The latest trip to Domori Elementary School just proved that not all monsters are evil, but even the kindest spirits can cause big problems. Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Part 2 Episode 9, titled “The Girl Who Carries Happiness,” arrived on August 27, 2025, and it delivered one of the most emotional stories of the entire series so far. The episode introduces a tiny yokai called Zashiki Warashi, a lucky spirit who means well but accidentally teaches Nube’s students a dangerous lesson about relying too much on good fortune and forgetting to work hard.
This episode stands out because there is no big battle, no evil demon to defeat, and no life-or-death crisis. Instead, viewers got a quiet, heartbreaking story about a lost little girl, a grieving mother, and a teacher who must use his powers not to fight, but to heal. Fans who have been following the series since it started in July 2025 know that Nube usually faces terrifying creatures, but this time the monster of the week is a cute child who just wants everyone to be happy .
When Did Hell Teacher Episode 9 Release Worldwide?
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Part 2 Episode 9 officially aired in Japan on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 11:45 pm JST on TV Asahi’s “IMAnimation W” programming block. For international audiences, the release schedule varied slightly depending on time zones. Viewers in most regions could start streaming the episode on Thursday, August 28, 2025 .
The episode became available on multiple streaming platforms shortly after the Japanese broadcast. Fans in Asia (outside Japan and China) could watch it on Netflix. In Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, distributor Remow made the episode available through various local partners. The official “It’s Anime” YouTube channel also provided streaming access in limited territories, making it easier for global fans to follow along .
For those wondering about exact timing, here is when the episode dropped in major regions:
- Japan: Wednesday, August 27, 11:45 pm JST
- United States (East Coast): Wednesday, August 27, 10:45 am EDT
- United States (West Coast): Wednesday, August 27, 7:45 am PDT
- United Kingdom: Wednesday, August 27, 3:45 pm BST
- India: Thursday, August 28, 12:15 am IST
- Australia (Sydney): Thursday, August 28, 2:15 am AEST
The Story So Far: What Happened in Episode 8?
Before diving into the details of Episode 9, it helps to remember what went down the previous week. Hell Teacher Episode 8, titled “Great Inventions,” focused on Akira Yamaguchi, one of the students in Class 5-3. Akira loves inventing things to help people, but his hobby took a dark turn when he found a mysterious tablet. This strange device gave him blueprints to create inventions using spiritual energy .
At first, everything seemed fine. Akira’s gadgets worked well and made life easier. But things got scary when the school rabbit named Shiro passed away. Akira, heartbroken, used the tablet’s power to try bringing the rabbit back to life. The result was not a happy reunion. The resurrection attempt went wrong, and the situation became dangerous. Nube (Meisuke Nueno), the teacher with a demon sealed in his left hand, had to step in and stop the chaos. Akira eventually realized his mistake and told the spirit inside the tablet that he only wanted to invent things to help people, not to mess with life and death. The spirit accepted this and left him alone .
Hell Teacher Episode 9 Recap: The Girl Who Carries Happiness
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Part 2 Episode 9 opens with a moment of comedy. Nube tries to shoplift using his demon powers, but he fails miserably. As he deals with the embarrassment of getting caught, he hears giggling. A little girl is watching him and laughing at his bad luck. But this is no ordinary child. This girl is a Zashiki Warashi, a type of yokai from Japanese folklore known for bringing good fortune to any home or family they stay with .
The Zashiki Warashi is surprised that Nube can see her. Most humans cannot spot yokai unless the spirits want to be seen. Because Nube is kind to her and does not chase her away, she decides to follow him to Domori Elementary School. This is where the trouble begins .
Good Luck Overload at Domori Elementary
Once the Zashiki Warashi arrives at the school, strange things start happening. The students of Class 5-3 suddenly experience unbelievable good luck. They get perfect scores on tests without studying. They win sports competitions even though they are not the strongest athletes. They win random contests and lotteries. Even Ms. Ritsuko, the pretty teacher who usually ignores Nube, suddenly asks him out on a date .
At first, everyone is thrilled. Who would not want constant good luck? But Nube quickly realizes something is wrong. The students are no longer trying. They are not studying. They are not practicing. They are not putting in any effort at all. They just sit back and wait for the good luck to keep coming. Nube understands that if this continues, his students will grow up not knowing how to work for what they want .
The Difficult Decision
Nube decides he must do something. He finds the Zashiki Warashi and tries to explain that humans need to struggle and work hard to truly be happy. He tells her that when everything comes easy, people lose their motivation and their sense of accomplishment. But the Zashiki Warashi does not understand. She only wants to make people happy. When Nube asks her to leave, she becomes heartbroken .
This is where one of the students, Makoto Kurita, steps in. Makoto looks younger and more childlike than his classmates. He has a gentle heart and feels bad for the sad little spirit. He asks Nube a simple but powerful question: instead of forcing her to leave, why not find out what would make her happy?
A Tragic Past Revealed
Nube agrees to try. Using his spiritual powers, he helps the Zashiki Warashi remember who she really is. The truth is devastating. She is not just a wandering spirit or a random yokai. She is the ghost of a real little girl who lived many decades ago. During the war, she died from starvation or illness. She was separated from her mother and could not say goodbye. Her last wish was for her mother to live a long and happy life .
