Koji Kumeta Books

DELUSIONAL SELF-BLAMING DISORDER Those suffering from this peculiar condition, according to Zetsubou-sensei, blame themselves for everything that goes on around them. But as Zetsubou-sensei explores this affliction, he realizes that he himself is a victim! Luckily, the sensei has a foolproof plan for putting an end to Delusional Self-Blaming Disorder--which happens to involve a long rope dangling from a tree. Could this be the end of Zetsubou-sensei?

RITES OF PASSAGE November means that it's time for the Shichigosan holiday, a rite of passage for all Japanese children. Of course, Zetsubou-sensei is quick to point out that rites of passage don't end with childhood. There are many different rites of passage in the world. For instance, a manga assistant's rite of passage is spilling coffee on the storyboards for the first time. And we mustn't forget the important rite of passage that any true Zetsubou fan must undergo. What is it, you ask? Why, buying a copy of Sayonara, Zetsubou-sensei volume 8, of course! Includes special extras after the story!

A darkly funny comedy by Koji Kumeta Zetsubou-sensei has won a trip to a hot spring, but when he finds several of his students there in the bubbling pools, he launches into a tirade about the evils of detoxing. To Zetsubou-sensei, detoxing is a metaphor for sanitizing the world of the very complexities and idiosyncrasies that define it. So put down that bar of soap and pick up volume 5 of Sayonara Zetsubou-sensei. Includes special extras after the story!

Teachers are supposed to inspire the younger generation to follow their dreams and achieve great things. However, our hero, Nozomu is not that teacher. Nozomu's probably the most depressive man in Japan--so depressive, in fact, that every little setback in life inspires yet another suicide attempt! But then why is being in Nozomu's class such a blast? Is it his quirky and endearing students? The bizarre adventures he leads them on? Or is there something after all to "the Power of Negative Thinking"? A DARKLY OFFBEAT COMEDY BY KOJI KUMETA Have you ever noticed the “reverse-boy-who-cried-wolf” phenomenon, where normally serious people tell jokes and nobody gets them? Are recent fashion trends in Japan sophisticated artistic expression, or just gaudy over-decoration? In volume 9, Zetsubou-sensei loses his job, his freedom, and… his glasses!? And to top it off, the students of class 2-F are informed that they will all be held back in the eleventh grade… again. Includes special extras after the story!

THE INCONVENIENCE OF CONVENIENCE Zetsubou-sensei is angry again, and this time he's turned his sights on Inconvenience. Modern-day inventions are supposed to make our lives more efficient, but the sensei sure doesn't see it that way. TV remote controls are meant to save us time and energy, but how much time do we waste just trying to find the remote? Our cellphones are supposed to keep us connected no matter where we are, but we spend half our time walking around trying to find a signal. Zetsubou-sensei has had it with so-called conveniences! Luckily, he's come up with the perfect solution: "Convenience Through Cloning." Because what the world needs now is another Zetsubou-sensei, and another, and another and . . .

Teachers are supposed to inspire the younger generation to follow their dreams and achieve great things. However, our hero, Nozomu is not that teacher. Nozomu's probably the most depressive man in Japan--so depressive, in fact, that every little setback in life inspires yet another suicide attempt! But then why is being in Nozomu's class such a blast? Is it his quirky and endearing students? The bizarre adventures he leads them on? Or is there something after all to "the Power of Negative Thinking"? SPRINGING INTO A SUMMER OF SELF-DISCOVERY It's spring in volume 11, and Zetsubou-sensei and the students master the art of detuning; that is, purposefully inhibiting he performance of something. Then, during summer vacation, they go on journeys of self-discovery, confront a mob of zealous over-preotectors, and dodge spy accusations ont he beach. Finally, back in the classroom, they are caught off-guard by surprise inspections masterminded by Zetsubou-sensei and Chiri Kitsu! Includes special extras after the story!

Zetsubou-sensei and the students go on several unusual class trips, including an archaeological expedition, the Museum of Unnatural History, and Daisan Sentaku City– the city of the inexplicable third alternative. You know, like, when you're trying to decide whether to get a puppy or a kitten... and you end up with a crocodile? The students also practice selling themselves (legally), getting over their self-entitlement, the art of "soft landings"– a.k.a. breaking bad news gently. Includes special extras after the story!

