Title

Assassination Classroom

Also known as: Ansatsu Kyoushitsu, 暗殺教室, Ansatsu Kyoushitsu Extra, Klasa Skrytobójców, Suikast Sınıfı, 암살교실

by Yuusei Matsui, Éric Montésinos

Score from AniList: 81/100finished21 volumes188 chapters

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Meet the would-be assassins of class 3-E: Sugino, who let his grades slip and got kicked off the baseball team. Karma, who’s doing well in his classes but keeps getting suspended for fighting. And Okuda, who lacks both academic and social skills, yet excels at one subject: chemistry. Who has the best chance of winning that reward? Will the deed be accomplished through pity, brute force or poison...? And what chance does their teacher have of repairing his students’ tattered self-esteem? (Source: VIZ Media) Note: Includes seven extra chapters and the one-shot "Tokyo Department Store War Journal".

Chapters available: 188
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A witty, high-concept school comedy where the class's assignment is to take down their own teacher, with sharp character work and quick laughs.

Pros

A clever, high-concept premise with plenty of hooks
A lively ensemble of memorable students
A good balance of humour and heart

Cons

Some comedic beats run in similar patterns
The momentum can dip in the later stretches

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Assassination Classroom takes a strange premise and runs with it. A class of underachieving students is tasked with taking down their own teacher, a creature with a strong appetite for destruction, and a reward is on offer for whoever succeeds. The hook is strong, and the series uses it to build an ensemble that feels lively from the first chapters. Each student has a distinct personality and approach, and the mix of comedy and heart gives the story a lot of appeal. The teacher is a memorable figure, with a sense of humour that keeps the class grounded. The honest critique is repetition. Some comedic beats run in similar patterns, and the momentum can dip in the later stretches. The tone shifts between silliness and emotion, which may not suit every reader. Still, it is clever and warm, and the premise carries it through. If you like school stories with a high concept and an earnest message, this is a strong pick. Enjoy the premise and the cast.