Additionally, the quality of the cosplay can also be affected by the Ultimate Cosplayers mental state. [9][10] Spike Chunsoft later released the game on Steam in February 2016. After awakening in the school to find it in lockdown and a bear-like robot named Monokuma offering the 15 students trapped the right to leave if one among their number becomes "the blackened" and kill another without being found out by the other students at a subsequently-held class trial and executed themselves,[25] Makoto is manipulated by his former classmate and pop star Sayaka Maizano into switching rooms with her to allow her to attempt to kill Leon Kuwata and frame Makoto for the crime. [28] A sequel, Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, was released for PSP in Japan on 26 July 2012, featuring various gameplay additions. The Vita version of the second game, titled Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, was released in North America and Europe in September 2014. [22], The first game in the series, titled Danganronpa: Kib no Gakuen to Zetsub no Kksei, was produced by Yoshinori Terasawa, who was inspired by movies such as Saw and Cube. [78][79] Novelist Rygo Narita enjoyed the final trial where Makoto confronts Junko based on multiple factors such as the audio and Ogata's deliveries. It proved difficult to come up with a contrast to the more outstanding designs from Dangaronpa. Because Makoto lacked talent, in contrast to the rest of the cast of the first game, Ogata referred to her character as an audience surrogate. Join Now Create Post . After framing Sayaka's murderer, Leon Kuwata, Makoto reflexes on her late friend's intentions and has to live with this burden. byak birthday byak birthday byak birthday. [36] A Steam port of Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony was also in 2017. This page lists all birthdays. This is something you can really see with all his titles.". [31][32] Makoto appears as a persona taken on by the new mastermind, and as a supporting character in the game demo throughout Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony in apparent flashbacks of the life of new killing game participant Shuichi Saihara. Deadly Life is the post-murder investigation part of the story, in which players search for clues and gather evidence for the Class Trial. [23], Kodaka changed Kyosuke Munakata's sacrifice from script because he wanted Makoto to move forward carrying the burden of hope, elements often discussed by the cast. Due to the poor popularity of outsourced games by the Western studio-like DmC: Devil May Cry or Dead Rising, Spike wanted the Danganronpa to remain true to its Japanese release, with Spike Chunsoft CEO Mitsutoshi Sakurai saying that Western fans seemed to embrace Japanese games like the Final Fantasy series. He is a genius mechanic who can tinker and study any machine and repair or innovate it for further use. Set sometime after the events of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, with Makoto having been arrested by Future Foundation vice-chairman Kyosuke Munakata for treason after he had protected the Remnants of Despair from prosecution, Makoto is put on trial for his actions. Writer Kazutaka Kodaka created Makoto to differ from previous visual novel protagonists. 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He is a second-year high school student and the best friend of Sara Chidouin . [76] Downloadable outfits based on Monokuma and Monomi also appeared in the Super Sonico game, Motto! He even rivaled Nagito Komaedas luck with his excessive amount of luck and because of his overpowered and godly abilities, he is deemed as the Ultimate Hope like Makoto Naegi. [60], Alongside the next anime, a manga spin-off illustrated by Mitomo Sasako, titled Killer Killer, began serialization in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shnen Magazine from March9, 2016. Danganronpa: Monokuma Strikes Back) and Alter Ego (, Arutego), were released for Android devices on April 27, 2012, and iOS devices on May 23, 2012. Ultimate Lucky Student ability is extremely potent when used correctly. [55] The second, illustrated by Samurai Takashi and based on Danganronpa: The Animation, began serialization in Kadokawa Shoten's Shnen Ace magazine from July 2013. [63], In December 2012, Kadokawa Shoten's Newtype magazine announced that there would be an anime television series adaptation of the first game, titled Danganronpa: The Animation, produced by Lerche and directed by Seiji Kishi. The light novel series Danganronpa Kirigiri, which takes place before the events of the first game, follows a young Kyoko Kirigiri and her assistant Yui Samidare over the course of several years as they set out to become private detectives, rising through the ranks of the Detective Shelf Collection (, Tantei Toshokan).