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ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ [Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e] (Novel) #3
Classroom of the Elite (Light Novel) Vol. 3
Having survived their final exams, Ayanokoji and the others are looking forward to an idyllic school-sponsored summer vacation aboard a cruise ship. But nothing is ever quite as it seems with the Tokyo Advanced Nurturing High School, and the cruise turns out to be the cover for a series of special tests! What grueling new challenges await them out at sea?!
251 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 25, 2016
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* 衣笠彰梧 (Japanese)
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December 6, 2021
So far this is my favourite volume.
I feel like I got to know Ayanokyoji a bit better. Just a bit though.
I feel like I got to know Ayanokyoji a bit better. Just a bit though.
January 4, 2025
As I expected, the third volume is the first were the main goal actually starts. Now looking back at it, the first two volumes feel like a prologue, though I certainly see the importance of certain scenes that were featured in volume 1 and 2.
I definitely enjoyed this volume even more than the first two. Mainly 'cause the story is actually going to start now and I'm looking forward to see volume 4.
The whole luxury line cruise ship vacation that lasted for 2 weeks, while 1 week being for a special test (since the semester is about to end) was really exciting. This was not just for the anime but also for the light novel the first time I was really excited to see where things are going. I mean after all the light novels premise is that the students are placed in different classes based on their (overall) abilities, while competing against eachother so of course I wanted to see it all along.
Due to spoilers I won't go into detail what exactly happened in this test, but it was pretty tense near the end of the 7 days and I also forgot about some scenes which made the reading experience even better. The whole setting was constantly mysterious, especially towards the issue Ayanokouji was facing before the trip, which lead him into changing his strategy in the test. With the whole enrollment cards where the interviewers justifies why a students was placed in a certain class, was already hinting on some characters past, which is a smart move honestly.
Since the last volume Sudou started to develop slowly after facing consequences for his actions which is awesome. Ike started to develop now too and near the end of this volume which featured Horikita's flaws she seems to acknowledge her flaws as well. As the homeroom teacher of class D already hinted on: If one isn't in class A it's 'cause one has a major flaw that needs to be adjusted to even consider raising up to class A. I'm pretty sure more character will have a major character development which contributes to class D's goal to reach Class A. This also makes me like the light novel a lot more than the anime as though the anime has the same scenes, the developments definitely hit harder for the light novel as we readers also get the opportunity to see the perspective of other characters than just Ayanokouji, which isn't the case for the anime.
The plot twist for this volume didn't hit that hard for me as I already knew it since I watched the anime and I also consider it quite obvious, but I think one can enjoy it nevertheless as there is also more to it than one might think. I definitely still liked it, as the other volumes rather had a 'I have a secret and now you know it' kinda plot twist, but this time it's a completely different one which is quite refreshing.
As I mentioned in the previous two volumes how relatable Ayanokouji can be, Horikita is the same. I really like this about this series as it makes the reader connect to the characters more and not feel them to be out of reach due to their great abilities that they always show in the tests.
Horikita might even be more relatable to most than Ayanokouji as her backstory is (in my opinion at least) less complex and more realistic than what Ayanokouji went through, which lead them to think in somewhat same way but still kinda different as they face different flaws in their personality which changes their thinking pattern.
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StoryGraph review (longer + with spoilers that are marked)
I definitely enjoyed this volume even more than the first two. Mainly 'cause the story is actually going to start now and I'm looking forward to see volume 4.
The whole luxury line cruise ship vacation that lasted for 2 weeks, while 1 week being for a special test (since the semester is about to end) was really exciting. This was not just for the anime but also for the light novel the first time I was really excited to see where things are going. I mean after all the light novels premise is that the students are placed in different classes based on their (overall) abilities, while competing against eachother so of course I wanted to see it all along.
Due to spoilers I won't go into detail what exactly happened in this test, but it was pretty tense near the end of the 7 days and I also forgot about some scenes which made the reading experience even better. The whole setting was constantly mysterious, especially towards the issue Ayanokouji was facing before the trip, which lead him into changing his strategy in the test. With the whole enrollment cards where the interviewers justifies why a students was placed in a certain class, was already hinting on some characters past, which is a smart move honestly.
