‘The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei’ Anime Adaptation set for 2025

The original spin-off manga, ‘The Mononoke Journal by Chuzenji-sensei,’ is confirmed for an anime adaptation in 2025. This prequel to the acclaimed ‘Hyakki Yako’ series, which has surpassed 10 million copies in circulation, promises to enthrall audiences with its supernatural storyline.

The Mononoke Lecture Logs: A New Chapter

Set in post-war Tokyo, 1948, the story follows Kanna Kusakabe, a high school student, who encounters Akihiko Chuzenji, a new Japanese language teacher. Together, they face various supernatural incidents at school. The anime will be produced by 100studio, with Chihiro Kumano directing, Atsushi Oka handling series composition and scripts, and Masahiko Suzuki designing the characters.

©Aki Shimizu,Natsuhiko Kyogoku,Hanzo Tamura,Kodansha/The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei Production Committee

Anticipation Builds for Chuzenji-sensei’s Anime

A teaser visual has been released, generating excitement among fans. Aki Shimizu, the original manga author, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “I can’t believe that there’s going to be a Chuzenji-sensei anime! I’m so honored! I’m going to look forward to it as a viewer myself.” Natsuhiko Kyogoku, the series founder, added, “A man who was born from the words that I wrote and was given a physical form through Aki Shimizu’s sorcery is now going to be moving and talking. He’s also apparently young. I can’t help but be shocked.”

Staff Details

  • Director: Chihiro Kumano
  • Series Composition and Scripts: Atsushi Oka
  • Character Design: Masahiko Suzuki
  • Animation Production: 100studio

Streaming Information

The anime ‘The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries’ is set to premiere in 2025.

Official Information

The original manga, serialized since 2019, currently has nine volumes available. Fans eagerly await more details, which will be announced on the official website and the official X account.

Author: Jeremy

Jeremy was first introduced to anime with heavily edited versions of Mazinger Z (aka Tranzor Z in the US), GoLion (aka Voltron) and Macross (aka Robotech) while growing up in the 1980's. Since then his tastes have evolved into a fairly eclectic mix of anime with a soft-spot for underdog shonen stories, psychological/cyber-punk stories and select love comedies. Jeremy was also the head organizer of Anime Souffle anime club in Los Angeles. It was at an Anime Souffle meeting where he met Michael Huang and eventually was invited to join as a guest co-host for Scattered Cells Podcast episode #6 in February of 2007. Afterwards he became an official part of the Anime Diet crew.

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