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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 What is evil? Whatever springs from weakness. Jul 12, 2017
- E2 It takes a great talent and skill to conceal one's talent and skill. Jul 20, 2017
- E3 Man is an animal that makes bargains: no other animal does this - no dog exchanges bones with another. Jul 27, 2017
- E4 We should not be upset that others hide the truth from us, when we hide it so often from ourselves. Aug 3, 2017
- E5 Hell is other people. Aug 9, 2017
- E6 There are two kinds of lies; one concerns an accomplished fact, the other concerns a future duty. Aug 16, 2017
- E7 Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred. Aug 23, 2017
- E8 Abandon all hope, ye who enter here. Aug 30, 2017
- E9 Man is condemned to be free. Sep 7, 2017
- E10 Every man has in himself the most dangerous traitor of all. Sep 14, 2017
- E11 What people commonly call fate is mostly their own stupidity. Sep 20, 2017
- E12 Genius lives only one story above madness. Sep 27, 2017
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Remember to keep a clear head in difficult times. Jul 4, 2022
- E2 There are two main human sins from which all the others derive: impatience and indolence. Jul 11, 2022
- E3 The greatest souls are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues. Jul 18, 2022
- E4 The material has to be created. Jul 25, 2022
- E5 Every failure is a step to success. Aug 1, 2022
- E6 Adversity is the first path to truth. Aug 8, 2022
- E7 To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection. Aug 15, 2022
- E8 The wound is at her heart. Aug 22, 2022
- E9 If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake. Aug 29, 2022
- E10 People, often deceived by an illusive good, desire their own ruin. Sep 5, 2022
- E11 A man who cannot command himself will always be a slave. Sep 12, 2022
- E12 Force without wisdom falls of its own weight. Sep 19, 2022
- E13 The worst enemy you can meet will always be yourself. Sep 26, 2022
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 The strongest principle of growth lies in the human choice. Jan 3, 2024
- E2 Man is wolf to man. Jan 10, 2024
- E3 Man never forgets what he wants to forget. Jan 17, 2024
- E4 To work you have the right, but not to the fruits thereof. Jan 24, 2024
- E5 Fortune favors the bold. Jan 31, 2024
- E6 It is better to receive an injury than to inflict one. Feb 7, 2024
- E7 People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own souls Feb 14, 2024
- E8 Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. Feb 21, 2024
- E9 Extreme justice is extreme injustice. Feb 28, 2024
- E10 The first cause of absurd conclusions I ascribe to the want of method. Mar 6, 2024
- E11 There is only one rule in love: bring happiness to those you love. Mar 13, 2024
- E12 Change your desires rather than the order of the world. Mar 20, 2024
- E13 Love is the best teacher. Mar 27, 2024
Season 4 · 16 episodes
- E1 Assassin From the White Room Apr 1, 2026
- E2 Contract and Payment Apr 1, 2026
- E3 Determination of a Leader Apr 1, 2026
- E4 To Whom the Blade Turns Apr 1, 2026
- E5 The 20 Million Man Apr 8, 2026
- E6 A Turbulent Battle for Recruitment Apr 15, 2026
- E7 Plotting Apr 22, 2026
- E8 The Subject of the Dragons' Gaze Apr 29, 2026
- E9 A Disquieting Beginning May 6, 2026
- E10 Love Uncommunicated May 13, 2026
- E11 Connection May 20, 2026
- E12 After Vengeance May 27, 2026
- E13 Obscured by the Rain Jun 3, 2026
- E14 The Extraordinary Prodigy Jun 10, 2026
- E15 Power and Will Jun 17, 2026
- E16 Episode 16 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.