C.O.T.E S4

Classroom of the Elite Season 4 (officially titled Classroom of the Elite 4th Season: Second Year, First Semester) finished airing its 16-episode run on 24 June 2026. Produced by Studio Lerche and directed by Noriyuki Nomata, the season kicked off with a special 90-minute premiere on 1 April 2026 that covered the first four episodes all at once. The season officially adapted the highly anticipated Year 2 arc (First Semester) from the light novels, following Kiyotaka Ayanokōji and Class D as they entered their second year at the Advanced Nurturing High School. Season Overview & Plot Highlights • The Freshmen Gauntlet: The class faces a brand new batch of unique first-year students. The first major special exam pairs second-years with first-years for a written test, where the second-years face immediate expulsion if their team fails. • The White Room Threat: Ayanokōji must deal with a high-stakes bet against Acting Director Tsukishiro. He has to figure out the identity of a hidden foe sent from the White Room who has infiltrated the new freshman class. • The Desert Island Survival Test: The season builds toward a massive, multi-front survival exam on a deserted island, featuring brutal mind games and intense physical confrontations among the first, second, and third-years. Direct Comparison: Season 3 vs. Season 4 Feature Season 3 Season 4 Aired Window January – March 2024 April – June 2026 Episode Count 13 Episodes 16 Episodes Arc Covered 1st Year (Final Term) 2nd Year (1st Semester) [All people in C.O.T.E doesn't know about the three new students and it's just boys]