The anime “The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries” is set to premiere on April 7. The main key visual and the first trailer have also been released. Additionally, character visuals for Soichiro Enoki and Yukie have been unveiled, along with the announcement of two new cast members.
The story follows Kanna Kusakabe, a female student who encounters Akihiko Chuzenji, a newly appointed literature teacher at her school. Together, they face a series of supernatural incidents in a school setting, creating a unique blend of youthful drama and supernatural mystery. The anime is a prequel to Natsuhiko Kyogoku’s renowned Hyakki Yako novel series, which has surpassed 10 million copies in circulation and is based on an original spin-off manga illustrated by Aki Shimizu that explores the high school teacher era of Kyogokudo.
The main key visual for the upcoming anime “The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries” has been unveiled, featuring a retro-pop design that brings together the full Kyogokudo team. Additionally, the first trailer has been released, introducing new character voices.
Shinnosuke Tachibana will voice Reijiro Enokizu, a striking young man with an eyepatch over his left eye and a long-standing connection with Chuzenji from their student days. Shuya Nishiji will portray Tatsumi Sekiguchi, a researcher specializing in myxomycetes who struggles with extreme social anxiety, while Takanori Hoshino will take on the role of Shutaro Kiba, a policeman stationed at a local police box and a childhood friend of Enokizu.
Furthermore, additional cast members portraying familiar characters from the Hyakki Yako series have been announced. Mitsuru Miyamoto will voice Soichiro Enokizu, Reijiro’s older brother, while Kaoru Sakura will play Yukie, a friend of Chizuko and Sekiguchi. Comments from both newly announced cast members have also been released.
The opening theme song has been confirmed as “She Is Now in the Labyrinth” by HoneyWorks, a renowned creator unit active on YouTube and other video-sharing platforms. The song features vocals by KAF, a rapidly rising next-generation virtual singer. Additionally, the ending theme, “Things You Don’t Know” by Sizuk, has been revealed. Both tracks have been previewed for the first time in the newly released 1st trailer.
Comments from KAF, who performs the opening theme, and Shunryu, the composer of the ending theme, have also been released.
Soichiro Enokizu (voiced by Mitsuru Miyamoto)
I love stories set in the Showa era. Despite the hardships, people helped each other, the streets were full of energy, and there was a warm atmosphere. Through my appearances, I truly enjoyed immersing myself in the captivating world of Showa that this work portrays. I hope you all enjoy it too!
Yukie (voiced by Kaoru Sakura)
Being able to lend my voice to a work that once thrilled me is an absolute joy. Unexpected oddities lurking in daily life, quirky yet delightful characters… If I was able to bring warmth to Yukie in the midst of it all, I would be truly happy. Let’s look forward to the broadcast in April together!
Opening Theme Artist – KAF
Hi, I’m KAF! I’m honored to be working with HoneyWorks on the opening theme song for the TV anime “The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries”, airing in April 2025! The title of the song is “She Is Now in the Labyrinth.” I had the privilege of singing this track, and as the chorus builds, it feels as if the scenery expands, and emotions intensify. I experimented a lot during the recording to capture that essence! I hope you’ll enjoy both the anime and the song’s release!
Ending Theme Artist – Shunryu
The song expresses the emotions many of us have felt—fascination with fear, the hesitation of whether to move forward or retreat. Getting lost in mysterious thoughts can be part of growth, and I wanted listeners to feel that after hearing the song. ANCHOR’s delicate yet intense arrangement blends the atmosphere of the early Showa era with a modern sense of exhilaration. I also encourage you to pay attention to Shihori’s lyrics, which are both mysterious and deeply comforting. Through AYAME’s voice, which carries both youth and strength, I hope you can almost smell the books in Chuzenji-sensei’s library prep room.
“The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries” 1st Trailer | Coming in April 2025
Publishing Information
“The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries” Manga: Akira Shimizu Script: Hanzo Tamura Founder: Natsuhiko Kyogoku Volumes 1 to 10 are currently available! https://comic-days.com/episode/13933686331677355481
■Staff
Original Comic: Aki Shimizu
Original Scripts: Hanzo Tamura
Founder: Natsuhiko Kyogoku(The Mononoke Journal by Chuzenji-sensei’ published by
Magazine Edge KC / Kodansha)
Director: Chihiro Kumano
Animation Composition: Atsushi Oka
Character Design: Masahiko Suzuki
Sound Director: Toshiki Kameyama
Music: Keichi Hirokawa (MONACA), Ryuichi Takada (MONACA)
Animation Production: 100studio
Opening Theme Song: HoneyWorks feat. KAF – “She Is Now in the Labyrinth.”
Ending Theme Song: Sizuk – “Something You Don’t Know.”
■Casts
Kanna Kusakabe:Kaori Maeda
Akihiko Chuzenji:Katsuyuki Konishi
Reijiro Enokizu: Shinnosuke Tachibana
Takuboku Sekiguchi: Shuya Nishiji
Shutaro Kiba: Takanori Hoshino
Atsuko Chuzenji:Ai Furihata
Chizuko Chuzenji:Ai Kayano
Zakuro: Chitose Morinaga
Soichiro Enokizu: Mitsuru Miyamoto
Yukie: Kaoru Sakura
and more
Introduction
School x Supernatural x Mystery
This story takes place before the exorcist Kyogokudo opened up a used bookstore…
Our setting is in Tokyo in 1948, just right after the war. Kanna Kusakabe had just become a second-year at a high school when she met the new language teacher, Akihiko Chuzenji.
Mysterious supernatural things keep happening around Kanna. Once again today, Kanna is going to open the doors to the library prep room to seek help from the surly Chuzenji-sensei who is waiting inside.
A high school supernatural mystery featuring the unlikely duo between a teacher and a high school girl is about to begin!
Theme Song Information
Opening Theme Song
“She Is Now in the Labyrinth.” / HoneyWorks feat. KAF
Lyrics, Composition, Arrangement: HoneyWorks, MARUMOCHI
Listen here: https://lnk.to/kanojohaima_meikyuunonaka
Ending Theme Song
“Something You Don’t Know” / Sizuk
Vocals: AYAME Lyrics: Shihori | Composition: Shunryu | Arrangement: ANCHOR
Listen here: https://Sizuk.lnk.to/kimishira
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