The story and preview images for Episode 5 of The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei have been released. The episode will air on Japanese TV from 1:30 AM JST on May 6, and will be available on various international platforms shortly thereafter.

Episode 5 Story

Doppelgänger

Kanna Kusakabe is approached by Hanayo Renjo, who claims to have seen someone who looks exactly like her. Disturbed by the experience, Hanayo seeks help from Kanna, who begins investigating the mysterious figure.

During her inquiry, Kanna encounters Tatsumi Sekiguchi, a friend of Akihiko Chuzenji, at her favorite bookstore. After hearing the details, Sekiguchi suggests that the phenomenon might be a doppelgänger—an illusory double that is often harmless and fleeting. Kanna relays Sekiguchi’s explanation to Hanayo in an attempt to calm her down. Though comforted at first, Hanayo soon witnesses something even more surreal—an impossible scene that sends a chill down her spine.

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