The official adaptation of the Year 2 arc, Classroom of the Elite Season 4 (also known as Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijō Shugi no Kyōshitsu e-4th Season), is not slated for February 2026. The anime will return in the spring, with a confirmed launch window set for April 2026.
A new trailer, with main visual, and further cast details were revealed at events like the MF Bunko J Autumn School Festival in late 2025 (about November), when this release date was formally established.
The April 2026 premiere is confirmed by reliable sites like Wikipedia, Crunchyroll News, Anime News Network, and the anime’s official website. Production will once again be handled by Studio Lerche, and Crunchyroll has stated that it will simulcast the season globally.
There are no signs of an earlier premiere, and this official statement has superseded earlier rumors regarding a February release. One of the most eagerly awaited anime releases of 2026, Season 4 will begin the first semester of Year 2 with new first-year students, more difficult special tests, and a new strategic environment for Class D and Ayanokōji. When the show returns in the spring of 2026, fans of the light novels or earlier seasons may expected a significant change in tone and stakes.
