Ansatsu Kyoushitsu
Assassination Classroom

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I loved this story. At first I thought it was fun but fanservice-y, and never in a million years expected it to go as deep as it did. It satirizes and beautifully points out the dangers of evaluating people by what they can do, and despite the name, gives a lovely message on love and friendship. The characters you think are there just for fanservice turn out to get incredible arcs. I highly recommend it; as a former teacher myself, it meant a lot to me as a story in terms of its commentary on education. Really it's an 8.5/10.

I love this manga because is original and innovative.
I like Matsui's art style and the reading is really fluently.
I love Korosensei and all the students of the 'Class E, and, in the manga, you can find more information about them and also some extra chapters.
Korosensei is the best teacher of all time!
This story should be horror, but it's really funny to read, It's true that there are some dramatic moments, but one returns to school life without suffering.
In Italy have been published also the 'Charas book' and 'Graduation' and are really well done and the color images are amazing.
By reading them you can understand the ... relationships between the charas and find more information about the school.
Recently 'Assassination Classroom' had a room for the exhibition of '00 for the '50th anniversary of Weekly Shonen JUmp' and it's among the best 25 series manga of the last 50 years of Shueisha.

I absolutely LOVED this manga. This is one of the best ones out there. The story is absolutely amazing, with the school setting mixed with action and comedy. I don't even know how they did it, but it all perfectly blends together to create a fun, action-packed, yet emotional story.

The art is really good! I like the sleek look of the characters, and each of them has their own personality to them just based on their character design. They're all unique in their own way.

The characters are fun, yet driven by their motivation so much so that you're cheering them on. Koro-Sensei is an overall ... lovable person with a deep backstory, who is most times silly, and other times a mentor when needed be. I was attatched to all of the characters, especially Koro-Sensei.

I enjoyed reading it very much. I had a lot of laughs, and a lot of tears as well (I can't even tell you how much I SOBBED). This is pretty much my favorite manga of all time and I definitely would recommend you to read it!

10/10!!!

TL;DR
Read this. Funny, thoughtful, emotional, this is a real classic.

Story: 9/10
Excellently written, we get to follow the characters throughout the academic year. It's relatable and consistently intelligent both in terms of assassinations and how to tells it's message. And it does have a message despite the silly premise, this is a very opinionated manga. This manga is essentially the authors education philosophy in graphic form. I have seen multiple people say that it inspired them to become teachers and I can absolutely see why.

On the other hand, the manga can feel a bit too blunt with the message sometimes, for example, making the ... discrimination against class 3-E too exaggerated which feels silly. Also, in the later stage of the manga, it feels like the drama is resolved too easily/quickly, not matching the stakes of the situation. It can rob the tension when you know it can be solved in 2-3 chapters.

The ending is amazing. I wasn't sure how they would make a satisfying end here but the author really did it. Very few manga has made me genuinely emotional, this is one.

Art: 8/10
The art matches the quality of the story, it's good, showing the characters emotions, comedic moments or spectacular assassination attempts.

Characters: 7/10
The manga does have a main character of sorts, Nagisa. However, the true protagonist is class 3-E as a whole. This is a great strength, with us getting an overview of each character in the class, seeing their strengths and weaknesses. It's great seeing their growth as well as how they work together. This Is also a weakness however, having so many characters means that every character is fairly shallow. Despite being stretched so thin, the author uses the time well, with every character getting enough time to get a view of their personality and showing up in later chapters rather than just disappearing. There are characters who get more focus and there is Koro-sensei himself (itself?) but I can't talk about how interesting they are without spoilers.

Overall: 9/10
Brilliantly plotted, with a surprisingly memorable class. I recommend this without reservation.

The manga's ability to use science fiction and comedy to convey a story about growing up into a better person is not only refreshing but empowering. At a first glance, it seems like an underdog story and in a way it could be viewed as such. The characters have to face many challenges big and small, and whether they succeed or not depends on their own personal growth. The way science fiction is applied to the manga is well done--no matter how extreme the scenarios may be, it doesn't disrupt my immersion. The artwork is also very nice. It has the balance of cuteness and ... humor. It also brings weight to the emotional and action moments as well.

I really enjoy the manga, and I fully recommend it!

As this was the first manga I've read in years, I didn't really expect anything. The premise of a monster teaching his students to assassinate him sounded ridiculous enough to give it a try.

And then it got more crazy. I loved to see how the characters matured over the chapters, how their relationships evolved as well as their skills got sharpened.

I liked the backstories of the students, but after seeing Koro-sensei's backstory I got moved a bit too much. Suddenly I didn't want this story to end. I didn't want to see if students will succeed in their task.

But I have. And I am content. ... This story was too easy to spoil or make it too cheesy, but the author has succeeded to deliver a great tale.

