History Characters / DoubtAcademyFirstRoster

%% * CosplayOtakuGirl
%% * GirlishPigtails

%% * AmbiguouslyBrown:

%% * BreakTheCutie: The game has thrown a lot of emotional trauma at her.

%% * CosplayOtakuGirl: Led to her SHSL title.

%% * FreakOut: Really goes off after learning who's responsible for Tama's death.
%% * GroinAttack: On Kuu.
%% * HeroicBSOD: Losing Misaki hits her really hard.

%% * LongHairIsFeminine
%% * MacGyvering: In fact, she hopes that one day she'll be viewed as Series/{{MacGyver|1985}}'s successor.

%% * PinkMeansFeminine

%% * AmbiguousGender: And they'd prefer keeping it that way.

%% * ChildProdigy

%% * MyHairCameOutGreen: Played with. The color was a choice.
%% * ThePerfectionist
%% * SugarAndIcePersonality: Became closer to Hisoka, Nanase and Emilia, despite being rather cold to others.
%% * SweetTooth: They've even learned how to make small sweets for themselves.

%% * OdangoHair

%% * GoOutWithASmile: [[SlasherSmile Though it's hardly what one would call a kind or accepting smile.]]

* GoOutWithASmile: She doesn't quite sport a SlasherSmile like Seiichi does, but it's still a very calm and dissonant smile nonetheless.

%% * ZettaiRyouiki: Grade A.

%% * ZettaiRyouiki: Grade B

%% * {{Expy}}: There's quite a few parallels between Sato and ''VisualNovel/SuperDanganRonpa2'''s Hiyoko Saionji.

%% * SpearCounterpart: There's quite a few parallels between Sato and ''VisualNovel/SuperDanganRonpa2'''s Hiyoko Saionji.

%% * AmbiguouslyBrown
%% * BandagedBabe

%% * SpoiledBrat

* BiTheWay: She confesses to having had a boyfriend back home- granted, he died a year before the events of the game- and hints that she may have feelings for Akari. Feelings that are all but confirmed after the two discover their museum exhibits and that they were dating before the game.

%% * BiTheWay

* StrawberryShorthand: One of her dresses has a strawberry pattern on it; another outfit includes a [[HairDecs strawberry hairpin]].

* HairDecs: After the reveal that she's the Mastermind, Nanase adds a red slash barrette to her hair that mimics Monobear's eye.

%% * MacGyvering: In fact, she hopes that one day she'll be viewed as Series/MacGyver's successor.

* FanGirl: It's been stated that Suzaku is a major ''[[VisualNovel/HatofulBoyfriend Hatoful Boyfriend]]'' fan, completing the entire game and all endings in under a day, and draws fan art in her spare time.

Learned a wide variety of craft-related skills from her parents, who are both dedicated cosplayers. Her talents are so well developed that she's been commissioned by people all over the world to make them original pieces. Though she tries to keep a positive attitude, she simply can't stand bullies, and has a bit of a hero complex. [[spoiler:She's one of the four survivors of the killing game.]]

* BiTheWay:
** She confesses to having had a boyfriend back home [[spoiler:granted, he died a year before the events of the game]] and hints that she may have feelings for [[spoiler:Akari.]]
** Feelings that are all but confirmed after the two [[spoiler: discover their museum exhibits and that they were dating before the game]]

* ClusterFBomb: During her FreakOut, and later on during the trial for [[spoiler:Misaki's murder]] when she brings up motives.

* FlippingTheBird: [[spoiler: In response to Shibusa's absolute delight in Misaki's death.]]
%% * FreakOut: Really goes off after learning [[spoiler:who's responsible for Tama's death]].
%% * GroinAttack: [[spoiler:On Kuu]].
%% * HeroicBSOD: [[spoiler:Losing Misaki]] hits her really hard.
* LaserGuidedAmnesia: [[spoiler:Had all her memories of her time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began. Upon graduating, those memories were restored; however, all those pertaining to the mutual killing game were erased.]]

* MustMakeAmends: Comes to regret snapping so much that she [[spoiler:encourages others to vote for her at his murder trial despite her stated innocence]].
* OfficialCouple: [[spoiler:Was going steady with Akari before their memories were stolen.]]

