8 Reasons to Check Out Assassination Classroom
What would you do if you woke up tomorrow morning and seven-tenths of the moon was gone? What would you think of a permanent crescent moon Would you panic? Would you suspect that the world is ending or that something bad was about to happen? This is just one thing that class 3-E of Kunugigaoka Junior High School has to deal with during their last year; the other is a tentacle monster proclaiming that he blew up the moon.
Assassination Classroom (Ansatsu Kyōshitsu) is a Japanese science fiction comedy manga series written and illustrated by Yūsei Matsui.
The series follows the daily lives of an extremely powerful tentacled-alien creature working as a junior high homeroom teacher, and his students who are dedicated to the task of assassinating him to prevent Earth from being eliminated.
An anime television series based on the manga began airing on Fuji TV from January 9, 2015, and ran for 22 episodes. The second season of the anime began airing on January 7, 2016, and ran for 25 episodes.
Quick Review
Assassination Classroom revolves around a mysterious creature that permanently chops the moon down to a crescent.
The students of class 3-E of Kunugigaoka Middle School are in an unusual situation when they learn that this moon-altering monster was going to be their homeroom teacher. These students are faced with a near-impossible task: assassinate the creature responsible for the crescent-shaped disaster before Earth suffers a similar fate.
The monster, given the name Koro-sensei, is able to fly at blinding speeds, making it seem hopeless to try and defeat him. In a rather comedic turn of events, the misfits of 3-E soon find that this monster they are dealing with is not only unbeatable, but also the best teacher they have ever had!
The show tells the story of these junior high kids as they hone their assassination skills in order to confront their own life problems, the oppressive school system, and one day – the un-defeatable Koro-sensei.
Assassination Classroom has a very engaging plot and the characters are very likable. This series starts out with being lighthearted and simple but becomes a rollercoaster of emotions as the story unfolds.
Is it Worth Watching?
Assassination Classroom has a beautiful balance between not being too serious but also has its tear-jerking moments. It finds an endearing route between dreadful scenarios and humorous characters.
You’ll possibly find yourself getting attached to a creature who actually destroyed the moon and seems ready to do the same to the Earth.
For those who want action and a bit of tension without being stuck in a whirlwind of blood, this is a dark comedy that’s certainly worth the watch.
I. Characters
He offered governments all over the world, a chance to kill him under the condition that he is allowed to be the homeroom teacher of Class 3-E until the end of the year when he will destroy the Earth by self-explosion unless he is killed.
Our anti-hero is introduced as someone who is generally kind to others and can switch from being silly and childish to serious in a moments’ notice. Eccentric almost.
According to Nagisa, Koro-sensei was also was unintentionally petty at times and loved gossip. Both these traits are prominent throughout the series.
Assassination classroom features a diverse group of characters with their own little quirks. Each character has believable traits which make the characters relatable. There is a red-headed boy named Karma who is intelligent but lazy; his only goal at first is to kill a teacher. Karma’s desire to kill a teacher is triggered by his favorite teacher betraying him. The teacher scolded him after going to the aid of a fellow student and beating up the bullies that were picking on that student.
Next, there is the character named Nagisa whose gender is difficult to determine at the beginning. He is the main protagonist of the story. Nagisa struggles to establish his self-identity because of an over-controlling mother who always wanted an obedient daughter that she could control. Finally, there is the character Ritsu, an intelligent super computer who was made to specifically assassinate Koro-Sensei.
After multiple attempts, the class gets annoyed with Ritsu and tie her up so she can no longer interrupt the class. Realizing that the children are upset with Ritsu’s presence, Koro-Sensei upgrades and reprograms Ritsu so that the class will approve of her.
II. Plot
The series follows the daily lives of an extremely powerful octopus-like being working as a junior high homeroom teacher.
His students are dedicated to the task of assassinating him to prevent Earth from being destroyed. The students are considered “misfits” in their school and are taught in a separate building; the class he teaches is called 3-E.
Assassination Classroom takes you on an interesting journey from start to finish. The plot is solid, and there is also great consistency with character development and growth over the course of the show.
III. Setting or Curiosity
The story takes place at Kunugigaoka Junior High School’s Class 3-E. The students are considered “misfits” in their school and are taught in a separate building; the class is called 3-E. Assassination Classroom is a unique mix between science fiction and comedy.
Why did Koro-Sensei decide to teach class 3-E; why is he allowing them to try to kill him without fighting back? Why is he never displayed as the antagonist after taking credit for blowing up the moon? All these questions plus more keep you interested in the show and make you keep asking “why?”. How did Koro-Sensei come to be? Is he an alien or is he a mutant? Can Class 3-E assassinate Koro-Sensei or will someone else obtain the reward? Why does he care about the well-being of the children? Who is Koro-Sensei ?
IV. Theme Songs
The catchy opening and ending songs have a goofy yet effective style to give viewers an insight into what they can expect throughout the show.
The first opening theme is “Seishun Satsubatsu-ron” (The Theory of Savage Youth) performed by 3-nen E-gumi Utatan. The song is an upbeat K-pop song that resonated with the concept of most of the main characters being students of junior high and the feelings of youth.
