Classroom of the Elite 2017
What is Classroom of the Elite?
The Japanese anime television series Classroom of the Elite is based on the light novel series of the same name written by Shōgo Kinugasa and illustrated by Shunsaku Tomose. The series premiered in July 2017 and is also known as Yōjitsu in Japan.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 54
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 12, 2017
- Last aired
- Jun 24, 2026
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- AT-X
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
The Japanese anime television series Classroom of the Elite is based on the light novel series of the same name written by Shōgo Kinugasa and illustrated by Shunsaku Tomose. The series premiered in July 2017 and is also known as Yōjitsu in Japan. It is set at the prestigious Tokyo Koudo Ikusei Academy, where the main character Kiyotaka Ayanokouji enrolls and is assigned to Class 1-D. The school has a unique system, awarding points equivalent to a significant amount of money per month and allowing unusual freedom in classes. The series explores the complexities of this system and the experiences of the students in Class 1-D. The anime television series was created by Shogo Kinugasa and features the voice talents of several actors, including Shoya Chiba, Akari Kitô, Nao Tôyama, and Ayana Taketatsu. The series has been documented on various online platforms, including IMDb and The Movie Database.
Should you watch it?
“A seemingly utopian school reveals a cutthroat merit-based system.”
- Intriguing premise with layered social dynamics
- Strong character development and subtle world-building
- Engaging mix of intellect and suspense
- Slow pacing in early episodes
- Some plot elements rely on indirect exposition
You enjoy psychological thrillers with strategic mind games.
Suitable for teens and adults who enjoy cerebral drama.
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Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 What is evil? Whatever springs from weakness. Mytharc Jul 12, 2017
- E2 It takes a great talent and skill to conceal one's talent and skill. Core Jul 20, 2017
- E3 Man is an animal that makes bargains: no other animal does this - no dog exchanges bones with another. Core Jul 27, 2017
- E4 We should not be upset that others hide the truth from us, when we hide it so often from ourselves. Core Aug 3, 2017
- E5 Hell is other people. Core Aug 9, 2017
- E6 There are two kinds of lies; one concerns an accomplished fact, the other concerns a future duty. Core Aug 16, 2017
- E7 Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred. Core Aug 23, 2017
- E8 Abandon all hope, ye who enter here. Core Aug 30, 2017
- E9 Man is condemned to be free. Core Sep 7, 2017
- E10 Every man has in himself the most dangerous traitor of all. Core Sep 14, 2017
- E11 What people commonly call fate is mostly their own stupidity. Mytharc Sep 20, 2017
- E12 Genius lives only one story above madness. Mytharc Sep 27, 2017
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Remember to keep a clear head in difficult times. Mytharc Jul 4, 2022
- E2 There are two main human sins from which all the others derive: impatience and indolence. Core Jul 11, 2022
- E3 The greatest souls are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues. Core Jul 18, 2022
- E4 The material has to be created. Core Jul 25, 2022
- E5 Every failure is a step to success. Core Aug 1, 2022
- E6 Adversity is the first path to truth. Core Aug 8, 2022
- E7 To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection. Core Aug 15, 2022
- E8 The wound is at her heart. Core Aug 22, 2022
- E9 If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake. Core Aug 29, 2022
- E10 People, often deceived by an illusive good, desire their own ruin. Core Sep 5, 2022
- E11 A man who cannot command himself will always be a slave. Core Sep 12, 2022
- E12 Force without wisdom falls of its own weight. Mytharc Sep 19, 2022
- E13 The worst enemy you can meet will always be yourself. Mytharc Sep 26, 2022
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 The strongest principle of growth lies in the human choice. Mytharc Jan 3, 2024
- E2 Man is wolf to man. Core Jan 10, 2024
- E3 Man never forgets what he wants to forget. Core Jan 17, 2024
- E4 To work you have the right, but not to the fruits thereof. Core Jan 24, 2024
- E5 Fortune favors the bold. Core Jan 31, 2024
- E6 It is better to receive an injury than to inflict one. Core Feb 7, 2024
- E7 People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own souls Core Feb 14, 2024
- E8 Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. Core Feb 21, 2024
- E9 Extreme justice is extreme injustice. Core Feb 28, 2024
- E10 The first cause of absurd conclusions I ascribe to the want of method. Core Mar 6, 2024
- E11 There is only one rule in love: bring happiness to those you love. Core Mar 13, 2024
- E12 Change your desires rather than the order of the world. Mytharc Mar 20, 2024
- E13 Love is the best teacher. Mytharc Mar 27, 2024
Season 4 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Assassin From the White Room Mytharc Apr 1, 2026
- E2 Contract and Payment Core Apr 1, 2026
- E3 Determination of a Leader Core Apr 1, 2026
- E4 To Whom the Blade Turns Core Apr 1, 2026
- E5 The 20 Million Man Core Apr 8, 2026
- E6 A Turbulent Battle for Recruitment Core Apr 15, 2026
- E7 Plotting Core Apr 22, 2026
- E8 The Subject of the Dragons' Gaze Core Apr 29, 2026
- E9 A Disquieting Beginning Core May 6, 2026
- E10 Love Uncommunicated Core May 13, 2026
- E11 Connection Core May 20, 2026
- E12 After Vengeance Core May 27, 2026
- E13 Obscured by the Rain Core Jun 3, 2026
- E14 The Extraordinary Prodigy Core Jun 10, 2026
- E15 Power and Will Mytharc Jun 17, 2026
- E16 Episode 16 Mytharc Jun 24, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is the series based on a manga or light novel?
It is based on a Japanese light novel series written by Shōgo Kinugasa.
When did the anime first air?
The anime premiered in July 2017.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Kiyotaka Ayanokouji, a quiet and observant student.
What makes the school system unique?
Students are rewarded with points that function as currency and influence their lifestyle.
Where can I watch the series?
It is available on platforms like Crunchyroll and other major streaming services.