Issue Description

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...

Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei: The Power Of Negative Thinking (2009)

Publisher

Kodansha Comics USA

Volume Description

Originally published in Japan as Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei (literally meaning 'Good-bye, Mr Despair). The title seems to pay homage to Good-bye, Mr Chips the 1934 novel about a loved & respected teacher. Del Rey manga added the subtitle The Power of Negative Thinking to they could preserve the original Japanese title, emphasise the pessimistic view of the lead character (Itoshiki Sensei), and to play on the title of the 1952 self-help book, the Power of Positive Thinking.

PublishersDel Rey - Vol. 1-8Kodansha Comics USA - Vol. 9+Upcoming ReleasesVolume 14 - April 3, 2012

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