Since the last volume Sudou started to develop slowly after facing consequences for his actions which is awesome. Ike started to develop now too and near the end of this volume which featured Horikita's flaws she seems to acknowledge her flaws as well. As the homeroom teacher of class D already hinted on: If one isn't in class A it's 'cause one has a major flaw that needs to be adjusted to even consider raising up to class A. I'm pretty sure more character will have a major character development which contributes to class D's goal to reach Class A. This also makes me like the light novel a lot more than the anime as though the anime has the same scenes, the developments definitely hit harder for the light novel as we readers also get the opportunity to see the perspective of other characters than just Ayanokouji, which isn't the case for the anime.
The plot twist for this volume didn't hit that hard for me as I already knew it since I watched the anime and I also consider it quite obvious, but I think one can enjoy it nevertheless as there is also more to it than one might think. I definitely still liked it, as the other volumes rather had a 'I have a secret and now you know it' kinda plot twist, but this time it's a completely different one which is quite refreshing.
As I mentioned in the previous two volumes how relatable Ayanokouji can be, Horikita is the same. I really like this about this series as it makes the reader connect to the characters more and not feel them to be out of reach due to their great abilities that they always show in the tests.
Horikita might even be more relatable to most than Ayanokouji as her backstory is (in my opinion at least) less complex and more realistic than what Ayanokouji went through, which lead them to think in somewhat same way but still kinda different as they face different flaws in their personality which changes their thinking pattern.
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StoryGraph review (longer + with spoilers that are marked)
October 31, 2020
For those who remember the story so far, Class D was at the bottom of the barrel regarding points, earning an impressive 0 points a month after performing horribly after the first month of school. While they have rebounded a bit and earned points for the first time since their initial month, it’s not the same amount they were gifted in the beginning. However, since their behavioral problems as a whole, and other unknown variables that factor into point acquisition, aren’t perfect, they aren’t swimming in points.
I mean, if the higher ups see Class D as acting a certain way for the sole purpose of earning points, then of course they wouldn’t get the same amount of points if they were acting in a way to grow as individuals and a class. Still, they managed to start their uphill climb to getting back to where their points were initially.
Volume three covers the last arc of the anime (which is where I first found out about the story), so it was interesting to see the differences from the anime while reading this one. All of the first-year students are all taken to an uninhabited island under the guise of a summer vacation. But, since the Tokyo Advanced Nurturing High School does everything for a reason, and all of your actions carry some type of weight that contributes to your standing in the school, that applies to summer vacation as well. All the classes are taken to the island for a series of special tests, the objective of which is shrouded in mystery. Over the course of the novel, you learn alongside the students just what the school wants form the students, and I’ve got to say, this school never ceases to amaze me with their tests. If you graduate from there without growing at all, then it would surely be due to lack of effort, because the school does its best to push you to grow past your limits. It’s not hard to see why most of the school’s graduates go on to contribute to society more so than graduates of other schools.
The first test they must pass is surviving a week on this uninhabited island. They are provided with supplies from the school, and were given a certain amount of points they could use to purchase things to ensure a smooth time on the island. They can buy toilets, showers, and other luxuries, or they could blow it all on frivolous things to have fun with. There are no rules stating what you need to buy, or even if you need to buy anything at all. And if you chose to buy nothing, whatever points you held over from the test would be added to the class’ point bank.
So, naturally, Class D’s initial reaction is to save all the points and buy nothing, but the plan almost immediately becomes impossible, as the class clashes on what’s considered essential for survival on the island. What follows is a, test, for lack of better word, to see if Class D can come together and form solutions to their problems, or succumb to the struggles of deciding how to survive on an island. Can’t say this test is one I’d be happy to take part in. Guess that’s why it’s great I’m just a reader and not a student there, eh?
I enjoyed reading through the story just as much, if not more than watching it in anime form. You get to learn a little more about the students not only in Class D, but also in the other classes. I’m definitely curious about the stories of the leaders of Classes C and A. We know a little about Class B’s leader, Ichinose, and her right hand man, but I can’t wait until the layers are peeled back a little more. Ayanokouji continues to be a fun mc to follow, as his thoughts are constantly entertaining, and if I’m being honest, there are times where I feel like he leaves things out of his internal monologues intentionally. He’s much more clever than a lot of people seem to give him credit for, and if Class D has any hopes of reaching Class A, I’m 100% sure he’ll need to be involved.
I mean, if the higher ups see Class D as acting a certain way for the sole purpose of earning points, then of course they wouldn’t get the same amount of points if they were acting in a way to grow as individuals and a class. Still, they managed to start their uphill climb to getting back to where their points were initially.
Volume three covers the last arc of the anime (which is where I first found out about the story), so it was interesting to see the differences from the anime while reading this one. All of the first-year students are all taken to an uninhabited island under the guise of a summer vacation. But, since the Tokyo Advanced Nurturing High School does everything for a reason, and all of your actions carry some type of weight that contributes to your standing in the school, that applies to summer vacation as well. All the classes are taken to the island for a series of special tests, the objective of which is shrouded in mystery. Over the course of the novel, you learn alongside the students just what the school wants form the students, and I’ve got to say, this school never ceases to amaze me with their tests. If you graduate from there without growing at all, then it would surely be due to lack of effort, because the school does its best to push you to grow past your limits. It’s not hard to see why most of the school’s graduates go on to contribute to society more so than graduates of other schools.
The first test they must pass is surviving a week on this uninhabited island. They are provided with supplies from the school, and were given a certain amount of points they could use to purchase things to ensure a smooth time on the island. They can buy toilets, showers, and other luxuries, or they could blow it all on frivolous things to have fun with. There are no rules stating what you need to buy, or even if you need to buy anything at all. And if you chose to buy nothing, whatever points you held over from the test would be added to the class’ point bank.
So, naturally, Class D’s initial reaction is to save all the points and buy nothing, but the plan almost immediately becomes impossible, as the class clashes on what’s considered essential for survival on the island. What follows is a, test, for lack of better word, to see if Class D can come together and form solutions to their problems, or succumb to the struggles of deciding how to survive on an island. Can’t say this test is one I’d be happy to take part in. Guess that’s why it’s great I’m just a reader and not a student there, eh?
I enjoyed reading through the story just as much, if not more than watching it in anime form. You get to learn a little more about the students not only in Class D, but also in the other classes. I’m definitely curious about the stories of the leaders of Classes C and A. We know a little about Class B’s leader, Ichinose, and her right hand man, but I can’t wait until the layers are peeled back a little more. Ayanokouji continues to be a fun mc to follow, as his thoughts are constantly entertaining, and if I’m being honest, there are times where I feel like he leaves things out of his internal monologues intentionally. He’s much more clever than a lot of people seem to give him credit for, and if Class D has any hopes of reaching Class A, I’m 100% sure he’ll need to be involved.
February 3, 2023
End. 1401/11/14
عررررررر، این جلدش خیلی خوب بوددد!!
عررررررر، این جلدش خیلی خوب بوددد!!
December 31, 2021
4 out of 5 stars
Side note: Finally reached where the anime ended, yay!
After the closing ceremonies, the students are taken to a remote island for a summer vacation... or maybe not. In Classroom of the Elite, everything is a test to assess the students’ abilities and a vacation is no exception. It is yet another chance for Class D to finally gain points and rise in the ranks.
I was at the edge of my seat the entire time. But it’s always Chapter 7 that’s going to blow me away. The revelations had me mindblown. Especially the subject of Chabashira-sensei and Ayanokouji’s conversation at the end. Very interesting, indeed. My only problem was that I had a bit of trouble sometimes with the switching of narrators. I had to guess for the first few pages because it was not explicitly said who was currently narrating. Sometimes, I get confused with the dialogue, too, but it isn’t much of a drag. It only affected my reading experience a bit.
Anyway, Horikita, my fave, had less exposure in this volume and underwent a bit of character development or some sort of realization. She’s at her lowest, basically. Also, a glaring difference between the anime and the light novel is that the former had reduced Horikita to be “falling for” Ayanokouji or something of the same regard. From what I can remember, she was a blushing mess and acting like a tsundere towards the end. Meanwhile, the latter has her acknowledging Ayanokouji’s mysterious ways and forms an alliance with him. And so they’re still the same badass mfers who don’t give a shit about anything else but their goal—the way I like it, yesyes.
Excited to continue the next volume!
Side note: Finally reached where the anime ended, yay!
After the closing ceremonies, the students are taken to a remote island for a summer vacation... or maybe not. In Classroom of the Elite, everything is a test to assess the students’ abilities and a vacation is no exception. It is yet another chance for Class D to finally gain points and rise in the ranks.
I was at the edge of my seat the entire time. But it’s always Chapter 7 that’s going to blow me away. The revelations had me mindblown. Especially the subject of Chabashira-sensei and Ayanokouji’s conversation at the end. Very interesting, indeed. My only problem was that I had a bit of trouble sometimes with the switching of narrators. I had to guess for the first few pages because it was not explicitly said who was currently narrating. Sometimes, I get confused with the dialogue, too, but it isn’t much of a drag. It only affected my reading experience a bit.
Anyway, Horikita, my fave, had less exposure in this volume and underwent a bit of character development or some sort of realization. She’s at her lowest, basically. Also, a glaring difference between the anime and the light novel is that the former had reduced Horikita to be “falling for” Ayanokouji or something of the same regard. From what I can remember, she was a blushing mess and acting like a tsundere towards the end. Meanwhile, the latter has her acknowledging Ayanokouji’s mysterious ways and forms an alliance with him. And so they’re still the same badass mfers who don’t give a shit about anything else but their goal—the way I like it, yesyes.
Excited to continue the next volume!
July 29, 2021
Now, this was actually great!!
I mean it was always about survival in a way, from the very first volume even. And yet adding the island element gave it a more intense atmosphere.
I loved watching how many characters had matured and changed.
The ending made me feel so proud, yet also really surprised, too many plot twists at once (not complaining)
This was so, so good.
And seriously, Ayano is like one of the best main characters I've ever seen in a light novel, it's so entertaining reading things from his pov!
I mean it was always about survival in a way, from the very first volume even. And yet adding the island element gave it a more intense atmosphere.
I loved watching how many characters had matured and changed.
The ending made me feel so proud, yet also really surprised, too many plot twists at once (not complaining)
This was so, so good.
And seriously, Ayano is like one of the best main characters I've ever seen in a light novel, it's so entertaining reading things from his pov!
October 26, 2022
Arc này được đánh giá cao nhưng mình thấy nó khá thiếu logic hơn tập 1 và 2 :v Nếu ko có những yếu tố tình cờ ngẫu nhiên thì ko thể nào lật kèo được, mà cái gì "ngẫu nhiên" thì ko thể làm mình phục được :v
Btw, đọc xong 3 tập đầu thì thích nhất gái Sakura và Ichinose, khá ấn tượng với Horikita và Kushida, chả hiểu sao 2 em này lắm anti thế :v Ngược lại em Kei nhiều fan nam lại khiến mình thấy khó ưa =)) Quả nhiên tiêu chuẩn đánh giá best girl của nam và nữ khác nhau =)) Mong tập 4 IPM làm standee em Sakura dù biết khó vì em này chỉ là nhân vật phụ...
Btw, đọc xong 3 tập đầu thì thích nhất gái Sakura và Ichinose, khá ấn tượng với Horikita và Kushida, chả hiểu sao 2 em này lắm anti thế :v Ngược lại em Kei nhiều fan nam lại khiến mình thấy khó ưa =)) Quả nhiên tiêu chuẩn đánh giá best girl của nam và nữ khác nhau =)) Mong tập 4 IPM làm standee em Sakura dù biết khó vì em này chỉ là nhân vật phụ...
December 26, 2024
The island exam was an interesting concept. Ayanokoji is certainly an intriguing character with a lot of mixed motives involved. His past seems to be shrouded in mystery while he keeps his aloof personality.
Horikita proved once again that she can’t do it all alone. Eventually, she has to rely on Ayanokoji to outplay all the other classes to come out on top. Now, the only question remained is “What are the consequences?” which I’m hoping to see answered in later volumes.
Horikita proved once again that she can’t do it all alone. Eventually, she has to rely on Ayanokoji to outplay all the other classes to come out on top. Now, the only question remained is “What are the consequences?” which I’m hoping to see answered in later volumes.
August 13, 2022
"Horikita’s handshake was firm. I work for me. You do things for yourself. The battle to raise our class up from the very bottom was about to begin."
I AM FREAKING OUT! CLASS D IS FINALLY ON THE MOVE!
Ayanokouji-kun, you never fail to fucking surprise me. This volume both gave us some information about you, but also opened to more fucking questions about you. Also, because of you, Horikita is finally starting to realize that she needs to also rely on others. Hence, I am sensing major character developments on the next volume!
Furthermore, Kushida really piqued my interest from the previous volume so it was a bit downside that she was set back this time. However, I am also glad that I got to see more of others this time, especially Ike who proved to be wholesome and helpful this time.
The setting. The survival aspect. These new characters. These teamworks and rivalries between classes. These revelations! My knees still won't stop shaking even as I write this review. This volume is just insanely good. No, COTE is insanely good.
