My Top Ten Favourite Characters

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When I first came onto Danganronpa Amino, I made my top ten favourite list straight away. That was three months ago and my opinions on the majority of characters have changed. So I figured since I've been on here for 100 days, I ought to make a special post. Here I shall proclaim which characters are truly my favourites, though it's taken quite a while to go down to a final ten once again. After a lot of consideration and thinking about this, I have come to the conclusion of which characters are truly my favourites in the entirety of Danganronpa. This is all based off my opinions and experiences of Danganronpa, but I shall justify my choices extensively. Quick disclaimer, the post will contain spoilers for Trigger Happy Havoc, Goodbye Despair and the Mirai-hen anime (Despair, Future and Hope Arcs). However, since I decided to not include V3 characters since I haven't watched or play the game as of yet, there are no spoilers for V3 ^_^

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#10

Yasuhiro Hagakure (NEW)

We start off this list with a previously unseen character on my list: Yasuhiro Hagakure! I like Hagakure's arguably dumb and slow personality because it has made me laugh quite a lot throughout his screentime in Trigger Happy Havoc and the Future Arc of the Mirai-hen anime. I also recognised before that there was not much else to him, until I properly went through his free time events as well as other things my friends told me. Though his talent is usually next to useless, there is the fact that his ability to persuade others to get their fortunes read from him leads to a more interesting side-story which not that many people know about. I shall not spoil anything, but let's just say that he has had some seriously adventurous travels in the franchise besides being involved in one killing game. If you do find out what kinds of travel he been through, it makes you reconsider as to how he's so clumsy and yet still able to con others. Anyway, before I did not know much about his backstory before and now that I do, he's managed to creep onto my top ten because of it.

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#9

Gundham Tanaka (Previously 3rd)

Gundham is certainly a bold and outstanding character from the 77th class (which is pretty difficult to say in comparison to the others who are mostly unique as well). From the beginning of Goodbye Despair where I first set my eyes on him and laughed in his introduction to the end of the Despair and Hope Arcs of the anime, he has always been a favourite character of mine. The clashing of his incredible animal-breeding abilities and accomplishments clash with his more unholy side is just so unique. I mean, he's just an absolute legend. Having an animal army to rule the underworld is just pretty unheard of. And his supreme overlord persona as the 'Forbidden One' also provides somewhat funny conversations. But that's where my reasons for liking Gundham stops. The thing is, Gundham doesn't actually have much depth to his character other than unknowingly competing with Souda for Sonia's love and caring for animals. Over time, I guess I've got a little bored of his character since he doesn't really change that much from seeing Goodbye Despair to the Despair Arc. That and the fact I've come to appreciate other characters more as time has gone on are why Gundham has dropped in my rankings list. But his still quirky nature for me means that he can still be on my list ^_^

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#8

Hajime Hinata (NEW)

My next favourite character is none other than the most famous (or infamous) Reserve Course Student: Hajime Hinata! Previously, Izuru Kamakura was on in the middle of my previous list. Now, though, that is not the case. As I've had more time to get to know the characters more like I've mentioned quite a number of times already, it seems now that Reserve Course form is the more interesting persona in comparison to the edgy and overpowered Izuru. I've also gone through Goodbye Despair a few more times and have appreciated his character a lot more, which is odd since I don't usually like the main protagonists that much (not just in Danganronpa, but in anime in general). Unlike Makoto, Hajime is confident, realistic and a pretty funny guy and this makes me like him a lot more. I mean, Makoto just whines, goes on about Hope and not much else. To me, Hajime is just the better and more favourable protagonist in Danganronpa due to his realistic nature and personality as opposed to the cliché anime protagonist whailing (you know exactly what I'm talking about :D ). Overall, Hajime deserves a spot on my top ten list because of how he is an important and entertaining character.

