Classroom of the Elite Season 4 Release Tracker
This is a living Classroom of the Elite Season 4 release tracker, updated as news drops: current status, the full announcement timeline, what the season covered, English dub info and where to watch. Everything is sourced from official announcements and checked against two independent outlets — last verified July 13, 2026.
📅 Release recap
Our honest read: Season 4's 16 episodes finished June 24, 2026, and Season 5 was announced the same day (teaser visual, no episode count or date). The remaining unknowns are the Season 5 episode count and premiere date — with nothing given and the franchise's typical 18-24 month cadence, 2027 is the realistic earliest, and 2028 is possible. A full PV / date reveal is likely at an MF Bunko J event later in 2026.
🗞️ What we know — announcement timeline
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| September 1, 2024 | Season 4 officially announced at the MF Bunko J Natsu no Gakuensai 2024 livestream, covering the first semester of the Year 2 light novels. |
| November 15, 2025 | April 2026 premiere window confirmed alongside a trailer, key visual and returning cast; Lerche again produces, directed by Noriyuki Nomata. |
| April 1, 2026 | Season premiered with an unusual 90-minute special bundling episodes 1-4; total count confirmed at 16 episodes, new episodes Wednesdays on Crunchyroll. |
| April 15, 2026 | English dub launched with the first four episodes, then weekly; directed by Helena Walstrom with the returning English cast. |
| June 10, 2026 | Episode 14 aired, leaving two: ep 15 on June 17 and the finale (ep 16) on June 24, 2026. |
| June 24, 2026 | Season 4 concluded with its 16th episode. Immediately after the finale, SEASON 5 was officially announced with a teaser/promotional visual, continuing the Year 2 light-novel arc on Crunchyroll. No episode count or premiere date was given. |
📖 What it covered
The Year 2 'First Semester' arc — Year 2 light novel volumes 1 through ~4.5: the new first-years arrive (Nanase, Amasawa and other White Room suspects), the paired written exam where only second-years risk expulsion, the OAA app era, and the build-up to the Year 2 uninhabited-island survival exam. One continuous 16-episode run, not split into cours.
🔚 Where Season 3 ended
Season 3 (Jan-Mar 2024, 13 episodes) closed out Year 1 through light novel Volume 11.5's epilogue: Ayanokoji countered acting chairman Tsukishiro's White Room expulsion plot, Horikita cemented her leadership of the class, and Ayanokoji's anonymity was gone — Sakayanagi, Ryuen and Nagumo all know how dangerous he is.
Keep reading: Season 4 adapts Year 2 light novel volumes 1-4 (plus 4.5 material), so to read ahead continue from Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 Volume 5 — or start Year 2 Volume 1 if you only watched Season 3, since the anime skipped Volume 11.5's foreshadowing pages introducing the new first-years.
🎙️ English dub
The English dub launched April 15, 2026 with the first four episodes, then weekly on Crunchyroll, tracking about two weeks behind the sub. Helena Walstrom directs, with the English cast returning from previous seasons.
📺 Where to watch
- Crunchyroll (worldwide outside most of Asia, sub + dub)
❓ FAQ
When did Classroom of the Elite Season 4 come out?
April 1, 2026 on Crunchyroll, opening with a 90-minute special that bundled episodes 1-4 before settling into weekly Wednesday releases.
How many episodes is Season 4?
16 episodes in a single continuous run — no split cour. It aired April 1 to June 24, 2026 and is complete.
What light novels does Season 4 adapt?
The start of the Year 2 sequel series — Year 2 volumes 1 through 4 (with 4.5 material), covering Ayanokoji's first semester as a second-year and the arrival of the suspicious new first-years.
Does Season 4 have an English dub?
Yes — the dub premiered April 15, 2026 with the first four episodes and continues weekly on Crunchyroll, directed by Helena Walstrom.
Where did Season 3 leave off?
Season 3 (Jan-Mar 2024) finished Year 1 through Volume 11.5: Ayanokoji defeated Tsukishiro's expulsion scheme, Horikita took charge of the class, and the first school year ended.
Is Season 5 confirmed?
Yes — Season 5 was officially announced right after the June 24, 2026 finale with a teaser visual, continuing the Year 2 arc. No episode count or premiere date has been announced yet; a 2027-2028 window is the informal expectation based on the franchise's usual gaps.
📚 Sources
Sourced from: Anime News Network — premiere & cast · Crunchyroll — English dub · AniList — S4 entry. Last verified July 13, 2026.