The Summer 2025 anime season has been vibrant, featuring the return of beloved franchises alongside promising new series. While Western fans continue debating which anime deserves the crown, Japan has officially revealed its results.
According to a recent poll on Kadowaka’s Dengeki Online, a seemingly forgotten title has surprisingly risen to the top. Instead of expected favorites like Dandadan Season 2 or Gachiakuta, the summer 2025 champion is a remake that flew under the radar in the West.
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Claims Summer 2025 Crown in Japan
In the official poll conducted by Dengeki Online during the second week of August, Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube secured the number one spot. It outperformed well-known titles such as the hit romance My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 and the fantasy anime Secrets of the Silent Witch.
This result may surprise many international fans, as Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube is not widely recognized globally. However, in Japan, its success stems from nostalgic memories among fans of the 90s Shōnen Jump manga and those who followed the original Toei Animation anime adaptation.
Top Anime of Summer 2025:
1) Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube
2) My Dress-Up Darling Season 2
3) The Secrets of the Silent Witch
4) The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity
5) Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus
6) The Summer Hikaru Died
6) Dandadan Season 2
6) Takopi’s Original Sin
6) Kaiju No. 8 Season 2
10) Dekin no Mogura: The Earthbound Mole
10) With You and the Rain
10) Arknights: Rise from Ember
These results contrast sharply with Dengeki Online’s pre-summer rankings, which featured big names like The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 and Dr. Stone: Science Future Season 2. Notably, while some anime such as Tougen Anki and Clevatess have gained popularity in the West, they did not make this list.
Why Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Is Worth Watching
One reason Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube hasn’t reached many Western viewers is that it is exclusively available on the YouTube channel It’s Anime, provided by REMOW. Additionally, compared to the original manga and anime, this remake significantly reduces fan service and adopts a softer tone.
Despite these changes, Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube succeeds in delivering a modern story while preserving the core values that made the franchise famous in the 90s. Its blend of action, supernatural mysteries inspired by Japanese urban legends, and moral lessons makes this anime a must-watch for 2025.
According to Screenrant