Man, the hype around Classroom of the Elite never dies down. This show about clever kids pulling strings in a super competitive high school just keeps pulling people in with those twisted plots and quiet genius moves. Season 3 left everyone hanging after finishing the first-year stuff, and now the second-year arc kicks off – things are about to get way more intense with new faces and bigger risks.
Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Release Date Buzz
Good news hit back in November 2025 at the MF Bunko J Fall School Festival – Classroom of the Elite Season 4 (officially Year 2 or 2-nensei-hen) lands in April 2026. They dropped a teaser trailer and a fresh key visual right there, sending forums and social media into overdrive.
Crunchyroll jumped on it quick, confirming they’ll stream episodes as they air in Japan. Studio Lerche handles production again, so the look stays consistent while diving into those sequel light novels from Shōgo Kinugasa.
No huge delays this time around, which feels great after past waits.
Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Cast News
The main crew returns, which keeps everything feeling familiar:
- Shōya Chiba voicing the chill but scary-smart Kiyotaka Ayanokōji
- Akari Kitō as the no-nonsense Suzune Horikita
The real excitement comes from the new first-years stirring trouble. Six new voice actors stepped up:
- Minako Satō playing Tsubasa Nanase
- Hiroya Egashira as Kazuomi Hōsen
- Momoko Seto voicing Ichika Amasawa
- Shinnosuke Tokudome as Takuya Yagami
- Iori Saeki for Sakurako Tsubaki
- Shōgo Sakata as Riku Utomiya
These characters tie into some deep backstory, especially stuff linked to Ayanokōji. Behind the scenes, Noriyuki Nomata takes the director chair this time.
Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Plot Details
This season jumps straight into the Year 2 storyline, starting with the first semester. Right off the bat, a special exam pairs second-years with new first-years for tough tests – screw up, and only the older students risk getting kicked out.
Fresh rules hit hard, aggressive newcomers shake classes, and relationships shift fast. Psychological battles crank up, with secrets, backstabs, and power plays everywhere. Folks who’ve read the novels know this part ramps the stakes huge, digging deeper into Ayanokōji’s skills and threats that feel personal.
Alliances break, rivalries explode, and the whole merit system faces real tests.
