Classroom of the Elite
Introduction


, abbreviated as ***Yōjitsu*** (よう実) in Japan, is a Japanese [light novel](/wiki/Light_novel "Light novel") series written by Shōgo Kinugasa, with [illustration](/wiki/Book_illustration "Book illustration") by Shunsaku Tomose. The novel published from May 2015 to September 2019 under [Media Factory](/wiki/Media_Factory "Media Factory")'s [MF Bunko J](/wiki/MF_Bunko_J "MF Bunko J") imprint, a sequel  began publishing in January 2020\. A [manga](/wiki/Manga "Manga") adaptation by Yuyu Ichino began its serialization in [Media Factory](/wiki/Media_Factory "Media Factory")'s *[Monthly Comic Alive](/wiki/Monthly_Comic_Alive "Monthly Comic Alive")* on January 27, 2016\. A manga adaptation of the sequel light novel series illustrated by Shia Sasane began serialization in the same magazine in December 2021\. An [anime](/wiki/Anime "Anime") television series adaptation produced by [Lerche](/wiki/Studio_Hibari "Studio Hibari") aired with the first season in 2017\. A second season aired from July to September 2022, and a third season aired from January to March 2024\. A fourth season has been announced.

Set in the prestigious national [high school](/wiki/Secondary_education_in_Japan "Secondary education in Japan") 'Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing School' established by the [Japanese government](/wiki/Government_of_Japan "Government of Japan"), the story is about a dispute over 'Class A' whose members are destined to achieve any desired success after their graduation.


Does Yōjitsu explore the psychological effects of high school pressures?