Koro-sensei

Koro-sensei is the extraordinary teacher at the heart of Assassination Classroom — a superhuman creature who threatens to destroy the world, yet devotes himself to shaping his students into their best selves.

Background

After announcing he will destroy the Earth within a year, this bizarre, tentacled being takes over a struggling class as its homeroom teacher — and challenges the students to assassinate him before the deadline. His true origins prove far more moving than anyone expects.

Powers & Abilities

Ability	What it does
Mach-20 speed	Moves faster than any weapon can track
Regeneration	Recovers from nearly any attack
Master educator	Tailors his teaching perfectly to each student

Personality

Playful, wise and boundlessly caring, Koro-sensei is the greatest teacher his students ever have. Behind the goofy grin is a heart devoted entirely to their growth.

Role in the Story

Koro-sensei is the soul of Assassination Classroom, his bond with his would-be assassins the series' beating heart.