Classroom of the Elite (Light Novel) Vol. 1

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Classroom of the Elite Vol. 1 follows the story of Kiyotaka Ayanokōji, a student at the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School, which seems perfect on the surface but harbours many hidden challenges. Ayanokōji is placed in the underachieving Class D, and as he befriends his classmates, including the mysterious Suzune Horikita, he begins to uncover the school’s meritocratic and competitive nature. The book explores themes of intelligence, social status, and ambition, creating a captivating narrative set in an environment where only the most elite students thrive.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories set in intense academic environments where students are pushed to their limits, both intellectually and emotionally. It blends psychological intrigue with social manipulation as characters navigate a competitive school system that rewards only the elite. Perfect for readers who appreciate a mix of strategy, suspense, and character development in a youthful setting.

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Classroom of the Elite (Light Novel) Vol. 1

The cutthroat school drama light novels that inspired an anime!

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The cutthroat school drama light novels that inspired an anime!

Students of the prestigious Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School are given remarkable freedom—if they can win, barter, or save enough points to work their way up the ranks! Ayanokouji Kiyotaka has landed at the bottom in the scorned Class D, where he meets Horikita Suzune, who's determined to rise up the ladder to Class A. Can they beat the system in a school where cutthroat competition is the name of the game?

Series: Classroom of the Elite (Light Novel)

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Classroom of the Elite (Light Novel) Vol. 1 by Syougo Kinugasa presents a unique take on a high school setting with a focus on psychological intrigue and social hierarchy. Readers appreciate the book's intricate plot and character development, noting how it cleverly explores themes of manipulation and competition. The novel's pacing and unexpected twists have been well-received, making it a compelling read for fans of mystery and strategic mind games.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781642751376

Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Seven Seas Entertainment, LLC

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 295g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Syougo Kinugasa is a Japanese game writer and novelist best known for the light novel series Classroom of the Elite. Tomoseshunsaku is a Japanese artist best known for the illustrations in the light novel series Classroom of the Elite.

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