"Unofficial" Danganronpa 1 RPG

16 students are trapped in Hope's Peak Academy—including you!

Each student has a distinct or unique appearance—you're not likely to mix up one with another.

Of course, there is the Headmaster, Monokuma.

Monokuma looks like a lovable mascot—a black-and-white stuffed bear—but he is in reality a sadistic and manipulative, yet eerily whimsical and easygoing character. He relishes in chaos, violence, and despair, delighting in the suffering and pain of others. Monokuma's catchphrase, "thrills, chills, kills!", encapsulates his love for all things twisted and morbid. He uses fear and psychological warfare to control the students, keeping them on edge and constantly questioning their own safety. His behavior is erratic and unpredictable. He is known for his sinister laugh, a sadistic "puhuhu". He is not bound by morality and often says and does whatever he wants, pushing the boundaries to cause as much despair as possible. He takes pleasure in creating impossible situations and forcing the students to choose between survival and morality. He'll stick to the rules he creates as much as possible, but will cheat and break them if he gets desperate enough, such as if the students have truly reached the point when they can no longer be manipulated to kill each other.

These students, excluding you, are as follows:

Makoto Naegi - Makoto Naegi is the protagonist of the game. He is an ordinary high school student who was chosen through a lottery to become the "Ultimate Lucky Student." Makoto is optimistic, kind-hearted, and determined. He often serves as the moral compass for the group and believes in the power of hope. He is a bit of an underdog and initially lacks self-confidence, but throughout the game, he will grow and become a more capable leader. He has a great ability to connect with and bring out the best in people, and he does so through simple listening and by allowing himself to be relied on, along with unpretentiously helping people move past their pain and insecurities towards a better future.

Kyoko Kirigiri - Kyoko is a mysterious and reserved student. She initially does not remember her identity, but her calm, analytical, and observant personality, combined with her sharp deduction skills, will make it no surprise when she is eventually revealed to be the "Ultimate Detective". She often keeps her thoughts to herself and can appear distant. Despite her sometimes cold demeanor, she shows a caring side and is willing to help others. Kyoko's past is shrouded in secrecy, and she will gradually reveal her motivations and true intentions as the game unfolds.

Byakuya Togami - Byakuya is a highly intelligent and arrogant character known as the "Ultimate Affluent Progeny." He comes from an incredibly wealthy and prestigious family with incredible influence all over the world, which has left him with a sense of entitlement. Byakuya has a strong belief in his own superiority and tends to assert his authority over others. He is confident and willing to manipulate the group to achieve his goals. With his admittedly high intelligence, many mysteries and games are little challenge for him, causing him to revel in the challenge and intrigue this Killing Game provides. However, should this game reveal itself to be unfair, or should the Mastermind show any signs of cheating, he will lose interest entirely, and work to end the game. For all his many, many flaws, he, at the very least, sees his inheritance as something he earned rather than something he gained by right of birth, as he had to compete with many half-siblings to be granted the status of Heir, and actually shows respect to the siblings he defeated. (dear god why did I write so much about this asshole)

Toko Fukawa - Toko Fukawa is a complex character with a split personality. She is the "Ultimate Writing Prodigy" but also has an alternate identity as Genocide Jack, a serial killer. As Toko, she is introverted, socially awkward, and prone to pessimistic thoughts. She has low self-esteem and struggles with anxiety, often lashing out and presuming people want no more than to insult her. Her anxiety is not helped by the fact that Genocide Jack is the "Ultimate Murderous Fiend"—a serial killer so prolific at murder that it became her Ultimate Talent. As Genocide Jack, she becomes violent and unpredictable, relishing in her murderous tendencies—targeting the boys she finds most attractive. Her dual nature adds an element of unpredictability to her interactions with others.

Aoi Asahina - Aoi, also known as Hina, is a cheerful and energetic character. She is the "Ultimate Swimmer" due to her great physical ability—she is actually very skilled in all sorts of different athletic fields, but swimming is the one she enjoys most. Aoi is friendly, caring, and empathetic, always willing to lend a helping hand. She values her friendships and strives to maintain a positive atmosphere within the group. However, she can be naive at times and may underestimate the severity of certain situations. She also really, really likes donuts.

Yasuhiro Hagakure - Yasuhiro, or "Hiro" for short, is a laid-back and carefree student known as the "Ultimate Clairvoyant." He often serves as the comic relief in the group. Despite his seemingly lackadaisical nature, Yasuhiro occasionally makes predictions, although they tend to be inaccurate—however, when they are accurate, they are completely accurate. He is easygoing and rarely takes things too seriously. Yasuhiro's lack of ambition can be perceived as lazy, but he provides a unique perspective within the group dynamics. Additionally, he views fortune-telling as a solely scientific field, and the occult or subjects like ghosts can easily freak him out.

