Top 20 Anime Characters Fans Want as Their Homeroom Teacher in 2025 | Koro-sensei vs. Gojo Satoru
If you could choose an anime character to be your homeroom teacher, who would you pick? Would it be the sorcerer who always breaks the rules, or the science-minded boy with the ultimate survival skills?
The renowned Japanese anime voting site Spacomic recently announced the highly anticipated latest 2025 ranking for "Characters You Most Want as Your Homeroom Teacher". This list not only reflects the enduring appeal of classic works but also witnesses the rising popularity of characters from recent hit series.
This article will provide an in-depth analysis of this TOP 20 Anime Homeroom Teacher Ranking, exploring why these characters have become "ideal teachers" in students' hearts and the interesting trends hidden within.
The Definition of an Ideal Teacher is Changing: From Passionate to "Special Grade" Instructors
This year's ranking shows that students' definition of an "ideal teacher" is no longer limited to being gentle and considerate. Teachers who can protect students, possess great strength (whether in combat or intellect), or are even a little "weird" are instead more popular.
The Champion Remains "Him": The Showdown Between Koro-sensei and Mr. Ginpachi
As expected, the soul of Assassination Classroom, Koro-sensei, once again secured 1st place by an absolute margin.
1st Place: Koro-sensei — Assassination Classroom
Koro-sensei not only possesses a speed of Mach 20, but more importantly, he can provide "tailored education" based on each student's unique traits. He proved that:
- The best teacher isn't necessarily the one who grades tests with a red pen
- but the teacher who is willing to accept all your flaws and turn them into strengths
2nd Place: Ginpachi Sakata — 3rd Year Class Z Ginpachi-sensei
Following closely is Ginpachi Sakata from 3rd Year Class Z Ginpachi-sensei. As a spin-off character from Gintama, Ginpachi-sensei's laid-back yet somehow reliable "adult vibe" makes him the perfect sanctuary for students tired of lectures.
The Educational Approach of Modern Jujutsu Sorcerers and Heroes
3rd Place: Satoru Gojo — Jujutsu Kaisen
Satoru Gojo from Jujutsu Kaisen. Although he often dumps troublesome tasks on his students, his trust in and protective instinct toward the younger generation (along with that line, "It's fine. I'm the strongest.") makes his students feel incredibly secure.
4th Place: Shota Aizawa — My Hero Academia
Shota Aizawa from My Hero Academia is a classic example of "strict teachers produce outstanding students." While he appears stern and highly logical, his care for his students runs deeper than anyone's, making him the responsible type of homeroom teacher everyone wishes to meet in real life.
Dark Horse Breakthrough: The Rise of A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! and Honkai: Star Rail
There are two notable phenomena in this year's ranking:
- The High Proportion of Characters from A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!
- The Strong Entry of Game Characters into the Rankings
Is A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! a Mass Production Site for Teachers?
A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! (《妖怪學校的先生開始了！》) performed remarkably in this ranking, with three characters making the top 20:
- 6th Place: Haruaki Abe (安倍晴明)
- 11th Place: Rintaro Miki (神酒凜太郎)
- 18th Place: Izuna Hatanaka (秦中飯綱)
The work itself focuses on teacher-student relationships, and the characters' distinct educational styles naturally create a strong sense of identification for readers.
The Brain Trust from the Gaming World
The presence of game characters in the "Ideal Teacher" rankings has been increasing year by year.
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12th Place: Anaix (アナイクス) — Honkai: Star Rail (《崩壞：星穹鐵道》)
As a character related to the "Erudition Society" recently introduced in the game, Anaix, with her calm analytical skills and profound knowledge, is considered the best mentor to guide students in exploring the truth. -
13th Place: Divus Crewel — Disney Twisted-Wonderland (《迪士尼 扭曲仙境》)
His fashionable yet strict alchemy teaching style has many players exclaiming, "I want to be disciplined (educated)!"
Full List: TOP 20 Anime Characters You'd Most Want as Your Homeroom Teacher in 2025
Below are the complete ranking results from Spacomic's survey:
- Koro-sensei (殺老師) — Assassination Classroom (《暗殺教室》)
- Ginpachi Sakata (坂田銀八) — 3rd Year Class Z Ginpachi-sensei (《3年Z班銀八老師》)
- 五條悟 (Satoru Gojo) — 《Jujutsu Kaisen》
- 相澤消太 (Shota Aizawa) — 《My Hero Academia》
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御影玲王 (Reo Mikage) — 《Blue Lock》
Transformed from a "rich second generation" into a strategist, Reo is considered capable of teaching students how to utilize resources and strategy. - 安倍晴明 (Haruaki Abe) — 《A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!》
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石神千空 (Senku Ishigami) — 《Dr. STONE》
With Professor Senku, science class would never be boring; it would most likely start with making gunpowder. - 吉田松陽 (Shoyo Yoshida) — 《Gintama》
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菅原孝支 (Koshi Sugawara) — 《Haikyuu!!》
Although he is a senior, Sugawara possesses a spring breeze-like capacity for acceptance, fully embodying the qualities of an excellent homeroom teacher. - 太宰治 (Osamu Dazai) — 《Bungo Stray Dogs》
- 神酒凜太郎 (Rintaro Miki) — 《A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!》
- アナイクス (Anaix) — 《Honkai: Star Rail》
- 戴維斯·克魯韋爾 (Divus Crewel) — 《Disney Twisted-Wonderland》
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潮田渚 (Nagisa Shiota) — 《Assassination Classroom》
A former student who inherited Korosensei's will, Nagisa on the list symbolizes the passing down of education. - 無陀野無人 (Naito Mudano) — 《Tougen Anki》
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躑躅森盧笙 (Rosho Tsutsujimori) — 《Hypnosis Mic》
Originally a teacher by setting, Rosho has a tendency to get nervous, but this sense of realism makes him even more popular. - 武田一鐵 (Ittetsu Takeda) — 《Haikyuu!!》
- Izuna Hatanaka — "A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!"
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Toya Aoyagi — "Project SEKAI: Colorful Stage! feat. Hatsune Miku"
Calm, composed, and skilled at instructing others, Toya is seen as an academic ace-type teacher who can raise the class's average grades. - Keiji Akaashi — "Haikyuu!!"
Conclusion: What kind of teacher are we really looking for?
From this 2025 list, it's clear that the "homeroom teacher" people desire is no longer just a simple knowledge transmitter. Whether it's:
- Satoru Gojo's Powerful Protection
- Senku Ishigami's Practical Spirit
- Koro-sensei's All-Around Care
The common characteristic of these characters is: they can see the students' potential and guide them onto the right path.
Did your favorite character make the list? If you could choose, who would you want standing at the podium when you walk into the classroom tomorrow?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the source of this ranking survey?
This ranking comes from the latest 2025 survey "The Character You Most Want as Your Homeroom Teacher" by the well-known Japanese anime voting site Spacomic.
Q2: Why does Koro-sensei take first place every year?
Koro-sensei's charm lies in his educational philosophy of "teaching students according to their aptitude," providing the most suitable guidance based on each student's traits. This image of an all-around mentor is deeply beloved.
Q3: Which game characters are on this list?
Anaix (12th place) from "Honkai: Star Rail" and Davis Clover (13th place) from "Disney Twisted-Wonderland" are both on the list.
Q4: Why are there so many characters from "A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School!" on the list?
This work itself takes the teacher-student relationship as its theme, and the characters' distinct educational styles make it easy for readers to relate, which is why three characters made it into the top 20.