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I was maybe 13 when I was introduced to Danganronpa, and I’m revisiting it now in preparation for the release of Danganronpa 2×2 this year. The game franchise and its accompanying anime series follows a group of superlative high school students forced to murder one another to escape the clutches of the Machiavellian, total-despair–inducing little bear Monokuma, who, IMO, might just be the greatest villain in the history of uhh ever?
It’s incredibly well crafted and written. Stylistically, nothing really compares. If you’re okay with gore and the truly dreadful, the twisted execution sequences are something else, but honestly, don’t spoil it for yourself. Go experience it firsthand.
It’s also worth noting that Danganronpa is randomly behind many a trend on TikTok (see: Junko-posing). It’s more relevant than ever.
Mar 2, 2026