Get ready, fans! The highly anticipated TV anime Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4th Season 2-nensei-hen 1-gakki (also known as Classroom of the Elite Season 4: 2nd Year Arc Part 1) is set to premiere in April 2026. This exciting news comes with the reveal of a stunning new key visual and the very first promotional video! Moreover, we now know the cast for the six new 1st-year students joining the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School, featuring the talents of Satou Minako, Egashira Hiroya, Seto Momoko, Tokudome Shinnosuke, Saeki Iori, and Sakata Shougo.
More Visuals Revealed!
To celebrate the upcoming season, a wealth of new visuals has been unveiled, giving fans a glimpse into the evolving world of Ayanokouji Kiyotaka and his classmates. Feast your eyes on these fresh images!
The official logo for Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4th Season 2-nensei-hen 1-gakki.
Dive deeper into the story with the comicalization of Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 2-nensei-hen 2nd Stage 1.
A sneak peek into the action with a scene from the first promotional video for Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4th Season 2-nensei-hen 1-gakki.
Another thrilling moment from the first promotional video for Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4th Season 2-nensei-hen 1-gakki.
A dynamic shot from the first promotional video for Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4th Season 2-nensei-hen 1-gakki.
An intense scene captured from the first promotional video for Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4th Season 2-nensei-hen 1-gakki.
A character moment from the first promotional video for Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4th Season 2-nensei-hen 1-gakki.
A captivating visual from the first promotional video for Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4th Season 2-nensei-hen 1-gakki.
A dramatic still from the first promotional video for Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4th Season 2-nensei-hen 1-gakki.
The final shot from the first promotional video for Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4th Season 2-nensei-hen 1-gakki.
About Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e
Often abbreviated as You-Jitsu, Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e is a captivating school apocalypse light novel series penned by Kinugasa Shougo and illustrated by Tomose Shunsaku, published under Kadokawa’s “MF Bunko J” imprint. This highly popular series has captivated readers, boasting over 10.8 million copies in circulation, including digital editions. The story unfolds at the Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School, a seemingly idyllic institution where only the most exceptional students receive preferential treatment. However, beneath its pristine facade lies a harsh reality: a cutthroat meritocracy where class standing dictates everything. The narrative follows Ayanokouji Kiyotaka, a seemingly unremarkable student assigned to the notorious Class D—a haven for the school’s most problematic individuals—as he navigates the complex social hierarchies and hidden agendas with his unique class companions.
Original Novel Cover: Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 3-nensei-hen 3
A Look Back: The Anime’s Journey So Far
The TV anime adaptation of Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e first graced our screens from July to September 2017 with its 1st Season. Following its success, the 2nd Season, Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 2nd Season, aired from July to September 2022. Most recently, from January to March 2024, the 3rd Season, Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 3rd Season, concluded the 1st-year arc, depicting Ayanokouji and his classmates’ tumultuous third semester as they climbed from Class D to Class C. Now, fans are eagerly awaiting the next chapter, which will dive into their second year.
Exciting Reveals at MF Bunko J’s “Aki no Gakuen-sai 2025”
These thrilling new details were first unveiled during a special broadcast for MF Bunko J’s “Aki no Gakuen-sai 2025” (Autumn School Festival 2025) on November 16, 2025. The stage event featured the beloved voice actors Chiba Shouya-san, who voices Ayanokouji Kiyotaka, and Kitou Akari-san, the voice of Horikita Suzune. Adding to the excitement, Satou Minako-san, one of the newly announced cast members, made a surprise appearance as a secret guest, igniting anticipation for the upcoming season.
The fresh faces of the new 1st-year students joining Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4th Season 2-nensei-hen 1-gakki!
Meet the New Classmates and Creative Team!
