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Classroom of the Elite is a mystery and drama anime series that premiered on AT-X on July 12, 2017. It has 5 seasons and 54 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 4 Episode 16 "For a Desired Future", aired on June 24, 2026.

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.

  • Mystery
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  • Drama

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54 episodes · 5 seasons

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Season 1

2017 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 9 years ago

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    12. Genius lives only one story above madness.

    Finale

    Survival test is coming to the end. Things don't look well for 1-D. Key card is stolen. And now Suzune is forced to withdraw due to her sickness. Kiyotaka will try to turn things around.

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    11. What people commonly call fate is mostly their own stupidity.

    With the panty thief incident already eroding Class D's trust, Horikita finds her leader key card stolen. While they try to figure out who did it, the base camp is thrown into chaos with a new incident of arson.

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    10. Every man has in himself the most dangerous traitor of all.

    Class D has achieved a degree of unity in facing the special test, so Ayanokouji and Horikita head out to see how the other classes are getting along. Class B is working together to make a comfortable life for themselves, while Class A remains secretive.

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    9. Man is condemned to be free.

    As part of a special test, the school has brought the students to an uninhabited tropical island where they must now live for a week. Their performance on the test can have an enormous impact on the point standings of the four classes.

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    8. Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.

    All students go to the cruise. Chabashira informs Kiyotaka that somebody requested his expulsion. If he don't help others to promote to A class she will use first opportunity to expel him.

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    7. Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.

    Even during summer vacation, lone wolf Horikita would rather remain locked in her room studying than interacting with others. One day, Ayanokouji invites her to visit the pool with some of the others.

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    6. There are two kinds of lies; one concerns an accomplished fact, the other concerns a future duty.

    Sakura received some weird messages on her portal, than some pictures of herself. Kiyotaka and Suzune are trying to find evidence that would set Sudo free.

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    5. Hell is other people.

    Kiyotaka and Kushida go with Sakura to he mall where Sakura will try to repair her camera. After that Kiyotaka talk to Sakura about Sado's situation and should she talk about what she saw.

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    4. We should not be upset that others hide the truth from us, when we hide it so often from ourselves.

    Classrooms analyze their and others test results. Points distribution is late. Three students from 1-C reported Sudo for attacking them.

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    3. Man is an animal that makes bargains: no other animal does this - no dog exchanges bones with another.

    Kiyotaka explains to Suzune what he did last three days before test. And why everybody get such good scores on tests. But Sudo failed tests anyway and is going to be expelled.

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    2. It takes a great talent and skill to conceal one's talent and skill.

    1-D learn more about point system. They need to change their habits if they want to score some. But few students don't want to change even if they are facing expulsion.

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    1. What is evil? Whatever springs from weakness.

    Melancholy, unmotivated Kiyotaka Ayanokouji attends his first day at Tokyo Metropoiltan Advanced Nurturing High School, a government-established institution for training a generation of Japan's best and brightest. In this school, it is said, everything is decided based on merit, which includes the generous monthly "point" allowance students can spend at local shops. As Ayanokouji begins navigating this system, he also nurtures curious relationships with aloof fellow outsider Suzune Horikita and the terminally gregarious Kikyou Kushida.

Season 2

2022 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

Life back on the cruise following the Island Special Examination is anything but smooth sailing. Almost immediately after their return, the first-year students of Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School face yet another special exam, with both class and individual points on the line. In addition to the complicated ruleset, more issues arise in the form of Kakeru Ryuuen and Kei Karuizawa. Angered by the previous test's outcome, Ryuuen is dead set on outdoing every class in the new challenge using any means necessary. Meanwhile, Karuizawa, a crucial pillar of Class D, is close to crumbling under the pressure of her past. The stage is now set for Kiyotaka Ayanokouji to once again—using the full extent of his planning, foresight, and ruthless manipulation—steer Class D to victory as dangerously close enemy forces try to bring it down.

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

    Finale

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

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    12. Force without wisdom falls of its own weight.

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

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

    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.

