Episode 1: “What is evil? Whatever springs from weakness.”
- 1 of 12
- July 12, 2017
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Classroom of the Elite |
|---|---|
| Episode | 1 of 12 |
| Japanese | 悪とは何か――弱さから生ずるすべてのものだ。 |
| Original air date | July 12, 2017 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Lerche |
| Next episode | Episode 2: “It takes a great talent and skill to conceal one's talent and skill.” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, YouTube |
“What is evil? Whatever springs from weakness.” is episode 1 of the anime Classroom of the Elite. It first aired on July 12, 2017.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Kiyotaka Ayanokouji begins attending Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School, where students receive monthly points to spend and are judged by merit. As he adjusts to the school, he becomes acquainted with the reserved Suzune Horikita and outgoing Kikyou Kushida.
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Music in this episode
- OP 1“Caste Room” — ZAQAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
All 12 episodes → · 11 of 12 episodes have a summary
About the series
He ends up in a class with problem students and learns the truth about the school's system, which awards points with a cash value. The story explores themes of drama, suspense, and psychology in a school setting.
Read the article →References
- “Classroom of the Elite”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Classroom of the Elite”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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