Classroom of the Elite - Recommendations

MysticalPervert says...

these anime have very simular concepts the mc is quite at first then it is revealed that they are a genius

superfranky says...

both got a high IQ manipulator main character.                                                              

Zemonomic says...

The reason why you should watch tomodchi game is because it has a simular concept as the characters play games and the main charcater is highly a intelligent manipulator. 

Littlesilverwolf says...

Both with strategies to manipulate people and relationship. Both main has dark childhood and is smart in making plans and controlling people in dark.

Medianpulsar says...

Both involve characters who are all mutually fucked in the head for one reason or another. Each character manipulates the other for their own purposes, causing drama and chaos.The protagonists both have a very good understanding of how to get into other peoples' heads and manipulate them to their benefit, and have dark and mysterious backstories behind why they're psychopaths devoted to winning the overall game, even at the cost of the friendships they've built.Both shows also involve playing some form of competitive game. Classroom of the Elite's games are tests, while Tomodachi Game's games are more like psychological (and sometimes physical) torture.

slad3 says...

Both mc's are manipulative in their own way but are highly intelligent and see's through obstacles!

almaherrera156 says...

I liked both of them because the mc both used the other characters as tools and had the psycological value. Also you can never guess their plans so it makes you think how it's possible they got through it. Both mc both have the mean toxic factor and lowkey kinda hot in their own way.

kokobawls says...

They are both about highschool students being in a game basically and having to live there lives while playing a game. I would say the most obvious difference between the 2 is that tomodachi game is way more brutal then classroom of the elite because it exposes your secrets while you play the game. classroom of the elite is more about reaching the highest class at all cost.

EXO12D says...

they both have a very smart and cold chracter and they both based on something to do with there school

OverThedge says...

there both full of mind games and betrayal and has you wondering what will happen next, and may shock you at every turn as the mystery unfolds!!!

rainbowruntz says...

two similarly devious, genius characters sucked into a game by others, comes out on top via sheer brainpower

Ayanakoji12345 says...

Both the MCs are good manipulators and they make good use of their IQ making it a must read for both the series

omniguy5342 says...

really good short anime that captures you btwn the 1st to the t3rd episode would recomend to vieweers who like thriller mystery and some little action

sukunaryomen1 says...

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FlightlessRaven says...

Both involve highschool students in which the protagonist is intriguingly intelligent and is more or less required to solve some mystery or help his colleagues pull through some sort of challenge. The protagonists in both stories also have some sort of dark or complicated past that chain them from pursuing their ultimate goals. However, they prove themselves incomparably capable of facing any challenge by flaunting their wit, intellect and whatever resource they have in hand.

TheLewdOtaku says...

both anime focus heavily on mind games, both high stakes. Very tense and psychological

KathyKatz says...

Both of these shows have the school setting and the main character's class starts at the very bottom as they try to climb their way to the very top. In Classroom of the Elite, this is the main drive of the show, as we see the main character and his classmates undergo different challenges and by using mind games to outsmart the others. In Assassination Classroom, this is only a single part of the plot, but it expands more as the main objective of the students is to kill their teacher, Koro-sensei.

Shinya0Makishima says...

both are two of the bes tschool anime out there yet...they both give off thrilling vibes...and while, both the schools have features that are unique only to them, they share  somewhat common characteristics

kawaiibunbun says...

School life aspect, underdog class striving to rise to the top, students being forced to push their limits and even do underhanded things to win... there are many similar aspects that will have you enjoying Classroom of the Elite if you loved Assassination Classroom. Give it a shot! 

victoriadomach says...

they are both centered in a high school like in the environment, but DAMN the plot twist and physiological and philosophical genre in classroom of the elite in amazing. you are so intrigued by the first episode! I recommend these!! 

sandbecca says...

Both is very funny and intressting. Assassination classroom dident i think was somthing for me but i was so wrong i love it. Classroom of the Elite is also very good. I have seen both more then twise.

