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A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans, Vol. 1 (manga)

By Atsu Benino and Kurusu Natsume and ANYCOLOR Inc. and airco
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Rei Hitomi is a former schoolteacher and a self-professed misanthrope due to past trauma. Hoping to live a slow, relaxing life, he takes a new teaching job in the mountains. But it turns out that this place is actually an all-girls school for demi-humans who want... Read More
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Rei Hitomi is a former schoolteacher and a self-professed misanthrope due to past trauma. Hoping to live a slow, relaxing life, he takes a new teaching job in the mountains. But it turns out that this place is actually an all-girls school for demi-humans who want to become full-fledged human beings!

A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans, Vol. 1 (manga) by Atsu Benino, Kurusu Natsume, ANYCOLOR Inc., airco, explores this unique and challenging journey.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798855412406

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 August 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 196

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