* TragicKeepsake: [[spoiler:She keeps Akari's hockey helmet.]]

The middle child of five, Ryo is highly determined to prove that they're the best knitter in the whole world, not 'merely' a SHSL talent. Entered and won a knitting competition at the age of five, and have pushed to excel ever since. Deliberately obfuscates their gender, keeping that a closely guarded secret. [[spoiler:Commits the fourth murder and is found out at the resulting trial, leading to their execution.]]

* BigScrewedUpFamily: Ryo has stated that they actually hate their family due to legal issues, relationships gone awry, and other things that have left Ryo resenting their family. [[spoiler: Ryo has some love for their family. Just a little bit. But that's reserved for their younger siblings. The rest of them on the other hand...]]
* BrokenAce: [[spoiler:Has tried so hard for so long to be better than everyone else that when Sato snapped he 'thought [Ryo] was better than that', they didn't take it well.]]
%% * BrokenPedestal: [[spoiler:Falling off Sato's did not end well for either of them.]]

* CruelAndUnusualDeath: [[spoiler:Monobear drops them into a clastrophobic maze where the walls keep getting closer and closer together the further in they run... and the 'exit' leads into an iron maiden. No guesses as to what happens next.]]
* FreakOut: After the trial [[spoiler:for Kuu's murder, when Emilia was wrongly executed]], they had a panic attack due to having a sudden OhCrap moment, paired with their intense claustrophobia.
* ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice: [[spoiler:How their execution ends, since they get trapped an an iron maiden so the spikes stab them to death.]]
* LaserGuidedAmnesia: [[spoiler:Had all their memories of their time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began.]]
* MiddleChildSyndrome: Being the middle child has put a lot of responsibility on them. They were left to raise their two younger siblings after a series of odd events, and being left alone to do this pushed them to stand out... resulting in some rather nasty choices being made.
* MyHairCameOutGreen: Played with. The color was a choice.

%% * TakingTheHeat: [[spoiler:Misaki accuses them of this during the fourth trial following their confession.]]
* WhyDidItHaveToBeSnakes: [[spoiler:Their execution exploits their intense clastrophobia.]]

AKA 'Rainbow Rose', an original MagicalGirl character she invented and cosplays as. She frequently switches between her identities just for fun, and runs a live action web show based off her character. Obviously, she doesn't actually have any magical powers, but got into Hope's Peak based off her popularity anyway. [[spoiler:She's one of the four survivors of the killing game.]]

* HairOfGoldHeartOfGold: Sports blonde hair, and is extremely sweet to everyone around her. [[spoiler:In fact, her unwillingness to kill anybody and never once provoking anybody into killing her leads to her being one of the four survivors.]]
* LaserGuidedAmnesia: [[spoiler:Had all her memories of her time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began. Upon graduating, those memories were restored; however, all those pertaining to the mutual killing game were erased.]]

* StepfordSmiler: Since she's a talented actress, she's capable of putting up a brave front when she's feeling anything but. The GenreSavvy among the fans would expect her to snap at some point in the story and be one of the killers. [[spoiler: This never actually happens, and she goes on to be one of the survivors of the game.]]

A well known magician despite his youth, Seiichi has performed in venues all across Japan. While he acts brazenly confident on stage, he's rather easily flustered. Has a fine eye for detail and excels at slight of hand. Also suffers from a bit of a paranoid streak due to his line of work. [[spoiler:Upon being accused of the fifth murder, he snaps and reveals he was also responsible for Kuu's death, leading to his conviction.]]

* BecomingTheMask: [[spoiler:After his exposure as a murderer, he cranks his arrogant stage persona UpToEleven and rides the crazy train all the way to his final performance.]]

%% * BreakTheCutie: [[spoiler:Saiko's execution made him ''snap''.]]
* CannotSpitItOut: [[spoiler:Never confessed his feelings to Shibusa.]]
* CruelAndUnusualDeath: [[spoiler:Sawed in half by a buzzsaw.]]

