The official YouTube channel for singer-songwriter Masayoshi Oishi began streaming a music video for his 16th CD single song "NINGEN" ("Humans"), which is now featured as the opening theme for the winter 2026 TV anime A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans . Masayoshi Oishi "NINGEN" Music Video A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans Anime Creditless Opening Movie Since his major debut in 2001 as the vocalist and guitarist of the three-piece rock band Sound Schedule, Oishi has released and provided numerous anime theme songs such as "Yokoso Japari Park e" for Kemono Friends (2017) and "Gift" for The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten (2023). Oishi shared the following comments on the anime's official website about "NINGEN," for which he worked on the lyrics, music, and arrangement: I'm Masayoshi Oishi, a huge fan of humans, and I''ll be performing the opening theme song for the TV anime "A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans"! While pondering humanity through the original story — struggling with its complexities and shedding tears — a great song somehow came together! It's personally one of my favorite tracks! Please enjoy the opening theme song "NINGEN" alongside the anime itself! The title track "NINGEN" released digitally first on January 11, with the CD single following on February 25, 2026. "NINGEN" digital jacket Masayoshi Oishi artist photo A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans Anime Trailer The TV anime adaptation of the A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans light novel series crated by Natsume Kurusu (story) and Sai Izumi (art) premiered in Japan on January 10, 2026. The anime's first episode "The Misanthrope and the Fateful Classroom" is now available on Crunchyroll for Premium members worldwide excluding Japan and China. Crunchyroll describes A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans as such: After a traumatic incident ends his teaching career, Rei Hitoma is certain he hates humans. Yet when he sees a job for “a teacher who truly cares for their students,” he’s compelled to apply. Before he knows it, he’s hired—only to find out his students are demi-humans. What begins as a job becomes a journey for healing for both a teacher who’s lost faith in humanity and students who dream of it. Source: Masayoshi Oishi official YouTube channel
