Classroom of the Elite
Overview
Kiyotaka steps into a prestigious government-funded high school, quickly discovering the cutthroat nature of its meritocratic system. As students vie for dominance, he navigates a labyrinth of competition, strategy, and deception. The school's rigid hierarchy forces Kiyotaka to confront his own abilities while determining how far he’s willing to go to succeed. Amidst the pressure and intrigue, alliances form and rivalries ignite, all within a setting designed to test the limits of intellect and ambition. His journey reveals not just the harsh realities of academic life but also the complexities of human relationships.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
Following Dorothy's move to Atlanta with her new husband, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia make the decision to sell their house. They then set their sights ...
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What is evil? Whatever springs from weakness.
Kiyotaka Ayanokouji, a somber and uninspired student, embarks on his first day at Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School, a prestigious go...
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Promotional Considerations
Blanche and Roland find themselves at odds as they battle for control over the hotel. At the same time, Rose unwittingly invites danger by inadvertent...
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2
It takes a great talent and skill to conceal one's talent and skill.
The students of 1-D discover the intricacies of the new point system and realize that altering their behaviors is essential for earning points. Howeve...
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3
Miles, We Hardly Knew Ye
Rose starts to doubt Miles's loyalty when she discovers his name listed in a hotel registry from years ago, leading her to suspect he may have cheated...
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3
Man is an animal that makes bargains: no other animal does this - no dog exchanges bones with another.
Kiyotaka reveals to Suzune his activities over the past three days leading up to the exam and sheds light on how everyone achieved such high scores. D...
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4
One Old Lady to Go
Rose takes in a confused elderly woman who believes she is her daughter. Meanwhile, Sophia and Chuy make the bold decision to start their own Chinese ...
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4
We should not be upset that others hide the truth from us, when we hide it so often from ourselves.
In the classroom, students review their own test scores alongside those of their peers. The release of the score distribution is delayed. Meanwhile, ...
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5
Hell is other people.
Kiyotaka and Kushida accompany Sakura to the mall, where she intends to fix her camera. After the repairs, Kiyotaka engages Sakura in a conversation ...
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5
Ebbtide for the Defense
Chuy runs into a former friend who still holds a grudge against him. Meanwhile, the staff is on edge, hoping to survive the weekend without any incide...
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6
There are two kinds of lies; one concerns an accomplished fact, the other concerns a future duty.
Sakura begins receiving strange messages through her portal, followed by unsettling photos of herself. Meanwhile, Kiyotaka and Suzune are on a mission...
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6
Can't Stand Losing You
Blanche and Rose worry that Roland is pushing himself too hard, so they each set out to find him a new girlfriend. Rose discovers a stunning young wom...
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7
Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred.
Throughout the summer break, the introverted Horikita prefers the solitude of her room and her studies over socializing. However, her classmate Ayano...
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7
Seems Like Old Times (1)
Dorothy stops by the Golden Palace to see her former roommates, with the intention of persuading Sophia to move in with her and her husband in Atlanta...
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Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.
The entire student body embarks on a cruise. Chabashira reveals to Kiyotaka that a request for his expulsion has been made. She warns him that if he ...
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Seems Like Old Times (2)
Sophia decides to escape to her former rest home. When the other girls come looking for her, they discover that the place isn’t nearly as terrible a...
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9
Man is condemned to be free.
In an unusual experiment, the school has transported students to a deserted tropical island for a week-long survival challenge. Their ability to adap...
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9
Just a Gigolo
Nick De Carlo, a charming customer, informs the girls that he can't settle his bill and offers to help out in the kitchen instead. Unsure of what task...
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10
Every man has in himself the most dangerous traitor of all.
Class D has come together effectively to tackle the special test, prompting Ayanokouji and Horikita to investigate the dynamics of the other classes. ...
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10
Marriage on the Rocks, With a Twist
Roland receives a call from his parents, and he fears they're coming to break the news about his dog’s death. Instead, they drop the bombshell that ...
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11
What people commonly call fate is mostly their own stupidity.
After the panty thief scandal shakes Class D's confidence, Horikita discovers that her leader key card has gone missing. As the class investigates th...
