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Students A-K
Ai Kimoto
Super High School Level Seinen Mangaka
- Asshole Victim: A lot of her classmates seem somewhat on the fence about whether or not Kaito's attack was justified because of this.
- Clear My Name: Must do this after being framed for Mamimi's murder in Chapter 2.
- The Fashionista: When she does leave the house, she's a big fan of dressing up in Lolita-style clothing.
- Like Is, Like, a Comma: She, like, adds like quite a bit when she's talking.
- Pen Name: Goes by "LACE" (yes, in all caps) online and on her manga.
- Shout-Out: Ai receives Chiyoko Ishihara's (DA4U) headband from the Item Machine.
- Trademark Favorite Food: Custard pudding.
Akio Moto
Super High School Level Physician's Assistant
Though nothing was publicly known about Akio before the most recent summer, he’s made quite a splash in the medical world. Akio has donated every minute of his time outside of school helping the doctors and nurses at Hope’s Hospital keep patients alive and well. He has done everything the staff asked of him, from performing basic checkups to even assisting during surgery flawlessly. For his demonstrations of vast medical knowledge and massive dedication to the well-being of his patients, Akio has earned the title of SHSL Physician’s Assistant and plans to spend every day helping those around him. He is the culprit for chapter 3 and is executed for the murder of Amaterasu.- Creepy Good: Very fond of grotesquely detailed worst case scenarios. His expression and tone changes are also sudden and scary, but he snaps in defense of other people.
- Dressed to Heal: Labcoat, stethoscope, glasses and all.
- Eye Color Change: To red when he gets upset. Only made possible because he's secretly a robot.
- Heart Drive: He has a chip that makes him all that he is, personality and capabilities and all. It was destroyed at the finale of his execution.
- Improbable Age: Performs certain procedures and assists with surgery as a teenager.
- Meaningful Name: Akio as in AK10.
- The Medic: Or one of them, at least.
- Robotic Reveal: He lifts his shirt to reveal wires underneath, and removes his glove to show his robotic hand.
- Shout-Out: Akio receives Daisuke Fujiwara's (DA5K) Nintendo DS from the Item Machine, as well as Riku Fujino's (DA5K) costume suit.
Amaterasu Oda
Super High School Level Bug Fight Champion
The girl with the strange title and stranger name, Amaterasu is a world-renown insect fighting champion. With an eye for spotting inhuman talent, a strong grasp on arthropodology, and a tactical genius that would have soldiers blushing at the thought; Amaterasu is a force to be reckoned with in the insect fighting world. Although she certainly begs curiosity with her oddness and quiet voice, she also commands a great deal of respect amongst her peers. She is the third victim, stabbed in the trachea by Akio.- Make Sure He's Dead: There were finger swipes around her neck, possibly left if Akio was to check for a pulse.
- Shout-Out: Amaterasu receives Ayako Itou's (DA3A) hair dye from the Item Machine, as well as Hayate Shimakazi's (DA4U) Kumamon body suit, and Leon's Baseball Bat from the original Danganronpa game.
APKALLU
Super High School Level Multi-Instrumentalist
The half-Japanese APKALLU was born to one of the most famous Norwegian black metal musicians in the history of the world and a Japanese business executive - a higher up in a big-name instrument manufacturing company. From birth, APKALLU has displayed a remarkable aptitude for playing any instrument they got their hands on, and an equally remarkable aptitude for staying out of the public spotlight despite frequent displays of their proficiency on piano, guitar, drums, or… Really, anything. At first billed as “The Prodigy Child Of Tokyo-Oslo,” their real name has been kept from the public in order to help them keep away from the pressures of early stardom. That didn’t last long, however, as soon they came out with their first album under the moniker APKALLU, called “MANIFOLD,” to rave reviews for the technical complexity of the compositions of the songs as well as the utter skill required to play the songs. Having written and performed the entirety of the album only makes the mystery of APKALLU more intriguing - as well as their particular presence on social media. They are one of two victims in Chapter 4, stabbed in the face by Chou Nakahara, effectively breaking their skull.- Shout-Out: APKALLU receives Keita Yamaguchi's (DA4O) glasses from the Item Machine.
