Kiyotaka Ayanokōji

Kiyotaka Ayanokōji is the main protagonist of the anime Classroom of the Elite. In the anime adaptation, he's portrayed as a tall, lean high school student with brown hair and brown eyes, typically wearing the standard school uniform. He deliberately maintains an unremarkable, average appearance and academic performance (scoring exactly 50/100 on every entrance exam subject to end up in Class D).

His personality comes across as extremely calm, aloof, and emotionally detached—he rarely shows any strong feelings, smiles, or reactions, often appearing indifferent or blank-faced even in tense situations. He speaks in a monotone voice, prefers staying in the background, and avoids drawing attention to himself. Behind this facade, he's highly intelligent, observant, and calculating, effortlessly reading people's emotions and intentions while manipulating events from the shadows when it suits him. He views others largely as "tools" to achieve his goals and shows little hesitation in using people strategically, though he sometimes assists classmates indirectly.

Overall, the anime emphasizes his enigmatic, cold, and mysterious nature, making him stand out as an unconventional protagonist who hides exceptional abilities in academics, strategy, and physical skills.