The official website for the upcoming TV anime adaptation of Kamio Fukuchi's romantic comedy manga series Yowayowa Sensei announced today that the anime is set to premiere in Japan in April 2026. The site also posted a teaser visual featuring the main heroine, Hiyori Hiwamura. Teaser visual The two main voice cast members have also been announced: Hiyori Hiwamura voiced by Marika Kohno (Mahiro Oyama in ONIMAI: I'm Now Your Sister! ) A newly assigned English teacher, 22 years old. With zero stamina, a soft voice, and severe stage fright, she's known as "Yowayowa Sensei." Her weakness leads to suspicious behavior, causing students to treat her as "Kowakowa Sensei." She is genuinely devoted to her students and would go above and beyond for them. Akihito Abikura voiced by Kakeru Hatano (Nijiro Nanase in BLUE LOCK ) A second-year high school student who desires a peaceful school life and embraces the philosophy that “moderation is best in all things.” He admires Hiwamura-sensei, who works hard for her students, and strives to clear up misunderstandings about her. He tends to get caught up in exciting mishaps. Additionally, the manga author Fukuchi shared a celebratory illustration and a message : "I am deeply honored to have been given this valuable opportunity. It would be wonderful if more people could connect with the characters and come to like them.Please look forward to the broadcast starting next April!" RELATED: Yowayowa Sensei Manga Announces TV Anime Adaptation The Yowayowa Sensei manga has been serialized in Kodansha's Weekly Shonen Magazine since November 2022, releasing 14 collected volumes in Japan to date. The synopsis reads (translated): Hiyori Hiwamura, a newly-assigned teacher, is feared by her students as "Kowakowa Sensei" (Scary Scary Teacher) who will curse them if she gets upset. But in reality, she is just "Yowayowa Sensei" (Weak Weak Teacher) with zero physical strength, a weak voice, and every single stat at the absolute lowest level! Abekura-kun, the student in charge of Hiwamura-sensei's class, accidentally learns her secret. Determined to help her clear up the students' misunderstanding so her clumsy efforts will pay off, he gets swept up in thrilling, heart-pounding trouble while supporting his beloved Hiwamura-sensei! Source: "Yowayowa Sensei" anime official website / X (formerly Twitter)
