Series synopsis
A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans, also known as 人外教室の人間嫌い教師 is a Japanese animation comedy drama television series that premiered on AT-X on January 11, 2026. It ended on April 5, 2026. It stars Toshiki Masuda, Sora Amamiya, Saori Onishi and Maria Naganawa.
After a traumatic incident ends his teaching career, Rei Hitoma is certain he hates humans. Yet when he sees a job for "a teacher who truly cares for their students," he's compelled to apply. Before he knows it, he's hired—only to find out his students are demi-humans. What begins as a job becomes a journey for healing for both a teacher who's lost faith in humanity and students who dream of it.
Premise
After a traumatic incident ends his teaching career, Rei Hitoma is certain he hates humans. Yet when he sees a job for "a teacher who truly cares for their students," he's compelled to apply. Before he knows it, he's hired—only to find out his students are demi-humans. What begins as a job becomes a journey for healing for both a teacher who's lost faith in humanity and students who dream of it.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Toshiki Masuda as Rei Hitoma (voice)
- Sora Amamiya as Kyouka Minazuki (voice)
- Saori Onishi as Isaki Ogami (voice)
- Maria Naganawa as Sui Usami (voice)
- Rui Tanabe as Tobari Haneda (voice)
- Yui Horie as Maki Okonogi (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | January 11, 2026 | April 5, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Misanthrope and the Fateful Classroom Rei Hitoma accepts a teaching job, only to learn that his students are demi-humans aiming to become human. |
January 11, 2026 |
| 2 |
The Misanthrope and the Fleeting Crown of Bubbles Rei learns why Kyoka wants to become a dancer. A mysterious yet familiar girl appears in the classroom. |
January 18, 2026 |
| 3 |
The Misanthrope and the Lonely Castle Under the Full Moon Isaki stops attending class and refuses to leave her room, until Rei encounters her by chance one night. |
January 25, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AT-X |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 11, 2026 |
| Last aired | April 5, 2026 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 02:00:00 |