

Episode 2: “It takes a great talent and skill to conceal one's talent and skill.”
- 2 of 12
- July 19, 2017
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Classroom of the Elite |
|---|---|
| Episode | 2 of 12 |
| Japanese | 才能を隠すのにも卓越した才能がいる。 |
| Original air date | July 19, 2017 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Lerche |
| Previous episode | Episode 1: “What is evil? Whatever springs from weakness.” |
| Next episode | Episode 3: “Man is an animal that makes bargains: no other animal does this - no dog exchanges bones with another.” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, YouTube |
“It takes a great talent and skill to conceal one's talent and skill.” is episode 2 of the anime Classroom of the Elite. It first aired on July 19, 2017.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
As Class D prepares for its first midterm exams, the students face the prospect of receiving no points if their class average does not improve. Suzune Horikita organizes a study group to help classmates who are struggling, despite her reserved manner.
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Music in this episode
- OP 1“Caste Room” — ZAQAnimeThemes
- ED 1“Beautiful Soldier”AnimeThemes
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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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