LamettaMew says...

Both of those series have a lot in commen, e.g. the school setting and that they (the students) need to climb their way to the top.

Eventhough those two have all those similarities their still are unique and the things in commen are surounded in diffrent ways/plots which makes neither of them boring to watch if if one has already watched the other.

i totally recommend both of them.

Deffenetly two of my favorite anime.^^

Ryuga10 says...

since both of them are in a rich public school with clear discrimination and both of them fight and succede to defeat the school system.and both are phsycological...with a underdog story

KyokoKinnie says...

they both have the same art style and in their school there's different ranks which both the main characters are in the lowest.I feel like maybe if you liked one of them you'd like the other and assasination classroom is juat lighter and less serious than cassroom of the elite

nyoomiz says...

school aspect, underdog surprising other classmates, nice rivalaries that are balanced out with their motivation towards the same goal

Littlesilverwolf says...

Both are similar anime about school. They need to acheive good result in test and also teamwork between classmate. They need to avoid being the last class to get better future and resources.

Elite is more towards battle between wisdom and less friendship between classmate. Assassination is more towards friendship and learning of good values in life.

yamazakura says...

agree agree agree agree agree agree agree agree agree agree agree agree agree agree agree agree agree agree agree agree agree agree agree agree

ElliotWasTaken says...

agree, agreed.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Santhizar says...

Don't get me wrong, they're extremely different vibes.  AC is shounen action anime and is not centered around the cerebral sort of mind games CotE primarily delves into.  But, AC's setting is another school that believes in rewarding the winners and punishing the losers with major inequality, and you are once again following the folks at the bottom of the totem pole.

That said, CotE's system was pretty fair in the end, while AC's is decidedly and intentionally unfair.

But, they are very different, and Koro-sensei of AC is the main difference. Imagine that instead of Ayanokouji being the driving force behind Class D's improvement, you instead had an alien teacher who was motivated to get his class to surpass class A, and you're partway to where AC's going to take you.

But be warned:  Koro's levity, quirkiness, absurd level of power, and determination make this show have a completely different feel from the gritty, down-to-earth sort of vibe CotE has.  He completely changes the situation of his classroom and the attitudes of his students, teaching them to fight and never surrender to the hot mess they're in.  And the situations they get into are just as alien and outlandish as he is.

Ziii says...

Both animes have a top school which ranks students into different classes based on their scores. The lowest ranked classes do not enjoy the priveleges of the upper ranked classes.

Lamia69MJ says...

Both Anime has Interesting & Unusual & Unpredictable Storytelling & Characters & Everything about it is Kinda Dark Wicket & Complex & Complicated..not Suitable or can be Acknowledged for & by Normal Human mind..

Characters..as well as Hella Obnoxiously Likeable & Just upto to Beat Characters..one can Witness..Makes Otaku feel Happy & Depressed..

MC male Lead has Yummy & Cold & Complex & Complicated Personality..MC..has some similarities as Their/Influence others Personal Growth & Becoming Proper Adult as well as Deling with Complicated & Complex Affection or Relationship ...Friendship x Relationship..which is why..Worth Watching..Both Anime has Sousy & Gives sense of Slice-of-life Vibe..Worth Watching..anime has Interesting & Best Students..Young Master/Mistress is bit of Obnoxious & Tunsare...as well as Likeable & Unpredictable Characters..few are Sunshine Chearfull another are Dark Glommy ..Worth Watchingime

Ka0nonymous says...

Both are school life anime consisting of a sarcastic male lead with a female alternative who is equally as cynical as well as a cheerful character who tries to get involved with the two. 

Azukano says...

The two main characters are near identical in terms of personality and way of thinking in a school setting. Very hypothetical and observant of sociology. 

SeanMcMuffin says...

The main three characters are all really similar. Additionally, the anime takes place in a school setting along with SNAFU, and so far has consisted of the main three characters attempting to help their fellow classmates, just like the main cast of SNAFU.