%% * GoOutWithASmile: [[spoiler:[[SlasherSmile Though it's hardly what one would call a kind or accepting smile...]]]]
* HalfTheManHeUsedToBe: [[spoiler:Gets split in half by a buzzsaw during his execution.]]
* LaserGuidedAmnesia: [[spoiler:Had all his memories of his time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began.]]
* MeanCharacterNiceActor: Though he acts cocky on stage, off of it, he's much nicer. [[spoiler:Unfortunately, he retreats into that persona after losing Saiko.]]
* NothingPersonal: [[spoiler:Just before Kuu dies, Seiichi lets him know that he harbors no ill will towards Kuu and that it's Misaki he's aiming to hurt.]]
* RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver: [[spoiler:His color scheme is predominantly red and black and, surprise surprise, he's not the nice guy he masquerades as.]]
%% * RedEyesTakeWarning: [[AvertedTrope Actually]], he's a pretty nice guy. [[spoiler:...Or, at least that's what one would think.]]
* RevengeByProxy: [[spoiler:Murdered Kuu purely to make Misaki suffer.]]
%% * SanitySlippage: [[spoiler:Following Saiko's death, though he manages to conceal the extent of this until fingered as a murderer.]]
* TheSoCalledCoward: [[spoiler:When Saiko and Shibusa take heat in the second trial, Seiichi attempts to take the fall, despite being innocent.]]

* TragicKeepsake: [[spoiler:Saiko gave him her goggles before she died.]]

A girl who started skating as soon as she could walk, and was playing hockey just a year later. Having been showered with praise her whole life, she developed into a pretty narcissistic person who doesn't take critcism well. Believes that she's talented at a wide range of other sports, but that's all in her head. Very loyal to her few friends. [[spoiler:She becomes a strong suspect during the first trial and ends up being the first of many executed innocents in the series.]]

* AcquittedTooLate: [[spoiler:Even though her classmates started realizing she likely wasn't the culprit before the votes were finalized, they chose to execute her anyway.]]
* BreakTheHaughty: [[spoiler:Her being accused at the first trial and railroaded to death over a completely unrelated photograph.]]
* CruelAndUnusualDeath: [[spoiler:Chased by a Mono-zamboni until she speed-skated right onto thin ice, falling into the freezing water of the rink. The zamboni then runs over the hole, refreezing it before she can surface and leaving her to pound uselessly against the ice until she drowns.]]
* DarkAndTroubledPast: [[spoiler:When she was eight, she followed her beloved older brother when he ran away to live on the streets. This turned out to be much harsher than either of them anticipated, and he ultimately took her back home, but didn't stay with her.]]
* LaserGuidedAmnesia: [[spoiler:Had all her memories of her time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began.]]
* LaughingMad: [[spoiler:Part of her breakdown when she realized the others were effectively lynching her. However, it's implied to have been a desperate act to get the students to realize her innocence, considering she seems normal in most of her post-mortem actions. Either way, it didn't work]].
* LesbianJock: As her SHSL title shows, she's an athlete, {{Word Of God}} has stated that she's a lesbian, and she's shown interest in [[spoiler: Roxy]].

* NotHelpingYourCase: [[spoiler:Her frustration and rage over everyone's fixation on her as a suspect didn't help her avoid execution.]]
* OfficialCouple: [[spoiler:Was going steady with Roxanne before their memories were taken away.]]
* SenselessSacrifice: [[spoiler:Her death was a complete MiscarriageOfJustice, and didn't prevent one of those responsible for her railroading from being the very next one killed.]]

* TheyreCalledPersonalIssuesForAReason: Her desire to keep her classmates from seeing a personal photo of hers [[spoiler:leads to her death]].

An inventor who's been tinkering with gadgets and gears ever since he was a small child. Always trying to improve his skills despite already being recognized as one of the best around. Great at putting together simplistic robots quickly -- the more complicated the design, the longer it takes, understandably. [[spoiler:The fifth victim of the mutual killing game, courtesy of a drill applied directly to the forehead.]]

* CruelAndUnusualDeath: [[spoiler:Murdered via power drill to the head.]]

* LaserGuidedAmnesia: [[spoiler:Had all his memories of his time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began.]]
* TeenGenius: As the Super High School Level Roboticist, it kinda comes with the territory.
* TragicKeepsake: [[spoiler:He kept and fixed Tama's pocket watch.]]

