Assassination Classroom (2013–2016) User Reviews

Assassination Classroom: An anime well worth your time

[Platypuschow · 8/10 · 15 September 2017]

And like that it's over the two seasons of Assassination Classroom are behind me and though I believe the quality dipped I can confidently say I miss it already.

Now I'm "That guy" who wants to like anime but generally struggles. I like darker stuff and avoid the cutesy stuff which seems to make up most of the anime available. For that reason I've genuinely struggled to find both series & movies to watch.

On this occasion against my better judgement I watched the two Assassination Classroom live action movies first and was really quite blown away with how good they were. I figured the anime would be a let down by comparison and I'm still on the fence as to which is truly better.

Assassination Classroom is a beautiful intricate storyline with real depth and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Sadly a large chunk of season 2 feels like filler and that really damaged it but it returned to form in it's final few episodes all leading the incredible finale.

Without a doubt this is heavily underrated as many people I've spoken to have never heard of it. It's well woven, thought provoking and powerful as well as genuinely funny in places.

One odd thing is it's tone, it's so inconsistent. It is fairly cutesy, in places is ridiculously so and yet it can switch on a dime and get really quite dark.

I am so very glad that I experienced the series as it was certainly a memorable one and one that will stay with me.

The Good:

Amazing storyline

Powerful messages

Very well written

Devastatingly good finale

Great characters

The Bad:

Cheesy soundtrack

Some over the top anime tropes

A lot of filler in season 2

Things I Learnt From This Series:

The Japanese are capable of producing something involving tentacles and school girls without blending them in a dirty way

I'm going to miss Koro-sensei and the e-class *Sadface*

Really good but sad anime

[Irishchatter · 9/10 · 8 April 2018]

I have to say, I was literally blown away by the whole story. I mean, you would never expect a "joker face" smiley alien to become such a role model for the class of 3-E. Like he was planning to destroy the world if he didn't get killed at the end of the year but the rest of the class became so attached to him that they didn't want to kill him at all! He really did everything for them like he did want his students to have bright futures for themselves and of course they did!

I thought in the last season of episode 45, was absolutely tearjerking and heart breaking,I didn't want Nagisa to kill him but he had to since he was the student leader of the class. When Koro-Sensei called out the roll of each students names for the last time, I was trying my hardest to fight back the tears and I could've sworn the voice actor was trying hard to fight back the tears too! Then when Nagisa killed after the roll call, everyone was crying so hard and as the viewer, you just felt sick to your stomach. I was really devastated that Koro-sensei was killed and like regardless if he was a fictional character or not, throughout the series you get so easily attached by him with his humour. Except for the killing bit, I wish I was part of class 3-E because like Koro Sensei kept them all together as friends even if they going about their own ways!

I never expected to enjoy and cry to this wonderfully weird anime, I'll give it a 8/10!

Wonderfully fun and satisfyingly crafted

[silverlve · 9/10 · 24 October 2018]

It's two seasons of fun, laughing, learning, caring for the characters and getting tangled up in trying to figure out how this will all end. The jokes were really well written, making me crackle sometimes with enough life lessons thrown in which made it also a heartwarming show. You really do learn to care about Koro-Sensei and his students who are trying to kill him but are gaining life lessons I wish all kids could get from a good teacher. There are twisted along the way which keep you wanting to get the next episode going.

Hat off

[Jolien_Goedleven · 10/10 · 30 June 2016]

When I watched the final episode, I just stared at my screen for some time. I was left with tears in my eyes, and that's something that has never happened before when I watched anime.

You know what the thing is, this anime has overall little characters starring in it. So it's very easy to care for all of them. And boy, did I care.

