One of the most popular horror comedy manga, Hell Teacher Jigoku Sensei Nube, is all set to get an anime adaptation in 2025. The announcement from the same came via Shueisha that they are going to animate the manga by Takeshi Okano and Sho Makura. Apart from that, Shueisha also dropped a teaser visual and a promotional video for the upcoming anime. And that’s not it; the manga is also getting a one-shot in the September issue of Shueisha magazine, slated to release on August 2, 2024.
As for the manga, Hell Teacher Jigoku Sensei Nube has a total number of 31 volumes. The first volume came out in 1993, and the last volume of the same came out in 1999. According to the statistics, the manga has around 29 million copies in circulation. In addition, it was re-released in 2006 with 20 volumes in play. All other information regarding the anime is still under wraps. High chances are that we will get a proper release date and trailer by the end of the year.
Hell Teacher Jigoku Sensei Nube: Story
The plot revolves around Meisuke Nueno, also known as Nube, a psychic teacher with a demon hand. Battling monsters and evil spirits to keep his students safe is like just another Tuesday for Nube. The story is a perfect mixture of Japanese mythology and folklore topped with horror-comedy sequences. You will get to see school horror stories, occult practices, and urban legends at the same time.
Wrapping up
Both Okano and Makura have expressed their excitement for the upcoming anime adaptation based on their manga. Multiple anime adaptations of the manga were created from 1996 to 1999. What’s more, a live adaptation of the manga was also released in 2014. Hopes are already high for the upcoming anime adaptation, as the fans want to see leveled-up animation without losing the essence of the horror-comedy theme. That being said, you can read about Ranma 1/2, an old anime series that is getting revamped pretty soon.
