Welcome, classmates! Let's have a wonderful killing school life together! Thrills, chills, kills!
Yes, Danganronpa V3, the third main game in the merry, murderous series, is now out. Ready or not, here we go:
What is Danganronpa?
Danganronpa is a visual novel series revolving around school killing games, where a class of 16 high schoolers, referred to as Ultimates due to their spectacular talents, are tasked with a grim mission: to free themselves from captivity, they must murder a classmate- and then trick their peers in a class trial meant to suss out the killer's identity. Think Battle Royale meets Phoenix Wright.
Do I need to play the other games before playing V3?
Nope! V3 is advertised as a great jumping on point for new fans. That said, the other games are quite fun, and both main series games were just released in a remastered dual-pack collection. Worth a look.
Wait, I thought there was already a Danganronpa 3?
There was! But it wasn't a game, it was an an*me. Despite the confusing title, it is not directly connected to V3. So forget about it.
Anything else I should know?
Remember the one rule of Danganronpa: your favorites will die. It's inevitable.
Meet the Ultimates! (Spoilered for space only, no actual spoilers inside)
Enjoy the Killing Game, classmates!
Please be careful with spoilers! Put all plot details in tags marked with the chapter and section (e.g. Chapter 2 Investigation)
Yes, Danganronpa V3, the third main game in the merry, murderous series, is now out. Ready or not, here we go:
What is Danganronpa?
Danganronpa is a visual novel series revolving around school killing games, where a class of 16 high schoolers, referred to as Ultimates due to their spectacular talents, are tasked with a grim mission: to free themselves from captivity, they must murder a classmate- and then trick their peers in a class trial meant to suss out the killer's identity. Think Battle Royale meets Phoenix Wright.
Do I need to play the other games before playing V3?
Nope! V3 is advertised as a great jumping on point for new fans. That said, the other games are quite fun, and both main series games were just released in a remastered dual-pack collection. Worth a look.
Wait, I thought there was already a Danganronpa 3?
There was! But it wasn't a game, it was an an*me. Despite the confusing title, it is not directly connected to V3. So forget about it.
Anything else I should know?
Remember the one rule of Danganronpa: your favorites will die. It's inevitable.
Meet the Ultimates! (Spoilered for space only, no actual spoilers inside)
Kaede Akamatsu, the Ultimate Pianist:
Our plucky pianist protagonist, Kaede wants everyone to get along and to prevent the killings from ever starting. Surely, this is a realistic goal that will not go up in smoke immediately.
Shuichi Saihara, the Ultimate Detective: Imagine Sherlock Holmes, but with less impressive deductive skills and also no self-confidence. Look, he tries hard, okay?
Gonta Gokuhara, the Ultimate Entomologist:
Raised by wolves, literally. Wants to become a true gentleman. Believes that no bad person likes bugs. Basically BugBoy.
Miu Iruma, the Ultimate Inventor
Combining a genius' mind with a mouth filthier than a Superfund site, Miu is constantly spewing vulgarities. She invents stuff, sometimes.
Kaito Momota, the Ultimate Astronaut:
Luminary of the Stars! Passed the astronaut test at an age so young, he wasn't even legally allowed to take it! Has never actually been to space!
K1-B0, the Ultimate Robot:
Is a robot. Runs on electricity, not gasoline. Please don't be mean to robots. Please call him Keebo.
Kokichi Oma, the Ultimate Supreme Leader:
The leader of an evil secret organization thousands strong. Only, nobody has ever heard of it. And by his own admission, he's a liar.
Angie Yonaga, the Ultimate Artist:
Island girl that makes art, but mostly prays to her god, Atua. Praise Atua, for he is a handsome god that watches over all of us.
Rantaro Amami, the Ultimate ???
This guy has an ultimate talent, he just can't recall it. He seems to be able to recall some other stuff, though...
Maki Harukawa, the Ultimate Child Caregiver:
Does not like kids. Kids like her, for some reason.