Ansatsu Kyoshitsu is about an assassination class, the E-class, who has to kill their teacher. Their teacher has already destroyed the moon, and is about to destroy earth as well. So, as to keep him a state secret, they give the E-class a chance of killing him. I thought this plot to be very strange and appealing. But when I watched the first episode, it was really really strange. But when you get passed that, the appealing part starts. And when you're passed the second episode and you kinda get what's going on, you won't be able to stop watching. The students grow and try out plans to kill their teacher. As the series progresses, they all develop their own skill, which allows the viewer to get to know each and every one of those students. And I really loved them. Especially Nagisa.

The anime itself never gets boring. It is funny, very emotional and it even has plot twists you didn't see coming. It has it all. Lovely characters, romance, bloodlust, secrets, tense music,... Overall, it stays with you.

The lingering and final idea the anime gave me, was that killing isn't easy. It may seem so at the beginning of the series, but it isn't. Not just because of all the planning and the risk of your own life. But because those students got in way too deep. They were too involved. And it is because of that, that this anime is so strong. It wouldn't have been if they followed one of the random assassins the government hired.

I think I'm gonna watch them all again tomorrow.

Best Anime I've Ever Watched

[tempestalbermath · 10/10 · 25 June 2018]

The title of this anime makes it sound like a sadistic and maybe lame wannabe thriller, but in reality, Assassination Classroom is an incredibly wonderful and heartfelt story. It starts off purely humorous and light, but oh my god, it blossoms into something amazing throughout it's two seasons.

One of the most admirable things is the approach to every single character in the show; Assassination Classroom features a class of about 30 students, and surely an anime would never take the time to focus on each individual character and their talents and flaws, right?

WRONG!

By the end of the series, you seriously know about every character and get legit attached to them, which is amazing. The relationships in this show are executed perfectly, and when you give them a supernatural edge, the result is absolutely amazing. There's honestly nothing I disliked about this show, and btw, the ending made me cry so hard, and I'm not usually a cryer. Thinking back about literally any episode of AssClass makes me feel really good and happy. 10/10

Bye Bye Yesterday

[ernest_js · 10/10 · 12 November 2016]

it was funny, it was witty, it was deep, it was a roller-coaster ride.

Coming from a similar education background, you tend to wonder is all the effort and sacrifice worth it. then came this show and made you look at it from a different angle.

"Tests are a good thing. The knowledge gained from a night of cramming will be all but forgotten once you hit adulthood. And that's fine. The experience you gain through competition, having sharpened your skills and broadened your minds all under the same set of rules? That's the real treasure.- Koro Sensei"

it's pillar is the comedy mixed with the right amount of seriousness with a hint of fan-service but it's core is the lessons Koro-Sensei teaches his students and indrectly to the viewers. using assassination methods as an analogy to how one should live and deal with life.

"As you go through life, the might current of society is bound to get in your way and there will certainly be times that things don't go as you'd hoped. When this happens, don't look to society for a cause. Do not renounce society. Frankly, you'd be wasting your time. Instead just say, "That's life!" and muddle your way through with frustration. Once you're past it, consider: If society's swift current is tossing you around, how should you be swimming there in it's midst. You should have learned how, here in the E class, in this assassination classroom. You don't always have to stand and face it head-on. You can run and you can hide. If it's not against the rules, you can try a sneak attack. You can use unconventional weapons. Stay determined - not impatient nor discouraged - and with repeated trial and error, you're bound to reach a splendid outcome eventually.- Koro Sensei"

like how Shirley died in Code Geass and Lancer's death in Fate Zero, this manga adaption anime brings that sting you know that's coming but you still can't avoid it.

"To kill is an action which overflows in everyday life. In actuality the more you try to be accepted, the more you kill your unrestrained self.- Koro Sensei"

this anime's openings are those openings that are boring at the start but as the story progress you tend to see the meaning behind those opening and it somehow tug that emotional string within as the countdown gets closer. this is helped by the classroom singing them together.

in the end as Koro Sensei said, "Fun times are bound to end."

the important lesson Koro Sensei ever taught Class 3-E was Nothing is ever truly wasted if you view it from a different angle and learn the lesson behind it.

