Guide to Read the Light Novel Prior to Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Release

Originally set to release in 2023, Classroom of the Elite season 3 has been delayed until 2024, much to the disappointment of fans eagerly anticipating its return. However, the wait is almost over as the third season is now just a few months away, with a January 2024 premiere date. The anticipation among fans is reaching new heights as the revised release window approaches.

For those who can't bear the anticipation any longer, there is a solution. Dive into the original light novel series that inspired the anime, immersing oneself in the source material that gave birth to the beloved series.

Content suitable for fans of the Classroom of the Elite series, Studio Lerche has skillfully transformed Shogo Kinugasa's light novel into an anime, providing a seamless continuation of the captivating storyline. Please note that this article contains significant spoilers for both the anime and light novel.

Classroom of the Elite season 3 will begin the eighth volume of the light novel

The anime's first season aired from July 12, 2017 to September 27, 2017, consisting of twelve episodes. It adapted material from the first three volumes of the light novel series, as well as a portion of volume 4.5, which included around 20 chapters.

After a long-awaited return, Classroom of the Elite season 2 premiered on July 4, 2022, and concluded on September 26, 2022, with a total of 13 episodes. The sequel covered content from volume 4 to volume 7.5 of the light novel, encompassing 24 chapters.

As for Classroom of the Elite season 3, it is expected to start from volume 8 of the light novel and will cover material up to volume 11.5, which concludes Year One in Shogo Kinugasa’s initial light novel series. However, the story doesn't end there. A sequel titled Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 picks up from where it left off, providing fans with the continuation of the original storyline.

According to Media Factory's MF Bunko imprint's official synopsis, the eighth volume starts with the prologue titled "The Monologue of Manabu Horikita." In this volume, the third term begins at Tokyo Metropolitan's Advanced Nurturing High School, and the students will be taken to a mysterious facility deep in the mountains for the Mixed Training Camp. This special training exam will focus on the psychological development of the students and will last for 7 days and 8 nights. Characters like Nagumo, Koenji, and Manabu will play important roles in the events that follow.

About the series:

Crunchyroll has added the anime's first two seasons to its extensive collection and plans to stream Classroom of the Elite season 3 in January 2024. According to the platform, the story revolves around Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, a new student at Tokyo Koudo Ikusei Senior High School. Despite the school's reputation for sending all its students to college or employment, he finds himself placed in Class 1-D, known for being home to the school's troublemakers.

Furthermore, the school offers a monthly reward system where students can earn points equivalent to 100,000 yen in cash. Additionally, the classes implement a laissez-faire policy that allows students to freely engage in activities such as talking, sleeping, and even sabotage during class. After a month, Ayanokoji, Horikita, and the students of Class D uncover the reality of the school's system. More details, including the specific release date and time for Classroom of the Elite season 3, theme songs, new characters, and more, will be disclosed prior to the release of the third installment. Stay tuned for further news and updates as we progress through 2023.