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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!

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

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

    #2 - 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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  3. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 3 - Man never forgets what he wants to forget.
    7.4/10(516 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. 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)

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

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

    #6 - 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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  7. 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)

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

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

    #9 - 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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  10. 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)

    #10 - 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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  11. 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)

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

    #12 - 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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  13. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 13 - Love is the best teacher.
    8.6/10(598 votes)

    #13 - 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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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"The strongest principle of growth lies in the human choice." is the best rated episode of "Classroom of the Elite" season 3. It scored 7.4/10 based on 633 votes. Directed by Masaru Kanamori and written by Kou Shigenobu, it aired on 1/3/2024. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Man is wolf to man.".