"It's dangerous for them to grow up without experiencing true competition. Because they'll keep whining, even without taking the matter seriously. For those with a high level of aptitude... The sooner they know the frustration of defeat, the greater their growth will be. - Koro Sensei"

Truly, this is a masterpiece worthy of its place among the creams of the crop with Fate Zero, Code Geass, Fullmetal Alchemist, Vandread and others.

I wish Korosensei was real.

[Achyut_Prashast_Singh · 10/10 · 10 December 2020]

This anime has been one great ride throughout. Replete with action and comedy, Assassination Classroom proves to be as entertaining as life-changing. I never realized when Korosensei became a real character for me and his words started to have a very positive impact on my mind. This might be the best anime I've seen to date, and I'm glad I watched it.

Assassination Classroom is packed with exciting action, hilarious comedy and at times hard-hitting emotional moments. From the first episode alone, it managed to convince me I was in for a treat. All characters, from Nagisa to Karma, managed to leave a solid impact. It's a pretty atypical action anime, given its school setting and how it even uses action sequences in a metaphorical way at times, something we don't see happening daily. The voice acting is also top-notch, especially for Korosensei, who contagious laugh becomes a character in itself.

It's also a perfect satire on the education system at the same time. Assassination Classroom starts and continues on a light note, only to move you by the time it ends; it became hard for me to believe it was ending, but since quality matters more than quantity, I have to praise how deftly the writers and animators handled the show. The last episode ends the show on a perfect note, without leaving you confused or feeling incomplete. That being said, this power-packed action comedy is a legit masterpiece. If possible, try avoid reading too much about it on the internet as chances of getting spoiled about certain things are pretty high. As for me, I am just missing Korosensei already; he's like the best teacher we've never had in reality but would love to have, even if his presence seems to pose threat to everyone, because he's what many teachers aren't in real life.

Quite underrated

[fjmahi · 7/10 · 1 February 2021]

The show is funny touching a great to watch. Koro sensei is really fun to watch. And when you think about that everybody wants to kill him it will make you have doubts if he really deserves to die or not. The show takes great twists. Its good.

Masterpiece!!!

[hammaddar2010 · 10/10 · 19 December 2016]

This anime is true Gem and its one of my top three anime of all time. never in my imagination i would have thought while watching it that it will reach the heights of perfection that it managed to achieve. it might look like a simple average comedy anime from start but by the end of it , it will become your favorite anime and leave you in tears of both sadness and joy.All the characters are amazing and especially Koro Sensei is one of the best characters i have ever seen in anime(don't be fooled by his looks :p). Most beautiful thing about this anime is the real life lessons the students as well the viewer learns which have deep impact and could bring inspiration to someone who is struggling in his own life. Its a must see anime for anyone. even 10 stars might not be enough to justify this anime brilliance.

An excellent anime

[juanjosealbarello · 10/10 · 26 January 2015]

its SO very funny, i can't stop laugh, it's the type of TV series for the people who wants a good and funny story. I Highly recommend to see it, in my opinion, 10 stars from 10. the first time i saw this anime i thank, "what the hell its going on here?". but 10 minutes later, i can't stop of watch it. seriously, this anime have...

1. a good story 2. weird characters 3. a good ambiance

sorry, but really i can't enumerate the good things of this anime, it's very funny.

but to begin the anime in the o¿correct order, please, watch the OVA, i don't gonna do spoiler, because i have respect and love for all the anime in the world, specially for this.

Mediocre First Season but the Final Season made up for it. Decent watch overall.

