Classroom of the Elite

Classroom of the Elite

Kiyotaka Ayanokouji enrolls at the prestigious Tokyo Koudo Ikusei Academy, but is assigned to Class 1-D, where students with behavioral problems are housed. The school awards points equivalent to 100,000 yen per month and allows unusual freedom in classes, masking a more complex system.

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Remember to keep a clear head in difficult times.

1. Remember to keep a clear head in difficult times.

Air Date: 2022-07-04

With the island test over, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka and the others are enjoying their summer vacation on a luxury liner. Suddenly, they're interrupted by a new special test. Ayanokoji is called into the same room as Karuizawa Kei and others, where they learn that this test isn't strictly along class lines...

There are two main human sins from which all the others derive: impatience and indolence.

2. There are two main human sins from which all the others derive: impatience and indolence.

Air Date: 2022-07-11

With Day 1 of the "thinking" test over, Ayanokoji is talking to Hirata and the others about a way to break out of the stalemate when he receives a message on his phone from an irritated Horikita. Meanwhile, noticing something strange about Karuizawa's behavior, he seeks information from Horikita, but...

The greatest souls are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.

3. The greatest souls are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.

Air Date: 2022-07-18

Karuizawa is pushed to her breaking point by the girls of Class C. Ayanokoji watches impassively, but Yukimura flies to her aid, unable to bear it. Noticing Karuizawa's abnormal levels of fear, Ayanokoji seems to get an idea...

The material has to be created.

4. The material has to be created.

Air Date: 2022-07-25

At the start of the second term, preparations for the sports festival begin. The students are nervous about the fact that performance in the events will affect their written tests, and even more pressure is added by the unique team breakdowns and freedom given to the students to decide who takes part in what event.

Every failure is a step to success.

5. Every failure is a step to success.

Air Date: 2022-08-01

Ayanokoji brings Kushida, whom he suspects of being a traitor, to observe the other classes alongside Horikita. When the day of the festival arrives, Team Red pulls into the lead with great performances by Horikita and Sudo, but Ayanokoji merely watches with disinterest...

Adversity is the first path to truth.

6. Adversity is the first path to truth.

Air Date: 2022-08-08

As the sports festival comes down to the wire, Horikita must deal with Sudo, as well as Ryuen's threat.

To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection.

7. To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection.

Air Date: 2022-08-15

Class D prepares to face their next major challenge, a test called "Paper Shuffle" where the price of failure is expulsion.

The wound is at her heart.

8. The wound is at her heart.

Air Date: 2022-08-22

Horikita decides to use Paper Shuffle to settle matters with Kushida, and Ayanokoji finds himself caught in the middle.

If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.

9. If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.

Air Date: 2022-08-29

As the day of the Paper Shuffle draws near, the plans of the various forces in play collide.

People, often deceived by an illusive good, desire their own ruin.

10. People, often deceived by an illusive good, desire their own ruin.

Air Date: 2022-09-05

Ayanokoji receives a visit from outside the school, and learns more about the conditions of his stay.

A man who cannot command himself will always be a slave.

11. A man who cannot command himself will always be a slave.

Air Date: 2022-09-12

Karuizawa, whose cooperative relationship with Ayakoji has ended abruptly, cannot hide her embarrassment at the complete loss of contact with him. As Class D discusses their plans for the future, Ryuen and the other members of Class C appear overbearing.

Force without wisdom falls of its own weight.

12. Force without wisdom falls of its own weight.

Air Date: 2022-09-19

Ayanokoji makes his final decision on how to deal with Ryuen and the Class C threat.

The worst enemy you can meet will always be yourself.

13. The worst enemy you can meet will always be yourself.

Air Date: 2022-09-26

The aftermath of the gymnasium incident plays out as Christmas brings romance to the school.

Assassin From the White Room

1. Assassin From the White Room

Air Date: 2026-04-01

Ayanokoji's second year begins with a new threat from the White Room and a new special test.

Contract and Payment

2. Contract and Payment

Air Date: 2026-04-01

Ayanokoji and Horikita's quest for a partner for Sudo brings them to a first-year with unusual demands.

Determination of a Leader

3. Determination of a Leader

Air Date: 2026-04-01

Class 2-D continues its negotiations with Class 1-D as the state of the field becomes more clear.

To Whom the Blade Turns

4. To Whom the Blade Turns

Air Date: 2026-04-01

Negotiations with Hosen come to a head with little time left before the end of the special test.

The 20 Million Man

5. The 20 Million Man

Air Date: 2026-04-08

Ayanokoji manages to avoid a scheme set up by the new first-year students that could have led to expulsion. However, the results of his special exam throw Class 2-D into an uproar, with some even suspecting foul play. Ayanokoji ends up being pressed by his classmates...

A Turbulent Battle for Recruitment

6. A Turbulent Battle for Recruitment

Air Date: 2026-04-15

The uninhabited island survival exam for this year has been announced. It will last for two weeks, and the island will be larger than last year's. Additionally, students from all grade levels will compete against each other. Before the exam begins, a four-week period is provided for forming groups, sparking a fierce competition among all classes to recruit members.

Plotting

7. Plotting

Air Date: 2026-04-22

The first-years arrange a super team for the upcoming test, but bad blood runs deep between Utomiya and Hosen.

The Subject of the Dragons' Gaze

8. The Subject of the Dragons' Gaze

Air Date: 2026-04-29

With the test approaching, Ayanokoji attracts attention from third-years and Ryuen.

A Disquieting Beginning

9. A Disquieting Beginning

Air Date: 2026-05-06

The deserted island special test finally begins.

Love Uncommunicated

10. Love Uncommunicated

Air Date: 2026-05-13

The special test begins in earnest as Ayanokoji takes the state of the game and aids a struggling teammate.

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2026-05-20

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2026-05-27

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 2026-06-03

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 2026-06-10

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 2026-06-17

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 2026-06-24

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Rating

8.4/10

Release Date

2017-07-12

Episodes

54 (4 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

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Lantis

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Bandai Namco Music Live

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AT-X

Sammy

Sammy

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KADOKAWA Media House

KADOKAWA Media House

Studio Hibari

Studio Hibari

Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll

BS Nippon Corporation

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