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    Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Special

    さよなら絶望先生 / Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei BD Box OVA / SZS Blu-ray Box Special / Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei: Nyankin no Kirisuto
    Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Special
    Genres: Comedy, Gag Humor, Mystery, Parody, Shounen
    Themes: Gag Humor, Parody
    Demographics: Shounen
    Studios: Shaft
    Rating: 7.46 / 10
    Rank: #2174
    Popularity: #5332
    Users Listed: 19,613
    Users Scored: 8,220
    NSFW: No
    Last Updated: 05/17/2025
    Aired: January 31, 2012 (Winter)
    Type: special
    Source: manga
    Age Rating: R
    Episodes: 1

    Synopsis:

    This supplementary episode offers a glimpse into the world of *Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei*, expanding upon its established satirical commentary on Japanese society and culture. Set within the peculiar confines of a high school classroom, the episode centers around the enigmatic and profoundly pessimistic instructor, Zetsubou Sensei.

    It delves further into the absurd realities he presents to his students, exploring themes of disillusionment, conformity, and the often-unspoken anxieties of modern life. The animation style maintains the series' distinctive visual language, employing surreal imagery and layered symbolism to deliver its darkly humorous message. While not a standalone narrative, this special episode provides additional insight into the complex dynamics of Zetsubou Sensei’s classroom and reinforces the series' unique blend of comedy and social critique. It’s an experience best appreciated by those already familiar with the core concepts of the *Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei* universe.

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    Characters:

    • Itoshiki, Nozomu (Main)
    • Otonashi, Meru (Main)
    • Fujiyoshi, Harumi (Supporting)
    • Fuura, Kafuka (Supporting)
    • Hitou, Nami (Supporting)
    • Kaga, Ai (Supporting)
    • Kimura, Kaere (Supporting)
    • Kitsu, Chiri (Supporting)
    • Kobushi, Abiru (Supporting)
    • Komori, Kiri (Supporting)
    • Maruuchi, Shouko (Supporting)
    • Meru's Father (Supporting)
    • Nezu, Miko (Supporting)
    • Sekiutsu, Tarou (Supporting)
    • Tsunetsuki, Matoi (Supporting)

    Staff:

    • Shinbou, Akiyuki (Director)
    • Kumeta, Kouji (Original Creator)

    Reviews:

    • User sixyears (Score: 8/10):
      Sherlock Holmes x Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei. Is simply brilliant. This whole OVA left me in despair. Why? because the animation was so good, the story was funny, and the whole cast was here again. It made me remember why I love this show. So when it ended, I was in despair, THE ANIME ENDING HAS LEFT ME IN DESPAIR! Also, it's a Sherlock Holmes type Detective theme, so that just means more brilliance.
    • User Maviael (Score: 9/10):
      English is not my native language. Sorry for any errors, or redundancy. This is my first review on MAL. First of all, I have to say that I really like Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei manga. Also, Shaft is my favorite studio. And this special episode highlights the best quality of both the manga and the excellence of Shaft's work. It is the best of two geniuses; the immense creativity of Kouji Kumeta (author of the manga) + The whimsical direction of master Akiyuki Shinbou. Unlike almost everything that concerns the franchise, this Special has an easy-to-understand comedy. The episode is split into two parts. In the first and mostbrilliant of the two, we have a parody of Sherlock Holmes, but in the peculiar style of this franchise. This first part has an unbelievable amount of twists. And as a bonus, finally we can clearly hear Chiwa Saito's voice acting as Meru Meru. If you read the manga, and don't want to see the same story again, there's no need to get desperate! The first half is an original Shaft material. This crazy Sherlokian story doesn't exist in the manga.nThe second half gives us a grandiloquent Broadway-style musical. I just love this second part. That's because it highlights the characteristics I love most about Shaft, creativity and boldness. The animation is much more consistent than the one presented in the anime. The lyrics of the song presented in the musical are very creative. And most of all, the voice actors are excellent. I'm a big fan of japanese voice acting, and for me, there's no other studio that excels as much in that regard as Shaft. In this particular episode, it is worth highlighting the combination of Ai Nonaka's comic voice and Marina Inoue's powerful voice in a very funny musical.nnTo me, this was easily the best of all the episodes produced by Shaft. In addition to being the episode with the best animation, it's also the episode that most shows how brilliant the franchise voice acting is. For those who watched every season of the anime but never looked for the manga, I recommend reading at least the last 25 chapters of the manga. The end of this work is something that cannot be expressed in words. It's a grand, beautiful and insane ending. If you got interested in knowing this ending, prepare for despair.

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