Classroom of the Elite

Classroom of the Elite

Ongoing

ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ

Lercheby Shougo Kinugasa (story)Jul 12, 2017 to Sep 27, 2017 (S1); S2 (2022); S3 (2024)
DramaPsychologicalSchool

At an elite school that ranks its classes A through D and rewards only the top, the outwardly unremarkable Kiyotaka Ayanokouji hides genius-level intellect while quietly manipulating his way up from the bottom-tier Class D. A cerebral psychological drama of social strategy and deception.

Anime ends at

Ch. 11 (Vol. 11)

Continue from

Chapter 12

SeasonEpisodesManga ChaptersVolumes
Season 11-12Year 1 light novel vol. 1-4.5Year 1: 1-4.5
Season 21-13Year 1 light novel vol. 4.5-7.5Year 1: 4.5-7.5
Season 31-13Year 1 light novel vol. 8-11.5 (end of Year 1)Year 1: 8-11.5

You can safely continue from where the anime ends

Lerche's adaptation covers the entire "Year 1" light novel arc across three seasons. To continue, start the sequel light novel series, Classroom of the Elite: Year 2, from its first volume.

Season 3 finishes the "Year 1" light novel arc (through volume 11.5). Continue with the sequel series, Classroom of the Elite: Year 2, starting at its Volume 1 (the 12th light novel overall). Year 2 runs 12 volumes, and a Year 3 series is ongoing. Season 4, adapting early Year 2, began airing in April 2026.

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Season 3 completes the "Year 1" light novel arc (through volume 11.5). Continue with the sequel series, Classroom of the Elite: Year 2, Volume 1.

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Last updated: September 9, 2026