Chou Nakahara
Super High School Level Insect Collector
From the fleas you find in your pets’ hair to the beetles called Titans, one collector in Japan has it all- Chou Nakahara. Being Japan's foremost collector of live, rare or endangered species of insects, their collection of bugs has won awards for being ridiculously expansive- covering an entire property’s worth of land. Her claim to fame is not only the collection she’s acquired, but also the blog they run sharing pictures of her bugs, as well as making posts regarding endangered insects, educating people on the art of pinning insects, and more. She is the culprit of Chapter 4 and is executed for the murder of Captain Kaito Adachi and APKALLU.- Artificial Limbs: Appears to be the bearer of a bright green prosthetic arm.
- But Not Too Foreign: Japanese/French.
- Collector of the Strange: She collects insects for a living.
- Deadpan Snarker: She's got a very, very dry sense of humor, rarely cracking a joke if ever. And when she does, it's snarky.
- Inelegant Blubbering: When discovered as the Chapter 4 culprit, they slip into a semi-poetic and confusing rant, rambling and generally putting the other students in the trial off quite awkwardly.
- Meaningful Name: Chou means butterfly. In addition, her name may be a French pun. Being that she has French background, the term 'mon chou' means 'my cabbage', or 'mon chouchou' which essentially means 'my pet'. Chou wears green themed outfits, and cabbage is usually green. This makes her name somewhat of a play on words.
- Official Couple: Is officially in a relationship with Sarara Orikasa.
- Unlimited Wardrobe: Has a new outfit every week.
Eisuke Hirakawa
Super High School Level Hanami Enthusiast
- Consulting Mister Puppet: He speaks for and with his stuffed bear almost constantly.
FAHRENHEIT
Super High School Level Canine Freestyler
FAHRENHEIT – that is, DEGREES FAHRENHEIT – is a rising star in the world of Musical Canine Freestyle along his energetic partner, CELSIUS. While he’s won a few titles in events sponsored by groups dedicated to the sport, he’s probably best known for all the videos on his routines – and boy, does he do a ton of them. From literal breakdancing to waltz to even square-dancing, he’s done it all. Sure, watching an attractive dude and a cute dog in themed outfits dance to a good song is pretty good, but their skill and bond is undeniable. And with the way this dude’s shooting up the ranks and into people’s hearts, you could say he’s on fire. (Get it. Because his name has to do with temperature.) Killed by falling debris during the Ateitis-Praetis merge in Chapter 5.- But Not Too Foreign: Half-Japanese, half-Dominican. Looks very much not Japanese.
- The Charmer: While he does seem like a Casanova initially, he's a lot less obsessed with scoring. Doesn't mean he doesn't score a lot regardless, though. And gloat about it.
- Cute Little Fangs: Not visible when his mouth is closed, though his canines (hah) are a lot larger than the norm.
- Delinquent Hair: Sports a pompadour, carefully and lovingly maintained. Refuses to ever wear his hair normally.
- Face of a Thug: Has tattoos, Delinquent Hair, wears a jacket, has a collar, looks big and muscular and talks in a rather rugged fashion, except he's very much not a thug. Maybe a little bit.
- List of Transgressions: With the most terrible thing he's done being "mean to his mother".
- Mr. Fanservice: Wears a sleeveless v-neck for the sole purpose of showing off his muscles once he takes the jacket off.
- We Hardly Knew Ye: Hardly said anything prior to his death.
Genta Sugai
Super High School Level Philosopher
- Devil's Advocate: Engages in this role in chapters 1 and 2 to defend those being accused of murder.
- Paralysis by Analysis: He just couldn't pick between the two suspects for chapter 2 and ended up defaulting his vote.
- Working Through the Cold: During chapter 3, he visibly wears a facemask throughout the trial. His plans to disrupt TWELVE weren't worked through, though.
Hisae Kojima
Super High School Level Fire Dancer
Coming from a family of accomplished artists, it was no surprise for a young Hisae Kojima to emerge from the blaze forged by her father as a festival dancer. Making appearances at large festivals such as the Bon Festival (even performing in the Kyoto iteration of Bon Odori) and Gion Matsuri, she gained a local following and essentially became a favorable inspiration for young dancers of Kyoto. As she grew older, she became a little bored with tradition, and on a trip overseas to visit her older brother, she discovered the art of fire dancing. For her traditional Japanese dance background, fire dance was relatively unheard of–so, she devoted her time to learning the art and brought it back to Japan with her, creating a name and reputation for herself among festival performers of Japan with her unusual twist on tradition. This reputation is what earned her a place at Hope’s Peak Academy. Killed by falling debris during the Ateitis-Praetis merge in Chapter 5.- Shout-Out: Hisae receives Natsumi Kawaguchi's (DA5K) Oompa Loompa from the Item Machine, as well as the Rocket Hammer from Overwatch.
- We Hardly Knew Ye: Hardly said anything prior to her death.
Holly Fuentes
Super High School Level Water Polo Player
- All Up to You: Stands in for Michiko to help the sick and injured class at the end of trial 3.
- Authority Equals Asskicking: You don't get to be the captain of a nationally acclaimed water polo team by being a softie.
- Child Prodigy: She's been playing water polo since the age of seven, and has been team captain since age 9.
- Curtains Match the Windows: Brown eyes and brown hair, more or less.
- Famed In-Story: Has gained quite a following on social media.
- Go-Getter Girl: Holly has devoted her life and all of her spare time to her sport and athletics in general.
- Hot-Blooded: The girl is about as chill as an active volcano.
- Meaningful Name: Fuentes refers to a spring, a body of water.
- Military Brat: Both her father and brother are in the army.
- Motor Mouth: Talks fast, and thinks even faster. Even she can't keep up with herself.
- Official Couple: Is in a relationship with Michiko Shoji. Spicy!
- Wounded Hero, Weaker Helper: After she passes out in chapter 2, she needs two people to help carry her out.
Jamie Fenn
Super High School Level Ghostwriter
- All-Loving Hero: He doesn't tend to dislike people and does his best to see the best in everyone. Or at least was the case up until Chapter 4's motive.
- Brutal Honesty: If he feels strongly about something, he won't sugarcoat how he feels. Even if it's mean.
- But Not Too Foreign: Despite his English name, he was born and raised in Tokyo, having had an American father.
- Covert Pervert: Made allusions to wanting to sleep with TWELVE in Chapter 1.
- Goth: Or at least he dresses in all black. He reveals in his relationship page that he thinks he has no sense of fashion.
- Insufferable Genius: Assumes that since he's probably had to write about a topic in the past, he has enough knowledge on it to speak about it, even if that's not the case.
- Nice Guy: He likes people to like him, the best way to do so is to be nice after all.
- No Celebrities Were Harmed: Inspired by The Looking Glass's character Faceless.
- Shout-Out: Jamie receives a crossbow from the Item Machine, referencing the show Game of Thrones.
Capt. Kaito Adachi
Super High School Level Crab Fisherman
Kaito Adachi first came into the public eye on Crabbers of the Arctic, a reality show that followed the daily activities of an Alaskan crab fishing crew. Unable to compete with a certain other crab fishing show in the United States, Crabbers of the Arctic was recorded in Japanese and broadcast solely in Japan. At Adachi’s insistence, the show focused not only on backbreaking working conditions, but also the dark underbelly of the international king crab trade. His screentime was frequently used to highlight little-known connections to the Japanese fishing industry, adding an educational touch to an otherwise simple TV show. Crabbers of the Arctic’s producers weren’t the only members of the production under his thumb, however - despite his age, Adachi’s work ethic and terrifying presence quickly elevated him to the position of first mate. Upon the captain’s health-related early retirement, not a single crewmate objected to him taking the helm. At age 18, he became the youngest captain of a commercial fishing vessel in Alaskan history. He was one of two victims in Chapter 4, dying of organ failure wrought by a poison placed in coffee by Chou Nakahara.- Asskicking Leads to Leadership: He is easily the most competent person on his boat, and incredibly strong.
- The Captain: The youngest in Alaskan history, of a crab fishing boat.
- Meaningful Name: Kai- refers to the ocean.
- Rank Scales with Asskicking: To be the captain of a crab fishing boat, you have to be a pretty strong person.
- Rugged Scar: Obtained from a buoy while reeling it in.
- Shout-Out: Kaito receives Tae-Hyun Park's (DA4U) flower crown from the Item Machine.
- Would Hit a Girl: His reaction to believing Ai is guilty of Mamimi's murder.
Kazuki Tano
Super High School Level Cameraman
Not an actor, director or writer, but a vital part of the crew nonetheless. While by no means famous, Kazuki Tano’s impact in the world of television can not be denied. From his humble beginnings as an assistant camera operator to his freelancer parents, to his current role within the Tokusatsu Laboratory at Toei Company, Kazuki has always found his true home to behind the camera lens, capturing on film explosions and intense fights alike. While he’ll likely never be as famous as the actors in front of the camera, you’ll find no-one happier to work on the sidelines as Kazuki Tano. Killed by falling debris during the Ateitis-Praetis merge in Chapter 5.- We Hardly Knew Ye: Hardly said anything prior to his death.
Students L-Z
Mamimi Amano
Super High School Level Contemporary Novelist
- Attention Whore: Does not like when people ignore her, and will not hesitate to be loud or violent if it means people will pay attention to her.
- Bloodless Carnage: The pool washed away the blood that her forehead wound caused.
- But Not Too Foreign: Half-American. Her natural hair color is blonde.
- Drowning Pit: Senji turns the Hotel Pool into a makeshift one of these, and drowns Mamimi in it after knocking her out with a folded-up tripod.
- Jerkass: Shown to take unabashed pleasure in the misfortunes of her classmates, most of which she causes.
- Proud Beauty: She’s very aware of her good looks, and isn’t shy about flaunting them to get what she wants.
- The Unapologetic: While she will apologize for her mean-spirited remarks, she does so with an attitude that suggests she finds the very idea of apology ridiculous.
Masashi Oichi
Super High School Level Energy Transfer Specialist
- Punch Catch: Stops Holly from punching TWELVE, which would've led to her execution. With his face.
Michiko Shoji
Super High School Level Medic
- Competition Freak: Even completely innocent activities can become competitive battlegrounds for Michiko.
- The Fashionista: Tends to wear beautiful designer clothes, from lines that haven't even been released yet.
- Improbable Age: She's a bit young to be practicing medicine on the level that she is.
- Official Couple: Is in a relationship with Holly Fuentes. Spicy!
Minori Rosset
Super High School Level Cryptozoologist
Coming from a line of critically acclaimed photographers, a small hobby that started with taping strange animals and places while traveling soon developed into a v-log of paranormal experiences for Minori Rosset, now one of the most well-known names in the cryptozoological field. Although most of their work lies in a variety of follow-up research and critical theories, they are best known for their release of what is commonly called the ‘Rosset Footage’: a high-resolution clip of the Norwegian fish-like Seljord Sea-Serpent herself, moving between trees into the surf. Despite controversy over the legitimacy of the film, to this day, skeptics have been unable to fully disprove its contents, earning Minori’s work both a sizable cult following and a measure of brief public infamy, and making their later acceptance to Hope’s Peak no surprise. With their videos now reaching several million hits and being uploaded regularly, Minori has been able to visit many sites of cryptozoological interest across Japan with the financial support of their fans, including Hokkaido’s Lake Kussharo and Mt. Tsurugi. Killed by falling debris during the Ateitis-Praetis merge in Chapter 5.- Shout-Out: Minori receives Nanase Otakita's (DA1) golden crown from the Item Machine, as well as Sunny Murdoch's (DA4O) boxing gloves and athletic tape.
