Audience reviews
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EnderBaka
Intro:
This show is really something special, and I don't mean that in a good way. I truly don't recommend getting into this show, because there are countless other shows that you could watch instead that would be a far better use of your time. I made the mistake of watching this as one of my first anime, and at the time I was blinded by all the big words and simple minded concepts that they threw at me, so at the time, I believed this show to be really good. After a rewatch, I realize, this show is definitely not good.
Concept:
The concept for this show is that the most elite and prestigious students attend a super advanced high school. Most of the individuals in this series are some of the dumbest, most easily manipulated, characters in all of anime, but somehow they managed to get into…
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this was one of my first animes and jm really sad about that
this anime tried so hard to be a smart psychological anime but it’s just stupid with an unknown plot.
it went from something going on at the school to them being on an island and someone stealing a girls panties (???) that wss the plot of like 5 episodes, litterally
i dont remember most of this anime and i dropped it mid-season 2, im quite happy i dont remember this anime, as its so ass
in conclusion if u want to feel edgy and smart while watching the most ass and boring anime ever with a messed up scrambked plot then classroom of the elite is for you!
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Read at the sourceSupersonic_Pain
As much as I'd like to say "how this show managed to get 4+ seasons is beyond me", I do get it but boy do I not like it
This show reeks of trying to appeal to teenagers in the most juvenile, boldfaced way possible
It's standard LN fare with a heaping dose of fanservice in it (which I don't inherently mind but there are only so many "beach episodes but the jobber boy squad tries to perv on the girls" you can take before it becomes rote and cliche) and a surprising amount of pseudo-intellectualism
None of the characters are likable, at best they are completely forgettable, at worst they are actively grating.
I'd say Sakura is maybe the one exception but even then, I didn't LIKE her and she was just "shy girl with a secret pervert side" who only serves to be another Pikmin in Ayanokouji's…
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the MC's character development is just awful. guy does smirk for 3 seasons and doesn't give a damn about anyone. i mean this had to change at some point in his supposed character development. events are few overall.and they are mostly awful and full of fan service. the art is great. but it doesn't salvage the anime as a whole. the show itself is boring. the only good moments are the MC's checkmate moments where his plans fall into place. but that is approximately 3 times in 3 seasons . boring indeed. could've been one of the greats if it was executed properly. wouldn't recommend.
Read at the sourceFaizKTG
Classroom of the Elite season 1 is the fast-food of anime. It's cheesy enough that you can munch through it enjoyably like a hamburger, but bad enough that you'd feel sick every time you finish an episode.
When characters converse in this anime, it almost always feels robotic and sub-human. They speak too perfectly, using few words and spewing out incoherent phrases, yet miraculously end up understanding each other. Ayanokoji is the main offender in these robotic discussions; he talks like a printer. Here's a typical Classroom of the Elite exchange:
"Did you steal the panties?" asks the blond guy.
"Nope," replies Ayanokoji.
"Okay, I trust you." says the blond guy.
Mhm, very genuine.
Not to mention how overly cliché the whole anime is. Ayanokoji is your "quiet" and "emotionless" sigma…
Read at the sourceArdatalhash2
okay, first of all, this is the first real review I have written and I will use DeepL translate due to my bad english, I apologise if you notice any spelling or semantic errors, so let's start.
First of all, what is cote or also known as classroom of elite? As the name suggests, the anime takes place in a school of elites, I don't know much about this school, so I won't talk much about it, but I remember that it was founded with the money of the state or something like that, which means that almost everyone in the school should be the best in their field in a certain field, but since I'm writing this, it's not hard to guess that this is not the case, if you've been to school even once in your life - which I have - you've noticed how simple and ordinary students this "school of elites" has…
Read at the sourceHalfGrownHollow
Honestly complete and utter trash. This anime tries too hard to look thought-out, intelligent and smart or whatever. Decided to suffer through this piece of garbage with my friend, who by the way, is an awesome guy unlike this thing. This waste of time couldn't even be a meme. I shouldn't waste my time further writing a review on this pretentious mess. We are going to make better use of our time and watch some anime that are worth watching at least a second of, which would be Zombie Land Saga. Also, I'm willing to fight any fan of this dung pie, anytime, anyday. Would be my pleasure.
