Classroom of the Elite III Episode 3: We Never Forget What We Endeavor to Forget.

Manga volume 613-618

Canon/MED

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7.9

24 Fans

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Classroom of the Elite III Episode 3: We Never Forget What We Endeavor to Forget.

Manga volume 613-618

Canon/MED

OSHIMETER

7.9

24 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 13 scenes • 5 min read

QUICK TAKES

haikal17198's avatar
haikal17198
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This episode is packed with crucial info but the pace stays light. No intense moments but every part hooks you so you keep watching to get the plot. The traitor, the strategy and the twist here will mess with your emotions
shizuna's avatar
shizuna
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This episode started to developing the issue which each character have to struggle with in a form of a rumor. It building anticipation and even have the reader wonder themself about wether the rumor is a truth or a lie.
marin_coser's avatar
marin_coser
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Why are teenagers being forced to vote each other out like it’s a reality show?? Anxiety levels are on peak here
nekokurarisu's avatar
nekokurarisu
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The episode frames the class like test subjects. Who do you save, who do you abandon? Literally a what the heck moment
crybabytodoroki's avatar
crybabytodoroki
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The rules are simple, but the implications are brutal. It instantly creates tension without needing action. Lmfao Horikita isn't being "Horikita" here
b4kasamaaaaa's avatar
b4kasamaaaaa
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For once, I agree with Kiyotaka here that Horikita is being too idealistic. But what ticks me off is her constant dependence on her brother. It's been 3 seasons... hello?
uncultured_bovine's avatar
uncultured_bovine
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Ichinose looks like a very deep character despite that front she's putting on. Kiyotaka's suspicion of Masumi was very understandable too. Her actions felt weird here, a bit forced ig
hellozaworldo's avatar
hellozaworldo
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Tbh if you take out all of these points system and everyone intentionally being out to get everyone else, the entire narrative in this episode is literally normal teenage struggles. Relatable stuff
eatingsocks's avatar
eatingsocks
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It feels pretty underwhelming that Sakayanagi is using rumors to take down ichinose. Given how much they had built up her genius and otherworldly tactics
gorlock332's avatar
gorlock332
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genuinely why do all the NPCs glaze the crap out of the MC? It was too hard to ignore when it came to the ponytail girl's dialogue with the MC - he didn't even say anything and he's like such a good listener and understands everything (it was just her talking)
mustardsprinkles's avatar
mustardsprinkles
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This episode constantly switches back and forth between different events and character introductions. At first, it was bearable with the sudden focus on Mii, but it gave me a headache the more the episode dragged on.
reirei's avatar
reirei
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I’m not sure how relevant this storyline is, but it was still somewhat intriguing to see how things play out. It’s more of a so-so episode, not too engaging, but still has a bit of curiosity.
sandaime's avatar
sandaime
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This episode actually felt realistic, dealing with breakups and rumors, lol. It was surprising but also refreshing, reminding us that despite everything, they’re still just teenagers.
katana's avatar
katana
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What is this? This storyline felt more like typical high school petty drama, lol. It was unexpected, but in a way, it added a different kind of realism to the series. (
28181883's avatar
28181883
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too fast paced? scenes changed rapidly, and new characters appeared with no breathing room feels confusing imo it can be hard to track who's who, i keep forgetting the names
homotron3799's avatar
homotron3799
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Why am I suddenly getting intrigued by this mid storyline... I want to hate it but I AM SOMEHOW GETTING INVESTED in what happens next.
thekindneighbor's avatar
thekindneighbor
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this ugly dude is so annoying... everyone acting edgy stop aurafarming and act like highschoolers for a sec
sakurablossom's avatar
sakurablossom
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Other classmates are stepping up too, revealing different sides of their personalities and strategies, adding some fresh dynamics to the group. It’s wild how the show mixes these personal conflicts with the bigger game they’re all playing.
lucylu's avatar
lucylu
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Interesting shift to psychological rumors. The animation during the scene in Ayanokoji's room is subtle but effective at showing tension. It is impressive how a simple conversation feels as dangerous as a special test. The pacing keeps the mystery engaging for viewers.
j13_zel's avatar
j13_zel
VerifiedVerified
After the first episode battle, another direct attack was made, this time from the leader of Class A to Class B. These intense conflicts will really be the hype for each episode. Meanwhile, there are still actions behind the scenes that can't be overlooked.

EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off Episode 2's 'Man Is Wolf to Man' framework, which established the ruthless competitive landscape of the season, Episode 3 pivots inward to examine the personal toll that environment takes on specific players — particularly Ichinose. This early-season stretch is laying critical groundwork for character motivations and alliances, directly feeding into Episode 4's exploration of effort versus reward in 'To Work You Have the Right, but Not to the Fruits Thereof.' At episode 3 of 13, the season is still in its setup phase, but the psychological stakes are escalating with clear intent.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off Episode 2's 'Man Is Wolf to Man' framework, which established the ruthless competitive landscape of the season, Episode 3 pivots inward to examine the personal toll that environment takes on specific players — particularly Ichinose. This early-season stretch is laying critical groundwork for character motivations and alliances, directly feeding into Episode 4's exploration of effort versus reward in 'To Work You Have the Right, but Not to the Fruits Thereof.' At episode 3 of 13, the season is still in its setup phase, but the psychological stakes are escalating with clear intent.

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 13 scenes • 5 min read

QUICK TAKES

haikal17198's avatar
haikal17198
VerifiedVerified
This episode is packed with crucial info but the pace stays light. No intense moments but every part hooks you so you keep watching to get the plot. The traitor, the strategy and the twist here will mess with your emotions
shizuna's avatar
shizuna
VerifiedVerified
This episode started to developing the issue which each character have to struggle with in a form of a rumor. It building anticipation and even have the reader wonder themself about wether the rumor is a truth or a lie.
marin_coser's avatar
marin_coser
VerifiedVerified
Why are teenagers being forced to vote each other out like it’s a reality show?? Anxiety levels are on peak here
nekokurarisu's avatar
nekokurarisu
VerifiedVerified
The episode frames the class like test subjects. Who do you save, who do you abandon? Literally a what the heck moment
crybabytodoroki's avatar
crybabytodoroki
VerifiedVerified
The rules are simple, but the implications are brutal. It instantly creates tension without needing action. Lmfao Horikita isn't being "Horikita" here
b4kasamaaaaa's avatar
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedVerified
For once, I agree with Kiyotaka here that Horikita is being too idealistic. But what ticks me off is her constant dependence on her brother. It's been 3 seasons... hello?
uncultured_bovine's avatar
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedVerified
Ichinose looks like a very deep character despite that front she's putting on. Kiyotaka's suspicion of Masumi was very understandable too. Her actions felt weird here, a bit forced ig
hellozaworldo's avatar
hellozaworldo
VerifiedVerified
Tbh if you take out all of these points system and everyone intentionally being out to get everyone else, the entire narrative in this episode is literally normal teenage struggles. Relatable stuff
eatingsocks's avatar
eatingsocks
VerifiedVerified
It feels pretty underwhelming that Sakayanagi is using rumors to take down ichinose. Given how much they had built up her genius and otherworldly tactics
gorlock332's avatar
gorlock332
VerifiedVerified
genuinely why do all the NPCs glaze the crap out of the MC? It was too hard to ignore when it came to the ponytail girl's dialogue with the MC - he didn't even say anything and he's like such a good listener and understands everything (it was just her talking)
mustardsprinkles's avatar
mustardsprinkles
VerifiedVerified
This episode constantly switches back and forth between different events and character introductions. At first, it was bearable with the sudden focus on Mii, but it gave me a headache the more the episode dragged on.
reirei's avatar
reirei
VerifiedVerified
I’m not sure how relevant this storyline is, but it was still somewhat intriguing to see how things play out. It’s more of a so-so episode, not too engaging, but still has a bit of curiosity.
sandaime's avatar
sandaime
VerifiedVerified
This episode actually felt realistic, dealing with breakups and rumors, lol. It was surprising but also refreshing, reminding us that despite everything, they’re still just teenagers.
katana's avatar
katana
VerifiedVerified
What is this? This storyline felt more like typical high school petty drama, lol. It was unexpected, but in a way, it added a different kind of realism to the series. (
28181883's avatar
28181883
VerifiedVerified
too fast paced? scenes changed rapidly, and new characters appeared with no breathing room feels confusing imo it can be hard to track who's who, i keep forgetting the names
homotron3799's avatar
homotron3799
VerifiedVerified
Why am I suddenly getting intrigued by this mid storyline... I want to hate it but I AM SOMEHOW GETTING INVESTED in what happens next.
thekindneighbor's avatar
thekindneighbor
VerifiedVerified
this ugly dude is so annoying... everyone acting edgy stop aurafarming and act like highschoolers for a sec
sakurablossom's avatar
sakurablossom
VerifiedVerified
Other classmates are stepping up too, revealing different sides of their personalities and strategies, adding some fresh dynamics to the group. It’s wild how the show mixes these personal conflicts with the bigger game they’re all playing.
lucylu's avatar
lucylu
VerifiedVerified
Interesting shift to psychological rumors. The animation during the scene in Ayanokoji's room is subtle but effective at showing tension. It is impressive how a simple conversation feels as dangerous as a special test. The pacing keeps the mystery engaging for viewers.
j13_zel's avatar
j13_zel
VerifiedVerified
After the first episode battle, another direct attack was made, this time from the leader of Class A to Class B. These intense conflicts will really be the hype for each episode. Meanwhile, there are still actions behind the scenes that can't be overlooked.

©衣笠彰梧・KADOKAWA刊/ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ3製作委員会

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All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

©衣笠彰梧・KADOKAWA刊/ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ3製作委員会

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com