Genre: Psychological
Runtime: 24 minutes
Availability: Crunchyroll
Episodes: 12+
The wait is finally over! The psychological thriller and high-stakes school battle anime “Classroom of the Elite” is set to return with Season 4 premiering in April 2026! This new season is officially titled “Classroom of the Elite: Year 2”, and it continues the intense saga at Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School, where students compete not just academically but for their very futures.
What’s New in Season 4?
- Plot Focus:
Season 4 adapts the “Year 2” arc from the light novel series, immersing fans in the first semester of the second year at the school. Expect thrilling strategic battles, alliances, betrayals, and mind games as the competition escalates to new heights. The story dives deeper into the characters’ tactics and the dark realities behind the school’s meritocracy system. - New Characters:
Six brand new first-year students will be introduced, shaking up the dynamics. Notable new characters include:- Tsubasa Nanase (voiced by Shizuka Ishigami),
- Ichika Amasawa (voiced by Yume Miyamoto),
- and others who bring fresh challenges and mystery to the classroom setting. These newcomers will complicate the already tense power struggles and alliances among the elite students.
- Returning Favorites:
The core cast returns with the same voice actors, including:- Shoya Chiba as Kiyotaka Ayanokoji,
- Akari Kito as Suzune Horikita,
- and Yuki Kuwahara as Kei Karuizawa.
Fans will be delighted to see the continuation of their favorite characters’ development and secret strategies.
- Production Details:
The animation studio Lerche returns to bring stunning visuals, polished animation, and faithful adaptation of the light novels. Fans can expect the same high-quality production values that made previous seasons a hit.
Streaming & Viewing Info
- Where to Watch:
Season 4 will be available for streaming on Crunchyroll, simulcasting as the episodes air in Japan. This allows global fans to stay up to date in real-time. - Release Timing:
The exact premiere date will be announced closer to April 2026, but fans should prepare for an early spring release window.
Why Fans Are Excited
- The series has a massive following worldwide, with the light novel having sold over 8.4 million copies in Japan alone.
- Its unique blend of psychological drama, school intrigue, and unpredictable twists make it a standout in the thriller anime genre.
- Season 4 promises to expand the story and deepen the mysteries around Ayanokoji’s enigmatic past and the true nature of the school’s merit-based system.