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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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When Kiyotaka enters an elite government-sponsored high school, he finds out just how merit-based this education system is.

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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(2091 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 1 Episode 12 - Genius lives only one story above madness.
    9.0/10(1596 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 8 - Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
    9.0/10(821 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 11 - There is only one rule in love: bring happiness to those you love.
    8.7/10(643 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 13 - Love is the best teacher.
    8.6/10(598 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 2 Episode 6 - Adversity is the first path to truth.
    8.4/10(869 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. 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(716 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 10 - People, often deceived by an illusive good, desire their own ruin.
    8.2/10(716 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 11 - A man who cannot command himself will always be a slave.
    8.2/10(826 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 13 - The worst enemy you can meet will always be yourself.
    8.2/10(662 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 8 - The wound is at her heart.
    8.1/10(698 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 10 - The first cause of absurd conclusions I ascribe to the want of method.
    8.1/10(501 votes)

    #12 - 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:Kyōko Katsuya

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  13. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 3 - The greatest souls are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.
    8.0/10(775 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 5 - Fortune favors the bold.
    8.0/10(551 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. 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(520 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. Classroom of the Elite Season 1 Episode 3 - Man is an animal that makes bargains: no other animal does this - no dog exchanges bones with another.
    7.8/10(831 votes)

    #16 - Man is an animal that makes bargains: no other animal does this - no dog exchanges bones with another.

    S1:E3

    Kiyotaka explains to Suzune what he did last three days before test. And why everybody get such good scores on tests. But Sudo failed tests anyway and is going to be expelled.

    Director:Yusuke Kamata
    Writer:Ohine Ezaki

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  17. Classroom of the Elite Season 1 Episode 11 - What people commonly call fate is mostly their own stupidity.
    7.8/10(766 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 9 - Extreme justice is extreme injustice.
    7.8/10(482 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 12 - Change your desires rather than the order of the world.
    7.8/10(474 votes)

    #19 - 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:Kyōko Katsuya

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  20. Classroom of the Elite Season 1 Episode 6 - There are two kinds of lies; one concerns an accomplished fact, the other concerns a future duty.
    7.7/10(772 votes)

    #20 - There are two kinds of lies; one concerns an accomplished fact, the other concerns a future duty.

    S1:E6

    Sakura received some weird messages on her portal, than some pictures of herself. Kiyotaka and Suzune are trying to find evidence that would set Sudo free.

    Director:Fumio Itou
    Writer:Ohine Ezaki

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  21. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 Episode 7 - To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection.
    7.6/10(656 votes)

    #21 - To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection.

    S2:E7

    Class D prepares to face their next major challenge, a test called "Paper Shuffle" where the price of failure is expulsion.

    Director:Yasunori Goto
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  22. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 6 - It is better to receive an injury than to inflict one.
    7.6/10(480 votes)

    #22 - 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:Kyōko Katsuya

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  23. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 2 - Man is wolf to man.
    7.5/10(542 votes)

    #23 - Man is wolf to man.

    S3:E2

    Yukimura injures his leg while the group is training for the upcoming tests. He later devises a plan for how the group should handle the marathon and then the day of the four tests arrives.

    Director:Tatsu Yamamoto
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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  24. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 4 - To work you have the right, but not to the fruits thereof.
    7.5/10(482 votes)

    #24 - To work you have the right, but not to the fruits thereof.

    S3:E4

    It's Valentine's Day and the boys of Class C are excited about whether or not they will receive chocolates. Meanwhile, Karuizawa seems uneasy over Ayanokoji's request to meet up and while doing so an unexpected person appears...

    Director:Hideki Tonokatsu
    Writer:Kyōko Katsuya

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  25. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 1 - The strongest principle of growth lies in the human choice.
    7.4/10(633 votes)

    #25 - The strongest principle of growth lies in the human choice.

    S3:E1

    Ayanokoji's class embarks on their first trial as the ascended Class C, the mixed training camp.

    Director:Masaru Kanamori
    Writer:Kou Shigenobu

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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 2091 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 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "Genius lives only one story above madness.".