Classroom of the Elite[c] is a Japanese anime television series based on the light novel of the same name written by Shōgo Kinugasa, with illustration by Shunsaku Tomose produced by Lerche airing on AT-X.
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| ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ (Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijōshugi no Kyōshitsu e) | |
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| Genre | Psychological thriller[1] |
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| Produced by | List
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| Studio | Lerche |
| Licensed by | Crunchyroll[b] |
| Original network | AT-X |
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| Original run | July 12, 2017 – present |
| Episodes | 38 |
Set in the prestigious national high school 'Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing School' established by the Japanese government, the story is about a dispute over 'Class A' whose members are destined to achieve any desired success after their graduation.
The series aired with the first season in 2017, followed by a second season aired from July to September 2022, and a third season aired from January 3, 2024, to March 27, 2024. A fourth season has been announced. Outside of Japan, the series is licensed by Crunchyroll (formerly Funimation) in North America, Australia and Europe for streaming in its namesake platform and home video distribution.
Series overview
edit| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 12 | July 12, 2017 | September 27, 2017 | |
| 2 | 13 | July 4, 2022 | September 26, 2022 | |
| 3 | 13 | January 3, 2024 | March 27, 2024 | |
Cast and characters
edit| Main characters | ||
| Kiyotaka Ayanokōji (綾小路 清隆, Ayanokōji Kiyotaka) | Shōya Chiba | Justin Briner |
| Suzune Horikita (堀北 鈴音, Horikita Suzune) | Akari Kitō | Felecia Angelle |
| Secondary characters | ||
| Kikyou Kushida (櫛田 桔梗, Kushida Kikyō) | Yurika Kubo | Sarah Wiedenheft |
| Kei Karuizawa (軽井沢 恵, Karuizawa Kei) | Ayana Taketatsu | Bryn Apprill |
| Yousuke Hirata (平田 洋介, Hirata Yōsuke) | Ryōta Ōsaka | Dallas Reid |
| Ken Sudou (須藤 健, Sudō Ken) | Eiji Takeuchi | Brandon McInnis |
| Haruki Yamauchi (山内 春樹, Yamauchi Haruki) | Mutsuki Iwanaka | Travis Mullenix |
| Teruhiko Yukimura (幸村 輝彦, Yukimura Teruhiko) | Tsubasa Gōda | Jessie James Grelle |
| Maya Sato (佐藤 麻耶, Sato Maya) | Lynn | Michelle Rojas |
| Supporting characters | ||
| Kakeru Ryuuen (龍園 翔, Ryūen Kakeru) | Masaaki Mizunaka | Eric Vale |
| Mio Ibuki (伊吹 澪, Ibuki Mio) | Mikako Komatsu | Jamie Marchi |
| Professor Ayanokouji (綾小路, Ayanokōji) | Yasunori Masutani | Christopher Sabat |
Production
editSeason 1
editThe first season of the series is produced by Lerche, directed by Seiji Kishi and Hiroyuki Hashimoto, with Aoi Akashiro handled the series composition, Kazuaki Morita designed the characters, and Ryo Takahashi composed the music.[3] The opening theme song is "Caste Room", performed by ZAQ, while the ending theme song is "Beautiful Soldier", performed by Minami.[4][5] Crunchyroll streamed the series with subtitles,[6] and Funimation streamed the English dub.[7] The season aired from July 12 to September 27, 2017, on AT-X and other networks.[8]
Season 2
editThe second season was announced on February 21, 2022, with Lerche returning to animate the series.[9] The season is directed by Yoshihito Nishōji, with Kishi and Hashimoto returning as chief directors, Hayato Kazano replacing Akashiro as the screenwriter, and Morita as the character designer. Masaru Yokoyama and Kana Hashiguchi are composing the music, replacing Takahashi. The opening theme song is "Dance in the Game," performed by ZAQ, while the ending theme song is "Hito Shibai" (人芝居), performed by Mai Fuchigami. The season aired from July 4 to September 26, 2022.[10][11]
Season 3
editThe third season of the series was announced in March 2022, with Lerche returning to produce from the previous two seasons.[12] The season is directed by Yoshihito Nishōji, with Kishi and Hashimoto returning as chief directors, and Morita as the character designer. Yasushi Shigenobu and Hayato Kazano served as screenwriters. Masaru Yokoyama and Kana Hashiguchi are composing the music. The season was adapted from the remaining volumes of the first-year arc, and was scheduled to be released in 2023, but was delayed to January 2024.[12][13] The third season aired from January 3 to March 27, 2024.[14] The opening theme song is "Minor Piece", performed by ZAQ, while the ending theme is "Konsei Dai Kakumei" (今世大革命, "The Great Revolution of this World"), performed by Yui Ninomiya.[15]
Season 4
editA fourth season, covering the first semester of the Year 2 sequel light novel series, was announced during the "MF Bunko J Natsu no Gakuensai 2024" livestream event on September 1, 2024.[16]
Notes
edit- ^ a b Credited as Chief Director (総監督, Sō Kantoku) for the second and third season.
- ^ Previously known as Funimation.
- ^ Japanese: ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ, romanized: Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijōshugi no Kyōshitsu e; Lit. "Welcome to the Classroom of Real Ability Supremacism", abbreviated as Yōjitsu (よう実) in Japan
References
edit- ^ Fobian, Peter (July 27, 2017). "Social Experiments and Psychological Thrills in Classroom of the Elite". Crunchyroll News. Archived from the original on July 23, 2017. Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (October 24, 2017). "Animax Asia Premieres Classroom of the Elite Anime on November 20". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 27, 2017. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (May 8, 2017). "Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijō Shugi no Kyōshitsu e TV Anime Reveals Staff". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 12, 2017). "Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijō Shugi no Kyōshitsu e Anime Reveals Ending Theme Artist, July 12 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 24, 2017). "Classroom of the Elite Anime's Promo Video Previews ZAQ's Theme Song (Updated)". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
- ^ Ressler, Karen (June 27, 2017). "Crunchyroll to Stream A Centaur's Life, Classroom of the Elite, Restaurant to Another World, Saiyuki Reload Blast Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (July 2, 2017). "Funimation Reveals Summer Simuldub Lineup". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 2, 2017.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (May 1, 2017). "Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijō Shugi no Kyōshitsu e Light Novel Series Gets TV Anime in July". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (February 21, 2022). "Classroom of the Elite TV Anime Gets Sequel". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
- ^ Loo, Egan (March 6, 2022). "Classroom of the Elite TV Anime's Video Announces 2 More Seasons in July 2022 & 2023". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 6, 2022.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (May 30, 2022). "Classroom of the Elite Anime's 2nd Season Premieres on July 4". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
- ^ a b "Classroom of the Elite TV Anime's Video Announces 2 More Seasons in July 2022 & 2023". Anime News Network. March 6, 2022. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
- ^ "Classroom of the Elite Anime Season 3 Delayed to January 2024". Anime News Network. June 22, 2023. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
- ^ "Classroom of the Elite Anime's 3rd Season Slated for January 3". Anime News Network. November 24, 2023. Retrieved November 27, 2023.
- ^ "Classroom of the Elite Anime's 3rd Season's Video Reveals Theme Song Artists". Anime News Network. December 15, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (September 1, 2024). "Classroom of the Elite Anime Gets 4th Season Covering 1st Semester of 2nd Year". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on September 1, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
External links
edit- Anime official website (in Japanese)
- Classroom of the Elite (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia