Classroom Of The Elite: Ayanokoji’s Best Quotes

With a new season already available for streaming, fans cannot wait to see what Classroom of the Elite has prepared for them. This anime has been active since 2017, and it tells the story of Kiyotaka Ayanokoji as he navigates through Tokyo Metropolitan Advanced Nurturing School, a government school that prepares students for the future.

At first glance, in Classroom of the Elite, Ayanokoji seems inconspicuous to both his classmates and to viewers. As the anime progresses, especially at the end of season one, fans get to see that there is more to Ayonokoji than initially meets the eye. These quotes serve as perfect examples of the depths of his character.

Updated on March 17, 2025, by Oluwatokiloba Folami: The last three seasons of Classroom Of The Elite have been nothing short of entertaining, with intense psychological battles and mind games, and the official staff has promised more of this as they announce the release of a fourth season. Although there is currently no specific release date, fans of the Classroom Of The Elite series eagerly anticipate it, all but ready to see their favorite nonchalant protagonist as he navigates through various challenges and quotes on his perspective on human nature. Having a unique history and outlook towards life, Ayanokoji’s monologues and one-liners, more often than not, contain heavy truths that resonate deeply with the viewers and display who the expressionless Ayanokoji truly is.

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“Being A Criminal Does Not Necessarily Make You A Bad Person.”

Season 3, Episode 3

• Arc: First Year; Mixed Training Camp

There are several reasons a crime can be committed, be it for the thrill, greed, or, in some cases, to make someone happy, and while the action is deemed lawfully wrong, Ayanokoji does not believe it equates to said criminal being a bad person.

Morals determine if a person is good or bad, not the law. So Ayanokoji believes that a person could commit a crime and still be a good person, as it all depends on the morality of the action behind the committed crime. The context of the quote above is a prime example because despite Ichinose’s theft being publicized, her classmates still considered her to be trustworthy.

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“It Doesn’t Matter How It’s Done. It Doesn’t Matter What Needs To Be Sacrificed. In This World, Winning Is Everything.”

Season 1, Episode 12

As a character, Ayanokoji is nearly ruthless when it comes to achieving his goals, manipulating and using people to fit his needs, and this quote is the very embodiment of this particular trait of his. Having been raised in the survival-of-the-fittest White Room, Ayanokoji firmly believes that procedure or process does not matter, as long as victory is assured.

He even views people as tools, considering everyone to be his pawns on the chessboard, pieces to be used at his discretion. He is willing to use anyone and any method, no matter the sacrifice it takes, to come out on top, as he believes winning is all that matters, having no regard for morality.

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“Your Belief That Everyone Could Be Saved Is A Private Fantasy Of Your Own Making.”

Season 3, Episode 10

Some people believe that with enough effort, determination, or companionship, everyone can stick together no matter what. They believe there is always a chance for redemption, no matter how far anyone might have fallen, but Ayanokoji believes this notion to be a fallacy, a delusion.

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He believes that while the idea might be commendable, reality is not so kind as to allow it. The ideology fails to account for situations where the person might be far too gone or circumstances that do not give way for a perfect ending. However, that does not mean to give up. Ayanokoji believes that accepting this truth allows one to move forward, realizing the farther they go, that they are not alone.

Season 1, Episode 12

This statement captures the true essence of Ayonokoji. He looks exactly how he is, and others might think it is an act. He looks unsuspecting and acts lazy and uninterested. But Ayonokoji will use people to get what he wants, as he believes they are mere tools and pawns. This statement was an inner monologue Ayonokoji had during his conversation with Horikita.

Ayonokoji is responsible for leading Class D to victory on the special test that required all students to live on an island for seven days. He made himself the leader at the last minute, after dropping Horikita out of the test because she was sick. This move put Class D in the first position, and instead of taking credit for his work, he passed it to Horikita. She came to thank him for what he did, mentioning that she sees him as an ally, but Ayonokoji doesn’t see her the same way.

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“Truth? A Powerful But Double-edged Sword.”

