A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans
A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans is a Japanese light novel series written by and illustrated by Sai Izumi. It began publication under Media Factory's MF Bunko J imprint in February 2022. A manga adaptation illustrated by Atsu Benino was serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's manga magazine Monthly Shōnen Ace from August 2022 to July 2025. An anime television series adaptation produced by Asread premiered in January 2026.
Plot
Rei Hitoma, a reclusive man nearing thirty, has withdrawn from society after traumatic experiences dealing with human relationships. Seeking a quiet change of pace, he accepts a teaching position at a secluded all-girls school, only to discover that the institution's purpose is to educate demi-humans who wish to become fully human. Despite his aversion to people, Rei is tasked with instructing students who admire humans more than anyone else.Rei's class consists of a mermaid, Kyōka Minazuki; a werewolf, Isaki Ōgami; a rabbit demi-human, Sui Usami; and a bird demi-human, Tobari Haneda. As their teacher, Rei introduces them to human behavior, emotions, and social norms while learning the reasons each student desires humanity and what they hope to achieve by becoming human.
Characters
;Rei Hitoma;Kyōka Minazuki
;Isaki Ōgami
;Sui Usami
;Tobari Haneda
;Karin Ryuzaki
;Machi Nezu
;Neneko Kurosawa
;Aoi Wakaba
;Maki Okonogi
;Mirai Haruna
;Shirō Karasuma
;Satoru Hoshino
;Yuki Saotome
Media
Light novel
Written by Natsume Kurusu and illustrated by Sai Izumi, A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans began publication under Media Factory's MF Bunko J light novel imprint on February 25, 2022. Four volumes have been released as of February 25, 2025. The series is licensed in English by Yen Press.Manga
A manga adaptation illustrated by Atsu Benino was serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's manga magazine Monthly Shōnen Ace from August 25, 2022, to July 26, 2025. The manga's chapters were compiled into four volumes released from March 25, 2023, to September 26, 2025.On February 7, 2025, Yen Press announced that they had also licensed the manga for English publication, with the first volume releasing in July.