[58][59]. Sometime later, Byakuya informs Makoto over a separate video call that Komaru has elected to remain in the city with Toko to search for their parents' corpses. [112][107] The latest game, Killing Harmony, attracted divisive comments from fans due to its ending which involves the characters being aware of their fictional nature and the emotional catharisis they have suffered as a result of the series' popularity. Rui Komatsuzaki's character designs became popular for cosplay. In regards to changes NIS America made, Spike Chunsoft was supportive of the ideas they provided. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 1st Period", "DanganRonpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Review GameSpot", "Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc review GamesRadar", "Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Review IGN", "Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Review: Deadly Combination", "Danganronpa 3 Hope Arc Special Episode (Final) Review: The Academy of Hope and the Students of Despair", "Fans Rank Megumi Ogata's Anime Roles for Her Birthday", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Makoto_Naegi&oldid=1145868367, This page was last edited on 21 March 2023, at 12:48. Scratchpad is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. [50], For the third and latest game, Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony, Kodaka decided to focus on a new theme: lie. Luckily for you, we've got you covered. The cast is trapped for the rest of their lives in an establishment and the only way to return home is by killing another person and avoiding being found guilty during the class trials. [98] Spike Chunsoft reported in March 2018 that the two games each sold an additional 200,000 units through Steam. The collection of ports for the Nintendo Switch was released in late 2021, collecting all of the previous games under the title Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp. Despite his disappointment at being manipulated by Sayaka, Makoto aims to solve the class trials and uncover each new "blackened" as more students decide to kill to escape,[26] assisted by Kyoko Kirigiri, who possesses keen observational and deductive skills. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. After each murder they must identify the culprit in the succeeding class trial, or risk a mass execution. [82], The series was a commercial success. 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She was also able to move a large piece of furniture that both Makoto and Ryota Mitarai could not budge even with their combined strength. On Nintendo Switch, the publisher also released Anniversary Edition of Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony, as well as Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp, a brand new exclusive game for the Switch. Ryota is able to use the Ultimate Animators power to create a hope-inducing video that impacts the entire world. As a result, Kyoko does not stand out in the narrative due to her lack of detective skills resulting into the multiple collaborations the two teenagers make when solving murders. Video game and anime publications praised the voice actors' deliveries for making the character an appealing hero. [51], The games were localized by NIS America. "[2] This led to Makoto becoming a more active character in the first game. [29] Beating the game unlocks the novel Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc IF where Makoto takes alternate from the original game where he meets Mukuro in her Junko persona before her death. [6] Ogata found this type of characterization common in her career and compared Makoto to the "ordinary" mecha pilot Shinji Ikari from the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion. She is known as the Super High School Level Psychologist ( ). Higa believes it was thanks to Makoto's role in the anime that Kyosuke became more appealing following their interactions. [47] In Goodbye Despair a new character named Nagito Komaeda was introduced with the same Lucky Talent as Makoto. Gameplay features a mix of adventure, visual novel, detective and dating simulator elements. Critics found his return in the sequel The End of Hope's Peak High School appealing because of his ideals and the handling of his relationships. CLOCK UP Visual Novel's As a result, the plan was to include what happens to different characters after the Hope Arc during the credits, but they were cut for length. The Ultimate Maid ability gives Kirumi quick decision-making abilities as well as the power to multitask efficiently. The series received many positive reviews from critics, praising the series' characters, tone, and atmosphere. After she successfully participated in the 53rd Killing Game, Miu's memories and past were fabricated by Team Danganronpa as follows: According to her, Miu