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

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

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

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

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    8. The wound is at her heart.

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

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

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

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    6. Adversity is the first path to truth.

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

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    5. Every failure is a step to success.

    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...

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    4. The material has to be created.

    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.

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

    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...

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

    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...

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

    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...

Season 3

2023 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago

With the start of the third term, Ayanokouji and his classmates, who have been promoted from Class D to Class C, head off for school camp. They will take part in a special test called "Mixed Training Camp," where all grades are combined. As the name implies, the test is divided by gender, and several groups are made up of mixed classes and graded based on a group basis. They have to cooperate with students from classes with whom they had been competing against each other as enemies to obtain a high score. Above all, they are horrified by the rule that students from groups that fail to reach the borderline will be expelled. The curtain on the turbulent third semester of the school year is about to rise!

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    13. Love is the best teacher.

    Finale

    It's spring break. Shiina calls Ayanokoji to discuss books. Meanwhile, Class B's Kanzaki appears before Ryuen, who is having a secret meeting with Hashimoto. Although the class was defeated, Kanzaki faces Ryuen without hesitation.

  2. Classroom of the Elite S3 E12 still E12

    12. Change your desires rather than the order of the world.

    The class narrowly lost to Class A in the final exam, and were demoted back to Class D. However, the students showed growth throughout the year. Horikita, in particular, having grown as leader requests to dissolve the alliance with Class B.

  3. Classroom of the Elite S3 E11 still E11

    11. There is only one rule in love: bring happiness to those you love.

    As Hirata recovers and the class shows unity, it's finally Ayanokoji vs. Sakayanagi. The final special exam has begun and the first round is basketball. Class C puts up a good fight, but Sakayanagi plans to mentally shake Sudo so he will fall.

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    10. The first cause of absurd conclusions I ascribe to the want of method.

    Class C considers various strategies for the special exam, but they all lack a decisive factor. Hirata remains disappointed in the class vote result. Ayanokoji calls out to Hirata, who acts coldly towards Mii-chan who is worried about him.

  5. Classroom of the Elite S3 E9 still E9

    9. Extreme justice is extreme injustice.

    The class vote has seen the first student expelled from Class C. Sakayanagi meets up with Ayanokoji and they're approached by a man named Tsukishiro sent by Ayanokoji's father. Afterward Ayanokoji challenges Sakayanagi to compete on their next exam.

  6. Classroom of the Elite S3 E8 still E8

    8. Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

    After conversing with her brother Manabu, Horikita offers Yamauchi name as the one who should be expelled. Not only has he made few contributions to the class, but he also worked with Sakayanagi in Class A to expel Ayanokoji.

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    7. People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own souls

    With the approaching class vote, a disturbing atmosphere hangs over Class C and fills them with suspicion. Second-year Class A's Asahina informs Ayanokoji that Ichinose has asked for cooperation from student council president Nagumo.

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    6. It is better to receive an injury than to inflict one.

    Everyone in Class C has passed their year-end exam. While relief flows through the classroom, Chabashira announces a special exam. It will be a class vote to choose three people worthy of praise and three worthy of censure.

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    5. Fortune favors the bold.

    Turns out the one spreading the rumors was Hashimoto, who did so at the behest of Sakayanagi. Shortly thereafter, Sakayanagi appears before Class C and she informs them she has evidence regarding the rumors about Ichinose.

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    4. To work you have the right, but not to the fruits thereof.

    It's Valentine's Day and the boys of Class C are excited about whether or not they will receive chocolates. Meanwhile, Karuizawa seems uneasy over Ayanokoji's request to meet up and while doing so an unexpected person appears...

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    3. Man never forgets what he wants to forget.

    While Class C are discussing Karuizawa and Hirata's break up Yamauchi is approached by Sakayanagi from Class A. Horikita warns that it's a trap, but Yamauchi pays it no heed. Meanwhile, Horikita tells Ayanokoji that rumors are swirling around Ichinose.

