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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 3, 2024 – March 27, 2024
- Season
- Winter 2024
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- Lerche
- Original creator
- Shougo Kinugasa
- Music
- Masaru Yokoyama, Kana Hashiguchi
- Age rating
- PG — 13
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 78/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
School97%Male Protagonist95%Primarily Teen Cast86%Ensemble Cast82%Philosophy81%Coming of Age78%Revenge77%Survival74%Bullying68%Disability66%
TVFINISHED2024 WINTER7.8 / 10 AniList score
Classroom of the Elite Season 3
ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ 3rd Season• Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 3rd Season
Synopsis
The third semester kicks off in high gear with a special boot camp deep in the mountains. Forcibly separated into groups along grade and gender lines, the first, second and third years alike must work together to survive the rugged terrain. Even worse? The leader of the group that comes in last will be expelled. Can Class D make it back to campus intact, or is this where they finally say goodbye to one of their own? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
Should you watch Classroom of the Elite Season 3?
Classroom of the Elite Season 3 has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 78/100 — 69% of 75,160 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #29 highest-rated anime of 2024, and #10 most popular anime of 2024, and #6 highest-rated anime of Winter 2024 on AniList.
Of the 155K AniList users who started it, 1.9% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 130.3K have finished it.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Psychological — especially school, male protagonist, primarily teen cast, ensemble cast.
Continue the story
Read on from Chapter 1 (Vol. 1)
Seasons 1, 2, and 3 fully covered Year 1 (Light Novel Volumes 1 through 11.5). The anime heavily compressed inner monologues and altered character moments to fit 13-episode cours.
Manga arc guide →Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Shougo Kinugasa
- Director
- Seiji Kishi
- Director
- Hiroyuki Hashimoto
- Director
- Yoshihito Nishouji
- Series composition
- Hayato Kazano
- Series composition
- Kou Shigenobu
- Character design
- Kazuaki Morita
- Music
- Masaru Yokoyama
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Classroom of the Elite Season 2 (2022)
- Watch next: Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester (2026)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Minor Piece” by ZAQ · eps 1-4, 6-9, 12
Endings (3)
- ED1“Konse Daikakumei” by Yui Ninomiya · eps 2-4, 6-7, 9
- ED2“Fixer” by Yui Ninomiya · eps 5, 10, 13
- ED3“Caste Room” by ZAQ · eps 12
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Classroom of the Elite Season 3 FAQ
How many episodes does Classroom of the Elite Season 3 have?
Classroom of the Elite Season 3 has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Classroom of the Elite Season 3?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Classroom of the Elite Season 3 finished?
Yes. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 has finished airing — the final episode aired March 27, 2024.
Is there a season 2 of Classroom of the Elite Season 3?
Yes — the story continues in Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester (2026).
What should I watch before Classroom of the Elite Season 3?
Watch Classroom of the Elite Season 2 first — Classroom of the Elite Season 3 is a direct sequel.
Is Classroom of the Elite Season 3 based on a light novel?
Yes. Classroom of the Elite Season 3 adapts the light novel by Shougo Kinugasa. See the continuation guide on this page for where the anime ends in the source.
Who animated Classroom of the Elite Season 3?
Classroom of the Elite Season 3 was animated by Lerche and directed by Seiji Kishi and Hiroyuki Hashimoto and Yoshihito Nishouji.
Who sings the opening of Classroom of the Elite Season 3?
The opening, "Minor Piece", is performed by ZAQ.
Where can I watch Classroom of the Elite Season 3?
Classroom of the Elite Season 3 is listed on Crunchyroll, Bilibili TV, YouTube, iQ. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.