used to be a boring, unremarkable girl with no talent at all. This involves various types of mini-games, the most common of which is the Nonstop Debate. Because of his ability, he has the physical strength and speed of a superhuman being. Robotics;Notes However, despite having a useful ability the weakness of the Ultimate Lucky Student is that their luck can be countered by someone of even greater luck. [104] For the Danganronpa 3 anime, James Beckett from the same website once again praised Papenbrook for bringing "the goofy charm and charisma that has made Makoto such an endearing hero over the years". As a result, the writer divided Makoto's group from Hajime's. As of 7 November 2018, the game series had sold over of 930,000 units in Japan. [16], The spin-offs Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls and Danganronpa: Unlimited Battle use different type of gameplay. [98][99][100] In regards to the series' finale, critics felt the anime brought closure to Makoto's story properly based on his fate in the Hope Arc not only for his growth but also because he still continues his bond with the revived Kyoko. Shortly afterward, Makoto escapes from the academy with the rest of the survivors. Kirigiri Sou, which takes place before the first game and after the events of the light novel series Danganronpa Kirigiri, follows college student Kouhei Matsudaira and Kyoko Kirigiri, as both of them investigate a mysterious mansion ruled by the influence of a plant hybrid doppelgnger of Kyoko (known as Kyoka) created by Santa Shikiba and her "siblings", the Rhinogradentia. She is voiced by Minori Suzuki in the . [71] Others liked his serious side presented during the handling of class trials as he becomes far more appealing in the process. Kodaka said the main purpose of Makoto's interactions with the rest of the cast was to show how different he was from the cast of Danganronpa. A stage play based on the anime Future Arc was made with InnocentSphere's Hideyuki Nishimori directing and writing the scripts. Contents 1 Appearance 2 Personality 3 Background 3.1 Disguising 3.2 Fenrir 3.3 Pre-Despair 3.4. The cast from the first game suffers the later theme when being forced to kill each other in Monokuma's battle royale. Welcome to the Fanganprojects Wiki, a fan-curated encyclopedia of Fanganronpa's, or Fangans; fan-made projects based on the Japanese franchise Danganronpa (), created by Spike Chunsoft. The first game in the series was released in 2010 in Japan, with the sequel. After tweaking the concept, Kodaka successfully pitched it to the company and the game went into production, becoming Danganronpa. However, the ability has very fatal weaknesses. [4] Comic Book Resources listed the character as the series' tenth most intelligent character, citing how he solves cases despite initially being passive during his debut. This article is about the series. [41][42] Makoto faces Kyosuke again and traps him in a locked room having deduced his forbidden action was being opening doors. [20] Since the anime Danganronpa: The Animation had a bigger budget than the game, Ogata felt that Makoto "finally gelled" in the anime as a character as there was more voice acting. [75][76][77] Besides the serious class trials he solves, Makoto received attention from PlayStation LifeStyle and Polygon for his interactions with the main cast which allows them to be developed with them in the process. We've also included other games in the series, in case you're looking for someone specific. [57] He is present in a collaboration illustration between Danganronpa and the anime Akudama Drive. Since in the Japanese version both Makoto Naegi and Nagito were voiced by Megumi Ogata, in the English version they decided to also use the same actor: Bryce Papenbrook. [11] He also returns as the lead of the Future Arc of the anime Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School. Kodaka stated that the games were intended "to portray the disparity faced when someone has killed another person while at the same time portraying the hope of one day achieving salvation." As Makoto reflects on his actions, he is approached by Kyoko, having been revived by Junko's pawn Mikan Tsumiki. He also created the Artificial Intelligence called the World Destroyer, which can fix mental instabilities inside the Neo World Program. Mako :hearts: Komaeda. From the planning stages, the team wanted a protagonist lacking individuality. In retrospect, this left Ogata wanting to voice them because she felt they were important. VA-11 Hall-A Junko reveals that Makoto and the students had already attended Hope's Peak Academy for two years and had sealed themselves inside of the school themselves the previous year in order to hide from the fallout of an apocalyptic crisis that had started in the school known as The Tragedy, and that she had erased their memories from that time to ensure their willing participation in the killing game. [56] A mini light novel written by Ryohgo Narita, titled Danganronpa IF: The Button of Hope and the Tragic Warriors of Despair (IF , Danganronpa IF: Kib no Dasshutsuschi to Zetsub no Zan'nen Mus), is unlockable in Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair after clearing the game once. The Ultimate Cosplayer was able to copy not just the appearance of the character, but also the abilities and personality as well. [32] A free-to-play spin-off game, Danganronpa: Unlimited Battle, was released for iOS in Japan on 7 January 2015. 