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Assassination Classroom 2015

★ 8.4/10 · 1,237 votes TV-14 AnimationComedyAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy 2 seasons · 47 eps Ended
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What is Assassination Classroom?

Assassination Classroom is a Japanese anime series based on the manga by Yūsei Matsui. The story follows the students of Class 3-E, a group of misfit junior high school students who are given an unusual assignment: assassinate their new teacher, Koro-sensei.

Type
TV series
Year
2015
Status
Ended
Episodes
47
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Jan 10, 2015
Last aired
Jul 1, 2016
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
Fuji TV, Iwate Menkoi Television
Genres
Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Assassination Classroom is a Japanese anime series based on the manga by Yūsei Matsui. The story follows the students of Class 3-E, a group of misfit junior high school students who are given an unusual assignment: assassinate their new teacher, Koro-sensei. This octopus-like creature has destroyed the moon and threatens to destroy Earth within a year unless he is killed first. Despite this ominous premise, Koro-sensei proves to be a dedicated and effective teacher, using unconventional methods to educate his students while also training them in various skills that may help them fulfill their mission. The series aired from 2015 to 2016 and was directed by Takashi Kobayashi. It features voice performances by actors including Jun Fukuyama and Mai Fuchigami. The show blends action, comedy, and drama as it explores themes of education, personal growth, and moral complexity. The students must grapple with the challenge of trying to kill someone who may be the best teacher they have ever had.

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Should you watch it?

“Students must assassinate their tentacled teacher to save the Earth from total destruction.”

Reasons to watch
  • unique premise
  • engaging character dynamics
Keep in mind
  • premise may seem absurd

Watch it if you enjoy unconventional stories about students and their extraordinary mentor.

The series features themes of assassination and global destruction within a school setting.

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Season 1 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 25 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the series?

A group of students is tasked with killing their teacher, a creature who destroyed the moon.

Who is the teacher?

The teacher is an octopus-like creature nicknamed Koro-sensei.

What is the teacher's goal?

He threatens to destroy the Earth in one year.

Why are the students trying to kill him?

They are tasked with the mission to prevent him from destroying the planet.

What kind of students are in the class?

The students are described as a class of misfits.