The popular light novel series, “A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans” (Jingai Kyōshitsu no Ningen-girai Kyōshi), penned by VTuber Kurusu Natsume, is officially receiving a television anime adaptation set to premiere in January 2026. The announcement was accompanied by a teaser visual, a trailer, and details regarding the main cast and staff.
The series, which blends comedy and fantasy, follows a human teacher with a past trauma who finds himself teaching a class of demi-human girls striving to become full-fledged humans.
Anime Production Details and Key Staff
The upcoming anime will be animated by Studio Asread, known for works such as The Morose Mononokean and Arifureta: From Commonplace to World’s Strongest. Akira Iwanaga, who also directed The Morose Mononokean, is helming the project.
Further key staff include:
- Series Composition: Katsuhiko Takayama (known for Baka & Test – Summon the Beasts)
- Character Designs: Maiko Okada (from Mother of the Goddess’ Dormitory)
- Music Composition: Makoto Miyazaki (composer for One-Punch Man)
Main Cast Announced for Demi-Human Students and Misanthropic Teacher
The primary voice cast for the anime has been revealed, bringing the unique characters to life:
- Rei Hitoma: Voiced by Toshiki Masuda (Red Riot in My Hero Academia)
- Kyoka Minazuki (Mermaid): Voiced by Sora Amamiya (Aqua in KONOSUBA)
- Isaki Ohgami (Werewolf): Voiced by Saori Onishi (Mejiro McQueen in Umamusume: Pretty Derby)
- Sui Usami (Rabbit): Voiced by Maria Naganawa (Kanna in Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid)
- Tobari Haneda (Bird): Voiced by Rui Tanabe (Anko Koshi in My Deer Friend Nokotan)
The ending theme song, titled “Ningen COME TRUE,” will be performed by the female voice cast in their respective character roles.
Synopsis of “A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans”
The light novel series, written by Natsume Kurusu and illustrated by Sai Izumi, began publication under Media Factory’s MF Bunko J imprint in February 2022. Yen Press has licensed the series for English release and describes the story:
