

Episode 3: “Man is an animal that makes bargains: no other animal does this - no dog exchanges bones with another.”
- 3 of 12
- July 26, 2017
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Classroom of the Elite |
|---|---|
| Episode | 3 of 12 |
| Japanese | 人間は取引をする唯一の動物である。骨を交換する犬はいない |
| Original air date | July 26, 2017 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Lerche |
| Previous episode | Episode 2: “It takes a great talent and skill to conceal one's talent and skill.” |
| Next episode | Episode 4: “We should not be upset that others hide the truth from us, when we hide it so often from ourselves.” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, YouTube |
“Man is an animal that makes bargains: no other animal does this - no dog exchanges bones with another.” is episode 3 of the anime Classroom of the Elite. It first aired on July 26, 2017.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Class D earns unexpectedly strong midterm results after its students work and scheme to improve. When one student fails a test and faces expulsion, Kiyotaka Ayanokouji makes a final effort to save the classmate.
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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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