A young man with an excellent palette, Hisoka focuses mainly on his beloved sweets. Heads up a show where confectioners from around the world cook for him, with the last one standing winning a prize. His only real problem -- aside from his terrible attitude -- is that for some reason, he looks much younger than he actually is. [[spoiler:The fourth victim, killed by being stabbed in the neck.]]

* LaserGuidedAmnesia: [[spoiler: Had all his memories of his time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began.]]

* {{Tsundere}}: This is shown by how he reacts when [[spoiler:it is revealed that Kuu is the 3rd victim. Hisoka had just started to warm up to him, despite how rudely he had treated him beforehand.]]

A highly analytical young man who has worked for various governments under a number of pseudonyms. Out of a logical concern of others learning his true identity, he tends to be reclusive, despite actually liking people. Can wind up overanalyzing situations if he's not careful. [[spoiler:The second victim of the mutual killing game, drowned in the fountain. Thanks to the nature of ghosts in Doubt Academy, however, this doesn't end his influence on the game.]]

%% * CouldntFindAPen: For his [[spoiler:DyingClue]].

* LaserGuidedAmnesia: [[spoiler:Had all his memories of his time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began.]]
* OfficialCouple: [[spoiler:Was dating Suzaku before their memories were stolen; later formed a strong connection with Misaki during the mutual killing game.]]
* RelationshipUpgrade: [[spoiler:With Misaki after the first trial. It's later subverted since for reasons including both his Jerkass behavior and the fact that he ''died'', Misaki leaves him for Kuu.]]

* TookALevelInJerkass: Following [[spoiler:his death]], he becomes much less tolerant of the others wasting time. This comes off poorly since others see it as completely dismissing their opinions. Not even [[spoiler:Misaki]] is immune to this.

Admirer of all things avian, Suzaku's bursting with knowledge about all different species and types of birds. Has written many articles about their behavior that have been published in various magazines, and headed up a large bird-watching club at her junior high. Carries a birdcage holding her canary Kuupu with her wherever she goes. [[spoiler:She's one of the four survivors of the killing game.]]

* FanGirl: It's been stated by [[WordOfGod Word of God]] that Suzaku is a major ''[[VisualNovel/HatofulBoyfriend Hatoful Boyfriend]]'' fan, completing the entire game and all endings in under a day, and draws fan art in her spare time.
%% * HeroicVow: Invokes this confronting Kuu [[spoiler:about Tama's death upon finding him her murderer.]]
* LaserGuidedAmnesia: [[spoiler:Had all her memories of her time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began. Upon graduating, those memories were restored; however, all those pertaining to the mutual killing game were erased.]]
* OfficialCouple: [[spoiler:Was dating Jack before their memories were taken away.]]
* TrademarkFavoriteFood: PlayedForLaughs; she finds her love of [[spoiler:eggs]] as somewhat shameful, and is rather embarrassed when it's revealed during a trial.

Began practicing kyudo at a young age, soon surpassing even some of the oldest archers at her family's dojo. Has won several competitions and is well known for her grace, elegance and technique. However, she also has a tendency to strike others as highly proud and arrogant, and does not take it well whenever her image is tarnished. [[spoiler:Is the sixth victim, killed by impalement onto a Candlestick in the Cathedral.]]

%% * BreakTheHaughty: The game ''definitely'' hasn't [[TraumaCongaLine treated her well]]. [[spoiler: Of course, she's broken for good in chapter six, when she's murdered.]]
* CartwrightCurse: [[spoiler:The two boys in the game she's been involved with were killed one after the other.]]
* FreakOut: [[spoiler:She has one after discovering who Jack's murderer is, and a second, more severe one upon learning who killed Kuu.]]
* TheGlassesGottaGo: [[spoiler:Misaki is far-sighted, which is why she's such a great archer, but she's very ashamed of the fact she needs glasses.]]
%% * HeirToTheDojo: If she lives that is. [[spoiler: She doesn't.]]
* TheHeroDies: [[spoiler:Due to her heavy involvement in all the investigations, she's a primary viewpoint character up until her demise.]]
* HeroicBSOD: [[spoiler:Dying completely destroyed what remained of her self confidence. Led to a TenMinuteRetirement.]]
* HimeCut: This hair style goes well with her other traits listed here for the "traditional and graceful archer" effect. She has the even bangs, sidelocks and a long ponytail.

