In the supernatural world of Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube, where spirits and folklore intertwine with daily school life, Episode 10, titled “Hundred Demons Night Walk” or “The Night Parade of Yokai,” delves into a poignant tale about materialism and the forgotten souls of discarded objects. This episode focuses on the wealthy yet careless student Shuichi Shirato, as he learns a valuable lesson about cherishing his possessions through a fantastical and eerie encounter with a kasa yōkai.
Shuichi Shirato’s Brush with the Supernatural
The narrative of Jigoku Sensei Nube Episode 10 centers on Shuichi Shirato, a student from Domori Elementary who hails from an affluent background. Growing up in luxury, Shuichi has developed a habit of casually discarding items once they no longer serve his immediate needs or show the slightest imperfection. His detachment from the value of his belongings is starkly contrasted with his classmates, as highlighted by his attempt to sell a collection of barely-used game consoles for a single yen at a school flea market.
The Tattered Yellow Umbrella and the Karakasa Kozō
Shuichi’s careless attitude takes a supernatural turn when he encounters a tattered old yellow umbrella. This seemingly ordinary object is, in fact, a kasa yōkai, or Karakasa Kozō—a type of tsukumogami. Tsukumogami are objects believed to acquire a spirit after prolonged use, although Nube clarifies that a century of existence isn’t strictly necessary for an object to gain a spirit, only that it was once cherished.
The umbrella yokai, voiced by Ryō Hirohashi, doesn’t harbor malevolent intentions. Instead, it appears before Shuichi, imbued with its own will, to trigger memories of his childhood. The yokai’s appearance is described as “more-gross-than-usual,” with an enormous eye, a slathering tongue, and a single, strangely detailed foot, yet its purpose is not to harm.
The Night Parade of Yokai and a Lesson Learned
As part of what is known as the “Tsukumogami Parade,” the umbrella yokai engulfs Shuichi, leading him into a spectral procession of discarded objects. This “Night Parade of Yokai” serves as a vivid, albeit terrifying, demonstration of the spirits that inhabit forgotten items. The purpose of this encounter is for these objects, particularly the umbrella, to express their gratitude for the affection Shuichi once showed them during his preschool days, before he accidentally lost the yellow umbrella.
Meisuke Nueno, affectionately known as Nube, along with students Kyouko and Hiroshi, intervene in the supernatural event, ensuring Shuichi’s safety. Through this experience, Shuichi is forced to confront his wasteful habits and understand the emotional significance that objects can hold. The episode delivers a clear moral lesson: the importance of valuing one’s possessions and the idea that even inanimate objects, when cherished, can develop a unique essence.
Themes of Materialism and Empathy
Episode 10 strongly emphasizes themes of materialism, wastefulness, and the spiritual life of objects. It contrasts Shuichi’s privileged upbringing, where items are easily replaced, with the deeper Japanese folklore concept of tsukumogami. While appearing as a typical horror-comedy episode of Jigoku Sensei Nube, it also provides a didactic message about striking a balance between attachment to belongings and excessive waste. The episode highlights how showing care and respect for one’s possessions, regardless of their monetary value, is a form of empathy extending beyond human interactions.
This installment follows Episode 9, “The Girl Who Brings Happiness,” which introduced a benevolent Zashiki-warashi, demonstrating how even an abundance of good fortune could have unintended negative consequences. Episode 10, in contrast, returns to a more traditional yokai-centric narrative, albeit with a moral underpinning rather than pure terror.
Where to Watch Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Episode 10
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Episode 10, originally released on September 3, 2025, in Japan, first aired on ABC and other local networks. For international viewers, the episode is available to stream on platforms such as It’s Anime YouTube Channel, Anime Onegai, Aniverse, Netflix, and ANIME GENERATION, depending on the region.
