The streaming release date for Season 4 of Classroom of the Elite is a big talking point among fans. The psychological-thriller drama series captures the journey of Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, the protagonist. He enrolls in a government-funded elite high school, revealing the true meritocratic nature of the educational system.
Here is all you need to know about Classroom of the Elite Season 4.
What is the Classroom of the Elite Season 4 streaming release date estimate?
The Classroom of the Elite Season 4 streaming release date estimate is sometime in 2026 or later.
The eagerly awaited continuation of the anime, titled Classroom of the Elite: 2nd Year, is set to arrive sometime soon on Crunchyroll. The projected release date is anticipated to be in 2026 or a little later.
Currently, the creators haven’t specified an exact release date. However, fans can look forward to Season 4, as it is officially in the works. The estimated release date is based on the fact that a typical 13-episode season of an anime usually takes about 12 to 18 months to air from the date of announcement.
For instance, previous seasons were announced roughly six to 18 months ahead of their premiere. Moreover, Season 3 experienced a delay and eventually aired about 18 months after it was announced.
Classroom of the Elite Season 4 news and updates
The news came to light when Crunchyroll’s official X (formerly Twitter) account posted on July 6, 2025, about the new teaser poster of Classroom of the Elite Season 4. Its headline stated “Get ready for school! Classroom of the Elite 2nd Year is coming soon to Crunchyroll.”
The anime is adapted from a light novel released by the MF Bunko J label. It takes place in the Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing School. In the elite high school, students are evaluated based on their abilities and competition.
The plot centers around Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, an ordinary student with a hidden history. Although he seems quiet and unassuming, Kiyotaka leverages his keen intellect and manipulation tactics to sway events from behind the scenes.
The Classroom of the Elite Season 4 voice cast includes Shoya Chiba, Akari Kito, Ayana Taketatsu, Yurika Kubo, Mao Ichimichi, Ryota Osaka, Eiji Takeuchi, and others.
The synopsis for Classroom of the Elite is as follows:
“When Kiyotaka enters an elite government-sponsored high school, he finds out just how merit-based this education system is.”