- We Hardly Knew Ye: Hardly said anything prior to their death.
Mirai Yano
Super High School Level Fashion Stylist
Mirai Yano is the saint of the japanese fashion world. Her career started from writing a blog dedicated to Japanese street fashion. Later, her career grew from blogging, flourishing into cooperation with a youth fashion magazine LOTUS. Following many shots and covers with LOTUS, Mirai moved on to work with a renown idol group A.M.P.M consisting of four members. The fame of the idol group drew the public eye towards her shots. True fame bestowed upon her in the eyes of aspiring fashionistas, whisking her into the privilege of creating shots with well known brands and celebrities. Killed by falling debris during the Ateitis-Praetis merge in Chapter 5.- Shout-Out: Mirai receives Fumiko Wakahisa's (DA2W) giant fork from the Item Machine.
- Unlimited Wardrobe: Owns many different clothes. Too many.
- We Hardly Knew Ye: Hardly said anything prior to her death.
Misuto Morimoto
Super High School Level Minecraft Let's Player
- Fun Personified: As expected of a popular Let's Player, they are almost always upbeat even when it's inappropriate to be. Unfortunately, they happen to be surrounded by the fun police a lot of the time.
Sakura Aihara
Super High School Level Otome Gamer
「 I love you! 」Otome games, dating sims marketed toward female gamers, are a genre of video games that is most established in Japan. Sakura Aihara, previously only known by her first name online, saw her rise in fame due to the popularity of her blog, Cherry Colored Love, which holds an impressive archive of otome game reviews and walkthroughs, posted faster than any other blog could boast. It was hardly a surprise to fans when the girl behind the blog was scouted for Hope’s Peak Academy. Killed by falling debris during the Ateitis-Praetis merge in Chapter 5.- Shout-Out: Sakura receives Date Masamune's (DA5K) jacket from the Item Machine.
- We Hardly Knew Ye: Hardly said anything prior to her death.
Sarara Orikasa
Super High School Level Art Curator
- Gosh Dang It to Heck!: Well, goodness, that's enough cussing for one bullet point.
- Nice Girl: Is very concerned with presenting herself as an inoffensive person to others, as a result of anxiety.
- Not So Above It All: Has been known to let her hair down with alcohol, gossip, and even swear! Shameful.
- Official Couple: Is in an relationship with Chou Nakahara, however shortly after the "official" reveal of this fact, Sarara was quickly widowed due to Chou being executed. Tragic love story.
- Sheltered Aristocrat: Although her grandparents' art gallery was nearly formally bankrupt before she famously rescued it, her upbringing and family background were quasi-aristocratic, and her ways can't be described as anything but 'sheltered' as a result.
- Skilled, but Naive: While Sarara has an incredibly expansive knowledge of art history, handling, and restoration, her culture-focused upbringing left her social skills lacking.
- Take Care of the Kids: Akio places her in charge of looking after his dolls before he's executed.
- Wham Line: "I would have adored spending a future with you, Chou."
- Yamato Nadeshiko: Often projected by the media as this due to public perception of her personality and her (family's) patronage of arts/culture, although she doesn't fit this trope so neatly in reality.
Senji Koubaku
Super High School Level Underwater Basket Weaver (Super High School Level Censor)
- Cover Identity Anomaly: He keeps underwater basket weaver intro books in his room, according to Ai.
- Forged Message: Created these to incriminate Ai, down to misspelling his last name to cast doubt away from himself. It almost worked.
- Tears of Fear: Frequently seen crying and panicking during motive reveals. Also seen right before his execution.
Sosuke Nakazawa
Super High School Level Personal Assistant
- Surrounded by Idiots: He's happy to let the rest of the class tear each other apart. He even avoided pursuing a suspicious, potentially critical piece of evidence because he assumed it was someone's stupid joke.