Also: Koro-sensei is a great character. When I grow up, I wanna be like him.

When I began reading this, I knew I couldn't stop at the beginning! I read all of Assassination Classroom happy and anxious to see what came next in the story. I was even waiting for the English volumes to release at bookstores and online. With the story, it was AMAZING! The places they went, the ways the characters developed and how they've grown physically and mentally. The characters were scary and enjoyable at times. The only unrealistic character that wouldn't make sense in a realistic type setting would be Karma. He was willing to commit suicide in front of his teacher because he doubted Koro ... Sensei's abilities. He is too much of a rebel sometimes and it just takes away from the story at times, but nonetheless, he is a great counterpart to Nagisa, one of the most important characters in the manga. I also think some of the enemies take away from the story as well, especially at the end. For instance, they practically brain wash everyone and the characters we've grown to love are useless against these villains, except Koro Sensei. I really enjoyed this and felt deep emotions that made me connect with these characters. With the ending, it was heart warming and realistic, I like where most of these characters ended up at the end too, it was really really nice to see them one last time. All I can say is that I enjoyed this because of how relatable it can be and how human everyone sees, even Koro Sensei.

Pros
- Linear storyline with unique concept. It's hard to comprehend the story at the beginning, it's getting exciting around the middle with so many events happening around, and it's heartwarming in the end. It's also unpredictable and contain so many good morale message
- This manga has so many characters yet none of them are disposable. Instead of having one godlike character who can do everything, you will see each character developing and helping each other with their own unique skills. So it's not about one man army, but a group of people who become strong together, and it's beautiful
- Long enough to captivate your interest, ... short enough to stay on track
- Funny

Cons
- In the beginning, you might need some time to grasp the concept because it's quite unique and everything just happen instantly

Assassination Classroom (affectionately referred to as 'AssClass' by some) is probably one of the more notable shōnen manga of the 2010's, and for good reason. With a strong narrative supported by strong character development and a consistent quality of art, Assassination Classroom has made its mark in the market.

[Story - 9]

The premise alone is rather unique: A follow-the-class-through-the-school-year story with a covert-operation-to-kill-the-superhuman twist, the 2 concepts surprisingly blend together well and boost each other up when needed. While the beginning is admittedly slow + the presence of some occasional filler in the first half, the pace is rather consistent, with each arc having some ... form of tension/payoff/consequence that is emotionally satisfying in their own way. The ending arc is /extremely/ fulfilling, yet bittersweet, and was worth the investment of time.

The themes are naturally school-related, such as the 'right' way to educate and the bond between classmates, but also have a mix of action themes (the lives of many vs. the lives of one + the impact of a life in violence). There is plenty of shōnen-type comedy (slapstick + ecchi) found in the manga (right up to the end!), but the comedy also serves to frame the melodramatic moments in a fitting light. All, if not almost all, of the questions the reader may have are answered with a satisfying explanation, and have enough foreshadowing to warrant a re-read to see the cleverness.

[Art - 8]

The art may appear rather simplistic at first, but upon further reading, brings out more enjoyment in the story. The various background details (typically tongue-in-cheek) and shading palettes are appealing enough, but character design reigns here.

The design of Korosensei (the protagonist and mascot) alone is enough, but Matsui takes it further by showcasing the various facial expressions, colours, and shapes he can take on (whether for comedy, melodrama, or both). The 3 'star' students (Nagisa, Karma, Kaede), the various other teachers (Karasuma, Irina), the major antagonists, and /some/ of the supporting cast in the classroom all have their own distinctive designs; Unfortunately, the rest do not sport such qualities and are typically adorned in the private school's uniform. The rest of the characters (such as the various assassins) have typically realistic designs, with not much to be said there.

[Character - 7]

While there is one (but noticeable) flaw in some characters, it can be outweighed by the sheer uniqueness of the rest. Korosensei easily takes the cake here, with an endearing 'cheerily intelligent pervert' (for lack of a stronger description) characterization that hides a lot more depth (which is shown at a crucial point). He is easily likeable, between the various antics he is involved in and the heartwarming amount of love he has for his students.

The 3 'star' students each shine in their own way which, to avoid spoilers, can be summed up as this: Nagisa hides a darker self behind a meek-cute mask while searching for purpose, Karma's ambition comes into conflict with his chaotic behaviour, and Kaede's conflict....well, that has to be seen in the manga. Karasuma and Irina contrast each other nicely, and are able to stand alone (though Irina has more of these moments). While they may not be as relevant to the plot as Korosensei and the kids, they are definitely major players and deserve recognition for what they contribute (especially in the 'God of Death/Shinigami' arc).

