Schools and education have always been major themes in anime, as these are suitable settings for the medium's vibrant stories. But what about the true heroes who work in these institutions? Teachers in anime, whether severe and strict or kind and caring, are among the most popular and enduring characters.
From high schools to magical academies, anime has included a wide range of stories and characters centered on educational institutions. Among the abundance of school-related anime, a few series stand out for their remarkable depictions of educators. These anime depict how teachers feel, what motivates them, and how their actions affect their students.
5 Akashic Records Of Magic Instructor
Only the most talented and ambitious students are admitted to the Alzano Imperial Magic Academy, which is regarded as one of the best in the world. Two of the new students are Sistine Fibel and her best friend Rumia Tingel. Sistine enrolled in the academy after hearing her grandfather's dying wish to seek the truth about the infamous Sky Castle. Sistine intends to educate herself with the best instructors available until her favorite teacher retires. Glen Radars, his replacement, appears to be an unskilled and sluggish mage with few, if any, magical powers.
Viewers of Akashic Records of Magic Instructor follow Glenn Radars, a substitute instructor, rather than a pupil with exceptional talents, as is typical of most school anime shows. Glenn educates a group of young magicians in the anime. Glenn's career as a teacher, connections with his students, and personal past are all major elements in the series.
4 Hibike! Euphonium
After an incident in middle school, Kumiko Oumae's connection with music comes to an end. However, he becomes interested in the Kitauji High School Concert Band Club through a middle school friend who is now a member. Kumiko resolves to pick up the euphonium again and joins the High School Concert Band Club, only to discover that they are so outclassed that even qualifying for nationals is difficult. While the school's previous national success is impressive, it is no longer competitive. Fortunately, the new music teacher is passionate about music and works hard to get his pupils' band to the national level.
Noboru Taki, one of the series' key teachers, exemplifies the strong emphasis on teachers in Hibike! Euphonium. Taki, the conductor of the high school band, is a demanding but compassionate educator who expects nothing less than the best from his students. He has a true passion for music and has made it his life's aim to help his students become great musicians.
3 Great Teacher Onizuka
Eikichi Onizuka, a 22-year-old former gang member and current virgin, aspires to become a teacher after observing the control and respect that male educators earn from their female students. Onizuka believes that having sexual relationships with students is improper, but the moms of schoolgirls are fair game. This inspires Onizuka to seek a career in education, where he will use unconventional methods in the classroom. As a teacher, Onizuka works hard to control a violent class that has a history of violence against teachers.
Great Teacher Onizuka focuses on Onizuka's connections with his students to demonstrate how hard he works to be the best teacher in the world. Onizuka is a teacher who values life lessons over the more traditional methods utilized by his colleagues. Although Onizuka is the main character, the anime focuses on the teachers and how they balance their personal lives with those of their students.
2 Mahou Sensei Negima!
Mahou Sensei Negima! follows the adventures of Negi Springfield, a 10-year-old wizard who enrolls in Japan's Mahora Academy as a teacher. Negi is attempting to become a grandmaster wizard, but he cannot reveal his secret to his students. Negi's female classmates at his new school quickly discover his magical abilities and accompany him on his mission. They must conquer numerous hurdles and battle numerous opponents, including other magicians and dangerous demons.
Throughout the series, Negi struggles as a teacher to gain the trust of his students, adapt his teaching style to accommodate their diverse personalities, and ultimately succeed at his job. The show digs deeper into the many pedagogical approaches used by the school's many teachers and their interactions with their students as it progresses.
1 Assassination Classroom
Class 3-E at Kunugigaoka Junior High School was deemed the End Class until the surprise appearance of Koro-sensei, and its members were dismissed as useless. This weird octopus-like organism claims to have wiped out 70% of the moon, making it a huge security danger. Koro-sensei could easily dismiss Class 3-E and its low-achieving students, but instead, he takes the time to teach them traditional subjects as well as the art of assassination. This goal appears unattainable at first due to Koro-sensei's many supernatural abilities, but Class 3-E quickly demonstrates itself to be an exceptional assassination academy.
By focusing on Koro-sensei and his interactions with his students, Assassination Classroom emphasizes the importance of a good teacher and mentor. The series also highlights the need for a loving and committed educator to bring out the best in all students, regardless of their background or circumstances.