Classroom of the Elite III Episode 8: Those Who Cannot Remember the Past Are Condemned to Repeat It.
Manga volume 643-648
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
8.0
23 Fans
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Classroom of the Elite III Episode 8: Those Who Cannot Remember the Past Are Condemned to Repeat It.
Manga volume 643-648
Canon/MED
OSHIMETER
8.0
23 Fans
5
4
3
2
1
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack
QUICK TAKES
haikal17198
VerifiedThis episode reveals the voting results. So many plot twists and fast paced moments that keep us hooked from start to finish. No action, just pure nerve wracking tension waiting for the result
marin_coser
VerifiedI mean, I get that Hirata's mindset includes everyone but hello? Do you really wanna keep someone who's going to be the reason for the entire class' downfall eventually? Hell nah
nekokurarisu
VerifiedAyanokoji staying out of it makes everything feel more unstable, not less. Good riddance though, Yamauchi deserved to be expelled for being useless to the class xD
crybabytodoroki
VerifiedThe conflict between him and Horikita becomes ideological rather than personal. Just logic vs empathy. Neither side feels wrong, which makes it more tense.
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedThe pacing and event structure is well thought-out here. All's well that ends well haha. Hirata's reaction was surprising here but considering his character, also understandable
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedYup yup sensei has a point. Something like this will happen sooner or later in life. This was a pretty good lesson logically haha even if it's harsh. Sakayanagi is really making my brain twist here
hellozaworldo
VerifiedCool voice acting by Yamauchi even if he's annoying af 😆 the master plan behind this entire thing was genius!
reirei
VerifiedSuch a satisfying episode! The explanations behind the mind games were delivered clearly, giving us a strong and well-earned conclusion to the special exam. Definitely one of the better payoffs.
katana
VerifiedYamauchi is so annoying—I would’ve cut him off already if that were me. He wouldn’t survive in the real world, honestly. Still, the episode ended on a satisfying win-win situation.
sandaime
VerifiedThat was such a pathetic excuse for a character, but I kinda understand it. Everyone approached things logically here, which made the outcome more satisfying. This was a solid episode overall.
gorlock332
VerifiedWow i love how we just get 0 explanation on why or how Ayanokoji got the most + votes, like even the classmates (people who voted) were confused. It was just a scene to aura-farm and act nonchalant + unfazed lols
eatingsocks
VerifiedHirata's dialogue against Horikita that was supposed to be dark/dramatic was realllyy underwhelming. His logic doesn't even make sense; you're angry that she exposed the traitor, because someone will be voted out? When he gathers a group to vote someone out himself?
mustardsprinkles
VerifiedThe exam setup for the past few episodes start to feel like among us with the positive and negative votes. Other than that, why didn't ANYONE clock that Kushida was fake when she immediately switched sides?? If she's written as manipulative make her manipulative
28181883
VerifiedWORST ep of the season
homotron3799
VerifiedHE IS FINALLY EXPELLED. I am so happy I never have to look at that guy again
thekindneighbor
Verifiedhonestly making him ugly and noisy was a choice lol. good riddance
rizeandreze
VerifiedAyanokoji stands out too much and actually looked smug when he got first place, that's so unlike him
lucylu
VerifiedThe animation does a great job of showing the panic on the characters' faces as the results are read. Watching Horikita and Ayanokoji navigate the chaos was intense, making the whole voting segment feel like a high-pressure thriller.
j13_zel
VerifiedI knew it! Behind the exposed actions of different students, one will rise and make the exceptional move that will change everything. Even the slightest action is reversed by the life changing move!
itsmemaku
VerifiedTalk about a total "get wrecked" moment! I honestly couldn't stop watching as Horikita finally stepped up and dismantled Yamauchi's betrayal in front of everyone. Seeing Ayanokōji come out on top with the most praise votes while the traitor gets the boot was peak. Don't miss it!
