New information on "Danganronpa! Smartphone game will be released on May 21. Also, "Identity 5th Personality" collaboration PV, original goods information, etc.

Spike Chunsoft announced the release of the smartphone version of the first title in the "Danganronpa" series, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, as well as the release of a collaboration PV with "Identity 5th Personality" and information on the release of original goods, during a 10th anniversary The information was released during the 10th anniversary live broadcast on May 21, 2020.

In the mystery action game "Danganronpa," a group of high school students with top-notch talents compete in a "colosseum" in a closed space and then uncover the culprit of a murder case in a subsequent class trial. The first title in the series, "Danganronpa: School of Hope and High School Students of Despair," was released for the PSP on November 25, 2010.


The unique scenario, in which a group of high school students with top-notch talents gathered from all over the country engage in a "colosseum" in a closed space, is depicted in an investigation part in which they gather testimonies and evidence while interacting with their friends, and in a class trial part in which they engage in two or three different arguments with their opponents, and the originality of the story and its unexpected developments have been praised by many game users. The originality of the story and the way it unfolded, which defied expectations, drew much praise from game users.


The series has since expanded into a series of four games, three numbered and one gaiden, for the PSP, PS4, PS Vita, PC, and other platforms. The series has been a hit overseas, shipping more than 3.5 million units worldwide.


The smartphone version of the first title in the series began distribution on May 21!
Danganronpa: School of Hope and High School of Despair," the memorable first title in the "Danganronpa" series, became available as an Anniversary Edition for iOS and Android on May 21, 2020. The price is 1,960 yen (tax included).


The game can now be played comfortably with touch operation, and a gallery function* has been added to allow users to view in-game illustrations, setting materials, intimate event scenes, and character voices and expressions at any time.
*Items that are released based on progress must be purchased with in-game Monokuma Medals.

Announcement Trailer

Game Outline
Danganronpa: School of Hope and High School Students of Despair Anniversary Edition

Platform: iOS 11.0 and above / Android OS 7.0 and above
Release date: May 21, 2020
Price: 1,960 yen (tax included)
Genre: High-speed deduction action
Players: 1 player


■"Identity 5th Personality" x "Danganronpa" collaboration PV released!

The collaboration PV with "Identity 5th Personality", an asymmetrical multiplayer game distributed by NetEase Games, is now on view on the official Twitter of "Identity 5th Personality". The collaboration event in "Identity 5th Personality" will start after the update on May 28, 2020 (Thursday).


The "Danganronpa" series is a series of five new products, including original goods!
In addition, information on related products such as original goods of this work, a total of five pieces of information were released.

New "Absolute Zetsubou Shoujo" graffiti art designs are now available!
A3 Corporation's original series "GraffArt," which combines the words "graffiti" (doodle) and "art," has released a new design for "Absolute Despair Girl: Danganronpa Another Episode. This time, the design is studded with cute illustrations of characters enjoying camping, and the lineup includes can badges, acrylic key holders, notebook-type smartphone cases, and many other items. The release date is scheduled for Friday, May 29, 2020.

Character Acrylic Figures from "Absolute Zetsubou Shoujo" to be Released
A3 Corporation will release character acrylic figures of "Danganronpa Another Episode" from "Danganronpa: Shoujo of Absolute Despair". The figures can be displayed in rooms, photographed, and enjoyed in a variety of ways. The release date is scheduled for May 29, 2020 (Friday).

Second re-release of Kyoko Kirikiri / Chiaki Nanami 1/8th scale figure is scheduled.
Good Smile Company has decided to resell 1/8th scale figures of Kyoko Kirikiri and Chiaki Nanami. Both figures have been designed for the figure, and are gorgeously sculpted in the style of vignettes, incorporating items closely related to each character. The release is scheduled for May 2021.


Kyoko Kirikiri

▼Chiaki Nanami

Sold by: Good Smile Company, Distributed by: Phat Company

New Danganronpa V3" cloth masks are now available!
Cloth masks from "New Danganronpa V3: New School for Everyone's Colosseum" will be available at Rakuten Collection. Purchasing starts today, May 22, 2020. The mask is made of sweat-absorbent and quick-drying fabric, and can be used comfortably even in mid-summer. The wide three-dimensional mask completely covers from the nose to the chin.

Final volume of the "Danganronpa Kirikiri" novel series released
The seventh and final volume of the "Danganronpa Kirikiri" novel series will be released by Seikaisha on June 17, 2020 (Wednesday). Directly appointed by Kazutake Odaka, the scenario writer of the original game, Takekuni Kitayama, the "Kitayama of Physics" and a standard-bearer of authentic mysteries, depicts the past of Kyoko Kirikiri, a super high school detective. The illustrations by Rui Komatsuzaki, character designer for the "Danganronpa" series, are also a must-see.

■10th anniversary live broadcast "Dangan TV: Hope is moving forward! ～Next scheduled event
A live broadcast commemorating the 10th anniversary of "Danganronpa," "Dangan TV: Hope Moves Forward! ～is broadcast every month. The main MC is Emi Ogata, who played the main character Makoto Naeki in "Danganronpa: School of Hope and High School of Despair" and Nagito Komaeeda in "Super Danganronpa 2: Sayonara Zetsubou Gakuen. The program will look back on the 10-year history of the series with guests who have deep ties to the "Danganronpa" series and deliver related information as soon as possible.


The program will also feature a theme for each episode, and fans are invited to submit comments. Those whose comments are adopted in the program will receive a present. The method of submission will be announced on the official "Danganronpa" Twitter, so please be sure to check it out.


Outline of the live broadcast
Dangan TV ~Hope is moving forward! ～ ～.
Second broadcast date: Thursday, June 18, 2020, 21:00-22:00 (OA on the third Thursday of every month)
Theme of the 2nd program: Memories of "Danganronpa" 1 and 2
Delivery method: Periscope delivery from the official "Danganronpa" Twitter
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Spachun Store reopens in Nagoya, Namba, and Fukuoka Tenjin
The Nagoya, Namba, and Fukuoka Tenjin branches of Spachun Store reopened for business on May 20, 2020 (shortened hours: 12:00-19:30). The Ikebukuro P'PARCO store will continue to refrain from business.

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