
Classroom of the Elite
ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ
In a seemingly utopian school, only the strongest students receive special treatment, but the truth is far from perfect. Explore the dark side of Koudo Ikusei Senior High School.
Koudo Ikusei Senior High School is a leading school with state-of-the-art facilities. The students there have the freedom to wear any hairstyle and bring any personal effects they desire. Koudo Ikusei is like a utopia, but the truth is that only the most superior students receive favorable treatment. Kiyotaka Ayanokouji is a student of D-class, which is where the school dumps its "inferior" students in order to ridicule them. For a certain reason, Kiyotaka was careless on his entrance examination, and was put in D-class. After meeting Suzune Horikita and Kikyou Kushida, two other students in his class, Kiyotaka's situation begins to change. (Source: Anime News Network, edited)
Editorial mood guide by WatchMoodly Editorial Team · Base catalog metadata via AniList.
7.6/10 avg
Studio: Lerche
Mood Rationale & Viewing Guide: Should You Watch Classroom of the Elite?
Within our mood classification system, Classroom of the Elite aligns strongest with a nostalgic / dark / sad viewing mood (classic stories that take you back to simpler times). Key tonal signals include dark intense, revenge betrayal, must watch, underrated gem, slow burn, anti hero, making it a strong pick when you want a story driven by those themes without spoilers.
Watch If…
- •You want a drama, psychological anime series released in 2017 from Lerche.
- •You enjoy themes centered on dark intense, revenge betrayal, must watch, underrated gem.
- •You want a compact 12-episode run you can finish in a weekend (~24 min per episode).
Skip If…
- •You are looking for a purely lighthearted, zero-stress comfort watch without dark or tense themes.
- •You are looking for an ongoing, multi-season franchise rather than a completed release.
Official Trailer

Episodes — Season 1
EP 1
What is evil? Whatever springs from weakness.
EP 2
It takes a great talent and skill to conceal one's talent and skill.
EP 3
Man is an animal that makes bargains: no other animal does this—no dog exchanges bones with another.
EP 4
We should not be upset that others hide the truth from us, when we hide it so often from ourselves.
EP 5
Hell is other people.
EP 6
There are two kinds of lies; one concerns an accomplished fact, the other concerns a future duty.
EP 7
Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred
EP 8
Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.
EP 9
Man is condemned to be free.
EP 10
Every man has in himself the most dangerous traitor of all
EP 11
What people commonly call fate is mostly their own stupidity.
EP 12
Genius lives only one story above madness.
Frequently Asked Questions About Classroom of the Elite
Where can I watch Classroom of the Elite (2017) legally online?
Classroom of the Elite is available through official platforms including Crunchyroll, Prime Video, Google Play, Apple TV+, Crunchyroll Premium (Via Prime) Amazon Channel, Amazon, MX Player, Netflix, Hotstar, Sony LIV. Use the streaming links on this page to open the licensed release directly.
What mood and genres does Classroom of the Elite fit best?
Classroom of the Elite is classified under Drama, Psychological and best matches a nostalgic or dark or sad mood, featuring elements of dark intense, revenge betrayal, must watch, underrated gem, slow burn.
How many episodes does Classroom of the Elite have?
Classroom of the Elite (2017) is currently marked as completed with 12 episodes, averaging 24 minutes per episode.
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