The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei: He Just Solves All the Mysteries anime revealed the second trailer at AnimeJapan 2025. The anime was previously confirmed for an April 7, 2025 premiere (April 8 depending on timezone). The manga by Aki Shimizu is based on the novels created by Natsuhiko Kyogoku, while the anime was announced in October 2024.
The new trailer also marks the debut of character voices for Soichiro Enokizu (Mitsuru Miyamoto), Atsuko Chuzenji (Ai Furihata), and Chizuko Chuzenji (Ai Kayano). Check it out below:
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These new announcements follow previously revealed cast members:
- Katsuyuki Konishi as Akihiko Chuzenji
- Kaori Maeda as Kanna Kusakabe
- Shinnosuke Tachibana as Reijiro Enokizu
- Shuya Nishiji as Tatsumi Sekiguchi
- Takanori Hoshino as Shutaro Kiba
- Ai Furihata as Atsuko Chuzenji
- Ai Kayano as Chizuko Chuzenji
- Chitose Morinaga as Zakuro
- Mitsuru Miyamoto as Soichiro Enokizu
- Kaoru Sakura as Yukie
Most of the characters can be seen in the main visual below.
Plot Overview
Aki Shimizu began drawing the manga in October 2019, and it was serialized in Kodansha’s Shonen Magazine Edge. After the magazine got discontinued in October 2023, the series was transferred to Kodansha’s Comic Days website. The official synopsis for the anime goes:
This story takes place before the exorcist Kyogokudo opened his used bookstore…
The setting is Tokyo in 1948, right after the war.
Kanna Kusakabe, now a second-year high school student, meets the new language teacher, Akihiko Chuzenji.
Strange, supernatural events keep occurring around Kanna. Once again today, she opens the door to the library preparation room, seeking help from the gruff Chuzenji-sensei who waits inside.
Theme Songs
The opening theme song, “She Is Now in the Labyrinth,” is performed by HoneyWorks feat. KAF, while the ending theme, “Something You Don’t Know,” is performed by Sizuk. The opening was again featured in the trailer today, while you can watch the previous one to hear a preview of the ending.
Anime Staff
The anime is being produced by 100studio, which is also working on the upcoming BLACK TORCH anime, with Chihiro Kumano as director. Other main staff members include:
- Series Composition: Atsushi Oka
- Character Design: Masahiko Suzuki
- Sound Director: Toshiki Kameyama
- Music: Keichi Hirokawa (MONACA), Ryuichi Takada (MONACA)
Source: Press Release, The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei Official Website, AnimeJapan 2025
©Aki Shimizu,Natsuhiko Kyogoku,Hanzo Tamura,Kodansha/The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei Production Committee
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