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The Best Episodes of Classroom of the Elite

Every episode of Classroom of the Elite ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Classroom of the Elite!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 12 - Force without wisdom falls of its own weight.
    8.7/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Force without wisdom falls of its own weight.

    S2:E12

    Ayanokoji makes his final decision on how to deal with Ryuen and the Class C threat.

    Directors:Yusuke Kamata, Masaru Kanamori, Shinichiro Kimura, Kanae Komoda, Masaki Kitamura
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  2. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 2 - Contract and Payment
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #2 - Contract and Payment

    S4:E2

    Ayanokoji and Horikita's quest for a partner for Sudo brings them to a first-year with unusual demands.

    Director:Yuu Kinome
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  3. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 3 - Determination of a Leader
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Determination of a Leader

    S4:E3

    Class 2-D continues its negotiations with Class 1-D as the state of the field becomes more clear.

    Director:Mako Shiina
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  4. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 4 - To Whom the Blade Turns
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #4 - To Whom the Blade Turns

    S4:E4

    Negotiations with Hosen come to a head with little time left before the end of the special test.

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  5. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 13 - Love is the best teacher.
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Love is the best teacher.

    S3:E13

    It's spring break. Shiina calls Ayanokoji to discuss books. Meanwhile, Class B's Kanzaki appears before Ryuen, who is having a secret meeting with Hashimoto. Although the class was defeated, Kanzaki faces Ryuen without hesitation.

    Director:Hiroyuki Hashimoto
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  6. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 1 - Assassin From the White Room
    8.4/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Assassin From the White Room

    S4:E1

    Ayanokoji's second year begins with a new threat from the White Room and a new special test.

    Director:Yuu Kinome
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  7. Classroom of the Elite Season 1 Episode 12 - Genius lives only one story above madness.
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Genius lives only one story above madness.

    S1:E12

    Survival test is coming to the end. Things don't look well for 1-D. Key card is stolen. And now Suzune is forced to withdraw due to her sickness. Kiyotaka will try to turn things around.

    Directors:Yoshinari Suzuki, Atsuko Tonomizu, Yoshihide Yuuzumi
    Writer:Aoi Akashiro

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  8. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 13 - The worst enemy you can meet will always be yourself.
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #8 - The worst enemy you can meet will always be yourself.

    S2:E13

    The aftermath of the gymnasium incident plays out as Christmas brings romance to the school.

    Director:Hiroyuki Hashimoto
    Writer:Hayato Kazano

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  9. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 3 - Man never forgets what he wants to forget.
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Man never forgets what he wants to forget.

    S3:E3

    While Class C are discussing Karuizawa and Hirata's break up Yamauchi is approached by Sakayanagi from Class A. Horikita warns that it's a trap, but Yamauchi pays it no heed. Meanwhile, Horikita tells Ayanokoji that rumors are swirling around Ichinose.

    Director:Yuki Nagasawa
    Writer:Ukyo Kodachi

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  10. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 12 - After Vengeance
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #10 - After Vengeance

    S4:E12

    Ayanokoji and Nanase's latest journey takes them over the mountains, where dramatic revelations are made.

    Directors:Masaru Kanamori, Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  11. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 11 - A man who cannot command himself will always be a slave.
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #11 - A man who cannot command himself will always be a slave.

    S2:E11

    Karuizawa, whose cooperative relationship with Ayakoji has ended abruptly, cannot hide her embarrassment at the complete loss of contact with him. As Class D discusses their plans for the future, Ryuen and the other members of Class C appear overbearing.

    Directors:Takahiro Tanaka, Ippei Ichii, Masaru Kanamori
    Writer:Hayato Kazano

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  12. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 5 - Fortune favors the bold.
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Fortune favors the bold.

    S3:E5

    Turns out the one spreading the rumors was Hashimoto, who did so at the behest of Sakayanagi. Shortly thereafter, Sakayanagi appears before Class C and she informs them she has evidence regarding the rumors about Ichinose.

    Director:Masaru Kanamori
    Writer:Ukyo Kodachi

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  13. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 8 - Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #13 - Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.

    S3:E8

    After conversing with her brother Manabu, Horikita offers Yamauchi name as the one who should be expelled. Not only has he made few contributions to the class, but he also worked with Sakayanagi in Class A to expel Ayanokoji.

    Director:Takuma Suzuki
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  14. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 11 - There is only one rule in love: bring happiness to those you love.
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #14 - There is only one rule in love: bring happiness to those you love.

