Classroom of the Elite: Year 3 Light Novel Became Oricon Leader for May 2026
Classroom of the Elite: Year 3 light novel series' newest volume topped the monthly light novel rankings of Japan's official book sales tracking platform Oricon for the period of May 2026. This achievement once again proves the impact of both the series' loyal readership and its anime adaptation.
According to Anime News Network's news dated June 13, 2026, the volume of Classroom of the Elite: Year 3 released in May ranked first, surpassing the novel adaptations of the movies Cosmic Princess Kaguya! and Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway. These two film adaptations came in second and third respectively.
As will be recalled, the Classroom of the Elite series is a light novel written by Syougo Kinugasa and illustrated by Shunsaku Tomose. After its first volume was published in 2015, it quickly gained a large fan base. The story is set in a prestigious high school in Tokyo, where students try to survive within a strict hierarchy and competition system. The Year 2 series was published between 2020 and 2024, and Year 3 started in early 2024.
Reaching the top ranks in Oricon charts means great prestige, especially in the light novel market. This list includes both physical and digital sales, showcasing the series' commercial success. Classroom of the Elite is estimated to have sold over 10 million copies so far. Additionally, the series has a two-season anime adaptation; a third season is eagerly awaited by fans.
Following this success, Classroom of the Elite: Year 3 is expected to be competitive in Oricon charts in the coming months. How Syougo Kinugasa will end the story is the biggest topic of discussion among fans. It is being talked about that new volumes and possible news of a third anime season may come soon.
