Classroom of the Elite III Episode 10: The First Cause of Absurd Conclusions I Ascribe to the Want of Method.
Manga volume 655-660
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
8.5
21 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
Classroom of the Elite III Episode 10: The First Cause of Absurd Conclusions I Ascribe to the Want of Method.
Manga volume 655-660
Canon/HIGH
OSHIMETER
8.5
21 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
haikal17198
VerifiedThis episode mostly focuses on Hirata backstory and his character development. The strategy gets explained here but not much. Light pace with just a bit of info, so it feels heavy to watch but its still crucial.
marin_coser
VerifiedWas an okay episode overall. I liked how Hirata finally dealt with his personal reasons as to why he was so withdrawn and wholesome how the class accepted him immediately
nekokurarisu
VerifiedI wonder how Horikita will handle the game with Ayonokoji coaching her. Istg if they don't win this imma throw hands
crybabytodoroki
VerifiedAyanokoji slapping some sense into Hirata was needed in this episode tbf. Bro needed to get his shi together
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedKoenji is a total wild card istg haha! Huge payoff tho, it's weird seeing Hirata being an edgy emo boy, that arc felt longer than it actually was bc of the depth exploration.
hellozaworldo
VerifiedDidn't expect that backstory from Hirata 😮 but yeah very naive mindset. Glad things turned around for him eventually. The tension for the next episode is getting heavier with that last scene
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedAwesome pace in this episode, and fantastic character development from Hirata. That encounter with Koenji was definitely needed, as well as that talk with Kiyotaka
reirei
VerifiedThat was a real reality check for Hirata. I didn’t expect it to get that emotional, but it worked well. It added more depth to his character and made his struggles feel more grounded.
katana
VerifiedI used to find Hirata annoying, but I understood him more after learning about his past. Still, I couldn’t fully feel emotional during his interaction with Ayanokoji, knowing the latter’s mindset and how detached he is.
sandaime
VerifiedKoenji giving off absolute gigachad vibes in this episode was so satisfying to watch. He made every moment he appeared in entertaining. Let’s go, king!
gorlock332
VerifiedOkay.. the convo between MC and Hirata gave me a massive headache cause it was basically hirata getting gaslit into acting normal again, what MC said made no sense, he just blamed him and somehow made him come to terms w himself
eatingsocks
VerifiedOmgosh I underestimated Hirata and his backstory, he just has a really skewed sense of justice and his flashback reminded me he was also just a teenager like everyone else; he did what he thought was the only 'right' way to handle the situation
mustardsprinkles
VerifiedKoenji my goat, saving the day again ic. He didn't even gaf when it came to the exam but he does when a girl falls down, 5 stars just for him
28181883
VerifiedHirata's backstory was unanticipated and startling and i can feel the emotional impact in this ep
homotron3799
VerifiedThe main lead actually moved me for once. I hate to admit it but im actually getting invested in this right now.
j13_zel
VerifiedThough an emotional episode for the characters, it looks that the scenes for this episode are light. It just expressed the emotions built, especially to some students.
lucylu
VerifiedIt was heavy to see the truth behind Hirata's past and how it shaped him. The animation really captures his breakdown and eventual recovery.
itsmemaku
VerifiedIs it just me, or was it genuinely painful watching Hirata completely fall apart in this one? He’s usually the glue for Class C, so seeing him totally shut down after the vote is a massive problem for the next exam. Sakayanagi’s mind games are officially in high gear. Yep, watch.
jmdagreat
VerifiedThe "grand setup." It’s appealing because it finally gives the fans the 1-on-1 battle they’ve wanted since Season 1. By stripping away the class-wide chaos and focusing on the two Commanders, the show prepares for a finale where Ayanokōji can no longer afford to hold back.
belva
everything happening in this ep gave me the biggest ick im not even joking
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at episode 10 of 13, this installment serves as a critical bridge between the groundwork laid in Episode 9 — where the upcoming special exam began taking shape — and the climactic payoff the final three episodes are building toward. The focus narrows to internal class dynamics and character preparation, deepening relationships and rivalries that will directly fuel the season's endgame. It's a deliberate gear shift that prioritizes psychological depth over plot velocity, positioning the remaining episodes for maximum impact.
QUICK TAKES
haikal17198
VerifiedThis episode mostly focuses on Hirata backstory and his character development. The strategy gets explained here but not much. Light pace with just a bit of info, so it feels heavy to watch but its still crucial.
marin_coser
VerifiedWas an okay episode overall. I liked how Hirata finally dealt with his personal reasons as to why he was so withdrawn and wholesome how the class accepted him immediately
nekokurarisu
VerifiedI wonder how Horikita will handle the game with Ayonokoji coaching her. Istg if they don't win this imma throw hands
crybabytodoroki
VerifiedAyanokoji slapping some sense into Hirata was needed in this episode tbf. Bro needed to get his shi together
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedKoenji is a total wild card istg haha! Huge payoff tho, it's weird seeing Hirata being an edgy emo boy, that arc felt longer than it actually was bc of the depth exploration.
hellozaworldo
VerifiedDidn't expect that backstory from Hirata 😮 but yeah very naive mindset. Glad things turned around for him eventually. The tension for the next episode is getting heavier with that last scene
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedAwesome pace in this episode, and fantastic character development from Hirata. That encounter with Koenji was definitely needed, as well as that talk with Kiyotaka
reirei
VerifiedThat was a real reality check for Hirata. I didn’t expect it to get that emotional, but it worked well. It added more depth to his character and made his struggles feel more grounded.
katana
VerifiedI used to find Hirata annoying, but I understood him more after learning about his past. Still, I couldn’t fully feel emotional during his interaction with Ayanokoji, knowing the latter’s mindset and how detached he is.
sandaime
VerifiedKoenji giving off absolute gigachad vibes in this episode was so satisfying to watch. He made every moment he appeared in entertaining. Let’s go, king!
gorlock332
VerifiedOkay.. the convo between MC and Hirata gave me a massive headache cause it was basically hirata getting gaslit into acting normal again, what MC said made no sense, he just blamed him and somehow made him come to terms w himself
eatingsocks
VerifiedOmgosh I underestimated Hirata and his backstory, he just has a really skewed sense of justice and his flashback reminded me he was also just a teenager like everyone else; he did what he thought was the only 'right' way to handle the situation
mustardsprinkles
VerifiedKoenji my goat, saving the day again ic. He didn't even gaf when it came to the exam but he does when a girl falls down, 5 stars just for him
28181883
VerifiedHirata's backstory was unanticipated and startling and i can feel the emotional impact in this ep
homotron3799
VerifiedThe main lead actually moved me for once. I hate to admit it but im actually getting invested in this right now.
j13_zel
VerifiedThough an emotional episode for the characters, it looks that the scenes for this episode are light. It just expressed the emotions built, especially to some students.
lucylu
VerifiedIt was heavy to see the truth behind Hirata's past and how it shaped him. The animation really captures his breakdown and eventual recovery.
itsmemaku
VerifiedIs it just me, or was it genuinely painful watching Hirata completely fall apart in this one? He’s usually the glue for Class C, so seeing him totally shut down after the vote is a massive problem for the next exam. Sakayanagi’s mind games are officially in high gear. Yep, watch.
jmdagreat
VerifiedThe "grand setup." It’s appealing because it finally gives the fans the 1-on-1 battle they’ve wanted since Season 1. By stripping away the class-wide chaos and focusing on the two Commanders, the show prepares for a finale where Ayanokōji can no longer afford to hold back.
belva
everything happening in this ep gave me the biggest ick im not even joking
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