Exciting news for Classroom of the Elite fans! We have some exciting updates related to the release date and time of Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 1. The third installment of Shogo Kinugasa’s anime adaptation will kick off on January 3, 2024. Since the anime has been faithful to the source material, the upcoming season will pick up right after the events of the second season and will adapt the eighth volume of the light novel series.
Classroom of the Elite delves into the life of Kiyotaka Ayanokouji, a student enrolled in First Year Class D at Koudo Ikusei Senior High School. Season 3 will bring an end to the first year for the students of Tokyo Koudo Ikusei Senior High School. It promises another thrilling season chapter of challenges and mysteries for students at Tokyo Koudo Ikusei Senior High School.
Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Episode 1 Release Date and Time
Classroom of the Elite Season 3 will debut in Japan on the AT-X channel at 10:30 p.m. JST (8:30 a.m. EDT), on January 3, 2024. The episode will subsequently be broadcast on Tokyo MX, BS NTV, Sun TV, TV Aichi, and KBS Kyoto.
Globally, Crunchyroll will simulcast the new episodes in real-time. Here are the release dates and timings for all regions with the corresponding timezones:
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Timezone |
Date |
Time |
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Pacific Time |
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 |
5:30 am |
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Central Standard Time |
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 |
7:30 am |
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Eastern Standard Time |
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 |
8:30 am |
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Greenwich Mean Time |
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 |
1:30 pm |
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Indian Standard Time |
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 |
7 pm |
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Central European Summer Time |
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 |
3:30 pm |
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Australian Central Daylight Time |
Thursday, January 4, 2024 |
12:30 pm |
What happened in Classroom of the Elite Season 2?
In Season 2, Kiyotaka Ayanokōji and his Class D peers navigated conflicts, witnessed confessions, and stirred curiosity about alliances and motives. The season finale hinted at the complex depths in Kiyotaka’s relationships, leaving fans eagerly anticipating Season 3.
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What to expect from Classroom of the Elite Season 3?
The stakes fly higher as Season 3 unfolds “mixed training camp.” Students face a big challenge, collaborating across classes to avoid eviction. The synopsis promises complex character dynamics, with a spotlight on Kiyotaka’s journey and the intense rivalry between classes.
An official synopsis reads, “Despite the existence of groups mixed from multiple classes, the test is graded on a group-by-group basis. The students are horrified by the fact that they can’t get a high score unless they cooperate with students from other classes who have been competing against them, and most of all, they are horrified by the rule that any group that fails to reach the borderline will be expelled.”
The new season will also see the debut of new characters from the original light novel series, including Nazuna Asahina and Tokinari Tsukishiro. The upcoming season is directed by Hiroyuki Hashimoto, Seiji Kishi, and Yoshihito Nishoji. Studio Lerche is returning to animate the third season.
Where to watch Classroom of the Elite?
Crunchyroll ensures global accessibility to the anime with simulcasts, bringing the episodes to screens across North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS. Soon after the original release, the streaming platform will also release the English English Dub.
Classroom of the Elite is based on a light novel of the same name by Shougo Kinugasa. The 14-volume long novel was published from 2015 to 2019 and has a total of 110 chapters.
How many episodes will be there in Classroom of the Elite Season 3?
Recently, the official website of Classroom of the Elite revealed the total episode count. Season 3 will have 13 episodes, like the second season.