Thevolx says...

the main characther is asocial individual trying to integrate with society, however both MC are extremely inteligent in contrast with those around him.

vinod says...

Both have the same type of interaction between the leads.The trio in the series are mostly similar.

Crizy says...

The story in both animes are pretty the same and the main theme is in both School Life, but my recommendation will more be based on the three main characters of Classroom of the Elite and OreGairu who may have different goals but are clearly the same :

•Ayanokōji  Kiyotaka <> Hikigaya Hachiman :  Don't have any friends, both of these characters observe other people having fun with there friends while they stay alone while analyzing people's personnality. They are both pretty emotionless and are the first ones to have a good relation with the first female protagonist (Horikita and Yukinoshita).

-> They are lonely, analytical, high school students and get along with Horikita / Yukinoshita (which is unusual)

•Horikita Suzune <> Yukinoshita Yukino :  Same as the main protagonist, they both don't have any friends, difference is that they like to be lonely and think it's useless to have friends. They both have one older sibling (brother <> sister) and they follow their path, they want to be as great as them, they represent their ideal. They are also physically similar ; black hair, hair ribbons and natural/emotionless face.

-> They are lonely, not interessed in making friends, idolize their sibling, are physically similar (especially their hair) and obviously are high school students

•Kushida Kikyō <> Yuigahama Yui :  They are both pretty sociable, have a bunch of friends (especially Kushida) and they try to be friends with the other two main characters. Them and the other female main character are the only one who often talk to the male protagonist and could be considered as their friends.

-> They are sociable, friendly and get along with their whole class including the two other emotionless-lonely main characters.

arieana says...

the main character is act like antagonist, and trying to solve problem arise using manipulation.

Epimondas says...

Both lead characters have nearly the same personality. They disdain public attention and socializing. They keep to themselves and any ideas about who or what they are but both are deceptively more capable then they appear to be. They work behind the scenes to help others without claiming credit or praise.

Rascal says...

It has a similarly pessimistic protagonist, and both take place within a few students and teachers in a school, the story coming from the events in the school, usually negative things that the characters have to overcome. Both great if you like school anime that has more layers to it than just romance.

victoireblanc says...

I don't know the specific reasons but these two animes gave off the same vibe from the very first episode as their characters are similar in some ways such as personalities and appearances well as their settings in a high school.

My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU has a slightly, and only slightly more personal feel in narration and is a bit less... extreme?

soleilsun says...

- both have main characters that are emotionless yet understand the inner workings of the minds of people 

- both have at least 3 females that could potentially be their love interest

- both take place in a school setting and are slice of life 

J6J says...

I got the same vibe from both but classroom of the elite was a bit smarter and the ending made u think about the series differently and I enjoined that one a little bit more.

Halex says...

Both main protagonists have similar personalities & traits. Both spend a considerable amount of time analyzing & strategizing in order to solve the situations they are in. 

Lamia69MJ says...

Both Anime has Interesting & Unusual & Unpredictable Storytelling & Characters & Everything about it is Kinda Dark Wicket & Complex & Complicated..not Suitable or can be Acknowledged for & by Normal Human mind..

Characters..as well as Hella Obnoxiously Likeable & Just upto to Beat Characters..one can Witness..Makes Otaku feel Happy & Depressed..

MC male Lead has Yummy & Cold & Complex & Complicated Personality..MC..has some similarities as Their/Influence others Personal Growth & Becoming Proper Adult as well as Deling with Complicated & Complex Affection or Relationship ...Friendship x Relationship..which is why..Worth Watching..Both Anime has Sousy & Gives sense of Slice-of-life Vibe..Worth Watching..anime has Interesting & Best Students..Young Master/Mistress is bit of Obnoxious & Tunsare...as well as Likeable & Unpredictable Characters..few are Sunshine Chearfull another are Dark Glommy ..Worth Watchingime

galingy says...