Season 2, Episode 8

This is yet another powerful quote from Ayanokoji’s monologue. Ayanokoji said this during a conversation with Kushida and Horikita. Horikita makes a deal with Kushida. If Kushida passes her in the math section of the Paper Shuffle Exam, Horikita will voluntarily leave the school.

Ayanokoji finds himself involved in their agreement, when Kushida mentions she also wants him to leave the school if she fulfills her part of her deal with Horikita. He agrees, but tells Kushida to tell him about her past. In Kushida’s middle school, she used the truths and secrets of her classmates to turn them against each other. As much as the truth can set one free, it can also cause irreparable damage, and Ayanokoji knows this.

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“I Intend To Choose My Own Path”

Season 2, Episode 10

Ayanokoji’s father makes an appearance in this episode, and fans get a glimpse into Ayanokoji’s past. Fans understand that he has been in a dicey situation with his father in a place called The White Room, and could only escape with the help of Matsuo, the family’s butler.

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Ayanokoji seems fed up with his father’s controlling antics, and wants his freedom. His father wants him to set out on the path he has created for him, and Ayanokoji does not want that. He tells his father that he does not intend to listen to him or be under his control. Ayanokoji wants to make his own decisions and choose his own path.

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“A Mundane Task Like This Stirs Nothing In Me.”

Season 2, Episode 12

• Arc: Year 2 End of the Year Exam

Ayanokoji says this as he punches Ryuen continuously until his face swells and he sees fear in his eyes. The mistake Ayonokoji’s friends make is that they tend to underestimate him. Viewers and students have seen a glimpse of Ayanokoji’s physical strength and abilities during the sports festival in season two and his encounter with Manabu, Horikita’s brother, in season one.

Ayanokoji does not experience fear, pain, anger, or annoyance as most people do. Normally, one would feel joy or excitement when finally triumphant against their enemies, but not Ayanokoji. Ryuen is unaware of this. When he sees that Ayanokji does not have or feel any sort of emotion, fear, which he thought he was incapable of, grips him.

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“Your Shortcomings Is That You Assume Others Will Hold You Back, And Put Them At A Distance From The Start.”

Season 1, Episode 2

Ayanokoji has a knack for reading people. After a few weeks of being around Horikita, he is able to see past the tough act she uses to protect herself from others. When she encounters an obstacle with her study group, Horikita is ready to give up because she cannot afford to let Sudo, Yamauchi, and Ike bring her down.

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Ayanokoji calls Horikita out for thinking badly about these boys and looking down on them. She realizes Ayanokoji was right, and she needs to do better in relating to others and avoid pushing them or looking down on them at the slightest inconvenience.

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“Confessing Your Feelings To Someone Is Not An Easy Thing. You Might Spend Everyday In Anguish Unable To Bring Yourself To Do It.”

Season 1, Episode 4

Ayanokoji seems like a person who avoids unnecessary back-and-forth, and he is. When Ichinose approaches him to act as her fake boyfriend to get her admirer off her back, he is not in the slightest bit interested. Ichinose is worried about hurting the feelings of her admirer, and would prefer if the person thought she was in a relationship rather than having to reject him.

Ayanokoji advises her to be direct with her feelings, and consider how difficult it must have been for the admirer to confess their feelings. This advice is quite thoughtful, coming from Ayanokoji, and Ichinose decides to follow it.

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“Equality May Be A False Concept, But Our Inequality Remains A Difficult Thing To Accept.”

Season 1, Episode 1

• Arc: Year 1 Arc: Student Evaluation

Classroom of the Elite starts with an inner monologue about equality from Ayanokoji as he journeys to his new school via bus. In the real world, everyone talks about equality and how all humans are equal. As individuals grow, things change. Some people have the best without working for it, and others work tremendously hard to enjoy what some people have effortlessly.

Humans hate to be on the suffering end of inequality, and it is hard for them to accept when things are not in their favor. However, they do not extend the same grace when they are on the giving or favorable end.

Classroom of the Elite

Release Date

July 12, 2017