  12. Classroom of the Elite S3 E2 still E2

    2. Man is wolf to man.

    Yukimura injures his leg while the group is training for the upcoming tests. He later devises a plan for how the group should handle the marathon and then the day of the four tests arrives.

  13. Classroom of the Elite S3 E1 still E1

    1. The strongest principle of growth lies in the human choice.

    Ayanokoji's class embarks on their first trial as the ascended Class C, the mixed training camp.

4th Season: Second Year, First Semester

2026 · 16 episodes · Last episode: 4 months ago

As Ayanokouji and his classmates begin their second year at the Advanced Nurturing High School, they're greeted by a fresh gauntlet of exams and a fresh batch of rather unique first-year students. They'll have to get to know each other quickly, because the first special exam pairs the first-years with the second-years on a written test—with only the second-years facing expulsion if their team performs poorly! Worse yet? It seems one of the new first-years is also from the White Room. Can Ayanokouji avoid expulsion while sussing out the identity of this hidden foe?

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    16. For a Desired Future

    Finale

    While Amasawa delays Horikita, Ayanokoji arrives at the I2 area where a climactic showdown awaits.

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    15. Power and Will

    The first-years make a big move to take down solo-team stragglers... starting with Ayanokoji!

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    14. The Extraordinary Prodigy

    The third-years make their move to try to dominate the test's top three slots.

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    13. Obscured by the Rain

    Amasawa confronts Ayanokoji and reveals her connection to the White Room.

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    12. After Vengeance

    Ayanokoji and Nanase's latest journey takes them over the mountains, where dramatic revelations are made.

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    11. Connection

    After hearing the watch alarm, Ayanokoji and the others discover the first students to withdraw.

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    10. Love Uncommunicated

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

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    9. A Disquieting Beginning

    The deserted island special test finally begins.

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    8. The Subject of the Dragons' Gaze

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

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    7. Plotting

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

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    6. A Turbulent Battle for Recruitment

    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.

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    5. The 20 Million Man

    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...

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    4. To Whom the Blade Turns

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

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    3. Determination of a Leader

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

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    2. Contract and Payment

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

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    1. Assassin From the White Room

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

Classroom of the Elite 5th Season

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Cast & crew

  • Rina Hidaka

    Rina Hidaka

    Arisu Sakayanagi (voice)

  • Nao Toyama

    Nao Toyama

    Honami Ichinose (voice)

  • Rina Sato

    Rina Sato

    Sae Chabashira (voice)

  • Yuuichirou Umehara

    Yuuichirou Umehara

    Manabu Horikita (voice)

  • Tsubasa Gouden

    Tsubasa Gouden

    Teruhiko Yukimura (voice)

  • Yohei Azakami

    Yohei Azakami

    Masayoshi Hashimoto (voice)

  • Yuichi Jose

    Yuichi Jose

    Daichi Ishizaki (voice)

  • Rie Takahashi

    Rie Takahashi

    Hiyori Shiina (voice)

  • Soma Saito

    Soma Saito

    Miyabi Nagumo (voice)

  • Satoshi Hino

    Satoshi Hino

    Kohei Katsuragi (voice)

  • Konomi Kohara

    Konomi Kohara

    Akane Tachibana (voice)

  • Akihisa Wakayama

    Akihisa Wakayama

    Ryuji Kanzaki (voice)

  • Hisako Kanemoto

    Hisako Kanemoto

    Chie Hoshinomiya (voice)

  • Ryo Sugisaki

    Ryo Sugisaki

    Tomonari Mashima (voice)

  • Haruki Ishiya

    Haruki Ishiya

    Tetsuya Hamaguchi (voice)

  • Daiki Kobayashi

    Daiki Kobayashi

    Ryota Beppu (voice)

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The most recent episode of Classroom of the Elite, Season 4 Episode 16 "For a Desired Future", aired on June 24, 2026.

How many seasons of Classroom of the Elite are there?

Classroom of the Elite has 5 seasons with 54 episodes in total.

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Classroom of the Elite first aired on AT-X on July 12, 2017.

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