Both shows about unusual high schools, full of mind games, unusual ways to determine wealth and status, and consequences for those who fail

singularity says...

Do you concept of a high school with a twist? Of high schoolers with exceptional skills? Both of these animes fit the bill. 

SageofRinnegan says...

I believe if you like one you'll like the other, both about high society high schools with a rather unusual ranking systems with the MC's looking to work their ways up. 

I had a blast watching both of these series

KyokoKinnie says...

They are both animes about schools that are not normal.They are quite thrilling though and the main characters are both different than normal human beings.I really liked both of the animes

Littlesilverwolf says...

They are stories about how to use their wisdom to gain winning in the class. Both are stories which the characters need to show their ability to earn reputation and 'stay alive' in school

SleepySpaceCowboy says...

these two anime's have the some evil atmesfear intergrated into both of them, therefore id recommend this both way if you're looking for a mystery thriller ;)

nyoomiz says...

highschool settings, but the high school functionality is quite questionable. is quite entertaining how normal students deal with the pressure of authority within the school 

rutosgalaxy says...

YASSSS THAT'S TOTALLY TUR BOTH HAVE THAT BITCHY VIBE IN THEMSELVES. IN BOTH WORLDS YOU SURVIVE FOR YOUR OWN SELVES

Notlynx17 says...

Both have attributes of psychological mind games, however Kakegurui has the better animation styles and is intended for a mature audience.

sseltzerr says...

I actually find COTE when looking for shows like Kakeguri. MC is very smart in both, and tends to beat the odds over and over again. Neither are particularly upstanding people, and both shows are set in high-school, where you can only use tricks and games to advance. 

kokobawls says...

i agree that the mc for the show is very smart. i like that it is in the school setting for both of them and for both of them you are always gambling to lose or gain something.

Epimondas says...

Both Kiyotaka and Tatsuya are exceptional as students and possess a great many useful and practical skills belaying their relative position in school.  Neither one likes to stand out and both go out of their way to keep their name and identities out of the spotlight to the point of covering up the truth of their involvement.

Bunniest says...

Acctually It cannot explain the real reason that I think two of these is similar

because it will be spoil some content of the other one.

But for some reason, They main actor have the same ideal about ' Inequality of human-being ' so I think I like them both because of that reason.

and another reason is some story line they have more realistic not like other pop-anime.

DavaWasTaken says...

Both show a main character that lacks emtion and wants a character that they spend quite a bit of their time with to succeed. They both possess lots of power but choose not to use it in front of others except when absolutely necessary.

Over the course of both, people around them begin to notice that they are much stronger than anyone else.

holycraploveanime says...

Both have OP male MCs that are in one way or another 'restrained' by an unknown force or requirement. Both have beautiful animation an lovely storylines. I personally love both and think that they are both deserving of a second season, especially Classroom of the Elite.

LamettaMew says...

Bothe the male lead rolles of thoes anime possess great abilities which they are hidding from others. Neither one of them likes to standout and are trying to be as invisible as possible.

i don`t know how many times i already rewatched them and i just can say two of my favorites

BaJJ420 says...

both of the main characters are op (in their own universe) both of them are also cold, both has slight romance/harem and both are fucking awesome 

Uchihamiara says...

both of the main characters are placed in a school and given a rating

that is not true to thier abilities 

they are both somewhat cold and have harem vibe aruond them 

both of them are over powered and surprise every one around them 

both of them have a secret past and it is the reason behind them joining the school

Azukano says...

Class systems determined on grades and points. Classes compete with each other through grades of exams. Though Youkoso is more serious natured than Baka and Test.

vinod says...

if we remove the comedy content from Baka and have a cynical portaganist with hidden intelligence

Epimondas says...

Classroom looks like a more positive and intellectual clone of Baka.  The entire premise and school systems are virtually identical.  You could even say Kiyotaka looks like an older more mature version of Baka’s lead.

