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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.
    9.6/10(3908 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 4 - To Whom the Blade Turns
    9.3/10(2756 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 12 - After Vengeance
    9.3/10(2324 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 15 - Power and Will
    9.3/10(2188 votes)

    #4 - Power and Will

    S4:E15

    The first-years make a big move to take down solo-team stragglers... starting with Ayanokoji!

    Directors:Noriyuki Nomata, Ken Yoshino
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 16 - For a Desired Future
    9.3/10(2297 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. Classroom of the Elite Season 1 Episode 12 - Genius lives only one story above madness.
    9.1/10(2702 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 8 - Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
    9.1/10(1688 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 11 - There is only one rule in love: bring happiness to those you love.
    8.8/10(1375 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 13 - Love is the best teacher.
    8.7/10(1375 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 6 - Adversity is the first path to truth.
    8.5/10(1534 votes)

    #10 - Adversity is the first path to truth.

    S2:E6

    As the sports festival comes down to the wire, Horikita must deal with Sudo, as well as Ryuen's threat.

    Directors:Ippei Ichii, Song Hyeon-dae
    Writer:Hayato Kazano

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  11. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 9 - If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.
    8.3/10(1341 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 11 - A man who cannot command himself will always be a slave.
    8.3/10(1459 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 13 - The worst enemy you can meet will always be yourself.
    8.3/10(1336 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 10 - People, often deceived by an illusive good, desire their own ruin.
    8.2/10(1333 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 10 - Love Uncommunicated
    8.2/10(1282 votes)

    #15 - Love Uncommunicated

    S4:E10

    The special test begins in earnest as Ayanokoji takes the state of the game and aids a struggling teammate.

    Directors:Mako Shiina, Noriyuki Nomata, Yuka Tsuda, Lisa Notaro, Ken Yoshino
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  16. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 3 - The greatest souls are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.
    8.1/10(1411 votes)

    #16 - The greatest souls are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.

    S2:E3

    Karuizawa is pushed to her breaking point by the girls of Class C. Ayanokoji watches impassively, but Yukimura flies to her aid, unable to bear it. Noticing Karuizawa's abnormal levels of fear, Ayanokoji seems to get an idea...

    Director:Takahiro Tanaka
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  17. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 8 - The wound is at her heart.
    8.1/10(1309 votes)

    #17 - The wound is at her heart.

    S2:E8

    Horikita decides to use Paper Shuffle to settle matters with Kushida, and Ayanokoji finds himself caught in the middle.

    Director:Masaru Kanamori
    Writer:Hayato Kazano

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  18. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 10 - The first cause of absurd conclusions I ascribe to the want of method.
    8.1/10(1107 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 1 - Assassin From the White Room
    8.1/10(1895 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 13 - Obscured by the Rain
    8.1/10(1310 votes)

    #20 - Obscured by the Rain

    S4:E13

    Amasawa confronts Ayanokoji and reveals her connection to the White Room.

    Directors:Mako Shiina, Yuka Tsuda, Lisa Notaro, Ken Yoshino
    Writer:Kyoko Katsuya

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  21. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 14 - The Extraordinary Prodigy
    8.1/10(1259 votes)

    #21 - The Extraordinary Prodigy

    S4:E14

    The third-years make their move to try to dominate the test's top three slots.

    Directors:Masaru Kanamori, Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  22. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 5 - Fortune favors the bold.
    8.0/10(1168 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 7 - People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own souls
    8.0/10(1115 votes)

    #23 - People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own souls

    S3:E7

    With the approaching class vote, a disturbing atmosphere hangs over Class C and fills them with suspicion. Second-year Class A's Asahina informs Ayanokoji that Ichinose has asked for cooperation from student council president Nagumo.

    Director:Nana Fujiwara
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  24. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Episode 3 - Determination of a Leader
    8.0/10(1733 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 9 - Extreme justice is extreme injustice.
    7.9/10(1082 votes)

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"Force without wisdom falls of its own weight." is the best rated episode of "Classroom of the Elite". It scored 9.6/10 based on 3908 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 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "To Whom the Blade Turns".