* KimonoIsTraditional: As a YamatoNadeshiko and HeirToTheDojo she wears traditional grab with great pride.
* LaserGuidedAmnesia: [[spoiler:Had all her memories of her time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began.]]

* NoGoodDeedGoesUnpunished: She's less than thrilled when her tendency to drive trials along leads to [[spoiler:her winning the majority during their first Mastermind Vote]].
* NotHelpingYourCase: The way that she asked Monobear to make [[spoiler:Saiko's]] execution NASTY probably played a role in [[spoiler:the others suspecting her as the Mastermind]].
* OfficialCouple: [[spoiler:With Kuu during their school life together, prior to their memories being taken away. Briefly with Jack, and later with Kuu after the former's death.]]

%% * TogetherInDeath: [[spoiler:With Kuu.]]
* TragicKeepsake: [[spoiler:She keeps Jack's hat.]]
%% * TranquilFury: After the others [[spoiler:nominate her as their first choice for Mastermind]].
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: [[spoiler:An unused execution for Misaki was posted on another blog. If she had been a culprit, she would've been tied to an archery target, with Monobear firing lots of arrows at her. But Monobear would've been a terrible shot, so the arrows all would have sunk into the parts of the target Misaki isn't actually occupying. Not that this would've saved Misaki, since Monobear eventually would've just dropped a bomb shaped like an apple on Misaki, and the apple bomb's timer would've counted down to zero and then blown up Misaki.]]

An inventor who's created a wide range of gadgets, from low cost water purifiers to weapons of mass destruction. Most of her wares are sold to major companies or private buyers. Due to being in such high demand, she sees herself as better than most, though she hides this with a veil of false humility. It's ''only'' 'tinkering', after all... [[spoiler:The very first victim of the mutual killing game. Still, one of her last inventions enables the living to communicate with the dead around the fountain.]]

* ChekhovsSkill: [[spoiler:Interestingly enough, the special talent of the very first murder victim does a complete overhaul of how the rest of the trials will work, because it's thanks to Tama's invention that the cast can communicate with the dead.]]

* LaserGuidedAmnesia: [[spoiler:Had all her memories of her time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began.]]

As the oldest of seven children, Nanase has always been caring for her siblings while her parents worked. This led to her running a small daycare out of their home, followed by a child-care blog which quickly became popular. She is now regarded as an expert on child care, and has become sponsored by several fairly well-known brands of diapers, baby food, and so on. [[spoiler:Responsible for murdering Misaki, and... For the rest, check below.]]

* BewareTheNiceOnes: [[spoiler:A kind, compassionate young woman... who winds up not only murdering Misaki, but turns out to be the Mastermind.]]
%% * ChastityCouple: [[spoiler:With Ryo.]]
* DespairEventHorizon: [[spoiler:Crosses it upon witnessing Ryo's brutal execution, and appears to give up all desire to continue living. Given her role as the Mastermind, one could safely assume she's just putting on an act, but WordOfGod confirms this isn't the case; she tries to keep herself from becoming friends with any of the students again, but just simply couldn't stay away from the man she loved.]]
* DissonantSerenity: [[spoiler:Takes Kuu's accusations of being the Mastermind very calmly, only expressing irritation at his inability to back them up with solid evidence. In fact, when Misaki offers some potential backing for his theory, she ''thanks her''.]]
* InnocentBlueEyes: To denote her motherly, caring and calm demeanor. [[spoiler: She's not quite as innocent as she appears on a first glance, however.]]

* TheSocialDarwinist: [[spoiler:This mentality led to her targeting Misaki: she couldn't stand being the 'obvious weakest link' among the survivors and deliberately targeted the 'strongest link' to prove a point.]]

%% * TrueBlueFemininity: [[spoiler: When she's not in her "Mastermind outfit" anyway.]]

