In this episode, we’ll cover the effort to produce a reboot of the anime Please Teacher!, utilizing a large-scale crowdfunding campaign hosted on Motion Gallery that seeks to raise 25 million yen. Fans are incentivized to contribute through tiered rewards, including a new Blu-ray project and a special 20th-anniversary anthology. To ensure the new project feels authentic, the creators have brought back original director Yasunori Ide and have confirmed that the entire original cast will reprise their roles, with production led by Studio M2. The text also provides context on the series’ unique premise, centered on the complex high school life and forced intergalactic marriage between Kei Kusanagi and his alien teacher, Mizuho Kazami. Although the creators hope to meet their financial goal, they plan to move forward regardless, concluding the project with limited screenings in locations like Tokyo and Lake Kizaki. This revival aims to bring the classic romantic comedy to a new generation while honoring the original staff and narrative.
DEEP DIVE: Back to Class: 'Please Teacher!' Anime Gets a Fresh Start with Crowdfunding
Dec 10, 2025
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