Assassination Classroom

Assassination Classroom

Year: 2015

Runtime: 110 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Eiichirô Hasumi

ActionAdventureComedy

Following an attack that destroyed 70% of the moon, a powerful creature issues an ultimatum: eliminate him by March or face Earth's destruction. Unbelievably, he then demands to become the homeroom teacher of Class 3-E at Kunugigaoka Junior High, a class of underachieving students including Nagisa Shiota. The government, unable to refuse, assigns the students a perilous mission: assassinate their new teacher, known as Koro-sensei, while navigating a bizarre and surprisingly enjoyable school year, all for a 10 billion yen reward.

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Timeline – Assassination Classroom (2015)

Trace every key event in Assassination Classroom (2015) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Calamity and tentacled hunter

The film opens with a dramatic calamity as a Japanese military unit tasked with capturing the being blamed for destroying more than 70% of the Moon is mercilessly attacked by a mysterious tentacled entity. The encounter immediately sets the tone for a story that blends science fiction, school life, and high-stakes danger.

Opening Moon surface
2

Nagisa joins Class 3-E

Nagisa Shiota narrates how he ends up in Kunugigaoka's infamous Class 3-E, a group shunned by the school and used by the government as live targets to train to eliminate Koro-sensei. His arrival signals the start of a term where danger and growth go hand in hand.

Beginning of term Kunugigaoka Junior High, Class 3-E
3

Ostracization and mission

The class is ostracized by the rest of the school and forced to live a double life: study while plotting Koro-sensei's downfall. The government leverages them as live targets, raising the stakes as they navigate the tutor's unexpected warmth and deadly abilities.

Ongoing during term Kunugigaoka Junior High
4

Koro-sensei bonds with the students

Koro-sensei proves to be an extraordinary teacher who forms genuine bonds with his students. His unorthodox methods blend practical lessons with peril, challenging the class to grow in unexpected and sometimes uncomfortable ways.

Throughout term Classroom
5

Mentors arrive

Government-affiliated mentors Tadaomi Karasuma and Irina Jelavić arrive to supervise, adding strategic pressure to Class 3-E's daily life. Their presence complicates trust within the group as the students balance loyalty with the government’s secretive aims.

Early term Kunugigaoka Junior High School
6

Karma Akabane joins

Karma Akabane, recently suspended, joins Class 3-E and immediately stirs the classroom dynamics. His sharp wit and aggression test Koro-sensei and the other students as they navigate the new power balance.

Early term Kunugigaoka Junior High, Class 3-E
7

Ritsu enters the class

Ritsu, an AI-box in the form of a girl, enters Class 3-E and brings digital intelligence into the mix. The students must adapt to Ritsu's abilities while continuing to learn and plan under Koro-sensei's watchful guidance.

Early term Class 3-E
8

Itona Horibe arrives

Itona Horibe arrives under cloaked guardianship, claiming to be the rival’s blood brother and bringing a rival's tentacled weaponry. His arrival raises the stakes as Koro-sensei and the class prepare to respond to a fresh challenge.

Early term Kunugigaoka Junior High School
9

P.E. twist and a bold test

Akira Takaoka temporarily replaces Karasuma as P.E. teacher and tests the class by proposing a bold knife strike against him, to be executed by Nagisa at a precise moment. The audacious plan heightens danger, forcing the students to act with precision and teamwork.

Mid-term School gym
10

Finals raise the stakes

As finals approach, the five academic subjects offer a perverse incentive: top scorers will earn the right to sever Koro-sensei's rubbery tentacles. Six students reach the top, setting the stage for a summer break plan to eliminate him without jeopardizing their futures.

Finals period Kunugigaoka
11

Public execution attempt and kidnap

The government seizes the chance to publicly execute Koro-sensei, but the plan fails when he contorts into a ball to dodge the assault. Takaoka poisons several students to force a bargain, kidnapping Kaede Kayano and pushing the class toward risky decisions.

During execution attempt Public ceremony / School grounds
12

Itona confrontation and alert system

Nagisa and Karma join forces to neutralize Itona Horibe, luring him into the rain and cutting his tentacles in a decisive showdown. Ritsu alerts the team to Takaoka’s kidnapping and the looming ultimatum, keeping their plan alive.

Confrontation School courtyard (in the rain)
13

Takaoka defeated; Koro-sensei spared

Class 3-E turns the tables and defeats Takaoka without surrendering Koro-sensei, demonstrating growth and loyalty to their enigmatic tutor. The victory preserves Koro-sensei's life and strengthens the class's resolve.

Climax School
14

Government plan fails; new term begins

The government's plan to end him publicly fails when Koro-sensei is captured but survives the ceremony, allowing him to continue teaching Class 3-E for the next term. Itona Horibe remains in the class as a permanent pupil.

Aftermath School
15

Memory of Aguri guides Koro-sensei

In the quiet aftermath, Koro-sensei remembers the promise he made to Aguri Yukimura and lets that memory guide his choices. His resolve to protect his students remains steady despite the danger they invite.

Aftermath Memory of Aguri Yukimura

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