Known around the world for her scientific discoveries and creating new methods of transportation, such as her transportalizer. Has won multiple awards, including the Einstein Prize, the ASA Gold Medal, and the Sakurai Prize. However, she doesn't act or look like what one would expect of such a celebrated physicist, due to her love of pop culture and art. [[spoiler:She is falsely accused of being the third culprit despite her innocence and is executed during the third trial.]]

* AcquittedTooLate: [[spoiler:Monobear taunts everyone by revealing her innocence right before her execution.]]
* CruelAndUnusualDeath: [[spoiler:Crushed to death by a giant Mono-marble, with the added cruelty that she was given a moment to catch her breath and think she was safe before it caught up to her.]]
* LaserGuidedAmnesia: [[spoiler:Had all her memories of her time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began.]]

%% * TakeAMomentToCatchYourDeath: [[spoiler:The end of her execution.]]
* SmarterThanYouLook: Looks more like a [[{{Delinquents}} Delinquent]] than a SHSL Physicist.

Known worldwide for his competitive eating, having claimed numerous records. The latest was his victory in the New York Chili Dog Eating contest, where he ate 60 hot dogs in 11 minutes. Also is the current record holder for being the youngest to eat the most Twinkies in a minute for the "Save the Twinkies" campaign. [[spoiler:Murdered Tama in a fit of rage, but unintentionally escaped execution when Akari is lynched instead. This haunts him until his own demise as the third victim, leading to another innocent student's death.]]

* AccidentalPublicConfession: When he lets slip [[LoveConfession he likes Misaki]] and [[spoiler:when he confesses to her about being Tama's murderer]].
%% * TheAtoner: [[spoiler:Deeply regretted taking Tama's life.]]

* CheatersNeverProsper: [[spoiler:Actually an excellent cheater always looking for an angle. However, he still was in the bottom ten percent among the students of Hope's Peak. This mentality also led to his being tempted by Monobear's first motive, only to discover that Monobear gave the reward to ''all'' the survivors, meaning he didn't gain any advantage at all, just a truckload of guilt.]]
%% * GroinAttack: [[spoiler:From Roxy.]]
* LaserGuidedAmnesia: [[spoiler:Had all his memories of his time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began.]]
* LuredIntoATrap: [[spoiler:He's ultimately killed by a potted plant trap after being lured into the science lab with an anonymous letter.]]
* OfficialCouple: [[spoiler:With Misaki before their memories were stolen. Later managed to hook back up with her during the mutual killing game.]]
%% * ShirtlessScene: Spends most of the second trial shirtless after [[spoiler:removing it to prove his alibi]].
%% * TogetherInDeath: [[spoiler:With Misaki]].
* TragicHero: [[spoiler:Despite his attempts to atone for his crime and keep the girl he loves safe, he failed in both regards and died before he could repent or earn back trust from the other students. ...That being said, if not for his deductions and investigation skill, nobody would've been able to guess who the real mastermind was.]]

Ever since she was little, Shibusa has been fascinated with the human mind. Started her career as a clinical psychologist before brancing out to forensic psychology. Despite her studies, she struggles with social situations due to her tendency to overanalyse others. [[spoiler:She's one of the four survivors of the killing game.]]

%% * DeclarationOfProtection: To Seiichi. [[spoiler: It doesn't do any good; Seiichi is executed in the fifth trial.]]

* LaserGuidedAmnesia: [[spoiler:Had all her memories of her time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began. Upon graduating, those memories were restored; however, all those pertaining to the mutual killing game were erased.]]

%% * WasItAllALie: She doesn't take learning [[spoiler:Seiichi went nuts on her]] very well.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: [[spoiler:An unused execution for Nozomi was posted on another blog. If she had been a culprit, she would've been chained to a table, and Monobear would've electrocuted her, gradually increased the voltage from low to high until she was finally dead, then used a chainsaw to cut her head open and pour the contents into a jar.]]

Raised by an extremely strict military family, Saiko was fully expected to carry on the family tradition, and groomed for it with the highest level combat training and discipline. However, she never was all that good at taking orders, and preferred the freedom of flight. This went over about as well as one would expect, SHSL talent aside. [[spoiler:Became the second murderer by killing Jack, but confessed her crime in order to protect her friends from taking the fall for her.]]

