The highly anticipated new anime adaptation of Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube officially premiered on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, with a special one-hour broadcast of its first two episodes. The series, based on the popular manga by Shō Makura and Takeshi Okano, aired on TV Asahi’s new “IMAnimation W” programming block in Japan at 11:15 p.m. JST.
New Adaptation Returns Beloved Occult Action
This new anime series marks a fresh take on the classic Jigoku Sensei Nube manga, which originally ran from 1993 to 1999 in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump. The story follows Meisuke Nueno, affectionately known as “Nube,” a seemingly ordinary homeroom teacher for Class 5-3 at Dōmori Elementary. However, Nube harbors a profound secret: he is Japan’s only psychic teacher and a skilled exorcist, using a powerful demon sealed in his left hand—dubbed the “Demon’s Hand”—to protect his students and the town from supernatural threats. The series blends occult action with elements of comedy horror and dark fantasy as Nube tackles school mysteries, ghosts, and evil spirits.
Production Details and Key Staff
The latest Jigoku Sensei Nube anime is produced by Studio Kai, with Yasuyuki Ōishi at the helm as director. Yoshiki Ōkusa is responsible for the series composition, while Yū Yoshiyama handled the character designs. Evan Call is composing the music for the series. The opening theme song, “P0WER-AkuryoTaisan-,” is performed by Shintenchi Kaibyaku Shudan: Zigzag, and the ending theme, “Sunflower” (Himawari), is by Chilli Beans.
Veteran voice actor Ryōtarō Okiayu takes on the lead role of Meisuke Nueno, reprising his role from the previous anime adaptation. Other cast members include Ryoko Shiraishi as Hiroshi Tateno, Aya Suzaki as Kyoko Inaba, Tomoyo Kurosawa as Miki Hosokawa, Ryota Iwasaki as Katsuya Kimura, and Shiho Kokido as Makoto Kurita.
Broadcast Schedule and International Streaming
Following its one-hour premiere, subsequent episodes of Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube will air at 11:45 p.m. JST on TV Asahi. The anime is scheduled to run in two split cours, with the first part airing in Summer 2025 and the second cour slated for release in January 2026.
For international fans, streaming of the new series commenced on July 3, 2025. Netflix is streaming the anime in Asian territories outside of Japan and China. Additionally, REMOW’s “It’s Anime” YouTube channel is providing the show in “limited territories.” Other platforms offering the series include aniverse (German-speaking territories), ANIME GENERATION (Italian-speaking territories), Anime Onegai (Latin America), and Chunghwa Telecom’s MOD and Hami Video (exclusive to the Taiwan region for the first four months).
Legacy of Jigoku Sensei Nube
The original Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube manga, serialized from 1993 to 1999, has sold over 29 million copies, becoming a beloved occult comic in Japan. Its enduring popularity stems from its unique blend of classic ghost stories, urban legends, and the heartwarming dedication of Nube to protect his students. The franchise has seen various adaptations over the years, including a 49-episode anime television series by Toei Animation (1996-1997), three movies, three original video animation (OVA) episodes, and a live-action series in 2014. The new anime aims to bring the charm of Nube to a modern audience with updated settings and character designs.
