"The Human-Hating Teacher of the Non-Human Classroom" is an anime adaptation of the novel debut by Nijisanji VTuber Natsume Kurusu.
Volume 1 was released in February 2022 from MF Bunko J's new literary label, becoming a popular series that got an immediate reprint.
The setting is "Shiranui Private High School," a nature-rich school in the mountains.
It was a special school where non-human girls aim to "become human"!
A heartwarming school "human" drama woven by various non-human girls—mermaids, werewolves, rabbits, birds—and former teacher Rei Hitoma who has trauma with human relationships 🌟
A notable work that won 7th place in "Next Light Novel Awards 2022" Paperback Prize and 11th in "Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2023" Paperback/Novels category!
TV anime is scheduled to premiere in January 2026 ✨
① VTuber Author's Debut Gets Anime Adaptation!
A commercial novel debut work written by Nijisanji VTuber Natsume Kurusu.
The first-ever TV anime adaptation of a light novel written by a VTuber!
The original author's enthusiasm in personally handling cover manga and store bonus illustrations is also a hot topic 🎨
② Heartwarming Exchange Between Non-Humans and Humans
Mermaids, werewolves, rabbits, birds... unique non-human girls spend their days with the pure wish to "become human."
A pure story anyone can safely enjoy, with vulgar elements removed 💕
③ A Growth Story of Teacher and Students
Protagonist Rei Hitoma, who came to hate humans, reconsiders what "being human" means through interactions with non-human students.
A double growth tale where not just students but the teacher also grows ✨
④ Luxurious Voice Actor Competition
Toshiki Masuda as Rei Hitoma, Sora Amamiya as Kyoka Mizuki, Saori Onishi as Issaki Oomori, Maria Naganawa as Sui Usami, and Rui Tanabe as Tobari Haneda.
Additional cast includes Manami Numakura, Misato Fukuen, Reina Ueda, Yui Horie, and Yui Ishikawa—super luxurious 🎤
⑤ Visualization by Skilled Production Team
Animation production by asread. ("Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest").
Director Akira Iwanaga, series composition by Katsuhiko Takayama, character design by Maiko Okada—skilled staff assembled 🎬
① The Truth Behind Rei Hitoma's Trauma
Pay attention to how the anime depicts the details of "a certain incident" that made Rei Hitoma, who was a teacher until 2 years ago, come to hate humans.
Don't miss how his heart changes through interactions with students 💭
② Each Non-Human Girl's "Reason to Become Human"
Kyoka Mizuki has the dream of "wanting to dance with her own legs."
Each student's admiration for humans and the episodes behind them resonate with the heart 🌊
③ Graduation: The Goal
"Graduation" at Shiranui High School means students becoming human.
With a structure that reaches proper conclusions in each volume, moving graduation scenes can be expected in the anime 🎓
④ Additional Characters Appear
Unique new characters appear one after another: dragon Karin Ryuzaki (Manami Numakura), mouse Machi Nezu (Misato Fukuen), black cat Neneko Kurosawa (Reina Ueda).
Don't miss elf Aoi Wakaba (Yui Ishikawa) and oni descendant Maki Okoriki (Yui Horie) 🐉
⑤ ED Theme "Ningen Come True!"
The ED theme sung by the 4 main heroines (Sora Amamiya, Saori Onishi, Maria Naganawa, Rui Tanabe).
Pay attention to this song depicting the moment their dream of "becoming human" comes true 🎶
① Rei Hitoma's Encounter with Shiranui High
Rei Hitoma, a former teacher turned around-30 NEET who developed trauma with human relationships due to a certain incident.
Guided by the words "We await teachers who care about students" on a job site, he impulsively applied.
Passing the interview, he came to work at a nature-rich school in the mountains.
The school hidden in a barrier recognizable only by wearing a certain ring evokes Harry Potter's Platform 9¾ ✨
② Encounter with Non-Human Girls
But it was an all-girls school for non-human girls to become human!
Mermaid Kyoka Mizuki, werewolf Issaki Oomori, rabbit Sui Usami, shrike Tobari Haneda... days with such mysterious students begin.
Why do they want to become human? What attracted them to the humans he hates? 🌙
③ Kyoka Mizuki's Story
Mermaid princess Kyoka Mizuki aims to become human to dance with her own legs, her favorite thing.
Very bright and cheerful, always a positive and upbeat mood maker.
Like The Little Mermaid story, she moves toward her dream while facing the risk of "turning into foam and disappearing" 💃
④ Issaki Oomori's Story
Werewolf Issaki Oomori is an intellectual girl with red glasses as her trademark.
Usually calm, but she actually has a hidden side...?
Her wavering between werewolf instincts and the wish to become human is depicted 🐺
⑤ Sui Usami's Story
Rabbit Sui Usami is a pure girl who works hard for her precious person.
She aims to become human for "Kizaki Seiko-san," someone she loves.
Her story with angel-like purity cannot be watched without tears 🐰
⑥ Tobari Haneda's Story
Shrike Tobari Haneda is a bright and energetic girl.
One of the characters with the deepest connection to protagonist Rei Hitoma.
Her story also becomes a trigger for Rei to face his own past 🐦
⑦ Developments from Volume 2 Onward
Dragon Karin Ryuzaki's love, and the story of its end and beginning.
The mystery of why mouse Machi Nezu sisters "eat so much."
Black cat Neneko Kurosawa and the story of the dark world, plus each student's challenges and growth are depicted 📚
⑧ The Story's Core
This is neither an isekai fantasy nor a life-redo reincarnation story.
Just a teacher's story, spending time with non-human girls aiming to become human at a slightly unusual school.
Rei Hitoma learns what "being human" means through them... such a heartwarming school "human" drama 🏫
📺 Broadcast Information
Premiere: January 2026
Broadcasting Stations: Details to be announced on official site
Episode 1 Advance Screening: Online advance screening & pre-broadcast live stream confirmed! 📺
🎵 Theme Song Information
OP Theme: "Ningen"
Artist: Masayoshi Oishi
Lyrics/Composition/Arrangement: Masayoshi Oishi
ED Theme: "Ningen Come True!"
Artists: Kyoka Mizuki (CV. Sora Amamiya), Issaki Oomori (CV. Saori Onishi), Sui Usami (CV. Maria Naganawa), Tobari Haneda (CV. Rui Tanabe)
Lyrics: Mayumi Kaneko / Composition/Arrangement: Maoto Kuge 🎶