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The Best Episodes of Classroom of the Elite Season 3

Every episode of Classroom of the Elite Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Classroom of the Elite Season 3!

Kiyotaka Ayanokoji has just enrolled at Tokyo Koudo Ikusei Senior High School, where it's said that 100% of students go on to college or find employment. But he ends up in Class 1-D, which is full of all the school's problem children. What's more, every month, the school awards students points with a cash value of 100,000 yen, and the classes employ a laissez-faire policy in which talking, sleeping, and even sabotage are permitted during class. One month later, Ayanokoji, Horikita, and the students of Class D learn the truth of the system in place within their school...

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Classroom of the Elite" season 3 is "The strongest principle of growth lies in the human choice.", rated 7.5/10 from 432 user votes. It was directed by Masaru Kanamori and written by Kou Shigenobu. "The strongest principle of growth lies in the human choice." aired on 1/3/2024 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Man is wolf to man.".

  • The strongest principle of growth lies in the human choice.
    7.5/10 432 votes

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

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/3/2024

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

    Director: Masaru Kanamori

    Writer: Kou Shigenobu

  • Man is wolf to man.
    7.5/10 353 votes

    #2 - Man is wolf to man.

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/10/2024

    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

  • Man never forgets what he wants to forget.
    7.4/10 332 votes

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

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2024

    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

  • To work you have the right, but not to the fruits thereof.
    7.5/10 294 votes

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

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 1/24/2024

    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

  • Fortune favors the bold.
    8.0/10 345 votes

    #5 - Fortune favors the bold.

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/2024

    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

  • It is better to receive an injury than to inflict one.
    7.6/10 294 votes

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

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/2024

    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

  • People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own souls
    8.1/10 324 votes

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

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 2/14/2024

    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

  • Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
    9.0/10 510 votes

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

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 2/21/2024

    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

  • Extreme justice is extreme injustice.
    7.8/10 283 votes

    #9 - Extreme justice is extreme injustice.

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 2/28/2024

    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

  • The first cause of absurd conclusions I ascribe to the want of method.
    8.1/10 294 votes

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

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 3/6/2024

    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

  • There is only one rule in love: bring happiness to those you love.
    8.7/10 374 votes

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

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 3/13/2024

    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

  • Change your desires rather than the order of the world.
    7.8/10 261 votes

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

    Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 3/20/2024

    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.

    Director: Masaru Kanamori, Yuki Nagasawa

    Writer: Kyōko Katsuya

  • Love is the best teacher.
    8.7/10 333 votes

    #13 - Love is the best teacher.

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 3/27/2024

    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