Fans express concerns over potential rushed storyline in Classroom of the Elite Season 3

Classroom of the Elite Season 3 is set to premiere on January 3, 2024, and fans are eagerly anticipating the return of their favorite characters. With the release date drawing near, the excitement is palpable.

Based on the light novel series by Shogo Kinugasa, this gripping psychological thriller tells the story of Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, a reserved high school student with exceptional intelligence and physical prowess. However, his seemingly ordinary life is anything but.

Classroom of the Elite has become a widely acclaimed anime series, but fans are expressing worry after learning that the new season will consist of just 13 episodes. They have taken to social media to voice their concerns.

Classroom of the Elite fans share Season 3 concerns

Classroom of the Elite Season 3 is set to consist of 13 episodes. Another 13 episodes will cover 5 volumes. This is going to be a disaster. Make sure to read the light novel, guys. #you_zitsu #よう実 pic.twitter.com/ETRlhSnD1f

Joelle 🩵 (@CEOofCOTE) announced on December 12, 2023 that Classroom of the Elite Season 3, produced by Studio Lerche, is set to begin airing on January 3, 2024, with a total of 13 episodes.

Fan reactions to Season 3

It's not uncommon for anime series to have short seasons, and many fan favorites fall into this category. However, the frustration is understandable when there are only 13 episodes to cover 5 volumes.

Doomed once again…

— Upen (@BaselessOpYT) December 12, 2023

After the announcement, fans turned to social media platforms like Reddit and Twitter to express their worries that Studio Lerche would face challenges in adapting all five volumes into 13 episodes without sacrificing important plot points. "Let's see how much of a train wreck this will be," one Reddit user wrote, while another compared the anime to a "hyper-rushed seasonal show (ex: Berserk of Gluttony)."

Some argue that blaming the studio is unfair and instead point fingers at Kadokawa and Crunchyroll. Many are calling for a new studio to take over and are concerned about the potential outsourcing of episode animations to a third-party studio, as was done in Season 2. For more discussion, you can visit the Reddit thread. Now let's see if the sentiment is the same on Twitter.

Oh yeah it's definitely gonna be rushed

— PK Rock (@Pk_rockkk) December 12, 2023

Regardless of chosen social media platform, the result is the same. Fans number one concern for the upcoming season is the pacing.

Comment byu/Kadavaro from discussion inClassroomOfTheElite

With the official trailer for the series still pending, fans' concerns may be unwarranted. While it's important to withhold judgment until the season is released, various social media posts have consistently highlighted the anime's rushed pacing compared to the manga over the years, indicating that the upcoming season of Classroom of the Elite may be met with both apprehension and anticipation. Ultimately, as fans often say, no anime adaptation is sometimes preferable to a poor one.

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Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z fan of Classroom of the Elite, I share the concerns expressed by many in the article regarding the potential for a rushed storyline in Season 3. With only 13 episodes to cover 5 volumes of the light novel series, it seems like a daunting task for Studio Lerche to adapt such a significant amount of content without compromising the quality and pacing of the story.

I understand that anime adaptations often face challenges in balancing faithfulness to the source material with the constraints of a limited episode count. However, Classroom of the Elite has a dedicated and passionate fan base that values the intricate plotlines and character development that have made the series so compelling. Rushing through the story risks undermining these aspects and leaving fans feeling disappointed.