The TV anime "The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries" has been confirmed for an April 2025 broadcast. Along with the announcement, the first key visual and teaser PV have been unveiled. The series is based on a spin-off manga of the Hyakki Yako series by Natsuhiko Kyogoku, serving as a prequel to Kyogokudo. The story follows Akihiko Chuzenji, a sharp-witted yet aloof new language teacher (voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi), and the curious schoolgirl Kanna Kusakabe (voiced by Kaori Maeda) as they tackle supernatural mysteries in this school-themed paranormal adventure.

Overview

The first key visual features the pair standing back-to-back in a retro Showa-era secondhand bookstore bathed in the glow of the setting sun, beautifully capturing the story's mysterious and nostalgic atmosphere. In the teaser PV, viewers get a glimpse of the supernatural occurrences alongside the debut voices of the characters. Maeda expressed her hopes for audiences to enjoy the "retro Showa-era world," while Konishi shared his excitement about portraying Chuzenji's character in anime, despite his initial nerves.

About The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei

Set in Tokyo in 1948, shortly after World War II, the story unfolds in a newly restructured high school, where mysterious supernatural phenomena begin to occur. Fans can look forward to seeing Chuzenji’s keen observational skills and stoic demeanor as he navigates these strange incidents. This series is poised to captivate not only fans of the Hyakki Yako series but also enthusiasts of mysteries and retro Showa aesthetics.

Story

School x Supernatural x Mystery
This story takes place before the exorcist Kyogokudo opened up a used bookstore...
Our setting is in Tokyo in 1948, just right after the war.
Kanna Kusakabe had just become a second-year at a high school when she met the new language teacher, Akihiko Chuzenji.
Mysterious supernatural things keep happening around Kanna. Once again today, Kanna is going to open the doors to the library prep room to seek help from the surly Chuzenji-sensei who is waiting inside.
A high school supernatural mystery featuring the unlikely duo between a teacher and a high school girl is about to begin!

■Characters

Kanna Kusakabe
A second-year student at Tokyo Metropolitan Mitogawa High School. She is curious, energetic, and has a big appetite. Kanna finds herself caught up in mysterious incidents involving the supernatural.

Akihiko Chuzenji
A temporary literature teacher who has been assigned to Kanna’s school. He is often seen with a perpetually stern expression, engrossed in a book. Chuzenji possesses sharp observational skills and exceptional deductive reasoning.

Cast Comments

Hello, I’m Kaori Maeda, and I will be playing the role of Kanna Kusakabe. This story, seen through Kanna’s perspective, follows Professor Chuzenji as he solves various mysteries. It’s a work that I think you’ll find engaging, with moments that will make you chuckle and others that will give you chills—something you can easily immerse yourself in and enjoy in your daily life!

Since the story is set in the Shōwa era, I hope you’ll also take delight in the retro Shōwa aesthetic. Please look forward to it!

Hello everyone, this is Konishi. I can’t believe the day has come when I get to play Akihiko Chuzenji. I’m trembling with nervousness! Being familiar with the Kyogokudo series, I feel an immense sense of responsibility and pressure. I’m also very excited to see how Professor Chuzenji’s unique atmosphere is brought to life in the anime. I hope you’re looking forward to it as much as I am. Thank you for your support!

Teaser Trailer