    S3:E11

    As Hirata recovers and the class shows unity, it's finally Ayanokoji vs. Sakayanagi. The final special exam has begun and the first round is basketball. Class C puts up a good fight, but Sakayanagi plans to mentally shake Sudo so he will fall.

    Director:Masaru Kanamori
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  15. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 10 - The first cause of absurd conclusions I ascribe to the want of method.
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #15 - The first cause of absurd conclusions I ascribe to the want of method.

    S3:E10

    Class C considers various strategies for the special exam, but they all lack a decisive factor. Hirata remains disappointed in the class vote result. Ayanokoji calls out to Hirata, who acts coldly towards Mii-chan who is worried about him.

    Director:Yuki Nagasawa
    Writer:Kyoko Katsuya

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  16. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 11 - Connection
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Connection

    S4:E11

    After hearing the watch alarm, Ayanokoji and the others discover the first students to withdraw.

    Directors:Atsuko Tonomizu, Noriyuki Nomata, Hiromi Takenouchi
    Writer:Kyoko Katsuya

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  17. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 16 - For a Desired Future
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #17 - For a Desired Future

    S4:E16

    While Amasawa delays Horikita, Ayanokoji arrives at the I2 area where a climactic showdown awaits.

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  18. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 9 - If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #18 - If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.

    S2:E9

    As the day of the Paper Shuffle draws near, the plans of the various forces in play collide.

    Directors:Takahiro Tanaka, Yohei Fukui
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  19. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 9 - Extreme justice is extreme injustice.
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #19 - Extreme justice is extreme injustice.

    S3:E9

    The class vote has seen the first student expelled from Class C. Sakayanagi meets up with Ayanokoji and they're approached by a man named Tsukishiro sent by Ayanokoji's father. Afterward Ayanokoji challenges Sakayanagi to compete on their next exam.

    Director:Haruki Nekun
    Writer:Ukyo Kodachi

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  20. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 12 - Change your desires rather than the order of the world.
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #20 - Change your desires rather than the order of the world.

    S3:E12

    The class narrowly lost to Class A in the final exam, and were demoted back to Class D. However, the students showed growth throughout the year. Horikita, in particular, having grown as leader requests to dissolve the alliance with Class B.

    Directors:Masaru Kanamori, Yuki Nagasawa
    Writer:Kyoko Katsuya

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  21. Classroom of the Elite Season 1 Episode 11 - What people commonly call fate is mostly their own stupidity.
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #21 - What people commonly call fate is mostly their own stupidity.

    S1:E11

    With the panty thief incident already eroding Class D's trust, Horikita finds her leader key card stolen. While they try to figure out who did it, the base camp is thrown into chaos with a new incident of arson.

    Director:Takahiro Majima
    Writer:Hayato Kazano

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  22. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 10 - People, often deceived by an illusive good, desire their own ruin.
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #22 - People, often deceived by an illusive good, desire their own ruin.

    S2:E10

    Ayanokoji receives a visit from outside the school, and learns more about the conditions of his stay.

    Director:Yusuke Kamata
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  23. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 6 - It is better to receive an injury than to inflict one.
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #23 - It is better to receive an injury than to inflict one.

    S3:E6

    Everyone in Class C has passed their year-end exam. While relief flows through the classroom, Chabashira announces a special exam. It will be a class vote to choose three people worthy of praise and three worthy of censure.

    Director:Takuma Suzuki
    Writer:Kyoko Katsuya

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  24. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 8 - The Subject of the Dragons' Gaze
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #24 - The Subject of the Dragons' Gaze

    S4:E8

    With the test approaching, Ayanokoji attracts attention from third-years and Ryuen.

    Director:Koichiro Takatsu
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  25. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 9 - A Disquieting Beginning
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #25 - A Disquieting Beginning

    S4:E9

    The deserted island special test finally begins.

    Directors:Mako Shiina, Noriyuki Nomata, Yuka Tsuda, Lisa Notaro
    Writer:Kyoko Katsuya

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Best Episodes Summary

"Force without wisdom falls of its own weight." is the best rated episode of "Classroom of the Elite". It scored 8.7/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Yusuke Kamata, Masaru Kanamori, Shinichiro Kimura, Kanae Komoda, Masaki Kitamura and written by Kou Shigenobu, it aired on 9/19/2022. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Contract and Payment".