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Classroom of the Elite

In the Koudo Ikusei Senior High School, there are four classes. These classes are labeled A through D based on their performance. Ayanokouji was placed in the lowest class, class D. Fellow class D student, Suzune Horikita, desires to reach class A.¹

Immodesty

Inappropriate clothing appears in this anime.² The female characters wear short skirts and one's cleavage is seen. People wear swimsuits in this show as well.³ A woman can be seen showering.³ Does this seem to be something God would approve of? I think Christians know the answer: No.

"In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;" (1 Timothy 2:9)

Immodesty is sinful. We, as Christians, should not put these things into our minds.

Language

This show contains profanity.² Bad language is not okay. It is sinful and the Lord does not like it. 1 Corinthians 15:33 says "Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners." If we truly want to have good manners, we must avoid filling out minds with corrupt speech (2 Peter 2:8).

Deception and Manipulation

One of the main themes of this show is using lies and manipulation to wiggle your way up to class A. The LORD says that He hates the "lying tongue" (Proverbs 6:16-17). Manipulating people (that is, tricking people) is not godly. We are supposed to follow God, not be deceivers!

Conclusion

If such content does not please the LORD, then why would we think it fine to watch it? That's like if a wife doesn't like something yet her husband continues to watch it. If it's not okay to do that to a spouse, it's definitely not alright to do to the Lord.


Sources:
1. "Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e." MyAnimeList, myanimelist.net/anime/35507/Youkoso_Jitsuryoku_Shijou_Shugi_no_Kyoushitsu_e. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
2. Classroom of the Elite. Crunchyroll, crunchyroll.com/series/GRVN8MNQY/classroom-of-the-elite. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
3. "Classroom of the Elite: Parents guide." IMDb, imdb.com/title/tt7263328/parentalguide. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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