04/13/1996 - 06/21/1997 Finished
Jigoku Sensei Nube (地獄先生ぬ～べ～)
Also known as: Hell Teacher Nube
Nube is a clumsy, easygoing, and very kind teacher, but he has a secret under his glove on the left hand. He has a monster hand, and he also has the ability to sense ghosts and evil spirits. So he protects his dear students from these evil spirits with his monster hand, proving to be very powerful. (Source: ANN)
49
Total episodes
49
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 49 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Jigoku Sensei Nube has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Jigoku Sensei Nube doesn't have a single filler episode: all 49 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 49 episodes of Jigoku Sensei Nube aired in 1996–1997 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Jigoku Sensei Nube is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 49 without detours. If you came looking for which Jigoku Sensei Nube episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
49 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The terrifying new school term! The mysterious demon claw04/13/1996 | 04/13/1996 | Canon |
| 2 | Toilet Hanako has appeared~!04/20/1996 | 04/20/1996 | Canon |
| 3 | Can't stop spreading rumors! the five-tongued horror!04/27/1996 | 04/27/1996 | Canon |
| 4 | Do Not Use!? The kappa in the horizontal bars05/04/1996 | 05/04/1996 | Canon |
| 5 | The school's Seven Mysteries - Demon of the 13th step05/11/1996 | 05/11/1996 | Canon |
| 6 | Nube dies!? The strongest rival: Youko Tamamo05/18/1996 | 05/18/1996 | Canon |
| 7 | Demon's Hand vs. Flame Ring Tail05/25/1996 | 05/25/1996 | Canon |
| 8 | UFO invasion! Aliens sighted in Warabemori06/01/1996 | 06/01/1996 | Canon |
| 9 | Huge panic in class 5-3! 6-foot neck woman06/08/1996 | 06/08/1996 | Canon |
| 10 | Evil spirits run amok! Hard-working children take care06/15/1996 | 06/15/1996 | Canon |
| 11 | Scoop! Nube engaged to a snow woman!?06/22/1996 | 06/22/1996 | Canon |
| 12 | Picnic of terror! Riddle of the north-eastern pass06/29/1996 | 06/29/1996 | Canon |
| 13 | The classroom transforms into a lethal weapon!? The monster sword is Tamonba's curse07/13/1996 | 07/13/1996 | Canon |
| 14 | 2 Kyoukos!? Horror of the Doppelganger07/20/1996 | 07/20/1996 | Canon |
| 15 | Yukime returns! The great midsummer refrigeration plan08/03/1996 | 08/03/1996 | Canon |
| 16 | Can't use the Demon's Hand!! Stranger in the old school building08/10/1996 | 08/10/1996 | Canon |
| 17 | Poolside romance...the 4-course spectre08/17/1996 | 08/17/1996 | Canon |
| 18 | Youko Tamamo's come-back! The giant fish beneath the campus!!08/31/1996 | 08/31/1996 | Canon |
| 19 | Slice'n'dice demon! The strongest pair's love pursuit!!09/09/1996 | 09/09/1996 | Canon |
| 20 | Time slip into the past! Nube's secret revealed!!08/24/1996 | 08/24/1996 | Canon |
| 21 | God's clash! I will accept judgement!!08/31/1996 | 08/31/1996 | Canon |
| 22 | There's someone behind you! Terror of the spirit photograph!!09/07/1996 | 09/07/1996 | Canon |
| 23 | Mystery of the 0 hours, 0 minutes, 0 seconds!? Seven Mysteries: the opposing mirrors09/14/1996 | 09/14/1996 | Canon |
| 24 | Devil in a D-cup!! Legend of the love crow09/21/1996 | 09/21/1996 | Canon |
| 25 | The panic of happiness! The Zashiki Warashi who disappeared between tears11/16/1996 | 11/16/1996 | Canon |
| 26 | The hair-raising new generation! Mama is a youkai, Papa is a teacher!11/30/1996 | 11/30/1996 | Canon |
| 27 | The teenager's dangerous job!? Izuna, the beauty controlling the sacred beast12/07/1996 | 12/07/1996 | Canon |
| 28 | A very curious Xmas...the Kesalan Patharan of happiness12/14/1996 | 12/14/1996 | Canon |
| 29 | Enter the Youkai All-Stars! The cursed school festival!!01/11/1997 | 01/11/1997 | Canon |
| 30 | After-school terror! The running Ninomiya Kinjirou statue!!01/18/1997 | 01/18/1997 | Canon |
| 31 | The eyeball no-one can mention!! Sin of the genius violinist01/25/1997 | 01/25/1997 | Canon |
| 32 | And then, everyone disappears! Red demon-girl in the library!!02/01/1997 | 02/01/1997 | Canon |
| 33 | Appears Shoukera on the window! Ritsuko-sensei's maximum crisis02/08/1997 | 02/08/1997 | Canon |
| 34 | Now, the forbidden past is revealed! Secret origin of the Demon's Hand!!02/15/1997 | 02/15/1997 | Canon |
| 35 | Daidarabochi is my cautive! Miki-chan's Dream Town!!02/22/1997 | 02/22/1997 | Canon |
| 36 | Secret lessons at midnight! The music room's dangerous temptation!!03/01/1997 | 03/01/1997 | Canon |
| 37 | Forgotten for 20 years!? The blood-stained notebook of prophecy!!03/08/1997 | 03/08/1997 | Canon |
| 38 | What!? First date with the rival? Yukime's long, hot day!!03/15/1997 | 03/15/1997 | Canon |
| 39 | Vengeance from the Abyss of Death! Has It Come Out? The Secret of the Union Between the Demon and the Fox Spirit!03/22/1997 | 03/22/1997 | Canon |
| 40 | Burning sailor suit! Izuna's heart cannot be concealed!!04/19/1997 | 04/19/1997 | Canon |
| 41 | I want to be friends...The mysterious classmate's terrifying true form!!04/26/1997 | 04/26/1997 | Canon |
| 42 | Mommy's a 4-year-old!? Past life memories summon a storm!!05/03/1997 | 05/03/1997 | Canon |
| 43 | Yukime dies!! Love melts with the snow...05/10/1997 | 05/10/1997 | Canon |
| 44 | Don't watch, kids!! Forbidden ghost story: one-hundred tales05/17/1997 | 05/17/1997 | Canon |
| 45 | Dream? Illusion? The return of Yukime She loves me, so why is she trying to kill me!?05/31/1997 | 05/31/1997 | Canon |
| 46 | Targeted heroines! Heart-pounding bath panic!!06/07/1997 | 06/07/1997 | Canon |
| 47 | Strongest! Greatest! The final enemy! And his name is...God of Poverty!!06/14/1997 | 06/14/1997 | Canon |
| 48 | Dreams are forever!! The Nube we all love!06/21/1997 | 06/21/1997 | Canon |
| 49 | Perfect Edition!! The Jigoku Sensei Nube Ultimate Encyclopedia08/07/1997 | 08/07/1997 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Jigoku Sensei Nube have?
Jigoku Sensei Nube has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Jigoku Sensei Nube have?
In total, Jigoku Sensei Nube has 49 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Jigoku Sensei Nube?
It is recommended to watch Jigoku Sensei Nube in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
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Jigoku Sensei Nube is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Jigoku Sensei Nube a complete anime?
Yes, Jigoku Sensei Nube is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Jigoku Sensei Nube have?
No, Jigoku Sensei Nube does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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