Classroom for Heroes

"Classroom for Heroes" (Eiyū Kyōshitsu) is a Japanese light novel series written by Shin Araki and illustrated by Haruyuki Morisawa. The story follows Blade, a hero who once defeated the Demon Lord but has lost most of his power. Seeking a normal life, he enrolls in Rosewood Academy, a school for training heroes. There, he encounters Arnest Flaming, the top student known as the "Empress of Flames," along with other diverse classmates. The plot revolves around Blade's daily life at the academy, his interactions with his classmates, and their journey together to become heroes. The light novel series has 14 volumes and has been adapted into manga and an anime series. The manga includes "Eiyū Kyōshitsu: Honoo no Empress" by Takashi Minakuchi and another manga with the same title by Koara Kishida, along with other spin-offs. The anime adaptation, produced by Actas and directed by Keiichiro Kawaguchi, aired in 2023 and was streamed on various platforms. It portrays the daily life of a hero academy with a lighthearted, humorous style while exploring the true meaning of being a hero.