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[70] While class trials had originally been considered, it was thought that it would have been too painful for the characters to sit through another one, which was what led to the decision to make the conclusion into an anime. [5] In order to balance the cast, Kodaka conceived the idea of giving the students lose parts of their past. She also shows an unwavering spirit as she perseveres even facing dangerous challenges. FANDOM (s) Series Danganronpa CANON Pronouns He/Him Status Single Birthdate June 29 Family Unnamed parents Romance (s) Sonia Nevermind ( crush) Hajime Hinata ( crush; Island Mode) Actor (s) Kyle Hebert (EN VA) Yoshimasa Hosoya (JP VA) FANON Popular Ships Kuzusouda Sonsoudam Soudam Soul Friends Sounia 29 21 2 11 5 4 1 The tension provoked by the trials was said to be the most important part of the gameplay as the player feels confused about what character could have been the murderer of a case. [64] The series aired between 4 July 2013 and 26 September 2013 on MBS' Anime-ism programming block. The first adaptation, illustrated by Saku Toutani, was published in Enterbrain's Famitsu Comic Clear web magazine between June 24, 2011, and October 18, 2013, and is told from the perspective of the other students. With her Ultimate Musician ability, Ibuki went on to hold despair-inducing concerts for the masses, drowning them in despair. On the rare occasion when his good luck manifests itself, it is immensely powerful in its own right, allowing outcomes that are nearly statistically impossible,[54], Makoto appears in the Spike Chunsoft game Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics alongside Komaru Naegi, where there are designs available for the game's Ultimate Student class. However, they are imprisoned by a new Monokuma,[36] who forces everyone present to participate in a final killing game, while trying to avoid being poisoned to death by personalized forbidden actions. Tanaka is capable of taming any animal. It is an ability to create and use any cosplay of any fictional character. He said they would have added more fitting lines if Spike had had the budget for the game. [27] In the regular route, Makoto avoids incriminating Kyoko and is nearly executed by Monokuma after being accused and convicted of murdering Mukuro by his fellow students, before being saved by an artificial intelligence named Alter Ego and returning to confront Monokuma in a final class trial, in which he is instrumental in solving all the murder mysteries and foils of Monokuma's plot: Monokuma is revealed to be Mukuro's twin sister and true murderer, Junko Enoshima. The theme of this game is Process and Result. [8] In 2020, Kodaka revealed the anagram was used to engage fans of Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc because of the lack of pre-release promotion materials for the original version of Goodbye Despair during its release year. [13] Another compilation for the Nintendo Switch titled Danganronpa Decadence was released in 2021. [42], As part of the 10th anniversary celebration, enhanced ports of Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc and Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, titled Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition and Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition respectively, were released on smartphone on November 25, followed by Nintendo Switch in December 2021. [82] Manga News specifically mentioned his bond with Kyoko Kirigiri when they team up when solving mysteries in the manga as they become closer through the final trials with Kyoko opening up with Makoto. This ability allowed its user to become the actual character being cosplayed. Me and my favorite child Makoto share the same birthday. [18] Hong would later voice the protagonist of Death Come True, a young man named Makoto Karaki. [citation needed], Monokuma appears in some downloadable content for Spike Chunsoft's role-playing game, Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars. Beyond that, the Ultimate Confectioner is unable to do anything more. [65] In April 2020 when the game's developers announced a new installment, Ogata celebrated this, talking about