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Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Is Officially Coming
Big news has just dropped for Classroom of the Elite fans!
Classroom of the Elite Season 4 has officially been confirmed and is scheduled to premiere in April 2026.
The announcement was made by Kadokawa during the MF Bunko J Fall School Festival 2025 special livestream event. Along with the release window, the franchise also revealed a brand-new key visual and introduced several new cast members who will play important roles in the upcoming season.
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New Cast Members (First-Year Students):
- Minako Satō as Tsubasa Nanase
- Hiroya Egashira as Kazuomi Hōsen
- Momoko Seto as Ichika Amasawa
- Shinnosuke Tokudome as Takuya Yagami
- Iori Saeki as Sakurako Tsubaki
- Shōgo Sakata as Riku Utsunomiya
These new characters will play significant roles as the story moves into the highly anticipated Year 2 arc.
Returning Cast:
- Shōya Chiba as Kiyotaka Ayanokōji
- Akari Kitō as Suzune Horikita
- Ayana Taketatsu as Kei Karuizawa
- Yurika Kubo as Kikyō Kushida
- Masaaki Mizunaka as Kakeru Ryūen
- Nao Tōyama as Honami Ichinose
- Rina Hidaka as Arisu Sakayanagi
With the original cast returning, fans can expect the same level of quality and character performances that made previous seasons so enjoyable.
Staff Information
The new season will once again be produced by Lerche.
- Director: Noriyuki Nomata
- Series Composition Supervisor: Yasushi Shigenobu
Season 4 will begin adapting the Year 2 First Semester Arc from the original light novel series, which many readers consider one of the most exciting parts of the story.
Quick Recap of Previous Seasons
Season 1 (2017)
The first season premiered in July 2017 and introduced fans to Advanced Nurturing High School and the mysterious Kiyotaka Ayanokōji.
Season 2 (2022)
Season 2 arrived in July 2022 and continued adapting the first-year storyline while introducing more intense class battles and psychological warfare.
Season 3 (2024)
Season 3 premiered in January 2024 and completed the remaining events of Year 1, setting the stage for the highly anticipated Year 2 storyline.
Why Fans Are So Excited
Honestly, one of the biggest reasons fans are excited is because Classroom of the Elite has maintained its unique identity throughout every season.
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The series isn’t just about school life—it combines:
- Psychological battles
- Strategic mind games
- Character manipulation
- Hidden motives
- Unexpected twists
And at the center of it all is Ayanokōji, one of the most fascinating protagonists in modern anime.
Not a single season has disappointed fans so far. Every season delivers suspense, mystery, and clever strategies that keep viewers guessing until the very end.
With the Year 2 arc finally being animated, many fans believe Season 4 could become the best season of the series yet.
What do you think about the announcement? Are you excited for Classroom of the Elite Season 4? Let us know in the comments below!
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