The 4th season of the anime Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e ( Classroom of the Elite ) premieres in April 2026 with the 2nd year – 1st semester . The production revealed the first teaser video, the new visual, and also confirmed the cast of the six freshmen who will drive the story forward.
Meanwhile, the direction passes to Noriyuki Nonaka , and Larche remains responsible for the animation. The video features the first voices of the freshmen, showing that the dynamic between veterans and newcomers will be central to the new phase.
New characters include Nanase Tsubasa (Minako Sato), Housen Kazuomi (Hiroya Egashira), Amasawa Ichika (Momoko Seto), Yagami Takuya (Shinnosuke Tokudome), Tsubaki Sakura (Iori Saeki), and Utsunomiya Riku (Shogo Sakata).
On the other hand, a special event will take place from February 6th to 23rd, 2026 , at Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo. The themed event, “ Valentine 2026 – Angel or Demon? ”, will feature a new visual illustrated by Tomose Shunsaku , reinforcing the impact of the new season.
Finally, the new phase promises to heighten the psychological challenges and deepen the rivalry between classes.
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