[ACollegeStudent · 7/10 · 12 September 2021]

Rating: 7.0

Favorite Episode: Secret Identity Time

Didn't like it at first but the final season improved the show. There's a lot of characters; many of them end up being 1 or 2-dimensional: Terasaka was the ex-bully stubborn brute, karma the genius edgelord who goes with the flow, Ryunosuke the sniper, with some exceptions like Kaede. This show's biggest pitfalls is its lapses in logic, too many instances to list but direct plotholes: Lovro being killed by the reaper yet showing up alive a couple of episodes later, Koro-sensei blocking the reaper's bullet for Karasuma and somehow procuring fruit juice in prison to mimick Karasuma's blood. Deus ex Machina's: Koro-sensei's "ultimate defense form" pulled out of thin air for that one moment the students almost killed him, the entire cell regeneration sequence near the end to save Kayano (thematically works, plotwise doesn't). And general absurdities: the clapping technique used by Nagisa to win nearly all his toughest encounters, seriously clapping in trained professional's faces to win? Irina getting a slap on the wrist after tricking and nearly killing the whole class because "that's just part of assassination". Karma throwing his fight with Nagisa because Nagisa beat him in martial arts yet using the knife to win the match would have been a fair way for karma to win etc. Overall a decent watch with stretches of mediocrity and a ton of flaws.

Love anime, but this show is a big miss for me.

[lbeachy-63674 · 3/10 · 14 October 2020]

I started to watch the show after hearing about it from a friend. Well, let's just say I no longer listen to this friend when it comes to recommendations.

It was hard for me to follow because I couldn't get attached to any of the characters. It just felt bland, and what's up with the main character's hair? I literally though he had ponytails at first.

For me, the show was very predictable and that's what possibly kept me away from further intrigue. I literally predicted the result for just about every episode to the point that I couldn't watch it anymore.

The show is cheesy, filled with poor attempts at humor and not intriguing enough for me to follow. There was moments in the show where I really had to cringe.

I'm really surprised that it had a decent rating on IMDB. I can name about 50 other anime's that have a better storyline, better characters and new and original sequences.

I do not recommend this show, unless you have a lot of free time on your hands.

Assassination Classroom - Masterpiece

[doxrapidfire · 10/10 · 29 March 2015]

its SO very funny, i can't stop laugh, it's the type of TV series for the people who wants a good and funny story. I Highly recommend to see it, in my opinion, 10 stars from 10. the first time i saw this anime i thank, "what the hell its going on here?". but 10 minutes later, i can't stop of watch it. seriously, this anime have...

1. a good story 2. weird characters 3. a good ambiance

sorry, but really i can't enumerate the good things of this anime, it's very funny.

but to begin the anime in the o¿correct order, please, watch the OVA, i don't gonna do spoiler, because i have respect and love for all the anime in the world, specially for this.AMAZING!

Underrated.

[rueryuzakil · 9/10 · 18 February 2018]

This show offers a much more unique experience than most of the shonen animes, or shows in general. It is a flurry of different genres, all compiled into a surprisingly good mould. AC has some slice of life elements, comedic moments that fit the situation perfectly, great quality fight scenes and a deep and good character development, which contrasts to the outwardly simplistic plot.

But you have to actually see the show, before you blindly rate it. There was some guy who was complaining about the 'cheesiness' of the show, but what do you expect? It's a show centered around highschool characters, and honestly, AC is deeper than a lot of anime I've seen. There's also a good reason behind the man character's apparent 'girliness', which is very well explained in later episodes.

Season 1 sort of has a lighter feeling around it, and focuses on fun stuff, for lack of better words. Season 2 is a shade darker, with better tension, conflict and much more action.

The best part about this show is the lack of filler, and the fact that the it can match any mood you're feeling with what happens on screen. Overall, currently I name AC as the best comedic anime I've seen, which still retains a serious larger plot.

Assassination classroom a joyous ride

[gabrielmorenocorredor · 10/10 · 19 May 2019]

Assassination classroom a mix between(of some themes) The Karate Kid ,El Profe (with Cantinflas) and literally a Mission Impossible. The show is something to be remembered by with its sorta dark comedy,and its many life lessons with each student in, which Koro-Sensei helps them and his character is both funny and heart warming; watching this show and main character Nagisa Shiota and Karma Akabane are the best characters in this show the other characters are very love-able and you feel attached to them to the end. p.s they should do a season 3.