And this might just be my favorite volume so far — I am surprised, shocked, flabbergasted, astonished, astounded, perplexed, mystified, amazed, and all other synonyms of the aforementioned words that are in the english dictionary!
Most of all, I am just so happy that I get to finally watch the anime! Let's goooooo~
I AM FREAKING OUT! CLASS D IS FINALLY ON THE MOVE!
Ayanokouji-kun, you never fail to fucking surprise me. This volume both gave us some information about you, but also opened to more fucking questions about you. Also, because of you, Horikita is finally starting to realize that she needs to also rely on others. Hence, I am sensing major character developments on the next volume!
Furthermore, Kushida really piqued my interest from the previous volume so it was a bit downside that she was set back this time. However, I am also glad that I got to see more of others this time, especially Ike who proved to be wholesome and helpful this time.
The setting. The survival aspect. These new characters. These teamworks and rivalries between classes. These revelations! My knees still won't stop shaking even as I write this review. This volume is just insanely good. No, COTE is insanely good.
And this might just be my favorite volume so far — I am surprised, shocked, flabbergasted, astonished, astounded, perplexed, mystified, amazed, and all other synonyms of the aforementioned words that are in the english dictionary!
Most of all, I am just so happy that I get to finally watch the anime! Let's goooooo~
January 13, 2024
Ayanokoji for the win
Even though I'm caught up on the anime, Karuizawa is still really annoying. I feel like her depiction in the LN is worse than the one in the anime. I don't care about her redemption (for now). I sort of get why people wanted Karuizawa expelled now.
AYANOKOJI YOU MASTERMIND
Absolutely brilliant. LN Ayanokoji somehow has a personality and is also cold and calculating, which makes him so much more interesting than anime Ayanokoji. His reactions are so normal. Anime Ayanokoji is not fazed by Kushida, but LN Ayanokoji is like "she's so cute should I confess on the spot?"
LN Ayanokoji is also scary at times, which doesn't carry over to the anime. I was lowkey like "who tf are you" when he was monologuing about how everyone's just a pawn to him when all the interactions seem so genuine.
also how did I not know the pv of classroom of the elite featured the LN artstyle with hanae natsuki voicing ayanokoji until now? his face showed more emotion in that 1 minute pv than all 2 seasons 2 episodes of anime ayanokoji
now I understand why LN readers were so pissed about the anime
that whole pool episode was so unnecessary
Even though I'm caught up on the anime, Karuizawa is still really annoying. I feel like her depiction in the LN is worse than the one in the anime. I don't care about her redemption (for now). I sort of get why people wanted Karuizawa expelled now.
AYANOKOJI YOU MASTERMIND
Absolutely brilliant. LN Ayanokoji somehow has a personality and is also cold and calculating, which makes him so much more interesting than anime Ayanokoji. His reactions are so normal. Anime Ayanokoji is not fazed by Kushida, but LN Ayanokoji is like "she's so cute should I confess on the spot?"
LN Ayanokoji is also scary at times, which doesn't carry over to the anime. I was lowkey like "who tf are you" when he was monologuing about how everyone's just a pawn to him when all the interactions seem so genuine.
also how did I not know the pv of classroom of the elite featured the LN artstyle with hanae natsuki voicing ayanokoji until now? his face showed more emotion in that 1 minute pv than all 2 seasons 2 episodes of anime ayanokoji
now I understand why LN readers were so pissed about the anime
that whole pool episode was so unnecessary
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 15, 2021
Another book, another day, another test! Nothing is ever as it seems in this school and of course that applies to a "vacation" as well.
It's great to see new sides of established characters, get a glimpse into why some of them were accepted into the school, and see their strengths. On the other hand we also get to see some strong characters stumble over this test and how to accomplish it.
The test is simple. Survive a week on a, largely, safe island and try not to hurt each other. It surprising initially but felt largely straightforward after that. However, the strength of this book is in what it says about the characters and how it shows new sides of ones I thought I understood pretty well.
There's not a whole lot of mystery in this book except towards the very end. An ending I thought was both satisfying and that left me interested in knowing more.
It's great to see new sides of established characters, get a glimpse into why some of them were accepted into the school, and see their strengths. On the other hand we also get to see some strong characters stumble over this test and how to accomplish it.
The test is simple. Survive a week on a, largely, safe island and try not to hurt each other. It surprising initially but felt largely straightforward after that. However, the strength of this book is in what it says about the characters and how it shows new sides of ones I thought I understood pretty well.