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11
Camp Town Races Aren't Nearly as Much Fun as They Used to Be
As the Daughters of the Traditional South prepare to check in at the hotel, Blanche decides to display a Confederate flag at the front counter, much t...
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12
Genius lives only one story above madness.
The survival challenge is nearing its conclusion, but 1-D faces dire straits. Their key card has gone missing, creating chaos within the group. To mak...
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12
It's Beginning to Look a Lot (Less) Like Christmas
Chuy harbors a dislike for Christmas due to painful childhood memories. Meanwhile, Roland agrees to take on the role of Santa at the children's hospit...
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13
Rose and Fern
Miles reaches out to Rose, expressing his desire to rekindle their relationship. In response, Blanche encourages Rose to explore dating other individu...
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14
Runaways
Sophia and Oliver take a thrill ride in a visitor's car but soon find themselves in trouble when they get caught by the police.
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15
Heartbreak Hotel
Rose plans a romantic evening at the hotel where Dr. Ursula is scheduled to deliver a lecture. Blanche is thrilled as Taylor Michaels is visiting, hav...
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16
Señor Stinky Learns Absolutely Nothing About Life
The owner of a neighboring hotel has filed a lawsuit against The Golden Palace, claiming that a portion of the parking lot used by the girls encroache...
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17
Say Goodbye, Rose
Rose finds herself smitten with a hotel guest who bears an uncanny resemblance to Charlie. Meanwhile, Blanche is taken aback when she learns that her ...
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18
You've Lost That Livin' Feeling
As the hotel kicks off its weekend re-opening festivities, chaos erupts when a lifeless body is discovered. A news crew arrives to cover the shocking ...
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19
A New Leash on Life
Blanche's budding romance with a greyhound breeder hits a rough patch when Rose discovers the fate awaiting his dog if it fails to win the upcoming ra...
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20
Pros and Concierge
Chuy's tendency to gossip backfires when he inadvertently exposes Roland's secret meeting with the owners of a competing hotel, leading to Roland's di...
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21
Tad
Blanche discovers that she has an additional brother, a man with a mental disability who has been residing in an institution.
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22
One Angry Stan
The girls discover that Dorothy's former husband, Stan, has passed away. However, Sophia uncovers the reality when Stan unexpectedly appears; he faked...
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23
Sex, Lies and Tortillas
During Spring Break, the hotel becomes a lively hotspot as a swarm of college students arrives. Meanwhile, Rose is surprised by a visit from her grand...
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24
The Chicken and the Egg
When Blanche’s latest romantic interest expresses a desire for her to have children, she seeks advice from her daughter, Rebecca, to navigate this u...
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Remember to keep a clear head in difficult times.
After completing the island exam, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka and his classmates are relishing their summer break aboard a lavish cruise ship. Their relaxation...
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There are two main human sins from which all the others derive: impatience and indolence.
Following the conclusion of Day 1 of the "thinking" test, Ayanokoji engages in a discussion with Hirata and the group about strategies to overcome th...
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The greatest souls are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest virtues.
Class C relentlessly targets Karuizawa, driving her to her limits. While Ayanokoji remains detached, Yukimura can't stand by any longer and rushes to ...
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The material has to be created.
As the second term kicks off, excitement builds for the upcoming sports festival. However, the students are anxious, as their performance in the event...
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Every failure is a step to success.
Ayanokoji takes Kushida, whom he believes may be disloyal, to watch the other classes with Horikita. On the festival day, Team Red takes the top spot...
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Adversity is the first path to truth.
With the sports festival nearing its climax, Horikita faces significant challenges, particularly with Sudo's disruptive behavior and the looming threa...
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To doubt everything or to believe everything are two equally convenient solutions; both dispense with the necessity of reflection.
Class D gears up for a critical test known as "Paper Shuffle," where the stakes are high—failure means expulsion. As they strategize and collaborat...
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The wound is at her heart.
Horikita resolves to confront Kushida by utilizing Paper Shuffle, aiming to resolve their ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, Ayanokoji finds himself in a c...
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If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.
As the Paper Shuffle approaches, the strategies of the different factions begin to clash. Tensions rise as each group maneuvers to assert their influe...
