Classroom of the Elite (2017)
A prestigious academy's dark secrets unravel as a measured, cerebral game of survival begins.
Kiyotaka Ayanokouji enrolls at the prestigious Tokyo Koudo Ikusei Academy, but is assigned to Class 1-D, where students with behavioral problems are housed. The school awards points equivalent to 100,000 yen per month and allows unusual freedom in classes, masking a more complex system.
How intense is Classroom of the Elite?
Classroom of the Elite has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated TV-14.
What Classroom of the Elite feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulcerebralgrittydarkly comic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Classroom of the Elite
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Is Classroom of the Elite scary?
No. Classroom of the Elite is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Classroom of the Elite gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Classroom of the Elite sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Classroom of the Elite OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Classroom of the Elite?
Episodes run about 24m.
Where can I stream Classroom of the Elite?
Classroom of the Elite is streaming on Crunchyroll.
Does Classroom of the Elite have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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