Imperial Scholars

“	Eden offers a top-class education in every field, from academics to sports to the fine arts. The students who manage to distinguish themselves among even their fellow elites join the school's honor program as so-called Imperial Scholars.	”
— Sylvia Sherwood to Loid Forger^[1]

The Imperial Scholars (皇帝の学徒(インペリアル・スカラー), Inperiaru Sukarā^?) are a group of students that stand above as the elites of Eden Academy.

Overview[]

The Imperial Scholars are symbols of Eden Academy's reputation for over five centuries.^[2] They are the elite of the elite—having members that display high levels of intelligence, remarkable talents, or are shown to be a great influence on society.

Membership[]

To become a member of their group, one must earn 8 Stella Stars via outstanding grades, showing exceptional talents (sports, arts, etc.), or services to society. Due to these requirements, only a small handful of students become Imperial Scholars each year, and no student in the lower grades ever achieves it.^[3]

Some of the perks that come with being an Imperial Scholar include access to elite social circles, a private dining hall in the cafeteria, and admittance to the Imperial Scholars mixer.

Uniform and Cape[]

All the Imperial Scholars that have been shown are in middle and high school and wear the appropriate standard uniform of Eden Academy. They all, without exception, wear a black cape with a dark red lining over the uniform and a gold cord holding it together at the chest. These special capes serve as a distinctive symbol of the Imperial Scholars' elite status and set them apart from other students.

Pastry of Knowledge[]

The Pastry of Knowledge is a dessert that is considered one of the seven wonders of Eden Academy. It is supposedly created by a pâtissier who appears at the cafeteria unannounced and prepares the pastries. The type of dessert can change each visit, in Chapter 42 and Episode 29, it was the "Pierre Pommier Macaron Set." It is rumored that several students who have consumed the pastry have gone on to become Imperial Scholars, leading to the belief that eating one will cause one to become smarter, and therefore make it easier to become an Imperial Scholar.

Known Members[]

Image	Name	Status
	Demetrius Desmond	Active
	Unnamed Boy	Active
	Unnamed Bespectacled Boy	Active
	Two Unnamed Girls	Active
	Donovan Desmond	Alumnus
	Henry Henderson	Alumnus
	Martha Marriott	Alumna
	Donna Schlag	Alumna

Trivia[]

Stella Stars, Imperial Scholars, and Donovan Desmond — 13 silhouettes of Imperial Scholars with Donovan Desmond
(*SPY x FAMILY CODE: White*)

The exact number of Imperial Scholars is currently unknown, but so far, attention has been focused on the silhouettes of five students.
- In addition to the above five students, there have been at least 13 other members pictured as Imperial Scholars, each of them varying in age and height.^[1]
- The film SPY x FAMILY CODE: White also shows 13 members in the silhouetted group.
Anya Forger mispronounces them as "Umperial Skollers" (いんペらるすっからん, Inperaru Sukkaran^?).^[4]^[5]
Donovan Desmond was an Imperial Scholar in his school years, and his portrait hangs in the Eden Academy hall of fame along with other alumni.^[6]
Henry Henderson, Martha Marriott, and Donna Schlag were also Imperial Scholars during their high school years.^[7]