📝 Highlights & Appeal Light spoilers
01① A new anime adaptation after 26 years — now in Cour 2
26 years after the original 1996-1997 anime, the series was newly animated in 2025, with Cour 2 beginning in January 2026.
02② Young Nube's past is finally revealed
Toshiyuki Toki voices young Nube, as the secret behind the demon hand and his connection to Minako-sensei and Haki comes to light.
03③ Broadcast begins January 7, 2026
Cour 2 aired every Wednesday at 23:45 on the "IMAnimation W" programming block on TV Asahi's national network.
04④ OP "ERASE" by THE ORAL CIGARETTES
Cour 2's opening theme is the high-energy "ERASE" by THE ORAL CIGARETTES.
05⑤ ED "MAGICAL" by Ayumu Imazu
The ending theme "MAGICAL" by Ayumu Imazu accompanies scenes of Dosu Elementary's more relaxed, off-duty moments.
06⑥ Based on the manga by Sho Makura and Takeshi Okano
The original manga is by Sho Makura (story) and Takeshi Okano (art). A new manga serialization also began on Shonen Jump+ in May 2025.
07⑦ Animation by Studio KAI
Studio KAI handles the animation, with director Yasuyuki Oishi returning from Cour 1.
08⑧ Familiar yokai characters Tamamo and Yukime also take the spotlight
Popular characters like Kyosuke Tamamo (voiced by Tomoyuki Morikawa) and Yukime (voiced by Ai Kayano) also shine in Cour 2.
💡 Key Points & Predictions Some spoilers
Cour 2 began airing on January 7, 2026, progressively revealing the secret of the demon hand. As of July 2026, check the official site for details on the finale and any sequel.
🧾 Story So Far Contains spoilers
Following Cour 1 (from July 2025), in which Nube — a spiritually gifted teacher with a demon sealed in his left hand — protects his students from yokai and evil spirits in the strange town of Dosu, Cour 2 reveals the secret of the demon hand through young Nube's connection to Minako-sensei and the demon Haki.
✅ Recommended Viewing Points
Recommended for fans of yokai/occult battles combined with heartfelt teacher-student bonds. Enjoyable both for those who remember the 1996 original and for younger viewers discovering it for the first time.
👀 Trivia & Fun Facts
・The original TV anime aired from April 1996 to June 1997, making this a new adaptation after 26 years
・A new manga serialization also began on Shonen Jump+ on May 14, 2025
💫 Unresolved Foreshadowing Contains spoilers
・How much of the demon hand's secret will be revealed in the young-Nube arc is a key point to watch
・With a new manga serialization ongoing on Shonen Jump+, how far the anime will adapt is also worth watching
💌 Predicted Viral Quotes for Next Season
・The image of young Nube and Minako-sensei reaching for each other's hands became a major talking point among fans