Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester

Drama / SuspenseTV16 EP/1 Apr 2026
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Synopsis

Don't let the blank expression and average test scores fool you. Kiyotaka Ayanokouji is possibly the most dangerous student in his school, and you'd never know it from looking at him. He keeps his head down, scores average grades on purpose, and lets everyone around him think he's nobody. That quiet facade is what makes Classroom of the Elite so addictive to watch unfold. In this fourth season, Ayanokouji and his classmates hit their second year at the Advanced Nurturing High School, a place where your class ranking basically determines your entire future. Right away, things get complicated. A new batch of first-year students arrives, and the school throws everyone into a special exam that pairs upperclassmen with these newcomers for a written test. The catch: only the second-years face expulsion if their team tanks. And to make things worse, there are rumors that one of the new first-years came from the White Room, the same secretive facility that shaped Ayanokouji into whatever he really is. The whole vibe is psychological chess. Every conversation has layers, every alliance could be a trap, and Ayanokouji is always three moves ahead of everyone while pretending he's not even playing. If you liked the scheming in Kakegurui or the classroom power dynamics of Assassination Classroom, this scratches a similar itch but with a colder, more calculated edge. Studio Lerche keeps the tension tight and the atmosphere uneasy. It's the kind of show where a quiet conversation in a hallway feels more dangerous than a fight scene.

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Kiyotaka Ayanokouji

A seemingly average student, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji hides his exceptional abilities and strategic mind, prioritizing victory above all.

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tfm_animation★★★★★VerifiedEP 16

PEAK CINEMA! What more can I say for this finale episode of season 4? I have never been this satisfied with an adaptation in Classroom of the Elite Seasons until Season 4 came in, new director, new character designer, some retaining and new animators, as well as new ani-p (Producer)! Lerche cooked with its final episode of this season, the hand to hand combats are one of the best ever made! The action, direction, storyboard, art direction, the drawings, the level of details in the fight choreography are INSANE! Don’t forget the sound design and its soundtracks during those scenes, they are FIRE! Using the Season 2 trailer soundtrack is such a GREAT CHOICE FOR THE FINAL FIGHT! This is definitely THE BEST EPISODE of Classroom of the Elite!

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amaliarahma★★★★★Anime

I’m completely hooked on this psychological anime series! The school system really captures life as it is. It started off quite ordinary, but I just couldn’t stop watching as the episodes went on. The character development is also well crafted. The visuals are a real treat for the eyes yet still manage to convey a deep sense of focus. Overall, I'd give it a solid 10/10. I can’t wait for the next season! The meaning behind 'humans are merely tools' is so profound.

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