Takahiro Yoshinoya
Super High School Level Skateboarder
Googling the name Takahiro Yoshinoya brings you to a series of web articles from local skate championships nation wide. Pictures of the young, pink haired wonder scatter themselves not only in the news but on vaporwave and throwback 90s sites worldwide. Takahiro Yoshinoya popularized the skate and 90s revival singlehandedly throughout all of Japan with his unique sense of stylized skating tricks and unique, stand out fashion sense. He is the culprit of Chapter 1 and is executed for the murder of Takeshi.- The Baby of the Bunch: The youngest in this half of the class.
Takeshi Mori
Super High School Level Immunologist
- Official Couple: With Touya Nakashima from Parelthon.
- The Pig-Pen: Takeshi stinks. Literally. He doesn't brush his hair, doesn't take care of himself, and doesn't shower.
- Shout-Out: Takeshi receives Midori Kodama's (DA5M) glasses case from the Item Machine, as well as Mimi Arakaki's (DA2W) hair ribbon.
TWELVE
Super High School Level Host
Sometimes, all you need is a stiff drink and someone to lend an ear, and TWELVE is more than happy to provide... for a price. Part bartender, part therapist, TWELVE offers light-hearted conversation to lonely individuals. With overflowing charisma and a knack for listening, he’s the perfect man to vent to if you need to get a load off your chest. Strangely, not much is known about him apart from his name and his profession, but everyone always loves a man of mystery!- The Charmer: To be a host, he has to be able to get people to open up and relax.
- Scary Teeth: His teeth are sharp enough to break flesh.
Valor Fitzgerald Mckinney
Super High School Level Diplomat
- Crime Magnet: Discovered the victims of chapter 1 and chapter 2.
- Family Honor: The Mckinney family has produced many politicians that have influenced US history, and Valor holds himself to a high standard in order to live up to that legacy.
- Shout-Out: Valor receives Minako Ito's (DA3E) puppet from the Item Machine.
- Southern-Fried Genius: A prodigal diplomat talented enough to become an honorary ambassador before the age of 20.
- Southern Gentleman: Tennessee born, and sweet as apple pie.
- Youthful Freckles: In reference to the fact that he is currently the youngest born into the Mckinney political family.
Yuka Kagome
Super High School Level Entomologist
- Arranged Marriage: Set up to marry somebody officially, much to her distaste.
- Girly Girl with a Tomboy Streak: Yuka has an incredible interest with the insectile arts, all while appreciating all of the most pink and frilly things in the world- though, she doesn't mind getting said beautiful frills a mess. While she has Messy Hair on a usual basis, her typical style would be Girlish Pigtails, until Chapter 4 where she impulsively (and regrettably) gave herself an undercut.
- Japanese Delinquents: Ripped up seifuku, short skirt, and a tendency to speak in a thuggish tone when irritated denotes her deliquent personality. Not to mention her bad history in not bothering to attend class. It is also revealed that Yuka has traditional Japanese irezumi, the staple tattoo that yakuza tend to wear.
- Loners Are Freaks: Yuka has a public habit of being a loner, and wanting nothing to do with topics that aren't related to her studies. Because of this, she has No Social Skills.
- Properly Paranoid: In light of Yuka taking her contributions to the Nightwatch Crew up a notch by doing nightly surveillance despite being ill, it is to be noted that it is her paranoia that drives her to be Crazy-Prepared for upcoming trials.
- Shout-Out: Yuka receives Yori Tahara's (DA5K) picture of Vladimir Putin from the Item Machine.
- The Sleepless: Staying up at night for 8-10 hours, just to do Nightwatch with Adachi before he passed on.
- Technicolor Eyes: Bright hot pink. Though, they do appear to be red in some pictures. They are later revealed to be a lie; Yuka's natural eye colour is chocolate brown.
- Unlimited Wardrobe: Her outfit keeps changing every chapter, sometimes multiple times a Chapter, all due to the mun being indecisive. They are almost always pink outfits, as Pink Means Feminine and is her favourite colour. Her wardrobe is quite extensive.
- Working Through the Cold: She's very sick but very determined in Chapter 3.
