(Zan) Sayonara, Zetsubou-sensei (2009)

[懺・さよなら絶望先生]

Director: Akiyuki Shinbo, Yukihiro Miyamoto
Studio: Shaft
Starring: Hiroshi Kamiya, Ai Nonaka, Marina Inoue
Episodes: 13

Synopsis:
The world never ceases to bring despair to the unfortunate Nozomu Itoshiki.

Impressions:
If you were put off by the more abstract turn of the second season, they go even farther here. In fact, several episodes start a sketch, only to cut it off abruptly and then retread it later to finish it out, to say nothing of the "Previously on" prologues that have nothing to do with anything. As with the previous season, if you're game for this, then it's an enjoyable watch. The satire has some teeth to it and I certainly don't encounter this sort of sociopolitical commentary often in anime, which may or may not be a draw for you. It's not for everyone, but I thought it was worth a watch and you may too.

Rating:
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