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#7

Mikan Tsumiki (Previously 9th)

It's unfortunate and simultaneously a little funny that our precious SHSL Nurse she falls victim into playing the role as the fanservice girl, who is forced into unlikely and confusingly weird situations. All her attributing innocent and fluffy traits are so great for her, mainly because it fuels the surprise I felt when she revealed herself to be the 'Blackened' in Goodbye Despair. As well as her split personality, I felt that she was one of the only characters that resembled a member of the Remnants of Despair due to her outrage at being exposed in the third trial of Goodbye Despair being so out of character. Her anger resonates with the tube message of spreading Despair, which Junko specifically brainwashed the 77th Class for. Over time, I've come to appreciate the characters in Danganronpa which have a second side to their personality (apart from Toko and Junko). This is because it has a significant effect on the plot and I love how Nurse Tsumiki turns from an innocent and clumsy person who only wishes to help others to a complete monster bent on killing everyone who humiliated her in the past. The Despair that she emits is a sight to see, which is why she climbs up a couple of spaces on my list.

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#6

Ruruka Andou (Previously 10th)

The SHSL Confectioner has gained a few places since the last ranking post. This is because through time I have liked her character more and more as a result from being able to see more of the continuous backlash she received from a portion of the fandom. I made a more-depth about it yesterday and stated my reasons as to why she deserves more love. To sum it up, the reason why I love Ruruka so much is based on a mixture of how clever and necessary her character was in the Mirai-hen anime. Her cinnamon roll design is also very appealing and even has some smart features that people sometimes overlook. Her selfish and self-centred nature is not a negative in my eyes and instead adds to how deceptive she is. Perhaps I've fallen for her tricks like others have done in the past, but Ruruka has certainly sweetened up for me and thus managed to get to a higher placing on my list of favourites.

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#5

Celestia Ludenberg (Previously 4th)

Celestia is by far one of the most devious personalities in all of the series. Her ability to hold a poker face in any situation is clearly portrayed in the devising of her scheme for the third trial. The scheme itself is quite an elaborate ploy to win the 'game' that she desires to win just like any other gambling games. Then when she loses and is exposed, her angry confession is the true definition of being a sore loser and thus ultimately sums up her role as a whole. Celestia also has one of my favourite character designs because who doesn't love a gothic themed girl? Her design is also my favourite because of how symmetrical and intricate it is. It's yet another metaphor for how she loves to conceal secrets, both for gambling and personal ones. Celestia has the looks and brains to be featured in my favourites and without a doubt is also a fan fav among others (probably even you reading my post now). My opinions about her have not changed, however she has fallen slumbered down the ladder. This is not because I have lost love for her, but more down to the fact that two characters have appealed more to me throughout my time here on Amino and digging deeper into the Danganronpa franchise. Nevertheless, Celestia is and shall remain as a favourite of mine because of how deceptive and astetically appealing her character is.

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#4

Mondo Oowada (Previously 7th)

The ruff n tuff big guy is still here. Mondo Oowada the buff SHSL Biker Gang Leader has managed to go up the ranks here by quite a stretch. I still like how he's a rad looking fella with the pimpest hair in all of Danganronpa no matter what anyone else says. Buuuuut, there is something else that has made me decide to put Mondo above Celestia. Why have I done that, you ask? Well, let me explain. The SHSL Biker Gang Leader is pretty soft at heart once you get to know him. He's actually a lot more similar to Ishimaru than you may not have known. For example, in his early free time slots you find out that Mondo is such a caring and considerate person. Although he mucks around with his gang, he is such a mummy's (get triggered Americans) boy and behaves himself when he's in front of her. Not only that, but he's a really honorable and respectful man which I myself have respect for. Up until the very end, he respected others a lot more than fans give him credit for. He partially wanted to respect Chihiro's secret of how he was in fact a male. Even though I don't like Chihiro very much, it just makes me think of how much of a real man Mondo is. The guy even feels a lot of sorrow for losing a puppy. He's a human being like anyone else here and in Danganronpa, as opposed to the brute that he's often only known for. Don't get me wrong, I love his savage and aggressive side. I've always loved the aggressive anime guy who's actually a bit of a melt, but that other side is also what I appreciate. To conclude, Mondo is definitely rewarded for having an all-rounded personality and also gets sympathy from me for having such an early death.

