reviews:

    • User VioletVulptex (Score: 7/10):
      (This is a review for the 20-minute version, NOT the 50-minute one) OVERALL: 7/10 As a summary for the first season of Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, I'd say this is pretty decent. It gets the basic idea of the show across and re-introduces most of the major characters. It also changes and adds some imagery/dialogue which can make it worth watching even for viewers who don't need a recap. However, it falls short of excellence by not providing all of the information. It doesn't show off all of the characters, not even all of the main ones. One could argue that this doesn't matter since all of thecharacters are stereotypes/exaggerations, but I think that even with the 20-minute time constraint, the creators could have fit more info in the episode if they tried to.nnSTORY: 6/10nThere isn't really much of a story in the show. It's more of a focus on the interactions between characters rather than plot or character development.nnART: 8/10nI really like the artwork in the show. It's not the most detailed thing, and I'm not a fan of every bit of it, but it's aesthetically pleasing and a really great mix of different art styles bunched up into one.nnSOUND: 8/10nI love the soundtrack in the series and all of the sound effects/sound design, in general, are satisfying and impactful.nnCHARACTER: 6/10nAll of the characters are exaggerated and/or stereotypical so they really aren't particularly special. But the voice actors seem to do a great job playing them, and there weren't really any issues I had with themnnENJOYMENT: 8/10nI enjoyed the series and this recap. It never felt boring to me, though its repetitive nature definitely means it won't entertain everyone for the whole duration. It does have quite a few flat jokes, but none of them were appalling.

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