Fans of supernatural school stories and dark humor have reason to celebrate—and bid farewell. Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nūbē PLUS, a short manga series on Shōnen Jump+ launched on May 14, 2025, and is ending with its final chapter on June 25, 2025, as confirmed by Shueisha and anime news outlets.
A spin-off of the classic Jigoku Sensei Nūbē, this digital short manga revisits exorcist-teacher Nūbē and his supernatural classroom adventures. While serialized for just over six weeks, it stayed true to the original blend of horror, comedy, and urban lore—unleashing ghosts, mischievous spirits, and the trademark Demon’s Hand in bite-sized, episodic installments that echo the spirit of the original 1993 series .
Character Summaries
Meisuke Nūbē
The central figure returns in this short series: a dedicated elementary school teacher who battles evil spirits using the power sealed within his left hand. His unique mix of sternness, compassion, and supernatural strength anchors the series and provides continuity with the original.
Supporting Cast & Spirits
Though details are limited, fan discussions and promotional blurbs hint at appearances from familiar schoolchildren and supernatural beings, making this feel like a nostalgic reunion packaged into a concise digital run.
About the Creator & Legacy
The original Jigoku Sensei Nūbē manga, written by Shō Makura and illustrated by Takeshi Okano, was serialized from 1993 to 1999 and collected in 31 volumes (with over 29 million copies in circulation by 2024). This short, new addition was illustrated by the original duo for Shōnen Jump+ starting May 14, 2025, leading up to this closure on June 25.
Did You Know?
- The original series inspired sequels like Jigoku Sensei Nūbē Neo (2014–2018) and Jigoku Sensei Nūbē S (2018–2021) .
- A new anime adaptation of Jigoku Sensei Nūbē by Studio Kai is set to premiere in July 2025, likely reigniting interest in the franchise/
- PLUS is the first short-format tale released digitally on Shōnen Jump+ since Nūbē Kai began in May 2025.
Though brief, Jigoku Sensei Nūbē PLUS served as a nostalgic bridge between the classic manga and upcoming anime, rekindling interest in Nūbē’s classroom adventures. Concluding on June 25, this run leaves fans poised for what comes next, especially with the anime reboot on the horizon.
