Kadokawa recently released the first teaser promotional video for Classroom of the Elite season 4, confirming that the new season will adapt the First Semester Arc from the Year 2 sequel light novel series. The teaser, revealed on March 23, 2025, through the series’ official website and X (formerly Twitter), builds anticipation with hints of a major threat targeting Kiyotaka Ayanokoji. However, the teaser did not provide a specific release date for the season.
The previous season of Classroom of the Elite aired 13 episodes from January to March 2024. Studio Lerche will return to produce the fourth season, with key cast and staff members from earlier seasons set to reprise their roles.
Teaser Highlights and Production Details
Classroom of the Elite
The 39-second teaser trailer opens with a suspenseful atmosphere, featuring a hooded figure walking outside under dim lighting. The identity of this figure remains unknown, adding to the tension surrounding the new season. The teaser then shifts to focus on Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, now a second-year student at the Advanced Nurturing High School. He is seen alongside Suzune Horikita in Class 2-D, setting the stage for the challenges they will face.
The trailer introduces several new characters from the first-year classes, including Ichika Amasawa (1-A), Takuya Yagami (1-B), Sakurako Tsubaki (1-C), Riku Utomiya (1-C), Tsubasa Nanase (1-D), and Kazuomi Housen (1-D).
The teaser hints that one of these first-year students is a member of the White Room—a highly secretive and dangerous organization. Their goal is to assassinate Ayanokoji, creating a tense and dangerous atmosphere for the upcoming season.
The official staff confirmed that the fourth season will retain the same core production team. Studio Lerche will handle the animation, maintaining the series’ established visual style and tone. The returning cast includes Shoya Chiba as Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, Akari Kito as Suzune Horikita, Ayana Taketatsu as Kei Karuizawa, Rina Hidaka as Arisu, and other familiar voices. Additional details about the staff and specific production roles are expected to be announced closer to the release.
Plot and Expectations
Classroom of the Elite
Classroom of the Elite follows Kiyotaka Ayanokoji, a highly intelligent and emotionally detached student attending the Advanced Nurturing High School. In this prestigious institution, students are divided into classes based on merit, and their social standing is determined by academic and social performance.
Season 4 will focus on the First Semester Arc from the Year 2 light novel series. After advancing to the second year, Ayanokoji and his classmates face a new challenge—a joint written test with the first-year students. However, only the second-year students will face expulsion if they fail. This creates a high-stakes situation, especially with the added threat of a White Room operative among the first-year students, intent on eliminating Ayanokoji.
The introduction of White Room-related elements raises the narrative tension, promising a deeper exploration of Ayanokoji’s mysterious past and the organization’s influence on his life. The complex relationships between the characters, along with the strategic battles of intellect and manipulation, are expected to play a central role in the new season’s storyline.
While the exact release date remains unconfirmed, the teaser’s suspenseful tone and new character introductions suggest that the series will continue to go into the psychological and strategic elements that have defined its previous installments. More updates regarding the release schedule and additional cast announcements are expected in the coming months.
Anime Japan 2025 has officially announced that the One Piece anime will return on April 6, 2025. The series will air two consecutive episodes, 1123 and 1124, marking the beginning of the Egghead Arc Part 2. After this back-to-back release, the anime will continue with a weekly schedule starting with episode 1125 on April 13, 2025.
The announcement also revealed that One Piece Day 2025 will take place in early August at Tokyo Big Sight. New theme songs have been confirmed, with GRe4N BOYZ performing the opening song and muque handling the ending theme. Fans can expect more action and emotional moments as the Straw Hat Pirates face new threats on Egghead Island.
Egghead Arc Part 2 and new developments
One Piece Egghead Arc Part 2
The One Piece panel at Anime Japan 2025 opened with a lighthearted skit featuring the series’ voice actors. Mayumi Tanaka (Luffy) and Kappei Yamaguchi (Usopp) acted as parents announcing One Piece’s return to their “kids,” played by Subaru Kimura (Franky) and Kazuya Nakai (Zoro). This fun introduction led to the release of a new teaser trailer for the Egghead Arc Part 2.
The trailer begins with a recap of the Straw Hats’ arrival on Egghead Island. Vegapunk is shown asking Luffy and his crew to help him escape from the island. The scene then shifts to a Marine ship where Admiral Kizaru meets Saint Saturn, one of the Five Elders. The intense atmosphere suggests that Saint Saturn’s involvement will heighten the conflict on Egghead Island. Luffy’s closing statement in the trailer hints at the arrival of a powerful figure on the island.
Episodes 1123 and 1124 will air on consecutive days, eliminating the usual waiting period. Afterward, the anime will return to a weekly release schedule, starting with episode 1125 on April 13. The new opening theme by GRe4N BOYZ and the ending theme by muque aim to capture the emotional tone of the arc.
One Piece Day 2025 was also announced during the panel. The event will take place at Tokyo Big Sight in early August, featuring exclusive merchandise, including devil fruit-themed hand towels. More information about the event is expected in the coming months.
Plot and expectations
One Piece Egghead Arc Part 2
One Piece follows Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates as they search for the legendary One Piece treasure. The Egghead Arc focuses on their arrival at Egghead Island, where they meet Dr. Vegapunk, the world’s most brilliant scientist. However, their mission becomes dangerous when Admiral Kizaru and Saint Saturn get involved.
Saint Saturn’s presence signals that the World Government is prepared to take drastic measures. The Straw Hats will not only face the Marines but also Cipher Pol agents and Egghead Island’s advanced technology. Vegapunk’s knowledge about the Void Century could reveal secrets the World Government wants to bury.
The stakes are high as Luffy and his crew prepare for an intense showdown. Admiral Kizaru’s strength and Saint Saturn’s influence could push the Straw Hats to their limits. The upcoming episodes are expected to feature intense battles, emotional moments, and key revelations about the world’s hidden history.
The Egghead Arc Part 2 will explore the deeper conflict between the Straw Hats and the World Government. The mix of strategic battles and emotional storytelling promises to keep fans on edge as the series moves toward its next major turning point.
