Will Classroom of the Elite Manga Be Canceled or Axed? Reasons Explained

Will Classroom of the Elite manga be canceled or axed in the future? Some readers are concerned about the series due to several ongoing issues.

In this article, we break down the main factors that could affect Classroom of the Elite manga’s future.

Was Classroom of the Elite manga Canceled or Axed? Reasons Explained

The Classroom of the Elite first-year arc manga is currently on hiatus, while the second-year arc manga is still ongoing.

「ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ」の漫画版は1年生編と2年生編で作画担当が変わっており、同時に連載中となっています。

As such, the manga series features different artists for the first-year and second-year arcs, making it a unique serialization that continues to run simultaneously, yet it has not been canceled.

The artist for the first-year arc is taking a break due to illness

Rumors are circulating that the first-year arc of the *Classroom of the Elite* manga may be canceled, as updates have been on hold for some time due to artist Yuyu Ichino’s poor health.

無理しすぎてここ2、3ヶ月体調崩してしまって、通院したり生活習慣を改善してみたりでようやく調子が戻ってきたので今日から頑張っていくぞ…！
更新もろもろ再開していきたいです！

— 一乃ゆゆ/Yuyu Ichino (@yuyu_d) September 30, 2021

We had planned to resume updates as soon as the author’s health improved, but updates for *X* have ceased since June 24, 2022, leading readers to worry that the *Classroom of the Elite* manga’s first-year arc may be canceled.

In particular, since author Yuyu Ichino had previously announced that she was in poor health, many are voicing concerns about whether production can continue.

The second-year arc is being released even though the first-year arc hasn't been completed yet

Although the first-year arc of the “Classroom of the Elite” manga has not yet concluded, the second-year arc has begun with a new artist, leading to concerns that the first-year arc may have been canceled.

The manga’s first-year arc is only about halfway through the original story and is still ongoing, yet the second-year arc has begun with a new artist.

As a result, concerns are spreading among readers that “the first-year arc has been left unfinished and effectively canceled.”

Fans of the original work, in particular, seem to be voicing dissatisfaction with the transition to a new chapter without the remaining episodes of the first-year arc being illustrated.

While the launch of the second-year arc with a new artist is welcomed in itself, the lack of a clear explanation from the official side regarding how the unfinished portion of the first-year arc will be handled is a factor amplifying fans’ anxiety.

I mistakenly thought it was the conclusion of the first- and second-year arc from the original work.

Since the first- and second-year arcs of the original novel for *Welcome to the Classroom of the Elite* have been completed, there appears to be concern that the manga might be mistaken for the novel and consequently canceled.

Both the first- and second-year arcs of the original novel have been properly concluded, and the manga adaptation is proceeding due to the series’ popularity; however, confusion seems to be arising because the manga’s progress has not kept pace with the novel.

In particular, the fact that readers who haven’t read the original novel perceive the “First-Year Arc” as having been left unfinished is fueling speculation that the manga series might be canceled.

How far does the anime finale of *Classroom of the Elite* go? Where does the original manga pick up from there?

The “Classroom of the Elite” anime aired for three seasons, covering up to Volume 11.5 of the First-Year Arc.

Therefore, if you want to follow the story after the third season of the anime, you can start by purchasing Volume 1 of the Second-Year Arc.

By the way, the “anime” is progressing as shown in the table below.

⇒Watch the anime “Classroom of the Elite” on Amazon Prime Video

Final Thoughts on Classroom of the Elite manga

In conclusion, Classroom of the Elite manga has not been canceled, and there are currently no strong signs of it ending early.

Overall, the series appears to be continuing without major issues.

Some cancellation rumors appeared because the first-year arc of the manga went on hiatus while the second-year arc began with a different artist, making the serialization situation somewhat unusual.

However, Classroom of the Elite continues to attract readers through its appealing characters and intense psychological battles built around various games and tests.

It may still be worth checking out for yourself.

⇒Watch the anime “Classroom of the Elite” on Amazon Prime Video