Through the official
X account (formerly known as Twitter) for the light novel franchise written by
Shougo Kinugasa and illustrated by Shunsaku Tomose, “ Classroom
of the Elite ( Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no
Kyoushitsu e ), it was announced that the second year arc of the story
will come to an end on November 25 when volume 12.5 is released.
(c) Syougo Kinugasa, Kadokawa
For their
part, Shougo Kinugasa and Shunsaku
Tomose began publishing the light novels through Media
Factory 's MF Bunko J publishing
label in May 2015, and finished the First Year Saga in September 2019,
starting the next one in January 2020. Two manga adaptations, one
by Yuyu Ichino and another by Shia
Sasane, are currently in serialization.
So far, the work has
inspired a total of three seasons for its anime adaptation, totaling
thirty-eight episodes, which were first broadcast in Summer 2017
(July-September) . Despite the popularity of the story, there are
certain criticisms regarding the narrative quality of the anime adaptation.
A fourth season was
announced during the MF Bunko J Natsu no Gakuensai 2024 event
, held on September 2 in Japan. This new sequel will adapt the first semester
corresponding to the second year arc.
Synopsis
of Classroom of the Elite
From the
outside, Koudo Ikusei High School seems like a utopia. Students enjoy a great
deal of freedom, and yet it is among the best high schools in Japan. However,
the reality is far from that. There are four classes, from A to D in order of
merit, and only the best receive benefits. Kiyotaka Ayanokouji is a student in
Class D, where the school sends its worst trash. There he meets the unsociable
Suzune Horikita, who is sure she was assigned there by mistake, and wishes to
climb the ranks to reach Class A, and the beautiful Kikyou Kushida, whose goal
is to make as many friends as possible. Although staying at the school is
eternal, staying in classes is not, and students can use any method they see
fit to climb the ranks…
Source: Official account on X
