Classroom of The Elite Novel Confirms Sequel

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Key Takeaways

  • Official confirmation of Classroom of the Elite sequel series ‘Year 3’ as the characters approach their final school year.
  • Classroom of the Elite is a successful light novel series with anime adaptations that have garnered popularity in Japan.
  • Changes to the anime staff for the second and third seasons have been made, with a fourth season announced for the future.

As a dedicated fan who has followed the captivating journey of Kiyotaka Ayanokoji and his fellow students at the elite school, I am beyond thrilled about the official confirmation of “Classroom of the Elite: Year 3”. Having immersed myself in this psychological rollercoaster since its initial publication, I can’t help but feel a tinge of nostalgia as we approach the final school year for our beloved characters.

The announcement was made official: The popular “Classroom of the Elite” light novel series is set to continue with a new installment. You can catch the anime adaptation of this series on Crunchyroll.

The series titled “Classroom of the Elite” or colloquially known as “Yojitsu“, is a collection of psychological thriller novels penned by Shogo Kinugasa and illustrated by Shunsaku Tomose. Initially published between 2015 to 2019 under Kadokawa’s MF Bunko imprint, it consists of eleven volumes. Since then, a continuation, “Classroom of the Elite: Year 2“, has been running since 2020, with fourteen volumes published thus far.

The latest news reveals a third installment titled “Classroom of the Elite: Final Year,” implying it’s likely the concluding series since it represents the final school year for the characters. Unfortunately, we don’t know when the second season will end or when the third one will start getting released.

Classroom of the Elite Anime and Story

What is the story about?

In the series “Classroom of the Elite“, a school, funded by the government, exists with the purpose of nurturing future leaders of Japan. Among its students is the quiet and intelligent Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, who finds himself in Class-D, often considered as the class for the “inferior” or “defective” students. However, his life takes a turn when he encounters Suzune Horikita and Kikyo Kushida, leading to changes that may not be beneficial for his psychological wellbeing.

Currently, one of the highly acclaimed light novel series in Japan is this one, consistently ranking among Oricon’s top annual light novel lists for the past two years. Not only has it inspired anime and manga adaptations and offshoots, but it’s also been a significant cultural phenomenon.

Anime staff had some changes

Initially airing in 2017, the first season of this anime was brought to life by Studio Lerche under the leadership of directors Seiji Kishi and Hiroyuki Hashimoto. A second season followed in 2022, but with a significant shift in the main team. The third season premiered in 2024, and it has been announced that a fourth season is upcoming, though specifics have yet to be revealed. To date, the anime comprises a total of 38 episodes.

The “Classroom of the Elite” light novels, originally written in Japanese, have been translated and published in English by Seven Seas Entertainment. You can stream all three seasons of this series on Crunchyroll, with options for both subtitled and dubbed versions.

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2024-12-01 21:23