Sign up
Trailer

Classroom of the Elite

2017 – nowShow5 seasons54 episodesTV-14

AnimationDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

A gripping, tense animated series about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want to half-watch while scrolling

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Shows with

Episodes

5 seasons · 54 episodes · best: S2E12 "Shiryô naki Chikara wa Mizukara no Shitsuryô ni Yotte Kuzuresaru." 9.7

Episodes

7.6
8.2
8.1
8.4

Story

Kiyotaka Ayanokouji enrolls at the prestigious Tokyo Koudo Ikusei Academy, but is assigned to Class 1-D, where students with behavioral problems are housed. The school awards points equivalent to 100,000 yen per month and allows unusual freedom in classes, masking a more complex system.

Feels like

  • Psychological Manipulation Thriller
  • School Life Social Experiment
  • Cynical Anti-Hero Protagonist
  • Meritocracy Critique
  • Strategic Game Theory
  • Dystopian Education System
  • Intellectual Combat
  • Morally Grey Characters
  • Class Warfare Allegory
  • High-Stakes Exams

Cast

24 of 71 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Hiroyuki Hashimoto, Noriyuki Nomata, Yuu Kinome
Written by
Shougo Kinugasa, Kou Shigenobu, Hayato Kazano
Produced by
Terushige Yoshie, Sho Tanaka, Mitsuhiro Ogata
Music by
Masaru Yokoyama, Kana Hashiguchi, Ryo Takahashi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 12, 2017 · June 24, 2026 · Still running

First aired
July 12, 2017
Latest episode
June 24, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
5 seasons · 54 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Drama, Mystery
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan, United States
Available in
127 countries

Tropes

Asshole Victim, Fanservice, Ridiculously Competitive School +9

  • Asshole Victim
  • Fanservice
  • Ridiculously Competitive School
  • Male Gaze
  • Academic Alpha Bitch
  • Didn't Think This Through
  • Rotating Protagonist
  • Important Haircut
  • Irony
  • Absurdly Divided School
  • Training from Hell
  • Cool, Clear Water

12 of 73 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Classroom of the Elite?"

Questions about Classroom of the Elite

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Classroom of the Elite?

HuluCrunchyroll

In the United States, Classroom of the Elite streams on Hulu and Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It also streams in 126 other countries.

Is Classroom of the Elite worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.7).

Does Classroom of the Elite get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.6, and season 4 peaks at 8.4. The highest-rated episode is Shiryô naki Chikara wa Mizukara no Shitsuryô ni Yotte Kuzuresaru. (season 2, episode 12) at 9.7, and the lowest is Muchi na Yûjin Hodo Kiken na Mono wa Nai. Kashikoi Teki no Hô ga Yoppodo Mashi da. (season 1, episode 7) at 6.3.

Is Classroom of the Elite okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Classroom of the Elite?

22 h

About 22 hours: 54 episodes in 5 seasons of about 24 minutes each since 2017, and it's still in production.

Is Classroom of the Elite in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Classroom of the Elite use?

Asshole VictimFanserviceRidiculously Competitive SchoolMale GazeAcademic Alpha BitchDidn't Think This ThroughRotating ProtagonistImportant HaircutIronyAbsurdly Divided SchoolTraining from HellCool, Clear Waterand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 tropes for it, including Asshole Victim, Fanservice, and Ridiculously Competitive School.