Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 Anime Sets April 1 Premiere, 90-Minute Special, and New Theme Songs

You wanted more mind games. You wanted more cold stares. And yeah… you wanted more Ayanokōji energy. Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 (Yōkoso Jitsuryoku Shijō Shugi no Kyōshitsu e 4th Season 2-nen Sei Hen 1 Gakki) is coming in hot with a real “no time to breathe” start. Púchica, this one’s not easing you in.

Premiere date and how the schedule hits you

The anime premieres on April 1, and it kicks the door down with a 90-minute special that covers episodes 1 to 4. That’s basically: “Sit down, maje, you’re watching a mini-marathon.”

After that sprint, the pace calms down (a little). From episode 5 onward, it airs weekly on Wednesdays. So your week is officially split into two eras: before Wednesday and after Wednesday.

Example: If you’re the type who says “one episode and I sleep,” this premiere is going to humble you. One episode turns into four, and your alarm clock starts crying.

New theme songs: you’re not ready

The new promo reveals the theme songs, and they’re stacked:

Opening: “MONSTER” by Eir Aoi

Ending: “Liar Veil” by ZAQ

That combo screams intensity. One track says “run,” the other says “too late.”

What Year 2 covers (and why it matters)

This is the fourth season of the overall anime, and it will adapt the first semester of the characters’ second year. In simple words: new stage, new pressure, new faces, same ruthless school vibe.

You’ll see returning cast members from the earlier seasons, plus new first-year students entering the mix. And you already know what that means: fresh chaos, fresh alliances, and somebody getting played like a cheap ringtone.

Example: You think you can trust a “nice” new student? Ajá… and you also believe your phone battery lasts all day.

The people behind the season (the crew stays strong)

The season is directed by Noriyuki Nomata, with series scripts overseen by Yasushi Shigenobu. Scripts are also written with Kyōko Katsuya. Character designs are handled by Maki Kōno.

On the audio side, Satoki Iida is the sound director, and the music is composed by Masaru Yokoyama and Kana Hashiguchi.

Translation: the team is built to keep the tension sharp. No fluff. No mercy.

Quick recap so you don’t get lost

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Season 1 premiered in July 2017.

Season 2 premiered in July 2022.

Season 3 premiered in January 2024 and ran for 13 episodes, wrapping up the first-year arc.

Now you’re stepping into Year 2. That’s a big deal. It’s also been about 2 years since Season 3 started, so the hype isn’t random—people have been waiting.

Bottom line: April 1 is your date. The premiere is a four-episode punch in one night. New songs, new semester, same elite stress. You blink, you lose.