Written by: Swornim K.C - 2022017, Grade XI
Posted on: 19 April, 2021
Classroom of the elite is one of the most intriguing anime out there . It's written by Shōgo Kinugasa and illustrated by Shunsaku Tomose . The anime series was adapted by Lerche and aired from July 12 ,2017. The anime tells a story from a distant future Japan where the government establishes an advanced nurturing school where students are given all the basic freedom that mimics real life. This school teaches the harsh reality and struggles of life. The students work hard to earn points which are used as a currency to fend for oneself. This story in particular talks about a class called the D class , where the students are said to be weakest students whereas A class is said to be the strongest class. The plot line of this story is very simple at first, the class works together to prove itself the best one among the others.But as the story progresses there are several different challenges that the student faces. The unexpected plot twist, the ending and the character development is indeed fascinating. Even a simple plot like that could turn out to be better but as for the first season the plot is not much interesting. I wouldn’t say it is completely lifeless because the first season is not at all enough to make those claims but what I can say is that the plot doesn’t seem to be engaging with the viewers properly. As for the characters in this anime it's not too bad but they are not as likable.The main character is super badass type but the other side characters development is not as good when compared to the main character.which tends to give this different vibe than similar type and kind animes. This might be the cause why a lot of people like it and a lot don’t. The plot twist in this anime especially the last episode is one of a kind and is my best unexpected plot twist so far . And the execution is perfect. But when you start to consider it as a single season anime all the build and the anime just ends is not fun. So I say that the second season has to come. But if you can't wait, the manga and the light novel of this anime is also really superb. So I recommend you read it as well. In my opinion I will say that this is not a bad anime at all but there are few aspects that lack in the first season which might hopefully be covered by in the upcoming season.
