Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Confirmed for January 2024 Release

The release date for Season 3 of Classroom of the Elite anime was announced on the website on Friday, Nov. 24. The new season is scheduled to premiere on Jan. 3 and will be aired on AT-X, followed by TOKYO MX, BS Nippon TV, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto, and TV Aichi.

The anime centers on Kiyotaka Ayanokouji, the main character, who is a student at Koudo Ikusei Senior High School. The school operates under a distinctive system that divides its students according to their abilities.

A is for the most favored, while D is the least favored. However, despite Ayanokouji's intelligence, he chose to get allotted to Class D for a mysterious reason.

Classroom of the Elite season 3 confirms release date

Classroom of the Elite season 3 is set to premiere on Jan. 3,. The announcement was made by the series' producers Kadokawa and the anime's sources.

The anime's X (formerly called Twitter) account announced that Classroom of the Elite season 3 will debut on the AT-X channel at 10:30 pm JST, followed by premieres on other television networks such as TOKYO MX, BS Nippon TV, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto, and TV Aichi.

The image shows Kiyotaka Ayanokouji from Classroom of the Elite (Image via Lerche). However, the release schedules mean that all television networks except AT-X and TOKYO MX will have the series' episodes released on Jan. 4.

Japanese fans can catch the anime episode on ABEMA at 11 pm JST, and on dAnime Store on Jan. 6 at the same time. For international viewers, Crunchyroll will be the official streaming platform, although the timings have not been announced yet.

What to expect from Classroom of the Elite season 3?

Arisu Sakayanagi as seen in the Classroom of the Elite (Image via Lerche)

The anime's third season will present a new challenge for Koudo Ikusei Senior High School students. Instead of working solely with their classmates, the promotional video hints that the students may be placed in mixed groups for this season. Fans can anticipate an exciting change in dynamics for the upcoming episodes.

In the upcoming season, Ayanokouji might confront Class A's Arisu Sakayanagi, who has been heavily featured in promotional material. Her knowledge of the White Room could also have a significant impact on the plot.

Editor's P/S

As a fan of Classroom of the Elite, I am thrilled about the confirmation of Season 3 and its upcoming release in January 2024. The anime has captivated me with its intriguing premise, compelling characters, and unpredictable twists. The wait for the new season has been challenging, but the announcement has rekindled my excitement and anticipation.

The second season left us with many unanswered questions and unresolved plotlines, so I am eager to see how the story unfolds in Season 3. The promotional video hints at new challenges and dynamics for the students of Koudo Ikusei Senior High School, which has me intrigued. I am particularly curious about the potential mixed-group interactions and how they will affect the relationships and strategies within the classes.

Additionally, the focus on Arisu Sakayanagi in the promotional material suggests that she will play a significant role in the upcoming season. Her knowledge of the White Room and her complex relationship with Kiyotaka Ayanokouji are compelling elements that I am excited to explore further.

Overall, I am eagerly looking forward to the release of Classroom of the Elite Season 3 in January 2024. The anime has proven to be a thrilling and thought-provoking experience, and I am confident that the new season will deliver more of the same. I cannot wait to dive back into the world of Koudo Ikusei Senior High School and uncover the secrets and challenges that await the students.