Anyway, go ahead and watch it. You'll learn to appreciate even anime like Log Horizon which is also trash, just not on this level.
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I thought I was going to end up giving this a mixed feelings review, but that was before I watched the MC's apparently "badass" inner monologue at the end of episode 12 (badass according to maybe edgy 14 year olds anyway). Don't get me wrong, this show already had quite a few problems but that scene really set the deal on how inconsistent this show is.
- SPOILERS -
Him saying "all people are tools" and "winning is everything" contradicts all of his actions from previous episodes. If winning is everything, why did he have no interest whatsoever in being an A class student BEFORE the teacher asked him to? But worst of all, if "all people are tools" why was he always helping out his classmates (Sakura, Horikita, Sudo, etc) without getting any merits whatsoever? How exactly is he winning by…
Read at the sourceToumaDragons
I have to admit I was tricked by this show the first time I watched it. I had yet to be confronted with anime series such as monster which uses nihilistic themes, quotes that actually live up to the standards set by the show. I also didn't know about evangelion, a show which goes balls deep into the human's psyche giving an accurate representation of depression, making the characters feel real. I thought that classroom of the elite would end up being something of the sort. A show with philosophical, ethical themes or even psychology.
The first episode opens up with a quote of Friedrich Nietzsche, already setting incredibly high standards for the rest of the series. The main character's monologue about equality also stood out to me, as he was actually elaborating on what Yukichi Fukuzawa'…
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This has to be the worst anime I have ever watched and I have watched a lot of anime in my life.
I was told that the main character was of the same intellect as L and Light and people were comparing this show to death note and code geass and I went into this expecting something intellectual and stimulating I received nothing of the sort.
It was disgusting.
It was a cesspool of pantyshots. Ridiculous situations that smart people would not get themselves into. Classroom of the elite took itself far too seriously and then fell short. It began each episode with a pretentious quote so you would believe the anime is more serious than it was. How is anyone supposed to take this show seriously? It's a joke and a waste of time.
If you want something with a similar plot that is more serious watc…
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The idea of elite students going to one school is an interesting idea, the way this was adapted ruined the idea. It continuously drags on the boring plot of the main character being the strong silent type. After a few episodes the rest just felt like fillers and it became boring to watch. I didn’t like a lot of the characters because of how basic they were, none of the touched on traits were really added to. The characters were annoying, predictable, and boring. Overall there was just so much more they could’ve added to make it a way better series.
Read at the sourcePakiUSA
STORY: 7/10
CHARACTER: 10/10
ART: 8/10
SOUND: 7/10
ENJOYMENT: 9/10
OVERALL: 8/10
I knew this anime would be different just based on the quotes at the start of each episode and I wasn’t wrong. This show takes pleasure in cheerfully stunning its audience by strongly commencing with an interesting setup that only gets diluted as the show proceeds yet still manages to land strong with its ending! The story is nothing unique since it revolves around students trying to top their class by making more points. What works in this standard setting is the play along of strong, interesting characters which help elevate the plot to an enjoyable watch. The point system introduced into the story felt oddly fresh, working in the show’s favour since it brought about essential character development. This le…
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Is it dread; is it disappointment? No, it's even worse. It’s welcome to the classroom of the elite’s opening line: “If I may, I’d like to pose this question: Are human beings truly equal?” In a single moment, the writer has already shown that he is a talentless hack and has exemplified in a neat sentence why this show is awful. He began with this line thinking that it would make him look intelligent, but all it did was make him look edgy and stupid. Starting a story out with an obvious, rhetorical question shows that you want to show off how cool and smart you are touching on “deeper” theme like you ever even knew what that meant. And the way the show precedes every episode with a title card displaying a quote of a famous philosopher makes me want to take the author with me to the grave fr…
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I think that this anime isn't very newbie friendly. The story is pretty confusing, there is no the usual "OP character" or main stream background like magic,etc.
