The story and preview images for Episode 3 of The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei have been released. The episode will air on Japanese TV from 1:30 AM JST on April 22, and will be available on various international platforms shortly thereafter.

Episode 3 Story

The Man in the Blue Cape (Kaijin Ao mant)

A chilling rumor circulates around the school—a terrifying figure known as the "Blue-Caped Phantom (JP: Kaijin Ao Mant, 怪人青マント)." Those who claim to have seen him end up dismembered, stuffed into bags, and taken away.

One day, Kanna Kusakabe is asked by her classmates, who heard rumors of her being a spiritual detective, to exorcise this Blue-Caped figure. Before long, Kanna herself spots the phantom. She also picks up a wallet that appears to have been dropped by him. Upon examining the contents, Akihiko Chuzenji's expression turns grim—the wallet is full of counterfeit bills.

Sensing criminal activity behind the incident, Chuzenji calls on the help of his friend, police officer Shutaro Kiba.

About Chuzenji-sensei

Set in postwar Tokyo in 1948, the anime follows high school student Kanna Kusakabe, who has just advanced to the second year of the new school system. She meets Akihiko Chuzenji, a newly appointed language teacher, and finds herself facing strange phenomena lurking within daily life.

The story is based on a manga spin-off by Aki Shimizu, depicting Chuzenji’s early years as a teacher. The character of Chuzenji is known as “Kyogokudo” in the original Hyakki Yako novels, which have sold over 10 million copies.

Produced by 100studio, the anime features Kaori Maeda as Kanna Kusakabe and Katsuyuki Konishi as Chuzenji. Additional cast members include Shinnosuke Tachibana, Shuya Nishiji, and Takanori Hoshino.

Teaser Trailer

Source : Chuzenji-sensei Official