Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e: 2-nensei-hen

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Synonyms: Welcome to the Classroom of the Second-year

Japanese: ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ 2年生編

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Type: Light Novel

Volumes: Unknown

Chapters: Unknown

Status: Publishing

Published: Jan 24, 2020 to ?

Genre: Drama

Themes: Psychological, School

Serialization: None

Authors: Tomose, Shunsaku (Art), Kinugasa, Shougo (Story)

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Ranked: #30²

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Popularity: #476

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Light NovelTomose, Shunsaku (Art), Kinugasa, Shougo (Story)

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As Kiyotaka Ayanokouji and his classmates begin their second-year life, changes are seen everywhere throughout Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing High School. With the third-years having graduated and incoming first-years entering the school, alliances are well underway. Additionally, now that Miyabi Nagumo is the student council president, the promise of turning the school into a meritocracy may become a reality.

Meanwhile, conflicts between classes continue to build as the class point totals draw close. With another special exam looming ahead, will Ayanokouji remain in the shadows, or will he finally enter the spotlight and help his class rise to the illustrious Class A?

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Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e: 2-nensei-hen has been published in English as Classroom of the Elite: Year 2 by Seven Seas Entertainment under the Airship imprint since July 19, 2022.

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Ayanokouji, Kiyotaka

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Horikita, Suzune

Supporting

Karuizawa, Kei

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Sakayanagi, Arisu

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Ichinose, Honami

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Sakura, Airi

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Ryuuen, Kakeru

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Kouenji, Rokusuke

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Amasawa, Ichika

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Chabashira, Sae

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Aug 19, 2021

PexStorm

Recommended

Preliminary (4/? eps)

Prolly one of my first LNs i have ever read, but despite my dislike in reading books this was one of those which pulled me inside the story. Although i know not many people out there would "always" like the story no matter how much of a masterpiece it is (*cough* aot fanbase *cough*). In my opinion a story is decided as a masterpiece when majority of the people like it, the more the people like the higher ranking it gets. So, i am mainly writing this to calm myself to the other negative comments about this LN, more like i had to show my ... own view as well.

This being one of my favourites was a hell of a rollercoaster, i would probably never forget this summer when i read this, probably the best summer i ever had.

Yes, i will stop simping on the the novel and dive into my ratings. At first when i came across the anime i was like it was a meh sort of any average "overpowered" anime sort of vibe, but was watchable, i think i never really dived into this later on, i was aware it had an a LN, since my friends had read this already and were using Ayanakouji pfps all over the place (not saying i am not one of those myself right now). Then i guess a year or two later i was watching some anime compilations and came across this again, and i hoped when it will get a season 2, when i researched a bit on the next season release date and also asking some of my friends i understood that this anime was supposed to promote the Ln or some sort. Well, to be honest this was my sole reason "at first" to read this. Either way i started off from the fourth where the anime had stopped (dont attack my dms, i know you lot being "how can he miss out on these parts blah blah", i am lazy for godsake"). I usually thought LN would be much complicated to read than mangas, well it was a fault on my side for judging too fast, but i understood the true worth of this novel.

Now leaving the first part of course, i know this is supposed to be a review about the 2nd year, but i was lazy to post both reviews so forget that. Starting with Ayanakouji his intentions were never revealed at the beginning giving the reader more of a mixed feeling of anxiousness, confusion, thrill, tension etc. and as additional bonuses even drops of sweat and tears. I think some people dont think this way of writing, that is mainly because of plot armor which is basically an invisible barrier that protects the mc no matter what, but that as well is can be subjective is some manner. To me it felt like plot armor was basically non-existent, because the main plot revolves around Ayankouji expulsion and danger in different ways, and it was at this 2nd year novel where it had peaked. Imagining the first years and second battling Ayankouji would be normally thought as "exaggeration" but i really do think if he is the so-called "masterpiece" he should be able to escape any situation possible, but of course this isnt the case, the way outcomes of his plan plays out depends on the situation he was mainly in, for example his situation was really hard to get out of and he lacked the power to crush the opponent he would normally escape and not do anything extra to avoid risk, but if it was a situation easy to handle he would implement a strategy which would be the most beneficial. And i would say he has peaked of killing 6 birds with one stone at one point in the plot.

Especially in second year when the unusual combinations of the first years who were both strong and smart had amazing above-average strategies planned against Ayanakouji, they do have my respect for that, but the only downside is that they underestimate their opponent and lack the analysing prowess Ayanakouji posses, although the white room student did make my skin crawl after his plans were revealed in 4.5, which i think is the best competition Ayanakouji can get at the moment. It's not only Ayanakouji, but the characters all around him who have their stories revolving around the main plot and playing it's part at specific times. i would however skip those and mainly give overview of Ayanakuji's story since this would be never-ending. Now resuming my point at hand, Kinugasa had seriously done an amazing job with the storyline, its all about the random plot points which plays out in the start having no relation and its all spread out here and there, which starts connecting. And its not only at the end that these points connect, Kinugasa devised the story to play out in such a way and had timed when and where certain scenarios have to take place in order to make it both easier and sensible to read. When i was reading the final part of 4.5 listening to Beethoven Für Elise, was a truly a blissful time in my life. It was at this time i knew that a main character cannot get any better than this, it also helped me to trust that Ayanakouji will handle the White room student with ease, because his expressions were portrayed that way in the end.