There's not a whole lot of mystery in this book except towards the very end. An ending I thought was both satisfying and that left me interested in knowing more.
April 10, 2020
Not having seen the anime I'm going into these blind, and I rather like that. I enjoyed this one a fair bit. What seems like it might be the start of a super nice vacation takes a turn into yet another test of the various classes. We get to see a lot of characters and learn more about them and see some of the twists and turns that have yet been hidden while revealing a few more. The bad news is my library doesn't have volume 4 (yet) and 4.5 and 5 haven't been published (physically) yet so I've got some waiting to do.
Verdict: I liked this one very much. If you're interested in Classroom and aren't sure after volume 2, give this one a shot and see if it can rekindle your interest.
Verdict: I liked this one very much. If you're interested in Classroom and aren't sure after volume 2, give this one a shot and see if it can rekindle your interest.
August 19, 2021
"𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙪𝙥 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙗𝙤𝙩𝙩𝙤𝙢 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣."
And I'm here for it👀
Finally got into the part where the anime left off. Tbh I don't really like the writing style (is it because of the english translation or it's just the same with the Japanese version? idk) I often found myself confused about who's the one talking since they just write the convo without mentioning the person. They don't even tell who's point of view it is and just change it without any information.
And Ayanokouji!! SIR--👀👀 I want to know more about him so bad.
Welp looks like I need to dive into the next book asap.
And I'm here for it👀
Finally got into the part where the anime left off. Tbh I don't really like the writing style (is it because of the english translation or it's just the same with the Japanese version? idk) I often found myself confused about who's the one talking since they just write the convo without mentioning the person. They don't even tell who's point of view it is and just change it without any information.
And Ayanokouji!! SIR--👀👀 I want to know more about him so bad.
Welp looks like I need to dive into the next book asap.
November 5, 2022
The Island exam, I don't really need to go into detail on this as any who have seen the anime will have seen the island exam, and of it we get massive levels of development and internal story structure for Kiyotaka. It was here where the previous idea clicked for me and I realised how you're meant to read them, as the story itself is meant to be a single whole year during a school life. Not the best again as things are just brewing and developing, the shining happy sun of loveliness appears in the next volume and I can start talking about fun stuff...like peer pressure and viscous bullying.
July 20, 2023
3.5/5 stars {★★★☆☆}
oooh I've been waiting for this reveal and I love how casual it was done.
The girls from D were annoying af. Like I get why they feel unsafe but it was super obvious what was happening and they just weren't listening.
We got so much insight but at the same time it needed some editing. The anime took all the boring parts and speed them up, thank god.
I'll eventually continue the story cause I really liked it.
oooh I've been waiting for this reveal and I love how casual it was done.
The girls from D were annoying af. Like I get why they feel unsafe but it was super obvious what was happening and they just weren't listening.
We got so much insight but at the same time it needed some editing. The anime took all the boring parts and speed them up, thank god.
I'll eventually continue the story cause I really liked it.
September 20, 2019
Even though the last one was a little bit dragged on, this one took the turn for the better. The story focused on the different characters and as well as utilized the capabilities of students who were considered as hindrance in the previous ones.
On top of that, it also showed the shortcomings of the dominant characters while revealing bits and pieces of information that might misdirect character interpretation as the story moves on to the next phase.
On top of that, it also showed the shortcomings of the dominant characters while revealing bits and pieces of information that might misdirect character interpretation as the story moves on to the next phase.
July 15, 2021
The third volume really elevated the whole story. The plot was well-thought and the setups are all so good. Story-wise, it certainly did not disappoint.
We get to see different sides of the characters being shed with more light. We get to understand more how our characters think and what their true nature is. As the final chapter concluded, this will probably mark the start of the story becoming more intense.
I was engaged for the most and I am excited to read the next volume.
We get to see different sides of the characters being shed with more light. We get to understand more how our characters think and what their true nature is. As the final chapter concluded, this will probably mark the start of the story becoming more intense.
I was engaged for the most and I am excited to read the next volume.
March 29, 2024
Of course this one was really good, they went on a island for a special exam, and oh trust me you don’t know what’s happening until the very end.
I loved how each little detail gave hints for what was about to happen, like you really had to read in between the words.
Lastly the ending, the revelation, this is just the begging of them working towards class A, the battle was won but the war has just started.