Ryoma Hoshi, the Ultimate Tennis Pro:
You'd think that being 3'5 would prevent you from being a great tennis player. You'd think. Surprisingly serious, given his cartoonish look.
Himiko Yumeno, the Ultimate Mage:
This soporific spellcaster wants you to know one thing: she is the ultimate mage, not the ultimate magician. Magic is real, and tricks are what a whore does for money.
Tsumugi Shirogane, the Ultimate Cosplayer:
Is incredibly passionate about cosplay, but would rather make outfits than wear them. Is always dropping otaku references that nobody gets.
Kirumi Tojo, the Ultimate Maid:
A super maid that will take and fulfill any request, short of destabilizing nations (and yes, people have asked). Everyone seems to think of her as their mom.
Tenko Chabashira, the Ultimate Aikido Master:
One of the world's foremost practitioners of Neo-Aikido. Also one of the world's only practitioners of Neo-Aikido. Hates men.
Korekiyo Shinguji, the Ultimate Anthropologist
Loves observing people and their actions. Is pretty creepy. Wears a mask for some reason.
Our plucky pianist protagonist, Kaede wants everyone to get along and to prevent the killings from ever starting. Surely, this is a realistic goal that will not go up in smoke immediately.
Shuichi Saihara, the Ultimate Detective: Imagine Sherlock Holmes, but with less impressive deductive skills and also no self-confidence. Look, he tries hard, okay?
Gonta Gokuhara, the Ultimate Entomologist:
Raised by wolves, literally. Wants to become a true gentleman. Believes that no bad person likes bugs. Basically BugBoy.
Miu Iruma, the Ultimate Inventor
Combining a genius' mind with a mouth filthier than a Superfund site, Miu is constantly spewing vulgarities. She invents stuff, sometimes.
Kaito Momota, the Ultimate Astronaut:
Luminary of the Stars! Passed the astronaut test at an age so young, he wasn't even legally allowed to take it! Has never actually been to space!
K1-B0, the Ultimate Robot:
Is a robot. Runs on electricity, not gasoline. Please don't be mean to robots. Please call him Keebo.
Kokichi Oma, the Ultimate Supreme Leader:
The leader of an evil secret organization thousands strong. Only, nobody has ever heard of it. And by his own admission, he's a liar.
Angie Yonaga, the Ultimate Artist:
Island girl that makes art, but mostly prays to her god, Atua. Praise Atua, for he is a handsome god that watches over all of us.
Rantaro Amami, the Ultimate ???
This guy has an ultimate talent, he just can't recall it. He seems to be able to recall some other stuff, though...
Maki Harukawa, the Ultimate Child Caregiver:
Does not like kids. Kids like her, for some reason.
Ryoma Hoshi, the Ultimate Tennis Pro:
You'd think that being 3'5 would prevent you from being a great tennis player. You'd think. Surprisingly serious, given his cartoonish look.
Himiko Yumeno, the Ultimate Mage:
This soporific spellcaster wants you to know one thing: she is the ultimate mage, not the ultimate magician. Magic is real, and tricks are what a whore does for money.
Tsumugi Shirogane, the Ultimate Cosplayer:
Is incredibly passionate about cosplay, but would rather make outfits than wear them. Is always dropping otaku references that nobody gets.
Kirumi Tojo, the Ultimate Maid:
A super maid that will take and fulfill any request, short of destabilizing nations (and yes, people have asked). Everyone seems to think of her as their mom.
Tenko Chabashira, the Ultimate Aikido Master:
One of the world's foremost practitioners of Neo-Aikido. Also one of the world's only practitioners of Neo-Aikido. Hates men.
Korekiyo Shinguji, the Ultimate Anthropologist
Loves observing people and their actions. Is pretty creepy. Wears a mask for some reason.
Enjoy the Killing Game, classmates!
Please be careful with spoilers! Put all plot details in tags marked with the chapter and section (e.g. Chapter 2 Investigation)