Danganronpa: The Animation (2013)
A darkly gripping anime adaptation of the beloved murder-mystery video game, where hope and despair collide inside the walls of Hope's Peak Academy.
Danganronpa: The Animation - Series Information
- Original Title: ダンガンロンパ 希望の学園と絶望の高校生 The Animation
- First Air Year: 2013
- Last Air Year: 2016
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Mystery
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 25
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 5, 2013 (United States - TV-14), July 5, 2013 (Canada - 14+), July 5, 2013 (United Kingdom - 15), July 5, 2013 (Germany - 16), July 5, 2013 (Australia - M), July 5, 2013 (Mexico - B-15)
- Networks: MBS
- Alternative Titles: 弹丸论破3 The End of 希望之峰学园 (CN), Пуля-доказательство: Академия надежды и отчаявшиеся старшеклассники (RU), スーパーダンガンロンパ2.5 狛枝凪斗と世界の破壊者 (JP), Danganronpa – The Animation (DE)
- Production Companies: Lerche, Showgate, 希望峰学园映像部
- Production Countries: Japan
Danganronpa: The Animation - Plot
Being just a normal student without a special talent, Makoto Naegi wins a lottery to attend the prestigious Hope's Peak Academy where only the top prodigies attend. However, instead of this being the beginning of a wonderful high school life, it's a ticket to despair, because the only way to graduate from Hope's Peak Academy is to kill one of your fellow students or be one of their victims.
Danganronpa: The Animation - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the deadly game at Hope's Peak Academy unfold:
This class could be your last!
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Danganronpa: The Animation - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Megumi Ogata
- Yoko Hikasa
- Chiwa Saito
- Akira Ishida
- Miyuki Sawashiro
- Masaya Matsukaze
- Nobuyo Oyama
- Kanata Hongo
- Junichi Suwabe
- Takuya Eguchi
Writers
- Norimitsu Kaiho
Danganronpa: The Animation - FAQs
Is Danganronpa: The Animation based on a video game?
Yes. Danganronpa: The Animation is directly adapted from the 2010 visual novel video game Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, developed by Spike Chunsoft. The anime closely follows the game's story, characters, and core murder-mystery mechanics, making it a faithful adaptation for fans and newcomers alike.
How does the class trial system work in Danganronpa?
After each murder, surviving students must investigate and then participate in a class trial to identify the killer. If they correctly vote for the culprit, only that student is executed. If they vote wrong, the killer goes free and all remaining students are executed instead, raising the stakes dramatically each time.
Where can you stream Danganronpa: The Animation?
Danganronpa: The Animation is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, both offering it as part of their flat-rate subscription plans. Check JustWatch for the most up-to-date regional availability and any additional platforms that may carry the series.
How many episodes does Danganronpa: The Animation have?
The series spans 25 episodes across 2 seasons, plus 3 bonus specials in Season 0. Season 1, titled Danganronpa: The Animation, contains 13 episodes, while Season 2 covers Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School - Side Future with 12 episodes.
Who are the main voice actors in Danganronpa: The Animation?
The principal voice cast includes Megumi Ogata as protagonist Makoto Naegi, Yoko Hikasa as the enigmatic Kyoko Kirigiri, Chiwa Saito as Aoi Asahina, Akira Ishida as Byakuya Togami, Miyuki Sawashiro as Touko Fukawa, and Nobuyo Oyama voicing the iconic antagonist Monokuma.
Is Danganronpa: The Animation worth watching for non-gamers?
Yes, though with caveats. The anime condenses the game's story into 13 episodes, so pacing can feel rushed. Viewers unfamiliar with the source material will still enjoy the dark psychological mystery and memorable characters, but fans of the game often find the adaptation loses some of the original's depth and tension.
What is the content rating for Danganronpa: The Animation?
Danganronpa: The Animation carries a TV-14 rating in the United States, indicating content suitable for viewers aged 14 and older. The series contains stylized animated violence, psychological horror, murder themes, and intense scenarios that make it unsuitable for younger audiences.
Who wrote the Danganronpa: The Animation anime series?
The anime series was written by Norimitsu Kaiho, who adapted the original Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc video game screenplay for television. The series was produced by animation studio Lerche and originally broadcast on MBS in Japan beginning July 5, 2013.
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