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#3

Ibuki Mioda (Previously 5th)

The great Ibuki attains a higher spot on my favourites list due to her sick design, quirky nature and relatable talent. Ibuki's unique and bubbly nature makes me love her character so much. What makes her so quirky are little things such as how she refers to herself in the third person (which I know a lot of characters do). The difference being that her voice compliments it so well to me (both the Japanese and dubbed versions). Her lovely remarks and enthusiasm in anything ranging from being upbeat (pun fully intended) to the more dirtier things ("slippery when wet") just make up for some of the factors of why she is such a loveable character. Ultimately, the reason she's climbed up this top ten list is because of her talent and how I relate to it. I listen and play to music that isn't on the charts (i.e. metal), which Ibuki appreciates a lot and even left her old band to make her own music because she didn't agree with the old style she was forced to be a part of. Her "creative differences" has stood out to me progressively and has put her in a more positive light, in my eyes. It's this relatable attitude towards music that has made me love her character even more than I did before, which was very much. Finally, although this has always remained the case, I adore her design. The outlandish and emo appeal is kind of thing I go for, though I don't really. It's more that I'll wear an edgy band shirt with black jeans and shoes, but whatever, it just makes me relate to her more. Overall I love Ibuki because of how I can relate to her so much, both the attitude towards music and attire alike, and her bubbly personality.

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#2

Chiaki Nanami (Remains 2nd)

Often called the Mary-sue of Danganronpa, Chiaki is the perfect cinnamon roll. Warm-hearted, kind, comionate, selfless. Her relationship with Hajime is also great to watch develop throughout both the Despair Arc and the Goodbye Despair game because the bond between them is super cute and also essential to the plots of the whole franchise. The other portion of Chiaki's charm also comes from how useful she is in Goodbye Despair, who despite being sleepy elsewhere, is not dubious in the trials. Throughout Goodbye Despair she seeks to find the truth to all the cases along with Hajime because it would be what she would do if she was not dead. Which brings me onto my final point: her execution being the last short-term cause of The Tragedy. Her execution (in both games) were probably the ones that made me weep the most; they were just so brutal and inhuman to the point where it caused the rest of the 77th class to become the Remnants of Despair. Out of the two, I think her punishment in the Despair Arc anime was probably the one I felt sadder about because of how we saw her relationship with all of the other characters being animated. That style made things more real and thus the death became so tear-jerking (I didn't cry, which is not something I can say when I watched it with a friend). Not only was her death wreteched, it was also pivotal to the plot and hooked me more into the story. Overall, Chiaki Nanami is one of the sweetest characters in all of Danganronpa and doesn't deserve any hate for her character from the Despair Arc.

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#1

Kyouko Kirigiri (Remains #1)

When I first set my eyes upon Kyouko, I instantly fell in love with her character. Throughout the first game and the Mirai-hen anime, I have always loved Kyouko for her key role in the plots, great design and stellar personality. She's like the other characters in Danganronpa because she's so switched on and alert for anything. I've always had a tendency to like the tsundere more when watching anime in comparison to the other characters because their coldness often leads to plot development and some saucy backstory to accompany it. Kyouko is just perfect for me in every way. Her personality is too good. She's assertive, confident and can be cold when she wants. She's super smart and intelligent, which of course is required in order to be efficient in solving cases. Above all else, Kyouko has so much mystery surrounding her. It's so thicc that you would need to need to actually shoot it with normal bullets (as opposed to truth bullets) in order to eventually make a dent in it. From the reason why she wears gloves to her involvement and relation to Hope's Peak Academy, she is just buried in mystery and makes her the most interesting character. I've explained many a time as to why Kyouko is my favourite, but I'd happily do it a hundred more times because of how great she is. And finally, her ultimate form is what tips her in favour of Chiaki...

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F1n0l W4rDzz

This is now my official top ten favourite characters. Though there are still some notable characters here from before, the majority of my opinions for characters have changed quite a lot by being here on Amino. Especially for 100 days. I intend to make another Top ten once I get to playing Killing Harmony in a while and then add V3 characters to this list. Until then, I shall stick with these

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Credit to the Original Artists

Mikan Tsumiki Fanart

Celestia Ludenberg Fanart

Ibuki Mioda Fanart

Chiaki Nanami Fanart