Teachers are supposed to inspire the younger generation to follow their dreams and achieve great things. However, our hero, Nozomu is not that teacher. Nozomu's probably the most depressive man in Japan—so depressive, in fact, that every little setback in life inspires yet another suicide attempt! But then why is being in Nozomu's class such a blast? Is it his quirky and endearing students? The bizarre adventures he leads them on? Or is there something after all to "the Power of Negative Thinking"? RACE OF DESPAIR Zetsubou-sensei explains his fear of relay races. After all, you never know what kind of baton you'll be passed! What if the CEO of a company passes off the baton to you right as the company goes bankrupt? Or what if a movie director passes off the baton to you right after the main actor quits? What would you do then, huh? In a moment of weakness, however, Zetsubou-sensei passes off the baton to a student. How will the "Second Generation Zetsubou-sensei" fare? Includes special extras after the story!

Nozomu, a deeply depressed teacher in Japan, contrasts the typical inspiring educator. His life is marked by frequent suicide attempts, yet his classroom is filled with joy and excitement. The unique bond he shares with his quirky students and the bizarre adventures they embark on create an engaging learning environment. The story explores the unconventional theme of finding positivity in negativity, challenging the notion of what it means to be an effective teacher.

The story revolves around Nozomu, an unusually depressive teacher whose frequent suicide attempts contrast sharply with the lively atmosphere in his classroom. Despite his bleak outlook, his quirky students and their bizarre adventures create an engaging learning environment. The narrative explores the paradox of how a seemingly hopeless teacher can inspire joy and excitement in his students, raising questions about the impact of unconventional teaching methods and the potential benefits of "the Power of Negative Thinking."

TEACHER OF DARKNESS Meet the most melancholy high school teacher in Japan: Nozomu Itoshiki, whose fashion sense is strictly nineteenth-century, whose personal goal is self-annihilation, and whose signature phrase is “I’m in despair!” He’s similar to Franz Kafka and Jean-Paul Sartre–if Kafka and Sartre had had to deal with a classroom of short-skirted, lovesick students. And to make matters worse, Itoshiki’s family wants him to get married. Forget the bride, here comes the gloom! The first translated work by Japan’s most savage satirist, Koji Kumeta! Includes special extras after the story!

GOODBYE, MR. DESPAIR Nozomu Itoshiki is depressed. Very depressed. He’s certifiably suicidal, but he’s also the beloved schoolteacher of a class of unique students, each charming in her own way: The stalker. The shut-in. The obsessive-compulsive. The girl who comes to class every day with strange bruises. And Kafuka, the most optimistic girl in the world, who knows that every cloud has a silver lining. For all of them, it’s a special time, when the right teacher can have a lasting positive effect on their lives. But is that teacher Itoshiki, a.k.a. Zetsubou-sensei, who just wants to find the perfect place to die?

絶望先生こと糸色望率いる２のへ組の２学期が始まった！ 校内、校外問わずますます磨きがかかる先生のネガティブ授業。でもなぜか納得しちゃうから不思議です。大人が言わないホントの事を、あえて言っちゃう自爆コミック、いよいよ第三集が登場！

アニメが終わってガッカリな皆様へ。漫画はまだ続いてますってば！！ 先生のキス顔から幕を開ける２１集はサービス多めの冬休み。サンタに振り袖、お色気を託され女湯から男湯まで、温泉旅行を長めにお届け！ ３０Ｐ超の描き下ろしは、ねぶみ小僧にもプライスレス！ ※絶望先生２１集豆知識：２００回記念のカラーが付いてます。

「絶望した！ ○○に絶望した！」 。激動する日本教育界のすみっこで、誰よりも激しく熱く後ろ向きな授業を展開するスーパーネガティブ教師・糸色望！ 問題女子生徒（たまに男子生徒）だらけのクラスを相手に、負けじと問題発言を連発し、後ろ向きの暴走で振り回す！ 世の中への問題提起に命をかけて（そして、たまに命を落とす）、1人の教師が無謀に挑む、教育DEATH＆REBIRTH！ 本当の教育再生は絶望先生から始まる……かもしれない!?

