Stella Women's Academy, High School Division Class C3 (2013)
A 2013 anime series where a shy new student at an elite girls' school is drawn into the eccentric, fiercely competitive world of airsoft survival games.
Stella Women's Academy, High School Division Class C3 - Series Information
- Original Title: ステラ女学院高等科C3部
- First Air Year: 2013
- Last Air Year: 2013
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 13
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 4, 2013 (United States - TV-14)
- Networks: BS-TBS, TBS
- Alternative Titles: ステラ女学院高等科C³部（しーきゅーぶ） (JP), Stella Womens Academy High School Division Class C3 (DE), 特例措施團體斯特拉女子學院高等科C3部 (TW)
- Production Companies: GAINAX
- Production Countries: Japan
Stella Women's Academy, High School Division Class C3 - Plot
Yamato Yura arrives at Stella Women's Academy full of high hopes. She soon finds those hopes shattered when she finds something questionable under her pillow.
Stella Women's Academy, High School Division Class C3 - Trailer
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Stella Women's Academy, High School Division Class C3 - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Yui Makino
- Ai Kayano
- Chiwa Saito
- Madoka Yonezawa
- Miyuki Sawashiro
- Rima Nishizaki
Writers
- Masanao Kawajiri
- Kaga Mie
- Yukito Nonaka
- Sakamoto Takeshi
- Katsuhiko Takayama
Stella Women's Academy, High School Division Class C3 - FAQs
What is Stella Women's Academy, High School Division Class C3 about?
The series follows Yura Yamato, a shy new student at the elite Stella Women's Academy who stumbles into the C3 club — a group of girls obsessed with survival games and airsoft combat. What begins as an awkward introduction gradually transforms into a surprisingly intense coming-of-age story about competition, friendship, and self-discovery.
Is Stella Women's Academy, High School Division Class C3 based on a manga?
Yes, the anime is adapted from a manga series. The source material follows the same premise of high school girls navigating the competitive world of survival games, and the anime adaptation was produced by GAINAX and aired in the summer 2013 anime season.
Where can you stream Stella Women's Academy, High School Division Class C3?
The series is available to stream on HIDIVE via the Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own it, individual episodes and the full season can be purchased through Amazon Video. Availability may vary by region, so check your local platform listings for the most current options.
Who voices the main characters in Class C3?
The voice cast features Yui Makino as protagonist Yura Yamato, Miyuki Sawashiro as the cool and commanding Sonora Kashima, Ai Kayano as Karila Hatsuse, Chiwa Saito as Honoka Mutsu, Madoka Yonezawa as Yachiyo Hinata, and Rima Nishizaki as Rento Kirishima.
How does Yura Yamato change throughout the series?
Yura begins as a timid, daydreaming newcomer who stumbles into the C3 club almost by accident. Over the course of the season, her growing obsession with winning survival games gradually reshapes her personality — sometimes in unsettling ways — making her arc one of the more psychologically layered elements of the show.
How many episodes does Class C3 have?
The series ran for a single season of 13 episodes, which aired during the summer 2013 anime season. Each episode runs approximately 24 minutes, making it a compact but complete watch that wraps up its story within the one-season run.
How was Stella Women's Academy, High School Division Class C3 received by critics?
Reception was mixed but intrigued. Viewers and critics praised the show's unexpected tonal shift — from lighthearted club comedy to something darker and more emotionally complex — though some felt the transition was uneven. The strong voice performances and GAINAX's distinctive visual style earned consistent appreciation.
What anime series are similar to Class C3?
Fans of Class C3 often enjoy YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily for its cheerful all-girls club energy, Kokoro Connect for its deeper emotional undercurrents, and Seitokai Yakuindomo for its school-club comedy. HANEBADO! shares the show's surprising shift from casual fun to intense competitive drama.
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