One of the good things about the second years is that it was beautifully planned out. With the intergrade battle, president Nagumo's affect on the plot. development of certain character was certainly delivered. Although i guess some people wouldnt see it that way, it would usually be because the difference in how you imagine the scenario to play out in you head.
To me this was a different feeling than the first year, mainly due to the fact because Ayanakouji had peaked my expectations for him and this novel was all about how he would maintain that status of him.

As i reached 4.5 i endlessly started to search up Vol 5 release date, cause i didnt want to get stuck on a this part. The white room student whom i will not name yet, but his presence and plans were one of the best out of any character so far only second to Ayanakouji. Its just that this made my feel insecure about my expectations for Ayanakouji, and started thinking will there finally be another person who would outsmart him. But sadly i knew what would happen, I had to hold on to these doubts until the next Volume comes out, yes it is truly sad, I am in pain, I change my views, this sucks, dont read it, no just kidding if you do have time this would definitely be one of a good ways to pass some time.

This may sound like a really illogical way of thinking since i am placing my emotions and not my brain, but that is irrelevant to me at this point. While reading this the ratings and constructive criticism is at the bottom of my list, because i mainly read this to feel relaxed and take out my stress on the flow of the story, and just let me sweep me away into the depth.

Also, while reading this if you feel i am not expressing the excitement compared to the scores i gave, dont think about that. I am sweating typing all this, because this is the best story i read so far.

[To lazy to correct my spelling error]

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Dec 1, 2023

Vibara

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (4/? eps)

I want to start this review with saying that I read a lot. I don't want to seem snarky, or full of myself, I just want to say that I can recognize bad from good, when it comes to literature. Or maybe not? It's up to you to decide whether or not my review is helpful.
(Some spoilers included)

With that being said, Classroom of the elite isn't anything revolutionary when it comes to writing. Most of the descriptive paragraphs, are something you'll pretty much find in any other basic novel. You know "Her shyness was showing through her rosy-red cheeks" type of descriptions. Of course non ... of this means that the writing is bad per say, it's just average, and it does what it's supposed to. Giving the reader enough to work out the image.

What I can compliment this work on, are the characters. The whole premise of this guy, being exposed to white room torture at a young age, and somehow becoming this STEM scientist, instead of a crazed lunatic is fun to read. Also given that the medium in question is a light novel, it gives you more room to flesh out characters personalities, talk about their past and the like. Which the author does well enough. And I also like that they mature, and their motives change, it's not like they have this set goal from the beginning that they stick to. Most of my favorite characters started of being very one dimensional. But thankfully the author developed them so they didn't become insufferable. This is a personal pet peeve more than anything, but the author has, in my opinion, a problem with writing characters that you are supposed to hate. For example Ichika and Kushida are obviously written to be villains. But I cannot hate them, maybe because the main character is so otherworldly, that they do not pose a threat. No seriously, at this point Ayanokoji is written as this flawless being that the only weakness the author could come up with for him is, the fact that he doesn't watch anime so he fail a test based on that, and that he has trouble communicating. The author pulled the most anime trope ever.

With that being said, even though this piece is objectively cringe worthy, and it's target audience is mostly edgy teenagers that post sigma edits on the gram, it is such dumb fun. All these weird and strange exam challenges, are so out there that I can't help but laugh while reading the synopsis of them. Like the school at one point rents out a cruise. For an exam. What is this "The Suite Life on Deck"? Maybe I should read about the whole gist of the school again, but if the whole point of the school is to create academic elites I don't get why they accept average or below average students, seems counterintuitive, but then again it's a light novel. It's not supposed to make sense it's supposed to sell. Anyway, You-Zitsu or COTE whatever you call it, isn't this crazy work of fiction that everyone should indulge in. It is fun to read, it is also easy to read. So if you're looking to kill time after school or work, this is a good way to just turn off your brain and enjoy some outlandish story that you wouldn't be able to find in normal literature. So I am giving it a plus for characters, plus for creativity and average points for the rest (writing, progression, fluidity etc). Just don't take it seriously and enjoy it for the atypical work that it is.

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Jan 10, 2024

JacobekTheEnd

Not Recommended

Funny

Preliminary (36/? eps)

This ,,Creation" is like slapping a big piece of unprepared meat on a little clean side plate.

YouZitsu is a specific title, that despise it's flaws, hate and of course edgy kindergarten fanbase was at some point a really solid, entertaining and overall, interesting story, but unfortunately we were bestowed with utter disappointment called ,,Year 2", that not only is bland in a way it feels like every volume is a build up for another tome, but what is more ridiculous ruins the entire development characters received in Year 1.

Shortly, one of the main leads that were carrying this show got a complete degrade. For ...

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