It has been close to a decade since the first episode of Assassination Classroom aired and left us all in an emotional mess with one of the most bittersweet endings in anime history. And now, ten years since the anime concluded, the series is about to return with hope and promise to the big screen, as it claims to reveal the secrets that the anime didn’t tell us. Assassination Classroom: Minna no Jikan will be a completely new animated movie, announced to be released on March 20, 2026, in Japan. And by the looks of it, this is not going to be another simple nostalgic revisit, since the production company clearly stated that it will be a deep dive into corners of the story that the anime never had the chance to explore.
The anime series, based on popular manga artist Yūsei Matsui’s equally popular hit manga, ran for two successful seasons and followed the infamous Class 3-E at Kunugigaoka Junior High. These were all the failed students, who found themselves relegated to the fringes of the school system, only to be given the impossible task in the existence of humankind: assassinating their own sensei, a yellow, tentacled, Mach-20 monster known as Korosensei, before he could blow up Earth. According to early reviews, it began with a rather strange premise but eventually became one of the most beautiful stories about evolution, guidance, and acceptance in anime history.
Revisiting Korosensei’s Legacy With New Emotional Depth
Minna no Jikan will revisit the same old tale but with a twist. Unlike the 2016 compilation movie 365 Days, which offered a summary-experience of the complete story, the new one is promising original content and unadapted scenes straight from the manga. In other words, we can finally see those storylines and arcs from the manga that the anime TV series couldn’t contain. One of the greatest surprises for fans is that it will feature the voices of the original cast. Blasted by Jun Fukuyama’s return in Korosensei’s maniacally cute and crazily nurturing voice, the audience will be instantly transported back to the classroom. Tomokazu Sugita, celebrated for his gruff and trustworthy voice, returns as Tadaomi Karasuma, the government agent who is watching over the class. Mai Fuchigami will again voice Nagisa Shiota, the unassuming student assassin with hidden talent, while Aya Suzaki brings back the sparkles of Kaede Kayano. And, of course, Nobuhiko Okamoto returns as Karma Akabane, whose brutal and bold brilliance with moral ambiguity made him the show-stealer. For anime fans, this voice reunion alone is enough to make the film a must-watch. While no details have yet been announced, this is not enough to diminish the fan-based speculations, which are at an all-time high. The title Minna no Jikan roughly translates to “Everyone’s Time,” which may point towards the group’s rather than Korosensei’s sendoff journey. There were several side stories and character developments present in the manga that were left unanimated, including smaller and quieter moments of character growth, rivalries, and bonds that further developed the students beyond their assassination attempts. This film might be just what it takes to bring these hidden gems into spotlight. For example, we remember how the anime showcased the students’ experience with the “Big Five,” school’s top elite students, as well as the manipulative principal Gakuho Asano. Bringing more of these conflicts between talent, power, and the marginalized Class 3-E to the forefront will add another element to the rich social commentary the series has come to stand for. Similarly, several students, besides Nagisa, Karma, and Kayano, also did not get enough attention that they deserved. If the film does right by them, then indeed, everyone’s time is worth the pleasure. What makes Assassination Classroom so singular and exceptional is its ability to expertly handle the corner of emotional turmoil. Observing Korosensei, who was basically the harbinger of Earth’s destruction, gradually become the best teacher that these unwanted kids had ever had was in itself masterclass storytelling. The assassination attempts slowly transitioned from violence to personal growth and overcoming fear, finding purpose, while trying to accomplish more than what the world expected of them.
Minna no Jikan Enriches the Story Without Rewriting Its Legacy
The final stages of the series, with the ultimate fate of Korosensei and the students’ heart-wrenching choice, remain as one of the most unforgettable endings in anime history. For us, the news of a new movie does not mean a rewriting of this ending but rather an enrichment of it with places that have to have their own highlights. If anything, Minna no Jikan could be both a love letter to fans and a restart for fans who discover the series through the help of streaming sites such as Crunchyroll. This isn’t the first time that the series has gone into movies. Along with 365 Days, there were also two live-action movies (Assassination Classroom and Graduation), which debuted in 2015 and 2016. Although these have been entertaining in their own right, sadly, they’ve never really captured the spark that the anime had. Hence why the return to animation feels like a welcome change. It’s where Korosensei’s world belongs. With Assassination Classroom: Minna no Jikan, the series now has the chance to do what very few anime that take as long as they did to return have done: increase the impact without sacrificing what made the series well-loved in the first place. If it indeed uncovers the “untold chapter” as indicated in the title, then the fans are in for something good—something nostalgic and fresh at the same time. March 2026 cannot come soon enough. Until then, both seasons of Assassination Classroom are still available on Crunchyroll. It’s the perfect thing to read before the rest of Class 3-E and Korosensei take a temporary step back into the spotlight for perhaps what could be their greatest lesson yet.
