Hell Teacher Nube: At 0 a.m. Nube is Dead!! (1997)

A 1997 animated horror-comedy from Toei Animation where a sinister mirror clown threatens a lonely child — and only Hell Teacher Nube can stop it.

Hell Teacher Nube: At 0 a.m. Nube is Dead!! - Movie Information

  • Original Title: 地獄先生ぬ~べ~ 午前0時ぬ~べ~死す!!
  • Release Year: 1997
  • Directed by: Yukio Kaizawa
  • Type: Movie
  • Genres: Animation, Horror, Comedy, Adventure
  • Runtime: 45m
  • Original Language: Japanese
  • Spoken Languages: Japanese
  • Release Date (Theatrical): March 8, 1997 (Japan)
  • Alternative Titles: Hell Teacher Nube: 0 a.m. Nube Dead (US), Nube Movie 2 (JP)
  • Production Companies: Toei Animation
  • Production Countries: Japan

Hell Teacher Nube: At 0 a.m. Nube is Dead!! - Plot

Nube gets a new student called Jun Kagami, a shy boy who has just transferred to Doumori Elementary School. Due to his insecurities, Jun believes that his only friend is a mysterious clown entity that lives inside mirrors. It is up to Nube to find out the true nature of this clown.

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Hell Teacher Nube: At 0 a.m. Nube is Dead!! - Cast & Crew

Director(s)

  • Yukio Kaizawa

Main Cast

  • Ryotaro Okiayu
  • Toshiko Fujita
  • Ryusei Nakao
  • Tsutomu Kashiwakura
  • Ginzo Matsuo
  • Kazunari Tanaka
  • Machiko Toyoshima
  • Megumi Urawa
  • Mina Tominaga
  • Rumi Kasahara

Producers

  • Hiroyuki Sakurada

Hell Teacher Nube: At 0 a.m. Nube is Dead!! - FAQs

What is Hell Teacher Nube: At 0 a.m. Nube is Dead!! about?

The film follows Nube, a supernatural elementary school teacher, as he investigates a mysterious clown entity that dwells inside mirrors. A lonely transfer student named Jun Kagami has befriended this sinister being, and Nube must uncover the creature's true nature before it's too late.

Who voices the main characters in this film?

Ryotaro Okiayu voices the title character Nube, while Tsutomu Kashiwakura brings the shy transfer student Jun Kagami to life. Ryusei Nakao voices the creepy clown Pierrot, and Toshiko Fujita voices Hiroshi Tateno. The full cast features a strong ensemble of veteran Japanese voice actors.

Is Hell Teacher Nube based on a manga?

Yes! Hell Teacher Nube is based on the manga series Jigoku Sensei Nube by Sho Makura and Takeshi Okano, which ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1993 to 1999. The manga blends supernatural horror with school comedy, and this 1997 film is one of two theatrical releases tied to the anime adaptation.

When was Hell Teacher Nube: At 0 a.m. released?

This animated feature was released in Japan on March 8, 1997. It was produced by Toei Animation and directed by Yukio Kaizawa, serving as a companion piece to the popular Hell Teacher Nube TV anime series that aired during the same period.

What genre is Hell Teacher Nube: At 0 a.m. Nube is Dead!!?

The film blends Animation, Horror, Comedy, and Adventure into a distinctly Japanese supernatural package. It balances genuinely eerie youkai-inspired scares with the lighthearted energy of a school-set comedy, making it a fun watch for fans of classic late-1990s anime horror.

Who directed Hell Teacher Nube: At 0 a.m. Nube is Dead!!?

Yukio Kaizawa directed this 1997 theatrical film. Kaizawa was closely associated with the Hell Teacher Nube anime series and brought the same atmospheric blend of supernatural dread and comedic warmth from the TV show into this compact 45-minute feature.

What are similar anime films to this movie?

If you enjoy this film, you might also like Paprika (2006) for its surreal psychological horror, Metropolis (2001) for classic anime atmosphere, or City Hunter: Shinjuku Private Eyes (2019) for a nostalgic late-1990s anime revival feel. The Imaginary (2023) and Drifting Home (2022) also share themes of childhood imagination and emotional longing.

How long is Hell Teacher Nube: At 0 a.m. Nube is Dead!!?

The film runs for 45 minutes, making it a compact but complete theatrical experience. Its shorter runtime is typical of Japanese anime theatrical specials from the 1990s, which were often released alongside other short films as part of a Toei Animation festival program.

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