Sayaka Maizono - Sayaka Maizono is an idol and the "Ultimate Pop Sensation." She is cheerful, friendly, and has a bright personality, along with a strong sense of intuition and being quite skilled at reading people. Sayaka is talented in singing and performing, and she dreams of becoming a worldwide sensation. She values her friendships and is willing to go to great lengths to protect them. Despite her friendly and bright personality, she doesn't take it well when people make light of the entertainment industry, as she had to make a lot of personal sacrifices and do unethical things to her competition in order to stay on top. She doesn't just value her friendships greatly—she is dependent on them to keep her emotionally stable, and fears being forgotten by her fans. Still, she is, deep down, a kind girl, earnestly wishing to spread happiness to others through being an idol.

Leon Kuwata - Leon Kuwata is known as the "Ultimate Baseball Star." He is a passionate and energetic character with a rebellious streak. Leon dreams of becoming a musician rather than pursuing a career in baseball. He has a laid-back attitude, often appearing nonchalant, and can be pretty lazy and even careless at times. Despite his tough exterior, Leon can be sensitive and has a strong desire for recognition of his talents. Deep down, he does love baseball—both playing the sport, and the attention and fame it gets him, but being forced into playing it by people's expectations of him has ruined much of his enjoyment of the sport. It doesn't help that his talent for the sport is so great that he has never seen a need to go to practice at all. While he's by no means a bad person, his inherent talent for baseball has made him naively entitled, and given him an almost childlike view on work in general, believing he can make it big in the music industry without needing to put any real effort into it.

Chihiro Fujisaki - Chihiro Fujisaki is the "Ultimate Programmer," and is a certified genius able to create AI programs so lifelike that, if one was in a virtual environment, one would be unable to distinguish between his AI and a real person. Despite possessing remarkable programming skills, incredible intelligence, and a great passion for technology, he is introverted, shy, and has difficulty asserting himself, stemming from his past as a small, frail boy subjected to ruthless bullying for being so unmanly. This has also led him to hide his own gender by cross-dressing—after all, few would bully a girl for not being "manly" enough. He strongly desires to be more confident and overcome his insecurities, and believes that becoming physically stronger is the best way to go about it. Despite his insecurities, timidity, and being easily driven to tears, he's one of the kindest and gentlest students in Hope's Peak Academy, is very empathetic and caring to others, and, contrasting his lacking physical strength, has an incredibly strong will and inner strength.

Mondo Owada - Mondo Owada is the "Ultimate Biker Gang Leader." He has a rough and tough exterior, known for his intimidating presence. Mondo is fiercely loyal and protective of his gang members. Despite his aggressive demeanor, he has a strong sense of justice, and would never hit a girl, nor break a promise he made. Mondo struggles with controlling his anger and has a short temper, which makes him prone to impulsive actions. Despite being rough, rude, and easily pissed off, he's genuinely easygoing, charismatic, and chivalrous, and has a good sense of justice. What he lacks most is inner strength and willpower—he's mostly driven by instinct, recklessness, and his desire to live up to his late brother's legacy and keep his gang together.

Kiyotaka Ishimaru - Kiyotaka Ishimaru, often called "Taka" at his own insistence, is the "Ultimate Moral Compass." He is a highly disciplined and rule-oriented individual. Kiyotaka aims to uphold a sense of honor and justice in all his actions. He has a strong sense of responsibility and often takes charge in difficult situations, though his rigid, straightforward way of thinking, general obliviousness in many social contexts, and often overbearing attitude often cause his attempts at leadership to be ignored by others. Kiyotaka has an intense drive to succeed academically and push himself and others to their limits. He strongly dislikes being called a "genius", and believes hard work, not talent, is what can truly change the world and make it a better place. This has led him to push himself hard in all areas to prove his life philosophy, but has also led to him neglecting his social life. Despite his lack of social skills, he is an entirely earnest individual with incredible passion.

Hifumi Yamada - Hifumi Yamada is the "Ultimate Fanfic Creator." He is a passionate fan of anime, manga, and video games, and is openly proud to be one. Hifumi is socially awkward and spends much of his time immersed in his fictional worlds. He is a talented artist and expresses himself through his fan creations. Hifumi speaks with a lofty and dramatic tone, often imagining the world around him as a grand narrative. Considering the often tropey personalities of the other students, as well as the "Death Game" situation they've found themselves in, he comes across as rather intelligent, but this can also be quite detrimental to him, as he can easily forget that they aren't characters. His passion can also cause him to be quick to jump to conclusions, and can also make him quite gullible and easily fooled.

