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Anime like Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei

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12 anime Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei fans recommend, and why

Ordered by how many AniList members recommend each to Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei fans. The reason line is what the two share, from AniList's community tags.

  1. 1
    Bakemonogatari

    15 episodes · 2009 · 👍 229 fans recommend

    Like Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei: Surreal Comedy, Satire, Meta. Also: Youkai, Urban Fantasy.

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  2. 2
    Kakushigoto (TV)

    12 episodes · 2020 · 👍 201 fans recommend

    Fans of Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei pick it most.

  3. 3
    Welcome to the N.H.K.

    24 episodes · 2006 · 👍 114 fans recommend

    Like Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei: Philosophy, Satire. Also: Hikikomori, Rehabilitation.

  4. 4
    Joshiraku

    13 episodes · 2012 · 👍 87 fans recommend

    Fans of Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei pick it most.

  5. 5
    Arakawa Under the Bridge

    13 episodes · 2010 · 👍 60 fans recommend

    Fans of Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei pick it most.

  6. 6
    The Tatami Galaxy

    11 episodes · 2010 · 👍 54 fans recommend

    Like Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei: Surreal Comedy, Meta, Philosophy. Also: Coming of Age, College.

  7. 7
    Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan

    13 episodes · 2021 · 👍 52 fans recommend

    Fans of Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei pick it most.

  8. 8
    Pani Poni Dash!

    26 episodes · 2005 · 👍 48 fans recommend

    Fans of Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei pick it most.

  9. 9
    Katte ni Kaizou

    6 episodes · 2011 · 👍 45 fans recommend

    Fans of Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei pick it most.

  10. 10
    No Longer Allowed in Another World

    12 episodes · 2024 · 👍 39 fans recommend

    Fans of Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei pick it most.

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    Welcome to Irabu's Office

    11 episodes · 2009 · 👍 28 fans recommend

    Fans of Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei pick it most.

  12. 12
    Maria†Holic

    12 episodes · 2009 · 👍 24 fans recommend

    Fans of Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei pick it most.

Compare Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei with the top picks

Score, length and audience side by side, so you can pick by how much time you have. ★ marks the best-rated.

Sayonara Zetsubou SenseiBakemonogatariKakushigoto (TV)Welcome to the N.H.K.JoshirakuArakawa Under the Bridge
Fan score7.98.2 ★7.98.2 ★7.57.6
Episodes121512241313
Watch time5 h6 h5 h10 h5 h5 h
First aired200720092020200620122010
Fans (Kitsu)31,498118,91115,56865,53515,47729,079
Hindi dubNoNoNoNoNoNo
Shares–Like Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei: Surreal Comedy, Satire, Meta. Also: Youkai, Urban Fantasy.Fans of Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei pick it most.Like Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei: Philosophy, Satire. Also: Hikikomori, Rehabilitation.Fans of Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei pick it most.Fans of Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei pick it most.

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Frequently asked questions

Which anime like Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei are dubbed in Hindi?

Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! 3 have an official Hindi dub.

Which anime like Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei is shortest to watch?

The Tatami Galaxy (11 episodes), Kakushigoto (TV) (12 episodes), Joshiraku (13 episodes).

What do Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei fans recommend?

AniList members most often recommend Bakemonogatari (229 votes), Kakushigoto (201 votes), Welcome to the N-H-K (114 votes).

What should I watch after Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei?

Ouran High School Host Club, Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui!, Shimoneta to Iu Gainen ga Sonzai Shinai Taikutsu na Sekai are the closest matches: they share Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei's main genres and have large audiences.

How are these picked?

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