Assassination Classroom: Jump Festa 2013 Special - Reviews

The "Assassination Classroom: Jump Festa 2013 Special" serves as an intriguing introduction to the series for many, offering a standalone story that encapsulates the essence of the show. Released before the main anime series, this special brings viewers into the unique classroom of 3-E, where the students are tasked with the assassination of their teacher, Koro-sensei, an omnipotent creature threatening Earth's destruction. 

Engagement Highlights:

• Introduction to the Premise: For newcomers, the special does an excellent job of introducing the series' unique premise and central characters. It captures the bizarre yet intriguing setup of students trying to assassinate their super-powered teacher, providing a solid foundation for what's to come in the main series.
• Koro-sensei's Charm: Even in this condensed format, Koro-sensei's charismatic and multifaceted nature shines through. The special highlights his peculiar yet effective teaching methods and his humorous interactions with the students, making it clear why he becomes such a beloved figure despite the ominous threat he poses.
• Blend of Humor and Action: True to the series' form, the special balances humor with action-packed sequences. It manages to condense the essence of "Assassination Classroom" into a shorter runtime while still delivering the laughs and thrills that fans appreciate.

Room for Improvement:

• Character Depth: Given its brief duration, the special doesn't have the luxury of diving deep into the extensive cast of characters that "Assassination Classroom" is known for. While it effectively introduces the premise and key figures, viewers might miss the richer character development found in the main series.
• Limited Story Development: As an introduction, the special understandably focuses more on setting up the series rather than exploring complex plot developments or the emotional arcs that the full series handles so well. Those looking for the deeper thematic explorations of the main anime might find the special a bit lacking in comparison.

Special Features:

• Early Look at the Series: For those who watched the special when it first came out, it offered an exciting glimpse into the "Assassination Classroom" world, serving as a teaser that likely piqued interest in the full series. It stands as a testament to the show's potential, intriguing enough to draw viewers into Class 3-E's journey.
• Complementary Viewing: For established fans of the series, the Jump Festa special acts as a complementary piece, offering additional content and a chance to see beloved characters in a new light. It's a fun, if not essential, addition to the "Assassination Classroom" experience.

Overall Assessment: The "Assassination Classroom: Jump Festa 2013 Special" is a solid entry point into the series, capturing the core elements that make the show so engaging. While it naturally can't offer the same depth as the full series in terms of character and plot development, it succeeds in showcasing the unique blend of humor, action, and heart that "Assassination Classroom" fans love. As both an introduction for new viewers and a nostalgic piece for long-time fans, the special holds its own, providing a succinct yet entertaining glimpse into the world of Koro-sensei and his extraordinary classroom.

One of the greatest the greatest shows out there. The misfit class is thrown with the challenge of killing they're teacher before graduation or else he blows up the earth! The only problem... he's the best teacher they've ever had! I really like how overtime you get to know each of the class mates in a way where they all feel like main character, rather than filler side characters. I guarantee that this show is worth the time ( with quite the humor). Just prepare for a rollercoaster of laughter and enjoy it while you can before the only 2 seasons fly by before your eyes! 10/10

Assassination Classroom is one of my favorite manga and it really hurts to say that but this adaption is meh... The art style is way too dark, it doesn't match the atmosphere of the manga at all, but I really like that they didn't change the appearance of the students like Lerche did.

I give this full stars, this is a well excuted anime. I am very excited  for season 2 ep 22 to come out. At first i wasnt to keen in watching this at first after watching ultimate atoku teacher, until i some clips witch triggared my attention. I love this that deal with girly boy, cross dressing, school life, fighting and bloodshed. I recomend this alot for people, i think this will be great to show for people who are starting to watch anime.

This anime is above and beyond regular expectations.

FUNNY

THRILLING

CAPTURING

It begins as a light anime that tilts a lot towards beying purely comedic but as the story proceeds, (The assassination attempts truly begin) it begins to take a stroll along action and thriller.

Plot wise, this anime is equally balanced within the genres, insuring not a single episode is boring. There's fighting, story-telling and character development in every episode.

The story, (let's be honest, many could've taken such a story and have it ended with pure assassination and gore and your typical mission disappointments and yadi-yadi) BUT this anime managed to achive such an incredible story-telling technique while equally developing ALL the characters (and yes I men ALL, as in all of the 28 students get their screen-time, story and back-ground as well as a time to shine, the other two teacher- being bitch-sensei and karasuma sensei are also beautifully developed on a perhaps slow manner, but that only makes it more heart-aching once you see the result in the end. The villians, and I mean ALL the villians as well. Speaking of which, how many anime can truly manage to make EVERY-SINGLE VILLIAN an attachment to the viewers? And eventually, Koro-sensei. Although some would find it frustrating at how long it took, but in the end you begin to notice how necessery it was to have everyone developed before him. Never-the-less, his background reveal was NOT ONE BIT disappointing.)

I personally found the character development the best feature of this anime, it far surpasses the  more known animes with over 500 episodes (naruto for example) in every manner. You begin to find yourself attached to every single character within only the first 15 episodes. Each of these characters eventually giving the viewer a life lesson (with the help of Koro-sensei ofcourse) while keeping it all above-the-roof INTRESTING!!. (The following is the nicknames the students gave each-other during training, which you'll find HILARIOUS by the time because of how well you'll get to know them)

This anime teaches a person that-

1) No one was born evil, most of people who ended up being mean, angry and bad have a story to back it up, sometimes being as simple as wanting attention from a person they look up to. OR

2) Even when someone seems to be the happiest person, they too could be hurting and have it rough all along,

3) It's OKEY to admit defeat as long as you keep trying

4) It's OKEY to change your course in life when you realize that you've become someone you no longer recognize,

5) Family and friendship can save even the most damaged souls, if you show them you care

Oh and about the times this anime has broke social taboos-

You can be smart AND pretty

You can be 1st in class AND be a trouble-maker

You can be fragile and innocent AND be strong

You can be the tough-nut and hot-headed AND be loved and cared for

You can have an over-sized body AND be admired

Honesly, I can go on and on about this anime and it still won't be enough to express all the laughter and tears and cheering i've put into it.

Would I watch it again? Yes, a hundred times yes, it never gets boring.

(P.S. to that comment mentioning boring episodes during examinations. That is completely off. There are fighting scenes during examinations... WITH the exam questions! I'm sure i've felt like that multiple times as well. How can that in any way be boring?!)

Loves and Peace Xx