Denpa Kyoushi

Junichirou Kagami is a young published physicist, a genius, and a hopeless otaku. At the mercy of YD, a self-diagnosed illness which causes him to only be able to do what he "Yearns to Do," Junichirou foregoes his scientific career to maintain and improve his anime blog. However, when he gets hired as a high school physics teacher; his sister Suzune, no longer willing to tolerate his NEET lifestyle, forces him to take the position.

Despite the fact that Junichirou has no motivation to teach the standard curriculum, he may still have something of value to teach his students outside of academics. With his class in tow, Junichirou embarks on an unlikely journey filled with life lessons such as acceptance of others, how to make lasting friends, and what it means to live a better life by doing what you yearn to do.

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Kagami, Junichirou Main

Kamiya, Hiroshi Japanese

Kagami, Suzune Main

Matsui, Rena Japanese

Araki, Koutarou Supporting

Toyosaki, Aki Japanese

Tanaka, Sachiko Supporting

Sakura, Ayane Japanese

Hiiragi, Koyomi Supporting

Mimori, Suzuko Japanese

Shikishima, Kiriko Supporting

Tadokoro, Azusa Japanese

Chinami, Kanan Supporting

Hidaka, Rina Japanese

Kanou, Minako Supporting

Amamiya, Sora Japanese

Kuramochi, Madoka Supporting

Ichimichi, Mao Japanese

Nanami, Seijuurou Supporting

Hosoya, Yoshimasa Japanese

Cook, Justin Producer

Yonekura, Yoshihito Producer

Yokoyama, Satoshi Producer

Satou, Masato Director

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Oct 19, 2025

ZubaerAhmad

Recommended

From the moment Junichirō Kagami storms into the classroom with his otaku badge shining brighter than his lazy NEET lifestyle, this show doesn’t just flirt with absurdity—it full-on embraces it and throws colorful confetti all over. With 24 episodes produced by A‑1 Pictures, directed by Masato Sato and adapted from the manga by Takeshi Azuma, the series mixes school comedy, slice-of-life, and otaku culture with a splash of unconventional teaching methods.

✅ What I Liked
1. The relationship between Junichirō and his sister Suzune is a highlight for ... me. Their dynamic is a mix of “you better get a job or I’ll bat you with my bat!”, sibling rivalry, and hidden support—funny and relatable in an over-the-top anime way. It grounded the mess of chaos in something human.

2. The concept of an extreme otaku (Junichirō) becoming a physics teacher and using his weird hobbies (anime, games, blogs) as tools to teach is fresh enough. It’s not the same old “cool teacher” trope; it leans into the geeky side full throttle.

3. Episodes where Junichirō actually connects with students through games, fandoms, and weird references: those moments shine. If you’re an otaku yourself (you, Zubaer 😎), you’ll catch the wink-wink of those scenes and feel a little proud.

⚠️ What Weaker
1. Some storylines drag or feel filler-ish. There are quite a few episodes where the plot becomes “okay, next student’s problem” and the pacing slows. That bored feeling you mentioned definitely shows up.

2. Character depth beyond the leads can be hit-or-miss. Many characters pop in, get an arc, then fade. For viewers wanting strong development, it can feel shallow.

3. The “otaku teaching” gimmick is amusing… but sometimes it stretches credulity. A genius physics nerd turned lazy NEET turned inspirational teacher? Sure. But the leaps get wobbly. Some reviews point this out.


My Verdict
Overall, I’d say this series is “OK”—definitely enjoyable if you’re in the mood for something light, silly, and fandom-friendly. It won’t blow you away with emotional depth or perfect pacing, but it has enough heart, enough anime culture references, and enough goofy energy to make it worth your time. For me: 7/10. If you’re like me (student, tech/otaku fan), it hits more than if you’re expecting heavy drama.

🎯 Should You Watch It?
Watch if you: love otaku culture, don’t mind some episodic “student of the week” plots, want something fun that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
Skip or put on hold if you: need tight narrative arcs, highly memorable characters, or deep emotional payoffs.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Apr 12, 2023

FAKECROSS97

Mixed Feelings

Part 1 English
Part 2 Bahasa Indonesia

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Well, if I had to give a review of Denpa Kyoushi, I would say it's not too shabby. The story follows Junichiro Kagami, a genius scientist who becomes a teacher at a high school and helps his students with their various problems using his scientific knowledge.

The main character, Kagami, is a bit of an eccentric and can come off as a bit obnoxious at times, but he does have his moments of charm. His interactions with his students are entertaining, and he manages to teach them valuable life lessons along the way.

As for the music, it's nothing to write home ... about, but it does the job of setting the tone for the show. I can't say I found myself humming any of the tunes afterwards, though.

Overall, I did enjoy watching Denpa Kyoushi, but it's not without its flaws. The pacing can be a bit slow at times, and some of the character arcs felt a bit rushed. However, if you're looking for a lighthearted anime with some science thrown in, then this one might be worth checking out. It's not the best anime out there, but it's certainly not the worst either. So, I guess I would recommend it... if you have some spare time and nothing better to watch.

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Baiklah, jika saya harus memberikan ulasan tentang Denpa Kyoushi, saya akan mengatakan bahwa itu tidak terlalu buruk. Ceritanya mengikuti Junichiro Kagami, seorang ilmuwan jenius yang menjadi guru di sebuah sekolah menengah dan membantu siswanya dengan berbagai masalah menggunakan pengetahuan ilmiahnya.

Karakter utama, Kagami, agak eksentrik dan terkadang bisa terlihat agak menyebalkan, tetapi dia memiliki momen-momen daya tariknya sendiri. Interaksinya dengan siswanya menghibur, dan dia berhasil mengajarkan kepada mereka pelajaran hidup yang berharga.

Sementara untuk musiknya, itu tidak terlalu spesial, tetapi cukup untuk menetapkan nada untuk acara tersebut. Namun, saya tidak bisa mengatakan bahwa saya menemukan diri saya menyanyikan nada-nada itu setelahnya.

Secara keseluruhan, saya menikmati menonton Denpa Kyoushi, tetapi tidak tanpa kekurangannya. Tempo ceritanya terkadang bisa lambat, dan beberapa pengembangan karakter terasa terburu-buru. Namun, jika Anda mencari anime yang ringan dengan sedikit ilmu pengetahuan, maka ini mungkin layak untuk dilihat. Ini bukan anime terbaik di luar sana, tetapi juga bukan yang terburuk. Jadi, saya kira saya akan merekomendasikannya... jika Anda memiliki waktu luang dan tidak ada yang lebih baik untuk ditonton.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Sep 11, 2024

KindSuS

Not Recommended

This has won an award of being a god damn filler episodes i am generally nice and i will be nice to this anime, watch this anime when you're doing stuff you watch it in the background DO NOT i said DO NOT watch this anime when you're not working and just watching it the characters are soo forgettable and annoying all the characters are annoying there's nothing good about it animation sucks, story: garbage/filler/cringe not even a question, characters: annoying/boring. like there's soo many wrongs in the anime but i watched it in background while working (by the way i watched dub) i ... think 6 is very generous but i watched it in background. in the end if you're 16+ (i'm 18) Do Not Watch This for god's sake it's boring cring and annoying :(

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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