Story. I think they really miss this one. Usually the Story revolve around the MC, but they only scratch it. They tease about each MC backstory but give a full story about it. I hope they wait for enough material from the LN to make it a 25 episode/2 season. It's like watching the first SAO and end it at Aincrad Arc.
Art. Tomose Shunsaku, if you play some VN or eromanga you might know this person. I got to say the art is very good.
Sound. There is really nothing worth mentioning.
Character. Each of the MC have pretty interesting history, and some...twist.
Enjoyment. You should probably watch it in one go. The story is pretty…
Read at the sourceBlueSkylark
Classroom of the Elite
Story: 2/5
- At first interesting idea of a school that is based on the idea of wealth and
money being determint through money(but this is barly touched upon)
- certain things feel extremly forced - There are a lot of plotholes
- Two episodes are complete fanservice, while one is more like a filler episode
rather than being in the actual plot
- The last arc is kinda interesting
- "Read the light novel for more"-type, cause the goal is too far out of reach
- the title of the show makes no sense.
Characters 2/5
- main character Ayanokoji is the center of the show. The story is mostly told
through his Point of View and most of the important characters talk a
lot about him in the story
- he is a self insert main character, that utilizes machiavelistic tactic…
Read at the sourceRhapsody-
People often think that because an idea seems uncommon on paper, it is already good.
No, it's not. A plot may seem to be as attractive as possible, a character may appear to be interesting for not following a common stereotype, but if those are not developed correctly, or at least, they are not well used in the universe that the same serie proposes, then can’t be said they are good. This is the case.
Two things to keep in mind before continue reading:
1. Minor spoilers ahead.
2. This is an ANIME ONLY review.
Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e, also known as "Classroom of the Elite", this name already summarizes what the series is about: a prestigious school where only "the best of the best" attends, students are separated by categories (classes) and a score system is mana…
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I'll get this right out there, this is without a doubt my most disliked show of the season and I believe it to be an objectively bad show. Here's why.
Before I start ragging on it, I'll say I don't mind either of the main characters too much (that said, I'll still tear them apart). Main characters referring to Ayanokouji, and Horikita. My problem lies with the pretentious attitude of the show, the frankly laughable story, and the down right cringy characters and character interactions. Due to the main characters being a carbon copy of the more famous Hachiman / Yukinoshita (which certainly were not the first couple of characters like themselves) and the awkward introductions with famous quotes, I get the feeling the show is trying do a few things. Be relatable to students, to be profound…
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I'm not claiming to be a veteran when it comes to watching anime, but I've seen enough where viewing shows with a typical high school setting just doesn't cut it for me anymore. Of course a lot of the shows in this genre come with a twist or two, and Classroom of the Elite is no exception. However just because an anime uses the classic school life formula doesn't mean that it will be successful. While it's true that some shows are able to effectively pull off the school life setting, lesser anime, like Classroom of the Elite, fail right from the get go. Episode one dives right into explaining the setting and sets up the general story of the anime. Viewers learn that the school in which the characters are attending is a special academy where students are divided into four classes based off…
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Please note this review assumes that you have already finished watching Youkoso and while care has been taken to minimize story spoilers there may be spoilers in character analysis
In Society are humans really treated equally or are they treated according to the standards in society
Based off a well-known light novel series of the same name Youkoso gives us the opportunity to ask one of the fundamental questions that most teenagers would ask as they enter High school. In society are all human beings treated equally and does this by introducing us to a prestigious high school that has an impressive record of providing excellent students for society. The first episode itself made a pretty good impression on me and looking back at it im glad that I decided to stick with it to the very end…
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When you think of the word ‘school’, the first words that come to mind might be textbooks, lecture, exams, and careers. Schools are designed to prepare for students for their future after all. However, that’s not entirely the case for Koudo Ikusei Senior High School, a school that tests their students beyond the academic level. Youkoso Jitsuroku Shinjou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e (also known as “Classroom of the Elite”) is an anime that explores how survival in the outside world depends much more than just your academic skills.
From my early impressions, this anime stood out from some light novel adaptations as it deconstructs the educational system. This especially earns my attention as Japan already has a tough educational system so deconstructing that idea felt like a unique idea. In essenc…
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