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10
People, often deceived by an illusive good, desire their own ruin.
Ayanokoji is unexpectedly approached by someone from outside the academy, which leads him to uncover details about the circumstances surrounding his t...
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11
A man who cannot command himself will always be a slave.
After the sudden end of her partnership with Ayanokoji, Karuizawa struggles to cope with the awkward silence between them. Meanwhile, Class D gathers...
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12
Force without wisdom falls of its own weight.
Ayanokoji arrives at a pivotal moment where he must confront Ryuen and the looming danger posed by Class C. After careful consideration, he determine...
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13
The worst enemy you can meet will always be yourself.
Following the chaos at the gym, the holiday season ushers in unexpected romantic developments within the school. As students navigate their feelings a...
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The strongest principle of growth lies in the human choice.
Ayanokoji's class takes on their inaugural challenge as the newly promoted Class C, participating in a combined training camp.
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5
Fortune favors the bold.
It is revealed that Hashimoto was the source of the rumors, acting on Sakayanagi's orders. Soon after, Sakayanagi confronts Class C, presenting them w...
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It is better to receive an injury than to inflict one.
The students in Class C celebrate their success as they all pass the year-end exam, filling the room with a sense of relief. However, their joy is sh...
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People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own souls
As the class vote nears, an unsettling tension permeates Class C, breeding distrust among its members. Meanwhile, Asahina from second-year Class A upd...
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Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.
Following a discussion with her brother Manabu, Horikita decides to nominate Yamauchi for expulsion. She believes he has not sufficiently contributed ...
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Extreme justice is extreme injustice.
Following the recent class vote, Class C has expelled its first member. Sakayanagi encounters Ayanokoji, and they are soon joined by Tsukishiro, a ma...
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10
The first cause of absurd conclusions I ascribe to the want of method.
Class C debates different approaches for their upcoming special exam, yet none seem to provide a clear advantage. Hirata feels let down by the outcome...
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11
There is only one rule in love: bring happiness to those you love.
With Hirata on the mend and the class rallying together, the anticipated showdown between Ayanokoji and Sakayanagi commences. The final special exam ...
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12
Change your desires rather than the order of the world.
After a close defeat to Class A in the final exam, the class finds themselves relegated back to Class D. Despite this setback, the students have made ...
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Love is the best teacher.
During spring break, Shiina reaches out to Ayanokoji for a conversation about literature. At the same time, Kanzaki from Class B confronts Ryuen, who...
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Episode 1
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Contract and Payment
Ayanokoji and Horikita continue their search for a suitable study partner for Sudo, leading them to a first-year student whose conditions for agreeing...
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Determination of a Leader
As the competition heats up, Class 2-D presses on with their talks against Class 1-D. The shifting dynamics on the battlefield start to reveal a clear...
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To Whom the Blade Turns
With the special test’s deadline fast approaching, the tense negotiations with Hosen reach a critical breaking point. Every passing second tightens ...
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The 20 Million Man
Ayanokoji sidesteps a trap laid by the first-years, one that could have easily gotten him expelled. But when the results of the special exam are annou...
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A Turbulent Battle for Recruitment
This year's survival exam will take place on a larger, uninhabited island and last two weeks. Unlike before, students from every grade will be competi...
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Plotting
The first-year students band together to form a dream team for the upcoming exam, but old grudges between Utomiya and Hosen threaten to tear the lineu...
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The Subject of the Dragons' Gaze
As the exam draws near, Ayanokoji finds himself under the watchful eyes of both the third-year students and Ryuen, each studying him for different rea...
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A Disquieting Beginning
The deserted island special test finally begins.
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10
Love Uncommunicated
With the special exam now fully underway, Ayanokoji quietly assesses the shifting dynamics of the game. Rather than focusing solely on his own strateg...
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Connection
The piercing sound of a watch alarm echoes through the air, catching Ayanokoji and his classmates off guard. Rushing to investigate, they stumble upon...
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Episode 12
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Episode 13
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The Extraordinary Prodigy
The third-year students finally put their plan into action, aiming to claim all three top spots on the upcoming exam.
