The Reluctant Preacher
なんで私が神説教
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About
When Shizuka Urumi reluctantly works as a high school teacher and aims to keep her distance, her students provoke her to get involved in their lives.
Cast
Alice Hirose
as Shizuka Urumi
Shota Watanabe
as Hikaru Urami
Sae Okazaki
as Seira Hayashi
Kayo Noro
as Miyuki Oguchi
Keiko Horiuchi
as Kanako Urumi
Shinya Kote
as Tamotsu Shinjo
Atsushi Ito
as Kai Moriguchi
Yoshino Kimura
as Kyoko Kago
Hana Toyoshima
as Iroha Naito
Rintaro Mizusawa
as Kaito Nanami
Asahi Seino
as Hina Watanuki
Miu Arai
as Riko Ota
Jinsei Hamura
as Rintaro Hata
Yuta Hayashi
as Rui Nishihata
Kohaku Shida
as Yurina Ando
Haruto Yoshida
as Keita Miyazawa
Reiyo Matsumoto
as Mai Kobayakawa
Ryunosuke Shimamura
as Taichi Tazawa
Yuuki Oohara
as Ren Shimizu
Moka Ishikawa
as Koi Shibuya
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
The main character, Reimi Shizuka (Hirose Alice), becomes a high school teacher despite not being interested in doing so, in order to escape her NEET lifestyle. She doesn't have much to do with the eccentric teachers and modern students, including the passionate and airheaded Urami (Watanabe Shota), and she has zero motivation. However, as a teacher, she ends up giving a "lecture" that she doesn't want to give! Shizuka gives an outrageous "lecture" to a student who claims that "bullying" is "teasing"! A refreshing school drama begins in this day and age when people can't say what they want to say, be it power harassment, moral harassment, or compliance!
Episode 2
Unmotivated high school teacher Shizuka (Hirose Alice) is now having love trouble in her classroom! After school, Shizuka witnesses a date between two students from her class, Hata Rintaro (Hamura Hitonari) and Ando Yurina (Shida Kohaku). However, Rintaro is dating Oota Riko (Arai Miu) from the same class... Riko is furious that he cheated on her! Meanwhile, Yurina is unconcerned and says, "Is it wrong to fall in love with someone who has a partner?", which leads to a big argument! Furthermore, an affair between two teachers is discovered! Shizuka tries to calm the situation, but ends up inviting the worst possible outcome...
Episode 3
A teacher laying off a student!? Shizuka (Hirose Alice), who has been appointed to the school reform committee, is bewildered when the chairman, Moriguchi (Ito Atsushi), orders her to expel problematic students! For some reason, the name of Miyazawa Keita (Yoshida Haruto), who has excellent grades and a good attitude towards life, is also on the list of candidates for expulsion... When Shizuka finds out the reason, she does her best to stop Miyazawa from expelling, but the situation gets worse and worse... Is it a good thing to quit easily in this day and age? What is the reason behind Shizuka's tears...?
Episode 4
"Reimi Shizuka is a murderer" - slanderous posters about Shizuka (Hirose Alice) are plastered all over the walls of the hallway, causing an uproar in the school! Shizuka is asked for an explanation by teachers and parents, but she has no answers... Meanwhile, Kaito (Mizusawa Rintaro), who tries to protect Shizuka, is in danger of being expelled for allegedly punching Tazawa (Shimamura Ryunosuke), who posted a photo of the poster on social media! Kaito denies the assault, but... Will a person who has failed once be banished from society? How can they be trusted again? Will Shizuka's lecture be successful?
Episode 5
Is the school discriminating against students?! Suspicions of smoking a year ago emerge among 11 second-year students, including students in Shizu's (Hirose Alice) class. The responsibility falls on the shoulders of their teacher at the time, Seira (Okazaki Sae). Of the 11 students, only six are on Moriguchi's (Ito Atsushi) "forced dropout list" and are at risk of expulsion. Seira, who has no confidence or motivation as a teacher, turns a blind eye to the problem, asking, "Is it wrong to run away from difficult things?" Will Shizu be able to protect her students from the school, which is taking discriminatory measures?
Episode 6
Is the school maneuvering behind the scenes to expel a student? A smoking commotion has engulfed the students in Shizu's (Hirose Alice) class! Due to the schemes of Moriguchi (Ito Atsushi), who is pushing for school reform, Hina (Kiyono Asahime) and Mai (Matsumoto Reise) are placed under house arrest, while only Ayaka (Toyoshima Hana), who is on the "forced expulsion list," is expelled...! The students explode with discontent at the unequal treatment! As Moriguchi's maneuvering closes in, Shizu's hidden past also comes to light. Will Shizu be able to respond to the feelings of her students and save them?
Episode 7
A school hostage incident on a Sunday!? With the expulsion commotion settled, Shizuka (Hirose Alice) was supposed to have a peaceful Sunday... but Seira's (Okazaki Sae) ex-boyfriend barricades himself in the school toilets! Oguchi (Noro Kayo) and Shinjo (Kote Shinya) have a major breakup discussion! Nishihata Rui (Hayashi Yuta), a student who came to take supplementary lessons, skips class saying he "doesn't feel like it"... Troubles occur one after another! Shizuka's anger reaches a peak! Meanwhile, Kyoko (Kimura Yoshino) goes to see Aika (Shida Mirai), who holds a grudge against Shizuka... Will Shizuka be able to get her peaceful Sunday back?
Episode 8
Revenge is coming for Shizuka (Hirose Alice)! "I will never forgive Reimi Shizuka" - Aika (Shida Mirai) blames Shizuka for her sister's death and grows increasingly resentful. Meanwhile, Moriguchi (Ito Atsushi), whose position as the next chairman of the school board is in jeopardy, tries to drag the eyesore Kyoko (Kimura Yoshino) down from the principal's chair... Meanwhile, a major incident that threatens Shizuka's teaching career breaks out! Aika appears in Shizuka's classroom and declares in front of the students, "Reimi Shizuka is... a murderer." A direct confrontation between Shizuka and Aika begins! How can she make amends!? Shizuka faces herself and finds her answer...!
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About The Reluctant Preacher
When Shizuka Urumi reluctantly works as a high school teacher and aims to keep her distance, her students provoke her to get involved in their lives. Across 1 season and 10 episodes, originally airing on Nippon TV.
The Reluctant Preacher Cast and Characters
The cast features Alice Hirose (as Shizuka Urumi), Shota Watanabe (as Hikaru Urami), Sae Okazaki (as Seira Hayashi), Kayo Noro (as Miyuki Oguchi), and Keiko Horiuchi (as Kanako Urumi). Their performances are a major reason The Reluctant Preacher has built such a passionate audience.
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The Reluctant Preacher has 10 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is The Reluctant Preacher good? What's the rating?
The Reluctant Preacher holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 3 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of The Reluctant Preacher?
The main cast includes Alice Hirose, Shota Watanabe, Sae Okazaki, and Kayo Noro, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Reluctant Preacher available in Japanese?
Yes — The Reluctant Preacher was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Reluctant Preacher released?
The Reluctant Preacher first aired in 2025.
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How many seasons and episodes does The Reluctant Preacher have?
The Reluctant Preacher currently has 1 season and a total of 10 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is The Reluctant Preacher about?
When Shizuka Urumi reluctantly works as a high school teacher and aims to keep her distance, her students provoke her to get involved in their lives. It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is The Reluctant Preacher originally available?
The Reluctant Preacher was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was The Reluctant Preacher first released?
The Reluctant Preacher first premiered on April 12, 2025 (2025). The series has since concluded its run.
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