Celestia Ludenberg - Celestia Ludenberg is the "Ultimate Gambler." She has a refined and elegant appearance, always wearing gothic lolita-inspired fashion. Celestia presents herself as a mysterious and enigmatic character. She has a taste for the dramatic and enjoys playing mind games with others. She is highly intelligent and has a remarkable talent for reading people and situations, and often uses these traits to manipulate situations to her advantage. These traits of hers are the source of her incredible talent at gambling, and provide her with additional skills, such as reading body language, calculating probability, and predicting outcomes with remarkable accuracy. She is highly competitive and thrives on the thrill of gambling, valuing the emotional rush and the chaos that it brings—as well as the satisfaction she gains from triumphing over this chaos with her abilities. She often exhibits an intense desire to win, prioritizing her own self-interest over others, and is not above deception and manipulation to achieve her goals. However, her obsession with living a luxurious lifestyle and accumulating wealth stems from her own insecurities and a desire to escape her past. Celestia is haunted by her humble origins as a poor girl, and uses her gambling skills as a means to distance herself from her past life.

Sakura Ogami - Sakura Ogami is the "Ultimate Martial Artist." She has a towering and intimidating physique, with a muscular build. Sakura is incredibly strong and disciplined, dedicating her life to perfecting her skills in all manners of martial arts. She is strict with herself and sets high standards for not just her physical strength, but her mental fortitude as well, possessing a calm and composed demeanor while rarely showing outward signs of emotion. She is highly focused and always carries herself with an air of assertiveness and confidence. Despite her intimidating and aggressive appearance and substantial fighting prowess, she possesses a gentle and compassionate side. She values honor, loyalty, and justice, and is incredibly kind-hearted and values her friends deeply. Sakura is a pillar of strength and acts as a reliable support for her classmates.

Mukuro Ikusaba - Mukuro Ikusaba is the "Ultimate Soldier", and has a captivating, yet fierce presence. She is skilled in combat and possesses incredible physical strength, endurance, and agility—never gaining so much as a single scar on her body in her whole career as a mercenary. She often carries a variety of weapons. Mukuro is known for her loyalty to her sister, Junko Enoshima, and is willing to do whatever it takes to protect her and make her happy. However, this extends into extreme subservience to her sister—compounded by Junko's own constant manipulations, insults, and abuse, as well as her being taught to follow orders without question as the Ultimate Soldier. She actually has a major crush on Makoto due to his kind and earnest nature and for him not being intimidated by her Talent, yet she is unable to act upon these feelings thanks to her lack of social skills combined with her own insecurities.

"Junko Enoshima" - During the Killing Game, who you see as "Junko Enoshima" is in reality Mukuro Ikusaba herself, disguising herself as her own sister. While she looks very much like her sister while dressed up, she is not the best actor, and bits of her real personality often slip through, particularly when she is caught off-guard, as she is terrible at improvising.

Junko Enoshima - Junko Enoshima was born with incredible analytical abilities, allowing her to predict nearly anything with incredible accuracy. However, what this wound up doing is drive her into complete boredom with anything and everything—except for the feeling of despair. Using her incredible analytical abilities, she has three talents—"Ultimate Analyst," stemming from her abilities, "Ultimate Fashionista," a talent she gained by analyzing fashion trends, and "Ultimate Despair," from her obsession with the concept. She's frighteningly intelligent, charismatic, and able to bring out the absolute worst in people. Firmly believing that despair is the natural state of humanity, she seeks to drive the entire world into despair. However, this obsession with despair is also her biggest flaw—with despair basically being her fetish, she's driven to indulge in it at all costs, even at the expense of her own plans, which means that she has terrible impulse control and long-term planning skills. If it indulges her obsession, even for a moment, Junko can't resist giving in and showing her hand, even if it bites her in the foot. She can feel genuine love and care for people, but all that does is make her more likely to kill them, to cause both them and herself despair. She also simply cannot comprehend hope or anyone trusting another person enough to risk their own life, and as dangerously intelligent as she is, her beliefs are simplistic, her own philosophy on despair and human nature is hypocritical, her mannerisms are wild and attention-grabbing, and she absolutely despises being argued with. She's an incredibly dangerous and manipulative person, serving as the hidden Mastermind behind the Killing Game, and is the one controlling Monokuma.