Episode 1
First Period
12m6.4 / 10
How was Ichiro supposed to know his teacher, Kana, was using the men’s restroom? And now she needs his help with WHAT in the infirmary!?
Episode credits
Directed by Toshikatsu TokoroWritten by Yuki Takabayashi
TV series
Why the Hell Are You Here, Teacher!?
2019TV-MA1 season8.4 / 10
Teacher, Teacher, I Declare...Why Are You Only Wearing Your Underwear?
Ichiro Sato is about as average as a student can get... except for his above-average ability to land himself in totally awkward, intensely risqué situations with his no-nonsense teacher, Kana Kojima! Ichiro has his hands full dealing with these steamy shenanigans and unexpected encounters in the most unlikely places. At least it can’t get any worse, right?
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Why the Hell Are You Here, Teacher!? premiered April 8, 2019. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Ichiro Sato is about as average as a student can get... except for his above-average ability to land himself in totally awkward, intensely risqué situations with his no-nonsense teacher, Kana Kojima! Ichiro has his hands full dealing with these steamy shenanigans and unexpected encounters in the most unlikely places. At least it can’t get any worse, right?
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Episode 2
Second Period
12m6.4 / 10
Ichiro and Kana are trapped inside a laundromat during a thunderstorm! Afterward, summer vacation is finally here! So, why is Kana at Ichiro’s house babysitting his sister?
Episode credits
Directed by Toshikatsu TokoroWritten by Yuri Fujimaru
Episode 3
Third Period
12m6.0 / 10
There’s probably a perfectly innocent, unsuspicious reason why Kana’s currently in Ichiro’s room. On a related note, is Ichiro’s mom up to something, or is that just paranoia?
Episode credits
Directed by Makoto NakataWritten by Yuki Takabayashi
Episode 4
Fourth Period
12m6.0 / 10
Kana and Ichiro find themselves all alone on the beach and in denial of their feelings. But there’s sunscreen to rub on and venomous bites to treat…
Episode credits
Directed by Makoto NakataWritten by Yuki Takabayashi
Episode 5
Fifth Period
12m5.8 / 10
Mayu wishes to grow closer with Rin and lunchtime provides the perfect chance! Later, Rin must shield Mayu from prying eyes after her shirt gets caught in the train door.
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Directed by Toshikatsu TokoroWritten by Yuri Fujimaru
Episode 6
Sixth Period
12m6.0 / 10
Rin and Mayu run into each other on a rainy day. Later, Mayu recalls when she first met Rin.
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Episode 7
Seventh Period
12m6.3 / 10
Takashi returns home and finds Hikari in his bed. Later, Hikari decides she’s taking Takashi shopping whether he wants to or not.
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Episode 8
Eighth Period
12m5.8 / 10
Takahashi’s coming down with hypothermia and Hikari must warm him up. Later, Hikari’s mischievous nature catches up to Rin and Mayu. Handcuffs are involved.
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Episode 9
Ninth Period
12m6.5 / 10
Hikari grows jealous of Takahashi and Saya’s relationship, resulting in an embarrassing moment for everyone involved. Has this finally cost Hikari her bond with Takahashi?
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Episode 10
Tenth Period
12m6.5 / 10
Koh vows to find a girlfriend before graduation, but it’s not like he’s got the chance to meet girls. Wait… Why the Hell is the School Nurse Here at his job!?
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Episode 11
Eleventh Period
12m6.5 / 10
Koh humors Chizuru by agreeing to split her lottery prize, but he doesn't know she's about to hit the jackpot. Now they're going on an all-expenses paid vacation together!
Episode credits
Directed by Toshikatsu TokoroWritten by Yuri Fujimaru
Episode 12
Twelfth Period
12m6.3 / 10finale
Koh didn’t get any chocolates on Valentine’s Day. Will his luck change after he runs into Chizuru? Either way, graduation is approaching and he has yet to find a girlfriend...
Episode credits
Directed by Toshikatsu TokoroWritten by Yuki Takabayashi
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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Cast
Sumire UesakaKana Kojima (voice)
Kazutomi YamamotoTakashi Takahashi (voice)
Yuko GotoMayu Matsukaze (voice)
Ryota SuzukiIchirō Satō (voice)
Shizuka IshigamiHikari Hazakura (voice)
Nozomi YamamotoChizuru Tachibana (voice)
Yusuke KobayashiKō Tanaka (voice)
Toshiki MasudaRin Suzuki (voice)Credits
- Created by
- Soborou
- Written by
- Yuki Takabayashi, Yuri Fujimaru
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 12
- Original language
- Japanese
- Original title
- なんでここに先生が!?
Networks & production
AT-XJapan
Tokyo MXJapan
Tear StudioJapan
Themes
animebased on mangaecchischoolseinenteacher student relationship