Kadokawa confirmed on Wednesday the production of the 5th season of Classroom of the Elite. The announcement came shortly after the airing of the final episode of the fourth season, which concluded the adaptation of the first semester of the second year of the students at Koudo Ikusei.
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The news came accompanied by a new promotional image, indicating the continuation of Kiyotaka Ayanokouji and his classmates' journey. With this, the franchise continues to expand the adaptation of the popular light novel written by Shogo Kinugasa and illustrated by Tomose Shunsaku.
What comes next?
The fourth season adapted the initial arc of Classroom of the Elite: Year 2, introducing new characters who played an important role in recent events. Among them are Tsubasa Nanase, Kazuomi Hosen, Ichika Amasawa, Takuya Yagami, Sakurako Tsubaki and Riku Utsunomiya, figures who amplified the challenges faced by the students of the school.
The story follows students at an elite institution where academic and strategic performance defines privileges and social standing. In this competitive environment, Ayanokouji continues to hide his true abilities while observing the conflicts between the different classes.
The team returns for the sequel
The production of the fourth season was handled by studio Lerche , with Noriyuki Nomata directing . The scripts were supervised by Yasushi Shigenobu and Kyoko Katsuya , while Maki Kono was responsible for character design. The soundtrack was once again composed by Masaru Yokoyama and Kana Hashiguchi .
Released in April 2026, the fourth season was streamed on Crunchyroll and marked the beginning of the adaptation of the second season of the series.
With a 5th season confirmed, the Classroom of the Elite continues to move forward. Finally, keep following AnimeNews for more news about anime, manga, and seasonal releases.
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