Season four is confirmed for 2026 after an official teaser and event reveal, ending long waits and confirming when new episodes will begin airing.
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The anime returns in April 2026 in Japan, announced at MF Bunko J Autumn School Festival, with a release window instead of a premiere date.
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Crunchyroll will stream new episodes worldwide, with simulcast releases shortly after Japan, weekly scheduling expected, and no other platforms announced so far for global fans.
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Season four adapts Year Two first semester, introducing new first-year students, forced team pairings, and early exams that raise pressure from the opening episode onward.
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Stricter exams, faster penalties, and unstable alliances define the second year, with rumors of a White Room assassin targeting Ayanokoji increasing psychological danger for students.
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Season three ended in March 2024, focusing on unresolved exams, expulsion pressure, and proving Ayanokoji is not unbeatable heading into year two for main cast.
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