

Episode 12: “Genius lives only one story above madness.”
- 12 of 12
- September 27, 2017
- 24 min
- Aired
| Series | Classroom of the Elite |
|---|---|
| Episode | 12 of 12 |
| Japanese | 天才とは、狂気よりも1階層分だけ上に住んでいる者のことである。 |
| Original air date | September 27, 2017 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Lerche |
| Previous episode | Episode 11: “What people commonly call fate is mostly their own stupidity.” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, YouTube |
“Genius lives only one story above madness.” is episode 12 of the anime Classroom of the Elite. It first aired on September 27, 2017.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Mio Ibuki is revealed to have stolen the key card, and Suzune Horikita's condition worsens. Kiyotaka Ayanokouji forces her to drop out against her objections.
Characters in this episode
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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.
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