Renowned voice actress Ayana Taketatsu has been officially cast in the ongoing new anime adaptation of Shō Makura and Takeshi Okano’s popular manga, Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube. Taketatsu is set to lend her voice to a benevolent Zashiki-Warashi spirit, a character that brings happiness, making her debut in the ninth episode of the series, which is scheduled to air on August 27, 2025.
A New Spirit Joins the Supernatural Battle
Ayana Taketatsu’s addition to the cast introduces a new supernatural element to the modern retelling of Jigoku Sensei Nube. Her character, a Zashiki-Warashi, is a type of house spirit traditionally believed to bring good fortune to the household it inhabits. This role marks a notable appearance in the series, further expanding the diverse array of yokai and spirits that protagonist Meisuke Nueno, affectionately known as “Nube,” encounters.
The Resurgence of a Classic Series
The new Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube anime began its broadcast on July 2, 2025, with a special one-hour premiere featuring its first two episodes. The series airs on TV Asahi’s new “IMAnimation W” programming block. Produced by Studio KAI, the adaptation is directed by Yasuyuki Ōishi, with Yoshiki Ōkusa handling the series composition, Yū Yoshiyama designing the characters, and Evan Call composing the music. The anime is slated to run for two split cours, with the second half scheduled to begin in January 2026.
The original Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube manga, penned by Shō Makura and illustrated by Takeshi Okano, was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1993 to 1999. The story centers on Meisuke Nueno, a seemingly ordinary elementary school teacher who secretly wields a powerful “Demon’s Hand” to exorcise evil spirits and protect his students from supernatural threats in Dōmori town.
Prominent Voices and Production Details
Ryōtarō Okiayu, who previously voiced the titular character in the 1996 anime adaptation, reprises his role as Meisuke Nueno. Other key cast members include Aya Suzaki as Kyoko Inaba, Tomoyo Kurosawa as Miki Hosokawa, Ryoko Shiraishi as Hiroshi Tateno, and Ai Kakuma as Yukime. Toshiyuki Morikawa also voices the character Kyosuke Tamamo.
The anime is streaming on various platforms globally, including Netflix in Asian territories (excluding Japan and China), It’s Anime YouTube channel in select regions like the U.S. and Canada, aniverse in German-speaking EMEA, Anime Generation in Italian-speaking EMEA, and Anime Onegai in Latin America.
