The popular manga "Jigoku sensei Nube" is set to receive a new anime adaptation, scheduled to be released in 2025. This marks the first new anime production in 26 years since the 1999 OVA "Jigoku sensei Nube: The Greatest Battle in History! The Attack of Zekki!!". Information about the cast will be announced in due course.

"Jigoku sensei Nube" was originally serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" from 1993 to 1999. It is a school hero action series that follows Nube, a spiritual teacher named Meisuke Nueno (Nūbē) who possesses an "Oni no Te" (demon hand), as he battles various supernatural beings and protects his students from ghosts, spirits, and other paranormal phenomena.

The series gained popularity for its thrilling stories inspired by school ghost stories and urban legends, showcasing Nūbē's bravery as he risks his life to save his students. With a total of 29 million copies in circulation, "Jigoku sensei Nube" was adapted into a TV anime from 1996 to 1997 and a live-action drama starring Ryuhei Maruyama (of SUPER EIGHT) in 2014.

To commemorate the new anime production, the first teaser visual and promotional video (PV) have been released. The teaser visual features Nūbē’s hand holding a crystal ball in a school hallway, with his iconic demon hand, usually hidden by a glove, revealed within the crystal ball. In the background, a child's figure and a menacing shadow are depicted.

The first PV creates an eerie atmosphere with scenes of the school and hallway, highlighting Nube's exorcism tools, including the spirit crystal. The haunting imagery is accompanied by what sounds like a child's plea for help, adding to the spine-chilling effect.

The original manga author, Sho Makura, expressed his excitement for the new anime adaptation in the Reiwa era, mentioning that the setting and the children of Class 5-3 have been updated for modern times. He encouraged fans to look forward to this entirely new yet familiar Nūbē.

Illustrator Takeshi Okano shared his joy, stating, "The new anime adaptation is finally here! I’ve been waiting for years to announce this. It’s been tough keeping it a secret, but now I can shout it out loud! I’m thrilled and excited for what's to come!"

Additionally, a new one-shot titled "Jigoku sensei Nube: The Hundred Stories Observation Record" will be published in the September issue of "Saikyō Jump", set to be released on August 2nd.

Source : ORICON NEWS