Makoto's ideal regarding hope. [45] A virtual replica of Makoto additionally appears in the original video animation Nagito Komaeda and the Destroyer of Worlds dating Sayaka. Danganronpa () is a Japanese visual novel franchise created by Kazutaka Kodaka and published by Spike Chunsoft since 2010. If you're going to condemn your friends to death, it's nice to remember their birthdays at the very least. He likes Arkane games a little too much. Originally conceptualized as a standalone chapter, the first Class Trial is fully available in audio drama form and runs for approximately 1h30m. [133][134], According to Kodaka, Ace Attorney's success in North America was due to how it distinguished itself from most visual novels with its gameplay mechanics, which Danganronpa later built upon and helped it also find success in North America. It's time for Cluedo: Anime Edition, as we take a look at theDanganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Birthday Chart. Kodaka cried watching the scene of Makoto confronting Munakata, especially because of Megumi Ogata's acting. However, it was later revealed that the Ultimate Confectioners sweets could brainwash people. 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Here's a birthday chart for the main Danganronpa games. If you are interested in requesting a project's inclusion on this Wiki, please check our Guidelines and fill the application in the Fanganronpa Request Thread (TW). 1st- Hajime Hinata 3rd- Leon Kuwata 9th- Tenko Chabashira 14th- Sato 17th- Kazuo Tengan 23rd- Gonta Gokuhara 2nd- Maki Harukawa 5th- Makoto Naegi 20th- Sonosuke Izayoi 22nd- Nekomaru Nidai 29th- Jataro Kemuri 3rd- Toko Fukawa 9th- Hiyoko Saionji 14th- Chiaki Nanami & Chihiro Fujisaki 26th- Kaede Akamatsu 27th- Natsumi Kuzuryu 1st- Monaca Towa 10th- Daisaku Bandai 12th- Kaito Momota 14th- Juzo . Rivaled in power only by Monokuma, the Ultimate Martial Artist was able to stand up even after sustaining multiple head injuries. [69] During the 10th anniversary of the franchise, staff members received multiple messages from fans who were inspired by Makoto's actions and ideals in the first Danganronpa game despite the dark character's dark narrative with Ogata herself often getting these responses by the players. On 6 July 2013, NIS America announced they would be releasing the Vita version of the first game in English under the name Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, featuring both English and Japanese audio. The survey also included the fact that Danganronpa is mostly popular within young adults despite the magazine claiming the game were created to appeal to older gamers. While he's far from a super genius, Makoto's experience with the killing games helps make up for that fact. Two comic anthologies were released on September9, 2016,[62] and another was released on October25, 2016, by Kadokawa Shoten. Critical response to Makoto's character has been generally positive for his role in the first game as a detective and the bonds he can form in the school during the video game. [71] Despite episodes alternating between the Future and Despair arcs when it originally aired, Funimation groups the episodes by arc on its streaming service. [26] Two smartphone applications, Danganronpa: Monokuma no Gyakush ( , lit. Super High School Level Hope) from Kyoko. Kodaka wrote both Zero and Goodbye Despair at the same time. [96][97] In a scene from the anime, Makoto is nearly driven to killing himself to understand the culprit's modus operandi as despite succeeding in stopping his body thanks to Juzo from the Future Foundation, the scene itself was one of the darkest scenes by THEM Anime Reviews' Tim Jones with David Lynn finding it more fitting on to expand Makoto's survivor guilt and how each of this late friends represent Makoto's failures to bring them hope in the original game. Makoto is then saved from Kyosuke by Kazuo Tengan, the chairman of the Future Foundation. The final Blu-ray/DVD volume, released on 26 February 2014, features an extended final episode. [45] Voice actress Megumi Ogata who voices Makoto Naegi also commented on these themes; Ogata felt Makoto embodies the philosophy of hope as he brings this to the narrative and the setting. In response, he believes that the characters must have been Makoto and Kyoko based on their popularity. [72] An original video animation titled Super Danganronpa 2.5: Komaeda Nagito to Sekai no Hakaisha, was bundled with Danganronpa V3 in Japan on 12 January 2017. The characters experience "despair" while they are trapped in the school and Makoto provides more emotional support to the cast across the story, giving the actress a far more optimistic message that the students are going to survive. At first, it seems like a lackluster ability with almost no practical use. 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