I loved how each little detail gave hints for what was about to happen, like you really had to read in between the words.
Lastly the ending, the revelation, this is just the begging of them working towards class A, the battle was won but the war has just started.
October 7, 2025
Funnily enough, there's very little classroom and a lot of "island survival" stuff in this one. Fortunately, the game, both hidden and apparent, was pretty cool and entertaining.
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If anyone reading my reviews is be interested in reading my SF (Very hard SF, mind you), I'm open to requests.
Just direct message me in goodreads or email me on my site. I'd love to get some eyes on my novels.
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October 29, 2021
we start to see a little bit more how ayanokoji works, really looking forward to understand his real motivations. I wonder what the teacher of class D knows about his real abilities, his childhood and his father? and why she is the only one who knows about him in the school.
My favorite volume so far 🕺
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My favorite volume so far 🕺
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March 26, 2022
I was excited reading this volume because I kinda watched some part of the anime. I want to indulge myself with Kiyotaka's internal thoughts. Tbh, I was despicably amazed and turned on when I first heard about Kiyotaka's 'tools' monologue. And reading this volume while looking forward to him revealing that part thrills me. Goodshit.
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December 8, 2022
4 stars.
THANK GOODNESS ITS FINALLY PICKING UP!!! i really loved this arc in the anime so it is no surprise i loved it in light novel form as well. one thing i’m looking forward to is finally reading the novels that have yet to be animated because i really want to not know what will happen before reading. anyways, that was a great novel!!!
THANK GOODNESS ITS FINALLY PICKING UP!!! i really loved this arc in the anime so it is no surprise i loved it in light novel form as well. one thing i’m looking forward to is finally reading the novels that have yet to be animated because i really want to not know what will happen before reading. anyways, that was a great novel!!!
February 2, 2023
It is the same as the episodes in season 1 but they changed quite a few scenes in there if you compare it to the light novel. But overall, the Light Novel is more descriptive and you could understand Ayanokoji's plan very well and maybe, his thoughts than the anime version. I really love when you read it and still doesn't get Ayanokoji's plan until the epilogue. It is really a good twist. <3
May 31, 2025
This book serves as an enlightening introduction to the true nature of Ayanokoji, offering readers a compelling glimpse into his character and motivations.
As someone who has seen the anime first, I believe that without reading the novel, it's actually hard to comprehend what's happening most of the time
As someone who has seen the anime first, I believe that without reading the novel, it's actually hard to comprehend what's happening most of the time
July 28, 2020
by far my favorite volume! this was so fun! I also love the cast of characters, I was getting sick of kushida and horikita
such an improvement over the 2nd volume
the author is still a gross sleazebag
the sexual harassment the girls receive adds absolutely nothing to the plot
such an improvement over the 2nd volume
the author is still a gross sleazebag
the sexual harassment the girls receive adds absolutely nothing to the plot
June 7, 2022
จบแล้วสำหรับeventเซอไวเวิล(?)บนเกาะ เล่มนี้โชว์ศักยภาพของอายาโนะโคจิพอสมควรเลยว่า ตัวละครนี้คิดไม่เหมือนคนธรรมดาทั้วไป มีความเจ้าบงการ จุดนี้บอกเลยว่าอนิเมะภาค 1 wtf มาก ผกก.เปลี่ยนบทไปไกลมาก แต่ส่ิงที่เหมือนเดิมคืออายาโนะโคจิไม่มีคิดว่าใครเป็นเพื่อนเลย
August 19, 2022
4/5
Es en este volumen donde realmente empieza la lucha de clases, la primera "mini" victoria de la clase D, y la revelación de lo que Kiyotaca puede hacer, en lo personal, este volumen me gustó mucho. De verdad que me deja emocionado
Es en este volumen donde realmente empieza la lucha de clases, la primera "mini" victoria de la clase D, y la revelación de lo que Kiyotaca puede hacer, en lo personal, este volumen me gustó mucho. De verdad que me deja emocionado
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December 14, 2025
Loved this one!
The students finally go on an island! Horikita falls sick and they had to deal with the exam. This one was super interesting and I absolutely love it. Horikita will always be my favorite girly, and not gonna lie the comedy moment was gold!
The students finally go on an island! Horikita falls sick and they had to deal with the exam. This one was super interesting and I absolutely love it. Horikita will always be my favorite girly, and not gonna lie the comedy moment was gold!
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September 24, 2019
iS THE BEST
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