Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube is getting a new anime project, with the release date set for 2025. The first teaser visual and trailer were revealed, along with a website which is available in both English and Japanese.
No details about the staff or cast were revealed.
With story by Sho Makura and art by Takeshi Okano, the manga series was serialized in the of Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 1993 to 1999. A sequel manga titled Jigoku Sensei Nubu Neo ran from 2014 to 2018 in Shueisha’s Grand Jump and Shonen Saikyo magazines. The third installment, Jigoku Sensei Nubu S, was serialized in Shonen Saikyo from 2018 to 2021.
There is also a spin-off Reibaishi Izuna: The Spiritual Medium, which ran through different Shueisha magazines from 2007 to 2016. The manga (including the sequels and spin-off) has over 29 million copies in circulation. The franchise also received multiple anime adaptations, including a 49-episode TV anime by Toei Animation and numerous movies by the same studio. It also got a 10-episode TV drama in 2014.
The official website describes the anime:
The story follows Meisuke Nueno, aka “Nube,” a psychic teacher with a demon hand, as he battles evil spirits and monsters to protect his students in this saga that employs elements of Japanese mythology and folklore to tell a fan-pleasing action story.
Known for its occult and horror elements on school ghost stories and urban legends, Nube captivated readers across generations with his heroic efforts to save his students from supernatural threats.
The two creators both left messages regarding the new adaptation.
“I am thrilled that we are getting a new anime adaptation in this Reiwa (modern) era. With the changing times and advancements in digital animation, the setting has been updated, and the students of Class 5-3 have been given a modern update. Please look forward to a completely new look while retaining all the charm of Nube.” – Sho Makura (Story)
“The anime adaptation is finally happening! BANZAI! I can finally share the news! This project has been in the works for years, and it was tough keeping it a secret. But now, I can shout it out loud! I’m so happy! Yay! I can’t wait!” – Takeshi Okano (Art)
Source: Official Website
©Shou Makura・Takeshi Okano/SHUEISHA・Domori Elementary School Alumni
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