That wish was so strong that her spirit stayed in the world. Over the decades, she forgot who she was. She only remembered that she wanted to bring happiness to others. So she wandered from place to place, bringing good luck to families, never understanding why she was doing it. Her mother, now over 100 years old, is still alive and still grieves for the daughter she lost so long ago .
Nube’s Kindest Act
Nube realizes that the only way to truly help the Zashiki Warashi is to reunite her with her mother. Using his powers one more time, he creates a spiritual connection between the two. The old woman, even though she cannot see her daughter, feels her presence. She speaks to her, telling her that she loved her and that it is okay to let go. The Zashiki Warashi, finally remembering her mother’s face, smiles. She is happy. She has done what she always wanted: she made her mother happy, and her mother made her happy in return .
With peace in her heart, the Zashiki Warashi finally fades away, moving on to whatever comes next. The good luck at the school stops, and the students grumble about having to study again. But they are safe, and they learned a quiet lesson about effort and happiness. Nube watches the spirit go, sad to see her leave but knowing it was the right thing .
The Voice Behind the Zashiki Warashi
A big reason this episode worked so well is the voice acting. The Zashiki Warashi was played by special guest voice actor Ayana Taketatsu. Fans of modern anime will recognize her as the voice of Nino Nakano from The Quintessential Quintuplets. She also voices Kei Karuizawa in Classroom of the Elite and many other popular characters. Her performance as the cute but tragic little spirit added so much emotion to the story .
Taketatsu’s ability to switch between cheerful giggles and heartbreaking sadness made the Zashiki Warashi feel like a real person, not just a monster of the week. Her performance, combined with the writing, turned what could have been a simple filler episode into one of the most memorable installments of the entire series .
Why This Episode Matters
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Part 2 Episode 9 is a perfect example of what makes this series special. On the surface, it is a show about a teacher fighting monsters. But underneath, it is a show about teaching children important life lessons. The Zashiki Warashi was not evil. She did not want to hurt anyone. But her presence was still harmful because it took away the students’ motivation .
The episode also explores the idea that yokai are not always simple creatures. Some are just lost souls with sad stories. The Zashiki Warashi spent decades helping strangers because she could not help the one person she truly loved: her mother. That is a sad and beautiful idea .
Critics and fans reacted very positively to this episode. On Anime News Network, reviewer Kevin Cormack gave it high marks, saying he was “surprised to experience an attack of the onion ninjas” by the end, meaning it made him cry. The community score for the episode was an impressive 4.4 out of 5 .
Where to Watch Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube
If you missed Episode 9 or want to catch up on the series from the beginning, there are plenty of options. In Japan, the anime airs on TV Asahi and BS Asahi. Streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, U-Next, and ABEMA carry the episodes in Japan .
For international viewers, Netflix streams the series in Asia outside of Japan and China. The It’s Anime YouTube channel offers streaming in limited territories. Other platforms like Aniverse, Anime Onegai, and ANIME GENERATION also provide access depending on your region. In some parts of Asia, services like Chunghwa Telecom’s MOD and Hami Video are also streaming the show .
The series is a remake of the classic 1990s anime, but this new version by Studio Kai updates the animation and storytelling for modern audiences. The original manga ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1993 to 1999, and the franchise has sold over 29 million copies worldwide. The new anime adaptation is directed by Yasuyuki Oishi, with series composition by Yoshiki Okusa, character designs by Yuu Yoshiyama, and music by Evan Call, who is known for his beautiful scores on shows like Violet Evergarden .
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What Makes This Episode Different
Most episodes of Hell Teacher follow a similar pattern: a yokai appears, causes trouble, Nube fights it, and peace is restored. Episode 9 breaks that pattern completely. There is no fight. Nube does not use his Demon Hand to destroy anything. He uses it to help a lost soul find peace. This change of pace shows that the writers understand their characters and want to tell more than just action stories .
The focus on Makoto is also interesting. Makoto is often the quietest student in Class 5-3. He looks young and does not speak up much. But in this episode, he is the one who figures out how to truly help. He teaches Nube that forcing the spirit to leave was not the answer. Understanding her and helping her find happiness was the real solution. It is a nice reminder that even the quietest kids can have the best ideas .
The Zashiki Warashi herself is beautifully designed. She looks like a small child in an old-fashioned kimono. Her design is cute, which makes the tragedy of her story hit even harder. When viewers learn that she died during the war, her cute appearance takes on a sadder meaning. She has been stuck as a child for decades, unable to grow up, unable to move on, just wandering and helping others .
Final Thoughts on Episode 9
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube Part 2 Episode 9 is a standout installment that proves this series is more than just monster-of-the-week entertainment. It delivers a heartfelt story about loss, love, and the importance of effort. The Zashiki Warashi may be gone, but the lesson she taught Nube’s students—and the viewers—will stick around.
The episode originally aired on August 27 and 28, 2025, and is now available for streaming on various platforms. If you have not seen it yet, find it on Netflix, YouTube, or your local anime streaming service. Just be prepared to grab some tissues for the ending.
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