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Classroom of the Elite Season 4: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far

By Aman Shukla Published on June 7, 2025, 18:00 IST Last updated June 7, 2025, 12:10 IST Classroom of the Elite , the gripping psychological thriller anime, has fans buzzing with excitement for its fourth season. With its intense mind games, strategic battles, and complex characters, the series continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Following the announcement of Season 4, here's a comprehensive look at everything we know so far about the release date, cast, plot, and more. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Release Date Speculation While Classroom of the Elite Season 4 has been officially confirmed, no exact release date has been announced as of June 2025. The season was greenlit in September 2024 during the MF Bunko J Summer School Festival 2024 livestream, with a teaser trailer revealed at AnimeJapan 2025 on March 23, 2025. Reports suggest that production timelines for anime of this scale typically span 12–24 months, pointing to a potential release in 2026 or possibly 2027. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Expected Cast The voice cast from Season 3 is expected to return, ensuring continuity in the series' immersive storytelling. Key returning voice actors include: Shoya Chiba as Kiyotaka Ayanokoji Akari Kito as Suzune Horikita Ayana Taketatsu as Kei Karuizawa Nao Toyama as Honami Ichinose Rina Hidaka as Arisu Sakayanagi Maasaki Mizunaka as Kakeru Ryūen Yurika Kubo as Kikyo Kushida Toshiki Iwasawa as Rokusuke Koenji New characters, such as the first-year students and Nagumo, will likely introduce additional voice actors, though details have not yet been disclosed. Studio Lerche, which produced the previous seasons, is confirmed to return for Season 4, with Seiji Kishi and Hiroyuki Hashimoto serving as chief directors. Yoshihito Nishoji will direct, and Kazuaki Morita will handle character designs, maintaining the series' signature visual style. Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Potential Plot Classroom of the Elite Season 4, officially titled Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 , will adapt the first semester of the Year 2 arc from Shōgo Kinugasa's light novel series. This arc introduces Ayanokoji and his classmates to their second year at Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing School, where the stakes are higher than ever. The season will cover Volumes 1 through 4.5 of the Year 2 light novels, focusing on new challenges and intense psychological battles. Streaming Details While official streaming platforms for Season 4 have not been confirmed, previous seasons are available on Crunchyroll, Netflix, and Muse Asia, with Crunchyroll streaming both subbed and dubbed versions globally. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at