Okay, let's talk about Assassination Classroom. You know, the one with the weird octopus teacher? And a class full of misfit assassins?
Specifically, how many volumes are there? It seems like a simple question, right?
The "Official" Answer
Everyone says there are 21 volumes. That's what Google tells you. That's what your friend who's *really* into anime tells you.
And technically, they're correct. Yup, 21 volumes. End of story. Pack it up, folks.
...But is it really the end of the story?
My Hot Take (Prepare Yourselves)
Here's my unpopular opinion: there are *actually* 22 volumes. Fight me.
Okay, maybe not *literally* fight. But hear me out! I have a point, I swear.
Remember that volume labelled 21? The final one? Sure, it wraps up the main storyline beautifully.
But Wait, There's More!
However, some editions contain extra chapters! I'm talking about the super heartwarming epilogue stuff.
It shows what happened to all the students years later. Seeing Nagisa as a teacher? Priceless!
This epilogue section provides extra insights, which is contained within special releases.
To me, that's basically a whole other volume's worth of content. A volume 22, if you will!
The Case for Volume 22
Think about it: We got a *whole* series of peeks into the future.
Each character has a mini-story that is meaningful.
These mini stories offer closure and a complete feeling to the story.
Plus, it feels wrong to have such emotional scenes just tacked onto the end of the *final* volume. It deserves its own spotlight!
Imagine going to your favorite pizza place. They give you 11 slices of pizza after order a large.
You would count it as 11 slices instead of 10. So why not apply the same logic to Assassination Classroom?
I'm just saying, those extra pages are valuable. They add to the overall experience.
So, What's the Truth?
Ultimately, it's up to you how you want to count them. I think the answer is up to the reader.
If you're a purist, stick with the "official" 21. No one's stopping you.
But if you're like me, and you believe that every little bit of story matters, then join team Volume 22!
Embrace the extras, people! More Assassination Classroom is always a good thing.
Consider this: the existence of ***Koro-sensei*** makes things inherently a bit illogical. So, why *not* add an extra volume?
Let's be real, if Koro-sensei were here, he'd probably make us write another whole volume dedicated to pudding recipes anyway. So embrace the madness!
What do you think? Am I crazy? Let me know! Always ready to fight for my point!
