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Name
暗殺教室
Ansatsu Kyōshitsu
Assassination Classroom

Written by
Yūsei Matsui

Demographic
Shonen

Total Volumes (21)

Original run
2012 - 2016

Is there an anime version?
Assassination Classroom
Assassination Classroom: Second / FINAL Season
Assassination Classroom the Movie: 365 Days (Film)
Assassination Classroom (Live action)
Assassination Classroom: Graduation (Live action)

Earth is threatened by an enormously powerful octopus-like monster who destroyed 70% of the Moon, permanently rending it into the shape of a crescent. The monster claims that within a year, Earth will also be destroyed by him, but he offers mankind a chance to avert this fate. In class 3-E; the End Class of Kunugigaoka Junior High School, he starts working as a homeroom teacher where he teaches his students regular subjects as well as the ways of assassination. The Japanese government promises a reward of ¥10 billion (i.e. 100 million USD) to whoever among the students succeeds in killing the monster, whom they have named "Koro-sensei" (殺せんせー Korosensē, a pun on korosenai (殺せない, unkillable) and sensei (先生, teacher)). However, this proves to be an almost impossible task, as not only does he have several superpowers at his disposal, including the capacity of moving at Mach 20, but he is also the best teacher they've ever had, helping them to improve their grades, individual skills, and perspectives for the future.

Overall Rating: 8/10
I enjoyed this series. Original, full of detailed characters. The story is original and very well written. You end up hating and loving Koro-Sensei and understand the emotion each student goes through until the end. Ending is perfect, wouldn't change a thing. I recommend this series. ** Love those covers by the way, simple and perfect fit.

Do I recommend it:

Oh yes! It's super fun, each character is fun, original and maturing as the story progresses. Lots of comic relief and perfect arcs!