Lessons of a unique teacher and an outstanding animated series

[Aidean · 10/10 · 30 August 2017]

To find a Japanese animated series about a high school is certainly not surprising and it may be enough to make non-fans of the so- called genre 'anime' run away. What is more, even anime fans could think of it as just another series just after watching the opening but don't be deceived by its childish appearance because you'll be missing an amazing show.

So what is the plot? A class of teenagers must kill their alien teacher because he wants to destroy the world. An apparently impossible duty is handed to them given that no forces of law had been able to kill him. However, the teacher and monster itself encourages them to do their best in their studies and in the killing task.

The attitude of the antagonist known as Koro-sense is not the only weird thing surrounding this persona, his physical appearance and sense of humour makes him a certainly flamboyant character. A 'sensei' quite different in manners to the classical mentor in science fiction stories but not less wise or lovable.

The students of this teacher are also characters who differ from typical ones, they are the worst students of an elite school. This means that they are the ones labelled as lazy or simply stupid and the shows succeeds not only in showing us their true selves and development into adulthood but also in giving a very realistic view on teenagers. While many series tend to show us plain teens with one remarkable trait, here I could see real people even in the less protagonist students. One of the most fascinating things about this show is how in the end you get to know all the students in the class and it is all about their story. Even if there are many great adult characters, they seem flawed compared to this group of teenagers. I insist, the depth of the characters makes it difficult to hate them since you are able to understand their position even when they are making mistakes.

Regarding the drawings, we again can see very idealistic drawings with characters that look like they belong to a children's show and the colours only help to convey this idea. Everything is full of colour and life in a series where the main theme is murder. The colour I think matches perfectly the antagonist friendly and joking personality as well as the didactic idea of presenting the show as a series of life lessons that young people can learn from.

As I mentioned previously, the opening of the show may give a kind of feeling that this show is going to be light yet the intensity of the most dramatic parts is well accompanied by songs that succeed in portraying the feelings of the characters as 'Moonlight' does.

The acting of the voice actors in Japanese is key to characters such as Koro-sensei with its characteristic laugh and changes in tone portraying kindness, pride and anger among other feelings. Voice also plays a significant role in Nagisa's androgynous character and Karma's menacing attitude.

In conclusion, I really encourage teenagers, young-adults and specially teachers to give it a try but I believe Assassination Classroom deserves to be among the greatest animated series ever made so regardless of your age or race, don't miss it!

Not good, not bad either.

[perkerdrengen · 6/10 · 20 July 2020]

Tbh I don't really get the hype over this specific anime. I mean yeah, they are being taught to assassinate their teacher, that's kinda fun and exciting right? But I feel like, there is missing something very important. My personal opinion, I think they could have done much better. If I need to be honest, The Graduation time episode was the only sad/good part. Either way, it's you who decides if this anime is good or not.

My personal favourite anime

[dorixiee · 10/10 · 29 November 2018]

This anime is very underrated. It's not exactly what you'd expect from a shonen anime, it takes you for a ride in the minds of junior high school kids who are responsible for saving the Earth while studying and learning to become better people. Everything in this anime is well thought out, very minimal amount of plot holes while still making it interesting. Great insight and explanation to some of the characters backstories, my biggest complaint is that some characters are far more developed than others (which is completely understandable, they're working with 28 students and 3 teachers here) 10/10, would recommend, the backstory itself is completely unique to almost everything you've almost seen in a shonen, it's funny and it teaches not only the students life lessons, but the watcher as well.

Only Good

[shivkantsg · 7/10 · 5 August 2021]

If you are otaku then you like the show.

This anime is for kids. With goodstory line and amazing character.

The starting and ending is good.

FUNNY, AMAZING AND SAD in my top 10 anime by far

[awesomexxxgirl · 10/10 · 22 February 2019]

Such a great and genuine anime loved every minute of it.

