The first cour was great, so I'm excited for more. Nube is a classic that deserves this reboot—it's been too long since we've had a proper adaptation of this series. Occult school anime have such a unique vibe that balances horror, action, and heartwarming teacher-student moments perfectly.

The official website for the Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube reboot anime released a key visual for the upcoming second cour today. The reboot anime's first 13-episode cour aired in Japan from July to September 2025, with the second set to premiere on January 7, 2026.

Theme Song Artists Announced

Opening Theme: "ERASE" by THE ORAL CIGARETTES

The four-piece Japanese rock band was formed in 2010 and previously provided theme songs for Noragami Aragoto (2015), revisions (2019), Scarlet Nexus (2021), and TOUGEN ANKI (2025).

THE ORAL CIGARETTES Statement: "It's a true honour to have created the opening theme for Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube, a series I've been watching since childhood. The world of Nube shares a lot of similarities with our own musical world, so we were able to approach the song head-on and honestly. Just as Nube saves his students from the darkness, I believe music exists to help people through the darkness they can't escape alone. That feeling is poured into this song—so please enjoy it alongside the series!"

Ending Theme: "MAGICAL" by Ayumu Imazu

Singer-songwriter Ayumu Imazu started dancing at age six and studied in New York from age 14 for approximately three and a half years. His activities are now based in both the USA and Japan. This is his third anime tie-in song, following "Stranger" for Scarlet Nexus (2021) and "HOWL" for Let's Go Karaoke! (2025).

Ayumu Imazu Statement: "I'm truly honoured to have written the ending theme for Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube. With this beloved Heisei-era series returning in the Reiwa era, I crafted 'MAGICAL' to carry a nostalgic, city-pop-inspired sound that also feels warm and familiar. I hope it resonates with both longtime fans and new audiences alike!"

Production Staff

Director: Yasuyuki Oishi

Animation Studio: Studio KAI

Series Composition: Yoshiki Okusa

Character Design: Yuu Yoshiyama

Music: Evan Call (Frieren: Beyond Journey's End)

About Hell Teacher Nube

Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1993 to 1999, the manga created by Shou Makura (story) and Takeshi Okano (art) was previously adapted into a 49-episode television anime, several films and OVAs by Toei Animation, as well as a ten-episode live-action drama and a PlayStation video game. As of July 2024, the series, including multiple spin-offs, has over 29 million copies in circulation.

Netflix streams the series in Asia outside of Japan and China. The anime is also available in limited territories via REMOW's "It's Anime" YouTube channel.

Synopsis: "The town of Domori has been plagued by several inexplicable phenomena. To protect the town's children, a new homeroom teacher named Nube arrives.

Though normally gentle and somewhat outgoing, Nube has a secret side: he is the only psychic teacher in Japan. Rumor has it that his left hand is possessed by a demon.

The messenger of Hell's justice is here to take on the school's seven mysteries, ghosts, and evil spirits attacking his students. This occult action story starts now!"

Are you ready for the second cour? Which was your favorite episode from the first cour? What occult mystery are you hoping to see next? Will you be checking out the new opening by THE ORAL CIGARETTES? Share your thoughts in the comments below!