EPISODE CONTEXT
Sitting at the season's midpoint inflection, Episode 8 escalates the internal fractures within Class D that Episode 7 cracked open, transforming simmering resentment into an unavoidable crisis during a high-stakes special exam. This is the pivot point of Season 3's middle act — the fallout from this episode's events will directly shape the power dynamics and alliances heading into the season's back half. With five episodes remaining, the groundwork laid here is clearly designed to cascade into larger confrontations.
QUICK TAKES
haikal17198
VerifiedThis episode reveals the voting results. So many plot twists and fast paced moments that keep us hooked from start to finish. No action, just pure nerve wracking tension waiting for the result
marin_coser
VerifiedI mean, I get that Hirata's mindset includes everyone but hello? Do you really wanna keep someone who's going to be the reason for the entire class' downfall eventually? Hell nah
nekokurarisu
VerifiedAyanokoji staying out of it makes everything feel more unstable, not less. Good riddance though, Yamauchi deserved to be expelled for being useless to the class xD
crybabytodoroki
VerifiedThe conflict between him and Horikita becomes ideological rather than personal. Just logic vs empathy. Neither side feels wrong, which makes it more tense.
b4kasamaaaaa
VerifiedThe pacing and event structure is well thought-out here. All's well that ends well haha. Hirata's reaction was surprising here but considering his character, also understandable
uncultured_bovine
VerifiedYup yup sensei has a point. Something like this will happen sooner or later in life. This was a pretty good lesson logically haha even if it's harsh. Sakayanagi is really making my brain twist here
hellozaworldo
VerifiedCool voice acting by Yamauchi even if he's annoying af 😆 the master plan behind this entire thing was genius!
reirei
VerifiedSuch a satisfying episode! The explanations behind the mind games were delivered clearly, giving us a strong and well-earned conclusion to the special exam. Definitely one of the better payoffs.
katana
VerifiedYamauchi is so annoying—I would’ve cut him off already if that were me. He wouldn’t survive in the real world, honestly. Still, the episode ended on a satisfying win-win situation.
sandaime
VerifiedThat was such a pathetic excuse for a character, but I kinda understand it. Everyone approached things logically here, which made the outcome more satisfying. This was a solid episode overall.
gorlock332
VerifiedWow i love how we just get 0 explanation on why or how Ayanokoji got the most + votes, like even the classmates (people who voted) were confused. It was just a scene to aura-farm and act nonchalant + unfazed lols
eatingsocks
VerifiedHirata's dialogue against Horikita that was supposed to be dark/dramatic was realllyy underwhelming. His logic doesn't even make sense; you're angry that she exposed the traitor, because someone will be voted out? When he gathers a group to vote someone out himself?
mustardsprinkles
VerifiedThe exam setup for the past few episodes start to feel like among us with the positive and negative votes. Other than that, why didn't ANYONE clock that Kushida was fake when she immediately switched sides?? If she's written as manipulative make her manipulative
28181883
VerifiedWORST ep of the season
homotron3799
VerifiedHE IS FINALLY EXPELLED. I am so happy I never have to look at that guy again
thekindneighbor
Verifiedhonestly making him ugly and noisy was a choice lol. good riddance
rizeandreze
VerifiedAyanokoji stands out too much and actually looked smug when he got first place, that's so unlike him
lucylu
VerifiedThe animation does a great job of showing the panic on the characters' faces as the results are read. Watching Horikita and Ayanokoji navigate the chaos was intense, making the whole voting segment feel like a high-pressure thriller.
j13_zel
VerifiedI knew it! Behind the exposed actions of different students, one will rise and make the exceptional move that will change everything. Even the slightest action is reversed by the life changing move!
itsmemaku
VerifiedTalk about a total "get wrecked" moment! I honestly couldn't stop watching as Horikita finally stepped up and dismantled Yamauchi's betrayal in front of everyone. Seeing Ayanokōji come out on top with the most praise votes while the traitor gets the boot was peak. Don't miss it!
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