10 Life Lessons We Learned From Assassination Classroom (2024)

When it comes to anime, you’ll find that at times it can seem like the genre is oversaturated with a lot of mindless violence, over the top action scenes, and gratuitous fan service. And while that may be the case for many series, that’s not to say it’s a bad thing. It serves as a great escape from the troubles of everyday life while making for many entertaining, comedic, and blood-pumping moments.

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But every now and then there comes a series we all can appreciate, that combines those same violent, over the top action scenes, and bits of fan service with wholesome morals that are not only relatable but can be appliedto our everyday lives. In honor of that sentiment, we'll be taking a look at 10 life lessons we learned through watching Assassination Classroom.

10 Believe In Yourself

“You are the one who will make your life bloom in the way you want it.. that is what this class is meant to help you realize.” - Koro Sensei

The power of self-belief is at the very core of this series. Koro Sensei triesto instill this frame of mind into his kids by knocking them down to build them back up. He shows them that there is "no one size fits all" fixwhen it comes to life and that you shouldn't compare yourself to others for that reason. It's your life and the only way you can take control and accomplish your goals is through believing in yourself, even at your worst moments.

9 It's Okay To Fail

"The difference between the novice and the master is that the master has failed more times than the novice has tried.” – Koro Sensei

The idea of failure is a major theme that surrounds the series and its cast. From the very first episode, Koro Sensei challenges his class to assassinate him, which ultimately results in their failure. The series repeatedly uses the failures of class 3-E to show the viewers that the power of perseverance is apart of the process. It goes on to show how each of these class members grows through their defeats and how they develop into more complete people because of it.

8 Don't Dwell On The Past

“The past you’ve lost will never come back. I myself have made so many mistakes…But we can learn from the past so we don’t repeat it.” – Koro Sensei

The children of class 3-E aren't exactly what you would call your model students. They are unhinged, rebellious, cold, and confrontational; some might even say, misfits. What this series tries hardest to communicate is to forget the failures of yesterday, the heartache or regret, the troubled past that you may have come from and to move forward for the benefit of your future self. It takes these same children and unifies them under one goal, empowering them to move on from the things that have haunted and held them back from realizing their true potential.

7 Understanding Your Weakness Can Only Make You Stronger

"Sometimes the strong and the weak can switch sides, just like that. But staying in the strong camp, that is the hardest thing to do" - Koro Sensei

Success can be a long and winding road of ups and downs. The way to properly navigate that road is through understanding your self; your strengths, your opportunities, your accomplishments. Throughout the series, Koro Sensei does his best to instill these sensibilities in his class.

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It can be seen through their slow development from misfits to hungry and engaged students. It's all managed through some diligent soul-searching like Itona's journey from cocky, blowhard to eventually using his honesty as a tool to connect with his classmates and findacceptance.

6 Don't Just Sit Around Being Angry, Take Action

"The world will always be filled with injustice. If you have time to give up or hold a grudge against that injustice, then use that time to enjoy battling those injustices instead.” – Koro Sensei

There are many points throughout the series where class 3-E comes face to face with adversity; the fate of the entire world is in their hands for crying out loud. But even though he's constantly a target, Koro Sensei is sure to instill a proactive attitude in his students. None of them are perfect and have plenty of problems they need to work through, but their teacheris always sure to remind them to never let those obstacles stop them.

5 Hard Work Beats Talent When Talent Doesn't Work Hard

“People with talent often have the wrong impression that things will go as they think.” – Karma Akabane

In every facet of life, whether it be financially, physically, or mentally there are very gifted individuals. This series does a great job of displaying that divide in society. Many students lack the physical talents of Itona or Ritsu, but they make up for it with their intelligence much like Karma. But nothing would be possible for these students without the hard work and determination Koro Sensei pounds into their heads. Those two themes resonate throughout each episode of the series in an attempt to manifest themselves in the lives of the viewer.

4 Never Give Up

"If something is possible, carry on as planned. Even if it isn't possible, do it anyway."-Karasuma Tadaomi

Until its end, the series lives on as a testament to this very sentiment. From all the events of season 2, down to each classmate's individual setbacks during exams or in their personal life; Assassination Classroom strives to empower those helpless and downtrodden to keep pushing forward.

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To see the backstories of some of these characters, and even Koro Sensei's, and to see how they managed to overcome those events is an inspiring display of perseverance.

3 Don't Concern Yourself With The Opinions Of Others

"I used to get so stressed about how other people saw me. I always second-guessed myself. But then Koro Sensei made me realize: It’s all about doing the best with what you have. Being true to the person you are on the inside.” – Kanzaki Yukiko

One of the most important lessons anyone can learn is the only opinion that should matter is your own. Throughout life, there will be many people we encounter and they will all come with their preconceived notions and opinions. Assassination Classroom tries its best to show that those opinions shouldn't dictate your life, that each decision you make should be for your own happiness and reflect with the values you hold true to yourself.

2 Life Is About Balance

“Those at the top must mind their balance.” – Asana Gakuho

While this quote of Asana may seem threatening at first, the theory behind it still holds true. In all aspects of life, it is important to maintain a proper balance of priorities. Work and life tend to conflict, and concentrating too much effort on one easily distracts from the other. The series makes it a point to convey these truths through its character's strengths and weaknesses, daily lives, and academicaspirations, even in Isogai's responsibility to provide for his family financially in his job outside of school.

1 Creativity Is Your Greatest Weapon

“Anything can be a sword if you polish it enough.” – Shiota Nagisa

Creativity IS your greatest weapon. Whether it be a BB grenade, a surprise blade or a covert attack by the government, creativity is key when it comes to each assassination attempt against Koro Sensei. The series shows the lengths that each student goes to in order to get an advantage over their teacher. This is a lesson that should speak to every viewer, that they must utilize the power of their creativity to overcome any obstacle they may face in their life.

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