Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester Episode 4: To Whom the Blade Turns

Manga volume 4-5

Canon/MED

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9.1

38 Fans

5

4

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2

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← Prev: EP 3 Next: EP 5 →

Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester Episode 4: To Whom the Blade Turns

Manga volume 4-5

Canon/MED

← Prev: EP 3 Next: EP 5 →

OSHIMETER

9.1

38 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 8 scenes • 3 min read

QUICK TAKES

The plot is getting more intense in this episode. Additionally, Suzune shows a significant character development. And then the tension is building up and reached its peak truly a great moment in this episode.

Very tactical episode. We get to see more of the first year's personality and strategy though Ayanokoji approached them suitable to his style. Very nice episode, not truly expected but predictable on some moments.

Ayanokouji in action. The meeting between Class 2 and Class 1 did not go well and ended in a fight. Big mistake if you involve Ayanokouji. Slow pace before it shifts to fast pace at the end of the episode. New info at the end makes Ayanokouji need to be more careful

Un episodio espectacular donde se nos muestra el climax del examen, tensión psicológica y momentos épicos. La escena del cuchillo fue simplemente cine, Ayanokoji sigue siendo muy superior a cualquier otro tanto física como mentalmente.

The strategic traps and the shifting alliances are making this season unpredictable. The characters pushing to their limits is so hype.

The payoff that we've been waiting for! The first four episodes delivered a very satisfying conclusion and hype for its first volume adaptation, and made the audience fully immersed in the show! Ayanokoji's cold deduction with the artistic visual creativity, making the entire scene very CINEMATIC!

Emosi di episode ini terasa banget, bikin kesel sama Hosen, tapi Ayanokouji tetap santai dan keren karena ternyata sudah menyiapkan banyak cara untuk menghadapinya, aura dinginnya akhirnya terasa lagi di sini 🥶

Alliances start forming, though trust remains fragile. The episode highlights how cooperation in this school is always temporary. Ayanokoji’s calm demeanor contrasts with the growing chaos around him.

fareastikhwan45

This episode is superb as to finally see why Ayanokoji is considered a manipulator and someone who is worthy to be at the top of the food chain. To finally see a part of Ayanokoji which we can rarely see is so amazing and the action is also very superb for this episode!

Hasta ahora, es el episodio "infaltable" para mí. El momento más álgido es la confrontación, al fin le brindan acción al espectador, más allá del juego de ajedrez mental en el que participan los estudiantes. Un episodio "climax" para mi. Surgen alianzas inesperadas también.

Super intense! Ayanokoji’s observation and analysis are on another level. He connects everything so smoothly and that unexpected solution was crazy! Didn’t see it coming at all, the quiet ones really are always the scariest.

The negotiation with Hosen was so intense! Ayanokoji is just on another level he is so calm and brilliant like usual. The plot twist caught me off guard and I'm still dying to know who the student from the white room!

Wow! una confrontación que deja ver que ya no solo es estratégico sino personal, nadie juega limpio, principalmente quién les asignó esa tarea especial a la clase 1.. ¿donde estará el infiltrado?

Episode 4 of Classroom of the Elite S4 escalates inter-class strategy through covert info gathering, trust manipulation, and psychological pressure. Ayanokoji operates with precision, proving control of perception not force defines victory.

Whenever Ayanokoji locks in, it's always so satisfying to watch! Hosen's reaction was priceless. Can't wait to see more interactions between them in future eps.

The dialogue here is masterfully written omg. If a character pisses you off this much, then I can say that the writers had achieved their goal 😆 Nanase's reveal was a surprising twist too!

uncultured_bovine

Woah woah woah finally some action, not what I expected, but it still hits different! This Hosen guy is the epitome of unhinged, you can't predict what he'll do next. But Ayanokoji's response was very big brain energy

This is, so far, the only episode in which we see Ayanokoji's thoughts in detail explaining several events. Beyond his reasoning, his actions in the face of the main event were the best, albeit somewhat risky. The lesson is clear: think carefully and then act accordingly.

rodriguezbenjamin357

Episode 4 really nails that psychological tension. Ayanokoji is playing 4D chess as usual, and the power shifts in the First Semester are getting wild. Seeing the new 1st years stir the pot adds such a fresh, chaotic energy.

anahilda_rodriguez

The way the Second Year island test is unfolding feels like a high-stakes chess match where every move is hidden. Seeing Ayanokoji’s quiet calculations against Nagumo’s ego is peak COTE. Fast-paced, intense, and tactical.

