Classroom of the Elite Season 5 Confirmed: Ayanokouji’s Mind Games Continue!
Greetings anime fans! Today, we are here with huge news from one of the first series that comes to mind when talking about psychological thrillers and strategy: Classroom of the Elite (Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e). Immediately following the series' 4th season finale, the production committee officially announced that preparations for Season 5 have begun without wasting any time! This announcement, which came after the final episode aired on June 24, 2026, caused a huge stir on social media.
The recently concluded 4th season covered the first semester of Kiyotaka Ayanokouji and his friends' second year (Year 2) of high school. Premiering on April 1, 2026, with a massive 90-minute special episode, the 4th season spanned a total of 16 episodes, providing fans with satisfying content. In this season, produced by Studio Lerche, the intensity of the competition increased significantly with the introduction of new first-year students like Tsubasa Nanase and Kazuomi Housen. Season 5 is expected to cover the remainder of this "Year 2" arc and delve deeper into the White Room mystery.
Looking at the history of the series, there was a five-year silence after the first season in 2017. However, with the arrival of the 2nd season in 2022, Kadokawa shifted gears and brought the 3rd and 4th seasons to viewers in quick succession. The original light novel series written by Shogo Kinugasa has achieved great sales success in Japan. The "Year 2" arc in the novels concluded with volume 12.5 in November 2024, and the "Year 3" series began immediately after in March 2025. This means there is still plenty of material left for the anime adaptation to cover.
So, what awaits us in season 5? Although an official release date has not yet been announced, it is estimated that production will continue under Studio Lerche. After that legendary fight scene in the 4th season finale where Ayanokouji showcased not only his intelligence but also his physical abilities, we can say that the action and political intrigue will heat up even more in the new season. Especially the true intentions behind the new first-year students and Ayanokouji's plans to elevate his class to Class A seem to be the main focus of season 5. We will continue to follow the developments!
