Set at the elite Advanced Nurturing High School, which espouses meritocracy, it follows the schemes of the apathetic boy **Kiyotaka Ayanokoji**, assigned to the bottom-tier Class D.
The greatest appeal is Ayanokoji's strategy as he hides his true nature and quietly outwits others.
**Season 4** fully launches the second-year arc, with ever more complex brain battles, including a new special exam pairing upperclassmen and underclassmen.
It premieres April 1, 2026, produced by **Lerche** ✨
📝 魅力・見どころ・特徴 ネタバレ控えめ
01① The Protagonist's Unfathomable Brain Battles
Ayanokoji feigns apathy yet is sharper than anyone.
The "hidden struggle for control" as he dominates situations while concealing his true self is the work's greatest appeal.
02② The Second-Year Arc Begins in Earnest
Season 4 fully begins the second-year arc with new first-years arriving.
New developments abound, including a special exam pairing upperclassmen with underclassmen.
03③ An Ensemble That's Never Straightforward
Class powerhouses like Suzune Horikita, Kei Karuizawa, Kikyo Kushida, and Sho Ryuen clash over their own agendas.
The tension of not knowing who is friend or foe is the appeal.
04④ Theme Songs by Eir Aoi and ZAQ
The OP theme is "MONSTER" by Eir Aoi, and the ED theme is "Liar Veil" by ZAQ.
Songs that match the work's tense tone.
05⑤ A Long-Beloved Popular Series
The source is a popular work with over 13 million copies in circulation.
The dense psychological battles carried from Season 1 deepen further in Season 4.
06⑥ 📺 Broadcast & Streaming Info
Premiere: April 1, 2026 (Wed)~
Broadcasting: AT-X, TOKYO MX and others
Studio: Lerche
Please check the official site for the latest streaming info 📱
💡 注目ポイント・展開予想 軽めネタバレ
Season 4 fully launches the second-year arc.
With new first-years arriving and a special exam pairing upperclassmen with underclassmen, even more complex brain battles are expected.
How the true-self-hiding Ayanokoji maneuvers against new threats—the "hidden struggle for control" is unmissable.
🧾 これまでのあらすじ ネタバレあり
Kiyotaka Ayanokoji enrolled at the meritocratic Advanced Nurturing High School and was assigned to Class D, where dropouts gather.
Through the deserted-island exam, the sports festival, and repeated special exams against other classes, Ayanokoji pushed his class upward while hiding his true nature.
Having outwitted schemers like Ryuen, Sakayanagi, and Ichinose, he finishes his first year and enters the second-year arc.
✅ 観る・注目するおすすめポイント
The appeal is the intellectually thrilling brain battles of an "all-powerful protagonist feigning apathy" who manipulates situations from the shadows.
The tension of not knowing friend from foe and the rush of sudden reversals are addictive. Highly recommended for fans of theorizing.
👀 トリビア・驚きの小ネタ集
・Nicknamed "Youjitsu," a hit with over 13 million copies in circulation.
・Ayanokoji's expressionless, fathomless strength makes him a popular "OP protagonist."
・The skillful psychological writing of each character underpins the brain battles.
💫 未回収の伏線 ネタバレあり
● Ayanokoji's past—what exactly was the "White Room" that raised him?
● His "true purpose" for attending the school.
● His father's designs and where their feud leads.
● The "hidden face" Kikyo Kushida conceals, and her ties to Ayanokoji.
● How the relationship between Kei Karuizawa and Ayanokoji changes going forward.
Threads about the characters' "true natures" move further in Season 4.
💌 次シーズンで絶対バズる名セリフ予想
—A line that cuts to the heart of meritocracy.
● "I make it a policy not to do anything beyond what's necessary."
● "Friends—you can have them or not."—Ayanokoji's cold view of people.
Watch for the moments his true feelings slip out in Season 4.