The second opening theme is “Jiriki Hongan Revolution” ( Self-reliance Revolution) also performed by 3-nen E-gumi Utatan. The visuals in the song appear as though the class of 3-E is dancing but funny enough they are actually practicing how to stab their teacher with a knife. The music is fun to listen to and head-nod worthy.
The closing track is “Hello, shooting star” by Moumoon. The song has an emotional tone to it and is a complete contrast from the two opening songs we see in the first season.
The third opening theme is “QUESTION” and the fourth is “Bye Bye YESTERDAY” by 3-nen E-gumi Utatan. Both opening songs are extremely upbeat and catchy.
They aptly set the tone for the second season. These two songs describe the journey and emotions of the show accurately.
The second ending theme is “Kaketa Tsuki” (Waning Moon). The music and lyrics have a bitter-sweet ring to them. The song truly sounds angelic and tugs at your heartstrings.
The third ending theme is “Mata kimi ni aeru hi” (Until the day we can see you again) by Shion Miyawaki. This song brings back feelings of nostalgia and a whole mix of emotions as you think about the journey this anime took you through.
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V. Well Picked Voice Actors
Sometimes you find a show that has an enjoyable premise but for some reason, you cannot get into the show fully. After trying to sit through the show, it finally dawns on you that the voice acting is the problem. Maybe it’s that the voice does not fit the character or maybe the character’s voice is out of sync with the animation. Assassination Classroom has a great group of voice actors that make the characters shine and bring out their different personalities–in both Sub and Dub.
In the English Dubbing of Assassination Classroom, you have Sonny Strait, Lindsay Seidel, Austin Tindle, Martha Harms, J Michael Tatum and Clifford Chapin.
Sonny Strait is the voice of Koro-Sensei, Krillen and Bardock (DBZ), Maes Hughes (Fullmetal Alchemist), Usopp (One Piece), and Drossel Cainz (Black Butler II). Lindsay Seidel is the voice of Nagisa and also the voice of Ruka Urushibara (Steins; Gate), Angel (Fairy Tail), and Yayoi Kunizuka (Psycho Pass). Martha Harms is the voice of Irina Jelavic and also the voice of Maya (Borderlands 2), Aphrodite (Smite), Ranmaru Rindo (Good Luck Girl!), and Audrey Duvall (Freezing). Austin Tindle is the voice of Karma Akabane and is also the voices of Ken Kaneki (Tokyo Ghoul), Alzack Connell (Fairy Tail), and Accelerator (A Certain Scientific Railgun S & A Certain Magical Index II). Clifford Chapin is the Tomohito Sugino as well as the voice of Conny Springer (Attack on Titan), Hideyoshi Nagachika (Tokyo Ghoul), Mikhail (Gangsta.), and Takuya Uozumi (Free! Eternal Summer). J Michael Tatum is the voice of Shiro ,one of the main antagonists of the series. He is also the voice of Sir Hammerlock (Borderlands 2), Kyoya Otori (Ouran High School Host Club), Scar (Full Metal Alchemist), Sebastian Michaelis (Black Butler), and Rei Ryugazaki (Tokyo Ghoul).
VI. An Emotional Journey
Most of the time when you watch a show you develop an emotional attachment to a character or the show itself. Assassination Classroom enjoys playing to the emotions of the watcher with its catchy intro music and wise-cracking jokes from the students. Assassination Classroom will have you feeling a rollercoaster of emotions.
One of the most enjoyable things that will make the show memorable is Koro-Sensei’s quirks, whether it be hygiene punishment or dressing up oddly to “fit in.” This show has teenage rivalries, romance, comedy, suspense, mystery, and action. While the plot twist may be predictable, it will be a memorable experience.
VII. Action Sequence
Most of the action in this series showcases our anti-hero’s bizarre powers and super strength.
The students of 3-E who have been assigned the task of assassinating him continue to work hard to better their skills and ultimately defeat their alien tentacled homeroom teacher before he destroys the planet.
VIII. Interesting and Unique Story Line
At times, it is easy to lose track of time when watching Assassination Classroom. One reason it’s so unique is the fact that they are trying to kill their teacher. If the teacher was displayed as human, the anime–let alone the manga–would probably have never seen the light of day. Assassination Classroom is the story of Nagisa and Koro-Sensei and their interaction with the rest of class 3-E.
Assassination Classroom follows Koro-Sensei’s attempts to teach a group of social outcasts how to be productive students and members of society. Viewers watch as Nagisa changes from a shy and self-doubting child into a confident and courageous teenage assassin. As more assassins enter the story, the class learns from the mistakes and adapts new strategies based off their past failures. As the story progresses so does class 3-E. No character is unimportant.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a show to watch, or just enjoy anime and have yet to see it, Assassination Classroom is a must see. The show only has 47 episodes split between two seasons and the last episode of the subbing comes out this week. Until the end Koro-Sensei will be the class 3-E’s target, but completing the task is no easy matter. From someone who loves the show and loves anime in general, Assassination Classroom earns at least an 8.5 out of 10 for its story, voice acting, and animation. (However, Assassination Classroom will still find a 9.5 in my heart.) Also, there is a decent live-action adaptation of the series.
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