When Kiyotaka enters an elite government-sponsored high school, he finds out just how merit-based this education system is.

Classroom of the Elite is a gripping psychological thriller anime set in the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School, where only the most talented students are accepted. Here, freedom is given—but only to those who can earn it. Beneath the school’s perfect system lies a ruthless world where students must use strategy, manipulation, and intellect to climb the ranks.

The story follows Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, a quiet and mysterious student placed in the lowest-ranked Class D. Though he appears ordinary, Ayanokoji hides extraordinary intelligence and analytical skills. Alongside his classmates Suzune Horikita and Kikyo Kushida, he navigates a web of deception, power struggles, and hidden motives within the school’s seemingly perfect environment.

With its sharp dialogue, psychological mind games, and constant tension, Classroom of the Elite explores themes of human behavior, ambition, and survival in a system built on competition. Every episode challenges viewers to question morality, friendship, and trust.

Whether you love strategic thrillers or character-driven dramas, Classroom of the Elite delivers a masterclass in mind games and mystery.