Watch Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube 2nd part creditless opening sequence on YouTube
THE ORAL CIGARETTES perform the opening theme song "ERASE," creating an energetic and memorable musical introduction to the second part of the series. Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube opening theme "ERASE" showcases THE ORAL CIGARETTES' distinctive sound, complementing the series' supernatural action atmosphere and providing fans with an engaging audio experience that enhances the viewing experience. The new cours will debut in Japan on January 7, 2026, at 11:45 p.m. JST, continuing the story of Meisuke "Nube" Nueno and his adventures as a psychic teacher protecting children from supernatural threats. Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube January 2026 premiere marks the continuation of this acclaimed reboot, bringing new episodes to audiences worldwide through various streaming platforms. The new cours will stream in selected territories on the It's Anime YouTube channel, providing accessible viewing options for international audiences. The anime will stream in North America on the It's Anime FAST channels on WatchFree+ and Samsung TV Plus, and on Amazon Prime Video, ensuring widespread availability across multiple platforms. The series will also stream in Latin America on Amazon Prime Video, and on Bandplay in Brazil, providing regional accessibility. The anime will stream on aniverse in German-speaking European territories, and on Anime Generation in Italian-speaking European territories. The series will stream on Hami Video and Chunghwa Telecom's MOD in Taiwan, demonstrating REMOW's comprehensive global distribution strategy. THE ORAL CIGARETTES perform the new opening theme song "ERASE," and Ayumu Imazu performs the new ending theme song "MAGICAL," creating a complete musical experience for viewers. Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube theme songs feature popular Japanese artists, with THE ORAL CIGARETTES bringing their energetic rock sound to the opening and Ayumu Imazu providing a complementary ending theme that enhances the series' emotional impact. The anime debuted on July 2, 2025, with a one-hour broadcast for the first two episodes on TV Asahi's new programming block for anime titled "IM Animation W" at 11:15 p.m. JST. Subsequent episodes debuted at 11:45 p.m. JST. The anime will air in two split cours, providing a structured release schedule that allows for proper narrative development and audience engagement. The anime streams on Netflix in Asian territories except in Japan and China, and also streams on the It's Anime YouTube channel in "limited territories only" (including the U.S. and Canada). The series streams on aniverse in German-speaking EMEA territories, and on Anime Generation in Italian-speaking EMEA territories. In Latin America, the series streams on Anime Onegai. Additionally, the series streams on Chunghwa Telecom's MOD and Hami Video in Taiwan, ensuring comprehensive global coverage. Ryōtarō Okiayu stars as Meisuke Nueno, also known as "Nube," in the anime, reprising his role from the original 1996-1997 television anime series. Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube cast announcement highlights the return of the original voice actor, providing continuity between the classic series and the modern reboot while introducing new voice talent for other characters. Yasuyuki Ōishi (episode director for Stars Align, Narenare -Cheer for you!-) is directing the anime at Studio KAI, bringing his experience in anime production to the series. Fumito Yamada (episode director for Hell's Paradise, Love Is Indivisible by Twins) is the assistant director, Yoshiki Ōkusa (Butt Detective franchise, The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases) is the head writer, and Yū Yoshiyama (key animator for Dragon Ball Super, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury) is the character designer. Evan Call (My Happy Marriage, Violet Evergarden) is composing the music, creating an immersive audio experience that complements the series' supernatural atmosphere. The show's staff describes the story in English: A number of inexplicable phenomena have been plaguing the town of Domori. In order to protect the town's children, a new homeroom teacher known as "Nube" arrives. Normally gentle and a bit outgoing, Nube has a secret side: he is, in fact, the only psychic teacher in Japan. Rumor also has it his left hand is possessed by a demon! Hell's messenger of justice is here to take on the school's seven mysteries, ghosts, and evil spirits attacking his students. This occultist action story starts now! Makura and Okano serialized the original 31-volume manga from 1993 to 1999 in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. The manga has more than 29 million copies in circulation, demonstrating its enduring popularity and widespread appeal. The manga was later re-released in 2006 as 20 volumes, making the series more accessible to new readers. The original manga inspired a television anime series in 1996-1997, a video anime series in 1998-1999, and three anime films in 1996 and 1997. The manga also inspired a live-action series adaptation in 2014, demonstrating the franchise's cross-media appeal and lasting impact on Japanese popular culture. Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube January 2026 second part premiere represents an exciting continuation of this modernized reboot, bringing new episodes and story developments to fans worldwide. The combination of classic source material, experienced staff, talented voice actors, and comprehensive global streaming distribution creates an appealing package for both nostalgic fans of the original series and new viewers discovering the story for the first time. With the creditless opening sequence now revealed and the premiere date approaching, anticipation continues to build for this supernatural action series.Frequently Asked Questions
The second part (cour) of the anime adaptation premieres in Japan on January 7, 2026, at 11:45 p.m. JST.
The opening theme song is titled "ERASE," performed by the band THE ORAL CIGARETTES.
The ending theme song is titled "MAGICAL," performed by Ayumu Imazu.
The story follows Meisuke Nueno, an outwardly gentle new homeroom teacher at Domori Elementary School who is secretly the only psychic teacher in Japan. He uses his left hand, which is possessed by a demon, to protect his students from various supernatural threats, including evil spirits, ghosts, and the school's "seven mysteries."
Ryōtarō Okiayu stars as the voice actor for Meisuke Nueno, also known as "Nube," in the anime.
The anime is being produced by Studio KAI. Yasuyuki Ōishi is directing the anime.
The anime will stream in various territories: North America: The It's Anime YouTube channel, the It's Anime FAST channels on WatchFree+ and Samsung TV Plus, and on Amazon Prime Video. Latin America: Amazon Prime Video and Bandplay (Brazil). Asia (excl. Japan/China): Netflix. German-speaking Europe: Aniverse. Italian-speaking Europe: Anime Generation. Taiwan: Hami Video and Chunghwa Telecom's MOD.
The original manga, written by Shō Makura and illustrated by Takeshi Okano, was a popular series serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 1993 to 1999. It has over 29 million copies in circulation.
Yes, the original manga inspired several prior adaptations: A television anime series (1996–1997). Three anime films (1996 and 1997). A video anime (OVA) series (1998–1999). A live-action television series (2014).
The 2025 reboot by Studio KAI is a modernized adaptation, updating the setting and technology to the 2020s while largely adhering to the core story of the manga. Unlike the original 1996 Toei Animation series, the reboot features an updated animation style, new musical score (composed by Evan Call), and largely recast voice actors (though Ryōtarō Okiayu returns as Nube). The original series adapted the manga in a 1990s context, while the reboot offers a fresh, contemporary take on the classic stories.