Classroom of the Elite Season 3 Ep 2 Release Date, Speculation, Watch Online

Episode 1 of ‘Classroom of the Elite Season 3’ is titled “The Strongest Principle of Growth Lies in the Human Choice.” In this episode, the classes are all mixed up with the start of the new game.

The new challenge revolves around teamwork and collaboration between mixed-up groups. Nagumo, the new student council president, challenges Horikita to a simple wager. However, Ayanokoji suspects that Nagumo has underlying intentions.

Sakayanagi realizes that Class B is most likely to win, considering Ichinose’s close-knit friendship with all the girls. Therefore, Sakayangi plans to crush their group first before Ayanokoji.

1. Episode 2 Release Date

Episode 2 of ‘Classroom of the Elite Season 3’ will be released on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. It is a weekly anime, and new episodes are released every Wednesday. You can watch ‘Classroom of the Elite Season 3’ anime on Crunchyroll.

I. Is Classroom of the Elite Season 3 on a Break?

‘Classroom of the Elite Season 3’ is not on a break this week. Episode 2 has not been delayed and will be released on the above-stated date.

2. Episode 2 Speculation

The new game begins with an exciting start involving all the prominent class leaders. Ayanokoji has already begun analyzing the biggest dangers to keep an eye on them throughout the game. Horikita and Nagumo’s wager will be one of the biggest plot points of the next episode.

Although confident in his wager, Horikita has approached Ayanokoji to help him take out Nagumo. However, Ayanokoji thinks Horikita will lose, which is very likely considering Nagumo’s sneaky strategies. Moreover, Sakayanagi will probably make a move on Ichinose.

Since this game revolves around trust and friendship between all the groups, Ichinose is currently in the lead. Sakayanagi will likely try to defame Ichinose somehow, leading to Class B completely collapsing. 

3. Recap of Episode 1

The newly promoted Class C discusses the trip during their bus ride to the mountains. The teacher explains the rules of the new special exam which will mix up each group. The game targets people who cannot cooperate with random people and promotes teamwork.

Ayanokoji notices Class A planning something and analyses all the students before the game. Horikita gets challenged by the new student council president and accepts the challenge. The wager depends on which group receives a higher average in points. 

The team with Ayanokoji sets up in their allotted room and decides on sleeping positions. During dinner time, the other groups mix and discuss the challenge. Ayanokoji realizes that this game fosters people with good communication skills. 

The following morning, the music plays early to wake up all the groups. Although a fight almost begins due to Koenji, Sakayanagi’s right-hand man mediates and stops them. After breakfast, the groups are tested in meditation and posture training.

Ichinose’s group goes for a morning run and fosters a good relationship between all its members. Sakayanagi tells Ayanokoji that she must defeat Ichinose’s group first since they have the strongest friendships. Ayanokoji sets up plans to keep an eye on certain students who he believes to be the most dangerous in this challenge.

Horikita’s brother reaches out to Ayanokoji and asks him to take out Nagumo. If Nagumo is taken out, Suzune could get into the student council. Ikuto, the student council vice president, is also a part of the secret mission. Horikita also believes that Nagumo won’t turn back on his word in the upcoming fight.

4. Where to Watch Classroom of the Elite Season 3?

5. About Classroom of the Elite

Originally, Classroom of the Elite was a light novel series written by Shogo Kinugasa and illustrated by Shunsake Tomose. Upon seeing its popularity, Media Factory’s Monthly Comic Alive began its serialization back in January 2016. The manga was illustrated by Yuyu Ichino.

Later on, in July 2017, Studio Lerche adapted the Light Novel series to an anime series that completed its first season.