The manga adaptation of VTuber Natsume Kurusu’s popular light novel series, A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans, has officially concluded. The final chapter was published in the September issue of Kadokawa’s Shōnen Ace magazine on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Atsu Benino’s Adaptation Ends with Four Volumes
Atsu Benino’s manga adaptation, which launched in 2022, will see its fourth and final compiled book volume ship on September 26, 2025. Yen Press has been publishing the series in English, with the first volume released in July 2025 and the second slated for December 16, 2025.
The Story of Rei Hitoma and His Unique Students
A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans introduces readers to Rei Hitoma, a former schoolteacher grappling with past trauma that has left him a self-professed misanthrope. Seeking a quiet, relaxed life, he accepts a teaching position in the mountains, only to discover that his new workplace is an all-girls school specifically for demi-humans. These students, who include mermaids, werewolves, rabbits, and birds, are all aspiring to become “full-fledged human beings.” Hitoma’s unexpected role is to educate them about humankind, a journey during which he may also learn about himself.
Light Novel Series Continues
The original 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. Four volumes of the light novel have been released as of February 25, 2025, and Yen Press also publishes the novels in English. The story of the light novels focuses on Rei’s efforts to help his students achieve humanity while he grapples with the emotional fallout from his previous teaching job.
