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Jan 5, 2009
Here's an anime to simply enjoy. Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei separates itself from other comedy series, with its lack of solid plot, interesting characters and new stories to tell every episode.

Don't get it wrong, its lack of plot is very refreshing, different from the usual. For once, there are no cliffhangers, no twists, no complex character development. The only thing to forward is the next episode. You may know what's coming up next, but how the characters will deliver it, or deal with the topic is something to look out for.

For me what made the series interesting is the characters, each with their unique personalities. How random can they get with a hikikomori, an animal lover, a schizophrenic, a stalker, and an illegal immigrant? There is only one normal person in the whole series and being normal also makes her stand out. I know, I sound crazy by just talking about that, so you can just imagine how crazier the series is. Also, the personalities correspond to their names.

Another thing to comment on is the animation and the sound. The characters are well-drawn and are brightly colored. The OP and ED songs are very catchy. I appreciate the work done on the backgrounds as they very highly detailed and perfectly match the quality of the characters. The OP and ED also change every now and then, also with very detailed themes. Well done.

With a whole class (plus some other people) with different characters to uncover, 12 episodes is not enough to contain the craziness. Watch out for other installments of this series, which are still of the same quality and level as this one.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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