絶望先生が就任してから何度来たって春は春。でも、そのうららかな春からのお便りも、いい物ばかりではありません！　黄砂が吹けば触らぬ神にも祟られて、「でも‥だって‥」と言いながら、絶望するのに事欠きません。巻頭にカラーページもついて、アニメの事も忘れさせない親切設計！　ＴＶアニメ第３期を実現させるキャスティングボードを、是非あなたの手で握ってみませんか？

桜咲く４月。希望に胸を膨らませた登校途中の少女が、桜並木で出会ったのは、新クラスの担任の先生だった‥‥。そこまでは良い話。その先生の名は糸色望。学校から飛び下りたり、すぐ不登校になったり、超迷惑なネガティブ教師だった！通称「絶望先生」が引っかき回すクラスでは、予想不能な事件が毎回毎回起きるのです！

後ろ向きに走り続けて１周年！ 絶望先生のクラス「２のへ」は２度目の春を迎えます！（ただし全員留年しました。） １年たっても次々と登場する新キャラたち（絶景先生、謎のクラスメートたち）が、毎日毎日先生を息もつかせず絶望させる（笑）！ 巻末おまけページもいつものように充実してますよ！

梅雨入り教育、絶好調！ マガジンで最も雨の似合う主人公・糸色望こと絶望先生の後ろ向き授業に、今日も笑いの雨が降る！ あふれ出るギャグの洪水、一緒に湧き出るこの世の真実。新聞などでも注目の新世代ギャグ、待望の第四集登場！！

「先生は、嘘つかない。」‥‥のモットーの下、新クラスメートが増え続ける、糸色望の２のへ組！　秋葉原から文学界、果ては掲載誌「少年マガジン」までネタにして、授業のスケールアップは止まらない！！　おまけページも充実、「膿トレ」であなたの「膿年齢」が分かる描き下ろし企画も掲載！

ＴＶアニメ第２シリーズも絶好調な「さよなら絶望先生」！ アニメから入った人にも読みやすく、をモットーに、ようこそ一見様キャンペーン中（第１１１話参照）の第１２集は、体育祭やらクリスマスやら、読みやすいお話満載！！ もちろん絶望先生大好き百見様にも満足の、描き下ろしおまけページ充実の出来上がりですよ！

『このアニメがすごい！２００８年版』とかにランクインしちゃうＴＶアニメ版「さよなら絶望先生」を尻目に、「もはやあちらが本筋ですから」と、ますます後ろ向きに磨きをかける、正真正銘、こっちが本家本元『絶望先生』！ なぜだか編集長大推薦の「バトン渡し」の回から１０話を収録、アニメから入った読者の皆様の物差しをも満足させるクオリティ！（のはず！） 描き下ろしは今回も３０ページ超だ！

ＴＶアニメ化！ 講談社漫画賞授賞！‥の快挙にも拘らず、世俗の栄光に背を向け続ける我らが絶望先生！ １０巻・１００話達成の節目の巻でも、絶望の種は世に尽きず、この漫画も限定版になりません。良いことが起これば起こるほど、かえって後ろ向きに加速していく絶望先生の授業に、今集も絶望した！！

何故こんなことになってしまったのだろう。第19集になっても変わらずやってます、30ページ超の描き下ろし!! アニメは終わってしまったけれど、流行というのは短いもの。流されることなく心を閉じて、糸色（いとしき）先生は夏休みも絶望授業にいそしんでます。ダメAEDに頼ることなきよう、傍観者から脱却しよう！ 誰か買ってるよね……。は、思い過ごしです!!

校外学習も充実の絶望先生のネガティブ授業はいよいよ250回！　ハロウィンに七五三、クリスマスと、2のへに季節の催しは事欠きません。みんなが触れないアノ事も、みんなが触れるソノ事も、いつも通り斜め後ろからつぶやいてます。なう。

徹底的にやればいいよ、描き下ろし。今回も頑張りました！３０Ｐ近い描き下ろしで、地、固まります！ ＯＡＤだ限定版だと浮かれるその陰で、しっかりと本格的な通常版が制作されているのです。ゲッペルさんが現れても、限定版も通常版も両方お買い上げになるのを大歓迎！ ‥‥って本屋の人も言ってたよ。