Gabzukun says...

They are both about competition in the classroom and who can be the best. there are class systems based on grades and points

Littlesilverwolf says...

They are anime about competition in the group of class. The ranking of the class gives them different resource, encouraging them to become the first class.

However, classroom is more tense than baka and test. Baka and test is a better option if you like comedy while classroom is a better option if you like battle using knowledge.

JailBait707 says...

If you enjoyed Classroom of the Elite or Baka and Test due to the school system that’s based upon grades and points, which in turn can result in more privileges than you’ll most likely also enjoy the other anime. The main difference is that Classroom of the Elite is more serious and Baka and Test is just a complete comedy. You can also see somewhat similar classmate interactions as they work together. 

Magicknight94 says...

+ School life: Checked.

+ Impassive protagonist: Checked.

+ Great artwork and animation: Checked.

captivus says...

Both anime have very intelligent protagonists whos abilities further the plot. Both are set in high schools (albeit Classroom has a very 'special' school and Hyouka has a normal one). Both protagonists are distancing themselves from people in school and doing anything meaningful (albeit for different reasons).

I think there's a good chance that if you'd like one you'll like another.

Tornplaya says...

The main character is very similar. Both protagonists use their smarts and intelligence as a weapon. They both are a bit withdrawn but can figure, or accomplish anything when they feel like putting their mind to it. 

KathyKatz says...

Both have intelligent protagonists that are distant from others and wish to not waste energy on doing things that don't need to do.

Both are set on a high school, yet Classroom of the Elite has students competing to reach the higher classes while Hyouka is a group of students trying to solve the mystery of the Classics Club. 

Both protagonists are highly intelligent and can outsmart others when they put their mind to it, yet they mostly refer to themselves as either ordinary or prefer to remain in the shadows

KagamiNakaNoTsuki says...

They are in no way similar in terms of setting, conflicts, motivations, or heroine.

However, this recommendation still had to be made because of the protagonists' foresight and understanding of human action.

A protagonist unwilling to admit their intelligence and attempt to blend into mediocracy is charismatic enough to captivate me.

nyoomiz says...

quiet and impassive protagonist, constantly counting on their intelligence to solve the problem, and the animation is really outstanding.

captivus says...

Both anime have a very intelligent main character. Both characters have a tendency to create elaborate plots to further their agendas. Both characters are morally dubious (at best). Both easily manipulate people around them to create sort of a mask to conceal their true personalities. 

I think there's a good chance that if you'll like one you'll like the other. The feel of each one is quite different but the main characters are so similar I'm surprised they're not compared more often. 

MitTheNoob says...

I am basing this recommend off of characters alone.I think that the main character in this is very much like the character Light and L and other characters in this anime. The main character also seems heartless but exceptionally smart but you don't know a thing about them until you watch more. The other characters also become portrayed like they're dancing in the palm of the main characters hand. The character(s) can manipulate each person in a different way or outsmart them with ease. 

Senorjordan says...

smart mc beats everyone I guess. Both anime have also kinda smart enemies.

+++++++++++

arpadjo says...

I thought they were very similar. MC with mysterious past goes to school, there he helps the people around him.

Asyeurin says...

Male protagonist with a cool attitude and OP background wants to be lowkey and enjoy a regular highschool life.

But it's hard to be this talented, and inevitably he ends up surrounded by cute girls of various types in a school that would stand out to anyone as being extremely unusual. No one watching is really sure if this kind of institution can be legally run, but we don't question the setting, because that would be heretical.

lightshadow13 says...

The assassionation Classroom Has their 2nd Semester of school and the deadline to kill their teacher is coming to close for the class will they kill him or try to learn his past and save him and will the Government let the kids kill him or will they take matters into their own plans?

Asyeurin says...

An unusual school, with an unusual class. Each story follows the outcast class, the underdogs of the school, and the students who have to deal with unprecedented and often extreme circumstances.