One of the best anime I watched (10/10)

[Gabrielfox · 25 February 2021]

It has a totally original, interesting and entertaining story, in which several characters participate, which are well developed: You will be able to meet them all, their past stories, their fears, their problems, their dreams. You will see the growth and evolution of some characters, stories within stories, but without leaving aside the central and main story of the anime, which will have a masterful and unforgettable closure. You will have fun, you will laugh, you will be surprised, you will be distressed and I assure you that at some point you will cry.

Starts of strong, trails off unfortunately

[benjamintharin · 6/10 · 26 November 2017]

The premise of the show is very intriguing and i enjoyed it a lot the first couple episodes, but as the show goes on there are some really slow episodes in and it had trouble keeping my interest until the end of the 1st season. After a friend told me that there is a good conclusion at the end of it i kept on watching it but was sorely disappointed, i found the ending of season 1 really weird and anti-climatic, there was no real suspense. While the life lessons and deeper meaning through the shows are cool but ultimately very light philosophy attempts they fail to impress me. Character development is well done but the writing in general is average at best, there was no twist where i was like "oh wow".

I guess i just don't understand it, i will not continue watching through season 2.

Great premise, interesting characters - that lead nowhere.

[thekryz · 4/10 · 25 March 2019]

I'm really annoyed with this show. I like myself some good anime and with the premise, this could have gone deep and far, but it stopped right at the premise and played it out in the most cliché ways over 47 episodes. Which I all watched in hope of change. This is an anime about killing and death. And yet it is treated like dance lessons. It's fun, light and not troublesome at all. Yay, we kill for fun! So it's in its core a dark premise. But this premise is then superficially played out as if it was a standard slice-of-life school anime. The real core of the story, the background of kurosensei, becomes part of the story way to late and hardly adds anything. The resolutions to the problems are all too convenient and lots of big questions remain (if you can cut up the bullets and knives, why not create an airtight trap out of it to kill him? Why is kurosensei dishonest about the way the moon was destroyed?)

I cannot recommend this anime for anyone who is looking for something deep. If you're into fluffy killing attempts, go for it.

Assassination Classroom: An amazing anime with a masterpiece ending

[jonasdr-01217 · 10/10 · 1 April 2019]

I started watching Assassination Classroom after watching a video on best anime mentor in wich Koro-sensei got second place. At the begining I found it very funny and entertainig and, as it progressed, I started seeing a deeper layer, a teacher changing the lives of everyone around him. As a student who aims to be a teacher this instantly got to me and made me fall in love with the series. As the story progresses you start to see the bond between teacher and class strenghen and get to a point where you wonder if they will be able to kill him and, at this point, the anime gets you by doing a very well executed twist, with Koro-sensei's backstory and the reveal that he is going to die anyway, leading into a split in the class between those who wanted to save him because of how much they cared for him and those who wanted to kill him because the assassination was what made their bond. After they decide to save him and find out that the possibility of him exploding is less than 1% the anime comes with another twist and suddenly Koro-sensei is completely trapped and the students need to kill him to keep their bond, leading up to one of the mos emotional scenes in anime with one of the most beatiful soundtracks possible for a momment like that. That's why this anime deserves to be watched and re-watched.

Assassination Classroom

[ananshree · 10/10 · 15 June 2019]

I loved Assassination Classroom even though I watched it on YouTube and missed 2 episodes. It has all my favorite genres. Honestly even after a few months of watching it, it brings me tears. I love all the characters even the villains. The ending was amazing though I don't think I will get time to watch those episodes I missed, sadly. If there was a series that was even just a comedy but we got to see all the characters in there daily lives I would be overjoyed but there isn't. Though I heard there was a manga series I don't know if I have to read that but if the anime was that good I will try to read the manga. This has one a permanent spot on My top five favorite anime series . I might even say first place. If I could meet the team that made the anime and the writer who wrote the manga I would consider myself blessed. Even though I missed parts of the show like the intros and end scenes and even a couple whole episodes I can tell this anime will make anyone's "tastebuds" satisfied. Very inspirational and beautiful story.