Renowned voice actress Ryō Hirohashi has joined the cast of the newly adapted Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube anime, taking on the role of a kasa-obake, a traditional Japanese yokai, in a recent episode. The casting announcement was made on August 28, 2025, following the broadcast of the episode featuring her character on August 27, 2025, in Japan.
Ryō Hirohashi Takes on a Supernatural Role
Ryō Hirohashi, known for her versatile voice work in various anime, will portray a kasa-obake in the ongoing supernatural school series. This “monster of the week” character manifests as a one-eyed umbrella, a classic representation of a yokai. The encounter with this spirit unfolds when one of Nube’s students, accustomed to a life of luxury, discards a yellow umbrella, leading it to develop a will of its own. Hirohashi’s notable past roles include Minoru Mineta in My Hero Academia and Luna in Sailor Moon Crystal, adding another distinctive character to her extensive repertoire.
The Revived “Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube” Anime Series
The new Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube anime adaptation premiered on July 2, 2025, with a special one-hour broadcast of its first two episodes. The series airs on TV Asahi’s IMAnimation W block in Japan and is slated for two split cours, with the second cour beginning in January 2026. Studio Kai is handling the animation production, with Yasuyuki Oishi directing, Yoshiki Okusa as the series screenwriter, and Yu Yoshiyama designing the characters. Evan Call is composing the music.
The story revolves around Meisuke Nueno, affectionately known as “Nube,” a seemingly gentle homeroom teacher at Domori Elementary. However, Nube harbors a secret: he is Japan’s sole psychic teacher, whose left hand is possessed by a powerful demon, granting him the “Demon’s Hand” to combat the supernatural threats plaguing the town and his students.
Expanding Voice Cast for Domori Elementary
Ryō Hirohashi’s casting follows previous announcements of a robust voice cast, blending returning talent with new voices. Ryotaro Okiayu reprises his iconic role as Meisuke “Nube” Nueno from the original anime series. Other key cast members include Ryoko Shiraishi as Hiroshi Tateno, Aya Suzaki as Kyoko Inaba, and Tomoyo Kurosawa as Miki Hosokawa, all students in Nube’s Class 5-3. Ayana Taketatsu was also recently announced to join the cast as a Zashiki-Warashi spirit in the ninth episode. Toshiyuki Morikawa voices Kyosuke Tamamo, while Ai Kakuma portrays Yukime.
“Jigoku Sensei Nube”: A Legacy of Supernatural Horror
The Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube franchise originated from the manga written by Sho Makura and illustrated by Takeshi Okano. It was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump from August 1993 to May 1999, accumulating 31 tankōbon volumes. The manga has sold over 29 million copies across its various iterations and spin-offs.
The series has seen multiple adaptations, including a 49-episode TV anime produced by Toei Animation from 1996 to 1997, several anime films, OVAs, and a 10-episode live-action drama in 2014. This latest anime adaptation aims to bring the classic supernatural tales to a new generation, with updated settings and animation while retaining the original charm.
Where to Watch the New Anime
Fans outside of Japan and China can stream the Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube anime on Netflix in Asian territories. Additionally, REMOW’s “It’s Anime” YouTube channel is streaming the series in “limited territories,” including the U.S. and Canada. The series is also available on Aniverse in Germany, ANIME GENERATION in Italy, Anime Onegai in Latin America, and Chunghwa Telecom’s MOD and Hami Video in the Taiwan region for the initial four months.
