The upcoming anime The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei has been officially announced, and it’s set to release in 2025. While we don’t have an exact date yet, a teaser visual has been revealed, getting fans even more excited about the series.
This anime is based on a spin-off manga by Aki Shimizu. The manga is a prequel to the Hyakki Yako novel series by Natsuhiko Kyogoku. Originally, the manga was serialized in Shonen Magazine Edge but later moved to Kodansha’s Comic Days website. Now, with the anime adaptation on the way, it’s the perfect time for fans to get ready for another thrilling mystery series.
What We Know So Far
On October 1, 2024, Pony Canyon, the anime’s production company, announced the exciting news through their official X (formerly Twitter) account. Along with the announcement, they released a teaser visual that gives us a sneak peek of the main characters: Kana Kusakabe and Akihiko Chuzenji.
Kana is a female student, and Akihiko is her Japanese teacher. Together, they deal with strange, supernatural incidents. The story seems to blend mystery with the supernatural, making it a thrilling adventure to look forward to.
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Team Behind the Anime
The anime will be directed by Chihiro Kumano, who is known for their work on A Couple of Cuckoos and Moriarty the Patriot. The script will be written by Atsushi Oka, who is also supervising the project. Masahiko Suzuki is in charge of the character design, ensuring that the characters look great on screen.
The announcement also came with a celebratory illustration from Aki Shimizu, showing Kana and Akihiko. The author expressed their excitement about seeing their story brought to life on screen, while Natsuhiko Kyogoku, the original author of Hyakki Yako, shared a heartwarming comment about how the characters have grown from words into living, moving figures.
What’s Next?
Although there isn’t an official plot summary yet, the anime will likely follow the manga’s story. Fans can expect a mix of supernatural events, mystery-solving, and the strong connection between the main characters, Kana and Akihiko. With such a talented team behind the production, the anime promises to deliver a thrilling experience.
As we wait for the exact release date, the teaser visual has already sparked excitement. If you’re a fan of mystery and supernatural adventures, The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei is definitely an anime to look forward to in 2025.