The 4 (initially 5, but you shall see why) antagonists are captivating: Chairman Asano demands the best from everyone possible and can stand his own same ground against Karasuma and Korosensei, Shiro is a man cloaked both physically and contextually but always comes prepared, Takaoka is hellbent on revenge after causing his own downfall, and the 'God of Death/Shinigami' is easily the most physically distinctive (and terrifying) of the 4. The 'lost fifth' antagonist appears rather early on, and while does not have much development devoted to them outside of having the lead role in an arc, is rather intriguing to both see and read.

The flaw mentioned at the beginning, however, did hamper some of the experience. It was the extensive cast: with 28 students in the class, 3 full-time teachers, a whole
campus of teachers and students, and various other figures, it was natural for some to be underdeveloped. However, when it comes to some of the classmates in Class-E, it is most noticeable. Outside of an occasional 'character-of-the-week' chapter in the first half of the manga, they tend to just fill in panel space or serve as comedic actors. The main campus teachers and students (save for several in Class-A) are typical 'we-hate-them-because-they-suck-despite-actually-being-talented' types. and the various assassins are edgy goons. This flaw, however, is partially remedied by the collective development of the class as a whole group. This is most noticeable after a schism occurs in the class (and is addressed in a fitting all-out battle), and ties back into the theme of 'classmate bonding'.

[Enjoyment/Overall - 8]

Despite some nitpicking, I found this manga to be rather enjoyable! It had just the right blend of comedy and drama, solid pacing despite a rough beginning, and unique characterization and design to make this a rather fun read. While I wouldn't call this a favourite, it's not because its flaw(s), but rather just a 'personal thing' and I appreciate having fully read it. I highly recommend it if you want a subversive school shōnen with plenty of action and laughs, but with the capacity for rumination and melodrama.

I finished this in a few days, it was quite a good read I must say.

Story
An supersonic octopus became the teacher for Class E, the worst class in a prestigious junior high school. The story is surprisingly fluent, there is little boring moments in the manga, like say in 1 chapter the teacher say he is going to prepare the students in their exam, the next chapter the exam is already finished. Unlike some manga where the fillers comes in and frustrate the heck out of the readers. The manga also take an insight in education with assassionation, how teachers can affect or influence his/her ... students, I have to say after reading this manga, I actually wants to be an educator in the future, really inspiring, kuro sensei(I read this manga in chinese, hope the name is correct) really deliver a valuable lessons even to the readers!

Art
Art is okay overall, some parts do look a bit weird but nonetheless, very readable and enjoyable.

Characters
With a class roaster of 28 students, I expected the author to not differentiate most of the characters. Oh boy was I wrong. Yes I do admit that some characters are more focused in terms of character development, but every single character is different from one another, and frankly speaking, in the later chapters I actually remembered their differences.

Enjoyment
Definitely a 10 considering I finished the manga in less than a week.

Overall
10/10 I loved it, would recommend to anyone.

Ansatsu Kyoushitsu aka Assassination Classroom aka AssClass (my personal abbreviation) is one of the most unique shonen series that I've ever read/seen.

Not many long-running series have the courage to be so short and STAY short. Many stories suffer under the rule that they have to be strecthed out as far as possible but AssClass shows that the short stories can be just enough and still impactful.

As a person who gets easily attracted to stories with a random synopsis I was immediately hooked with this. I mean where do you find a story about a octopus teacher who runs a class of assasins who have ... to kill him. But later I saw the bigger picture behind the tentacle jokes and random premise.

Story:
The story of assasination shows that every story can be a good story no matter how weird it may sound. This is a manga that you shouldn't judge by its manga cover. Not only does the beginning show exactly what the story is about, it also stays with it and doesn't write itself into a corner to end up like a 600 chapter manga with plotholes as big as the moon. No, AssClass knows what the end goal is and keeps working towards that goal.

Art:
The art in AssClass is in most moments okay. When not much is going on the art isn't really something to talk about but when important come about, then it's when the art shines! The mangaka was able to make boring moments like: 'making a test' fascinating for the reader by depicting it like a big gladiator fight or something like that. Or make someone look very intimidating by making him/her look like a terrifying monster. It is this approach of drawing visuals that makes the art something else from other shonen manga.

Character:
This series centers around a class and this class has many different students. 28 to be exact. For any story, especially a story this short you could think that it is very hard to give all of these characters the characterization and develop that they need, but AssClass shows that it is not afraid to try it. Of course some character get more attention then others but at the end you can know the names, talents and characteristics of all students if you want to. Also Koro-sensei is one of the best characters in the show and makes you wish teachers in real life could become big yellow octopuses

Overall, this manga is a shonen that, after not even a year has won my heart. The story is mostly a comedy but knows when to grab at your heart strings. The foreshadowing in the plot is insane and really shows that the creator knew the story that he wanted to tell in his head. Also the ending is the most fitting kind of ending for a coming-of-age story like this. It couldn't be any better in my opinion.