The 4th Season introduces six dynamic new 1st-year characters, and their voice cast promises to bring them to life with incredible depth. Satou Minako-san will voice Nanase Tsubasa, Egashira Hiroya-san takes on the role of Housen Kazomi, Seto Momoko-san will portray Amasawa Ichika, Tokudome Shinnosuke-san is cast as Yagami Takuya, Saeki Iori-san will voice Tsubaki Sakura, and Sakata Shougo-san is Utsunomiya Riku.
Behind the scenes, the anime is welcoming a new director, Nomata Noriyuki-san, who will be helming the 4th Season. Animation production will continue to be skillfully handled by Studio Larche, ensuring the series maintains its high-quality visual standards. The newly released key visual prominently features Ayanokouji and Horikita, now in their second year, alongside three pivotal new 1st-year students: Nanase, Tsubaki, and Amasawa, hinting at the intricate new dynamics to come. Furthermore, the first promotional video offers a mysterious and engaging preview of the anime, centering on the second-year Ayanokouji while introducing the new 1st-year characters with their intriguing voices. It’s clear that the new season is set to deliver another thrilling academic year filled with strategic brilliance and unforeseen challenges.
Special Event: Valentine’s Festa 2026!
Beyond the anime, fans have another exciting event to look forward to! The “Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Festa e Valentine 2026 ~Tenshi to Akuma, Docchi wo Erabu?~” (Welcome to the Classroom of the Elite Valentine Festa 2026 ~Angel or Devil, Which Will You Choose?~) is scheduled to take place at Yurakuchou Marui in Tokyo from February 6 to February 23. This special event will feature exclusive merchandise and visuals based on new illustrations by Tomose Shunsaku-sensei, the original character designer, centered around an “Angel and Devil” theme. Prepare for a charming and perhaps mischievous celebration!
Get ready for some sweet trouble at the Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Festa e Valentine 2026 ~Tenshi to Akuma, Docchi wo Erabu?~ event!
Anticipation Builds for April 2026!
With Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4th Season 2-nensei-hen 1-gakki hitting airwaves in April 2026, the excitement is palpable. Keep an eye out for further updates and prepare to delve once more into the intricate and thrilling world of elite high school strategy!
Staff & Cast Information
Staff
| Original Work: | Kinugasa Shougo (MF Bunko J “Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e” / KADOKAWA) |
| Character Design Concept: | Tomose Shunsaku |
| Director: | Nomata Noriyuki |
| Series Composition: | Shigenobu Yasushi |
| Script: | Shigenobu Yasushi / Katsuya Kyouko |
| Character Design: | Kouno Maki |
| Art Setting: | Hirayanagi Satoru |
| Art Director: | Hanehiro Funebane |
| Color Design: | Takekawa Mio |
| CG Director: | Hirayama Tomohiro |
| Director of Photography: | Sekiya Misato |
| Editing: | Oikawa Yukie (Morita Henshuushitsu) |
| Music: | Yokoyama Masaru / Hashiguchi Kana |
| Music Production: | Lantis |
| Sound Director: | Iida Satoki |
| Sound Effects: | Okuda Iki |
| Animation Production: | Larche |
| Production: | Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4 Production Committee |
Cast
| Ayanokouji Kiyotaka: | Chiba Shouya |
| Horikita Suzune: | Kitou Akari |
| Karuizawa Kei: | Taketatsu Ayana |
| Kushida Kikyou: | Kubo Yurika |
| Ryuuen Shou: | Mizunaka Masaaki |
| Ichinose Honami: | Touyama Nao |
| Sakayanagi Arisu: | Hidaka Rina |
| Nanase Tsubasa: | Satou Minako |
| Housen Kazomi: | Egashira Hiroya |
| Amasawa Ichika: | Seto Momoko |
| Yagami Takuya: | Tokudome Shinnosuke |
| Tsubaki Sakura: | Saeki Iori |
| Utsunomiya Riku: | Sakata Shougo |
© Kinugasa Shougo・KADOKAWA / Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e 4 Production Committee
Written by Nakase Koutarou
