Assassination Classroom: Graduation
Assassination Classroom: Graduation

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Assassination Classroom: Graduation

2016
Movie
116 min
Japanese

A mysterious creature destroys part of the moon and then warns that if it is not destroyed before March of the following year, Earth will be next. It also demands to become the homeroom teacher of Class E, a third-year class at Kunugigaoka High School. As the deadline for the assassination and the date of the end of the world approach, the students discover their true abilities and Koro-sensei's shocking identity.

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IMDb7.3/10
Google Users88%
Director: Eiichiro HasumiGenres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi, School, Supernatural

Plot Summary

In the final days leading up to the Earth's destruction, the students of Class 3-E must confront their ultimate destiny. As they prepare for their final exams and the looming threat of Koro-sensei's self-destruction, they also face a new, more dangerous enemy. The students must use all the assassination skills they've honed to save their teacher and their planet, grappling with the emotional weight of their impending farewell.

Critical Reception

Assassination Classroom: Graduation was generally well-received by audiences familiar with the anime and manga, serving as a satisfying conclusion to the story. While some critics noted its departure from the lighter tone of the first film, many praised its emotional depth, action sequences, and faithful adaptation of the source material.

What Reviewers Say

  • A fittingly emotional and action-packed conclusion to the series.

  • Praised for its faithful adaptation and character development.

  • Some found the shift to a more serious tone jarring compared to the first film.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's strong emotional impact and satisfying conclusion. Many viewers appreciated the development of the student-teacher relationship and the epic scale of the final confrontation. The action sequences and visual effects also received positive mentions.

Fun Fact

The film is the second live-action adaptation of the manga series, following 'Assassination Classroom' (2015), and serves as the direct sequel and conclusion to the story.

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