EPISODE CONTEXT

After Horikita's methodical strategic preparations in episode 3, this fourth episode serves as the explosive climax to the partner-pairing special exam arc, transforming simmering first-year tensions into a full-blown confrontation. It resolves the immediate crisis of the fraught negotiations while significantly escalating the season's central mystery surrounding the White Room enforcer's identity. Landing at the quarter mark of this 16-episode season, it establishes a new baseline of ruthlessness that will define the challenges ahead.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

After Horikita's methodical strategic preparations in episode 3, this fourth episode serves as the explosive climax to the partner-pairing special exam arc, transforming simmering first-year tensions into a full-blown confrontation. It resolves the immediate crisis of the fraught negotiations while significantly escalating the season's central mystery surrounding the White Room enforcer's identity. Landing at the quarter mark of this 16-episode season, it establishes a new baseline of ruthlessness that will define the challenges ahead.

READTHROUGH

Contains spoilers • 8 scenes • 3 min read

QUICK TAKES

The plot is getting more intense in this episode. Additionally, Suzune shows a significant character development. And then the tension is building up and reached its peak truly a great moment in this episode.

Very tactical episode. We get to see more of the first year's personality and strategy though Ayanokoji approached them suitable to his style. Very nice episode, not truly expected but predictable on some moments.

Ayanokouji in action. The meeting between Class 2 and Class 1 did not go well and ended in a fight. Big mistake if you involve Ayanokouji. Slow pace before it shifts to fast pace at the end of the episode. New info at the end makes Ayanokouji need to be more careful

Un episodio espectacular donde se nos muestra el climax del examen, tensión psicológica y momentos épicos. La escena del cuchillo fue simplemente cine, Ayanokoji sigue siendo muy superior a cualquier otro tanto física como mentalmente.

The strategic traps and the shifting alliances are making this season unpredictable. The characters pushing to their limits is so hype.

The payoff that we've been waiting for! The first four episodes delivered a very satisfying conclusion and hype for its first volume adaptation, and made the audience fully immersed in the show! Ayanokoji's cold deduction with the artistic visual creativity, making the entire scene very CINEMATIC!

Emosi di episode ini terasa banget, bikin kesel sama Hosen, tapi Ayanokouji tetap santai dan keren karena ternyata sudah menyiapkan banyak cara untuk menghadapinya, aura dinginnya akhirnya terasa lagi di sini 🥶

Alliances start forming, though trust remains fragile. The episode highlights how cooperation in this school is always temporary. Ayanokoji’s calm demeanor contrasts with the growing chaos around him.

fareastikhwan45

This episode is superb as to finally see why Ayanokoji is considered a manipulator and someone who is worthy to be at the top of the food chain. To finally see a part of Ayanokoji which we can rarely see is so amazing and the action is also very superb for this episode!

Hasta ahora, es el episodio "infaltable" para mí. El momento más álgido es la confrontación, al fin le brindan acción al espectador, más allá del juego de ajedrez mental en el que participan los estudiantes. Un episodio "climax" para mi. Surgen alianzas inesperadas también.

Super intense! Ayanokoji’s observation and analysis are on another level. He connects everything so smoothly and that unexpected solution was crazy! Didn’t see it coming at all, the quiet ones really are always the scariest.

The negotiation with Hosen was so intense! Ayanokoji is just on another level he is so calm and brilliant like usual. The plot twist caught me off guard and I'm still dying to know who the student from the white room!

Wow! una confrontación que deja ver que ya no solo es estratégico sino personal, nadie juega limpio, principalmente quién les asignó esa tarea especial a la clase 1.. ¿donde estará el infiltrado?

Episode 4 of Classroom of the Elite S4 escalates inter-class strategy through covert info gathering, trust manipulation, and psychological pressure. Ayanokoji operates with precision, proving control of perception not force defines victory.

Whenever Ayanokoji locks in, it's always so satisfying to watch! Hosen's reaction was priceless. Can't wait to see more interactions between them in future eps.

The dialogue here is masterfully written omg. If a character pisses you off this much, then I can say that the writers had achieved their goal 😆 Nanase's reveal was a surprising twist too!

uncultured_bovine

Woah woah woah finally some action, not what I expected, but it still hits different! This Hosen guy is the epitome of unhinged, you can't predict what he'll do next. But Ayanokoji's response was very big brain energy

This is, so far, the only episode in which we see Ayanokoji's thoughts in detail explaining several events. Beyond his reasoning, his actions in the face of the main event were the best, albeit somewhat risky. The lesson is clear: think carefully and then act accordingly.

rodriguezbenjamin357

Episode 4 really nails that psychological tension. Ayanokoji is playing 4D chess as usual, and the power shifts in the First Semester are getting wild. Seeing the new 1st years stir the pot adds such a fresh, chaotic energy.

anahilda_rodriguez

The way the Second Year island test is unfolding feels like a high-stakes chess match where every move is hidden. Seeing Ayanokoji’s quiet calculations against Nagumo’s ego is peak COTE. Fast-paced, intense, and tactical.

©衣笠彰梧・KADOKAWA刊／ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ4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4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