* AbusiveParents: [[spoiler:The training her parents put her through was so severe she was hospitalized for fractures several times.]]

%% * BoisterousBruiser: [[spoiler:Jack's body showed signs of being violently beaten by the culprit. Later revealed to be Saiko.]]
* CutHimselfShaving: [[spoiler:During Jack's Murder Trial, she attempted to play off the injuries she sustained as training bruises. It didn't work.]]
* CruelAndUnusualDeath: [[spoiler:Monobear makes her run through an obstacle course with a chain leash around her neck. Though a plane waits on the other end, the chain retracts before she can reach it... or realize it's only a model. She's then executed by Monobear firing squad.]]
* TheDogBitesBack: [[spoiler:The last hospital bracelet in her exhibit implies she returned the favor on her parents.]]
%% * FrozenFlower: The only one she ever really warmed up to was [[FanPreferredCouple Seiichi]].
* LaserGuidedAmnesia: [[spoiler:Had all her memories of her time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began.]]

* ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections: [[spoilers:A teacher blew the whistle on her father's abuse. General Mochizuki got the charges dropped, had the teacher fired, and pulled her out of school to prevent anyone else from intervening.]]

* {{Troll}}: Makes a habit of deliberately baiting and insulting Misaki after [[spoiler:her execution]].

The student responsible for everyone's suffering: [[spoiler:Nanase Otakita]]. Helped set up everything as [[spoiler:part of the DA Project: a special research project conducted to access how gifted students fared in both harmonious and stressful environments. Their original student lives were the 'peaceful' part; the mutual killing game served as a major stressor. Though caught at the end of the sixth trial and executed, she's satisfied with the results]].

* CruelAndUnusualDeath: [[spoiler:She is tied to the hands of a giant clock, with the numbers replaced by the faces of all the students who have been killed. The hands then start spinning around the clock gradually increasing in speed. Eventually a "Monobear cuckoo" sitting on a sharp blade starts to pop out of the clock at regular intervals, but it does nothing at first since it keeps coming out before or after Nanase passes the 12 o'clock position. But finally, the Monobear cuckoo pops out at just the right time, and the blade it's sitting on ''cuts off Nanase's head''.]]
* DamningWithFaintPraise: [[spoiler:States that the four survivors may not be the strongest or the smartest, but perhaps the most ''verstile''.]]
* FaceDeathWithDignity: [[spoiler:She actually ''asks'' Monobear to execute her once she's finally fingered as the Mastermind, and once her execution begins she makes absolutely no effort to escape the death-trap, even smiling throughout the whole thing ''including while getting dizzy''. However, this is largely because, as the Mastermind, she knew in advance what execution method would be used on her anyway, and that execution method is (relatively) painless compared to the torturous deaths the previous culprits received.]]
* ForScience: [[spoiler:The entire reason behind Doubt Academy was just to gather and measure results on how students with such hopeful talents could adapt to being placed in the ultimate "stressful situation".]]
* GoOutWithASmile: [[spoiler:She doesn't quite sport a SlasherSmile like Seiichi does, but it's still a very calm and dissonant smile nonetheless.]]
* HairDecs: [[spoiler:Adds a red slash barrette that mimics Monobear's eye.]]
%% * IcyBlueEyes: [[spoiler:Amazing how a major shift in demeanor can turn eyes that once seemed so kind so cold...]]

* OffWithHisHead: [[spoiler:Her execution, being strapped to the hands of a giant clock and sent spinning around the clock's face, ends with this trope since a "Monobear cuckoo" sitting on a sharp blade pops out in time to cut off her head.]]
* RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver: Makes a significant costume change before TheReveal. [[spoiler:However, it's still quite modest overall, as befitting her character.]]
* TheSocialDarwinist: [[spoiler:Coldly states to those killed in the DA Project "Your own punishment came from not being able to arise to the scenarios presented."]]
* TearsOfRemorse: [[spoiler:The only sign of regret she gives is when mentioning how all their memories from Phase One were erased, including her own relationships. She was also crying back when Ryo was executed, and according to WordOfGod despite having set up this mutual killing game in the first place, she was unable to prevent herself from having feelings for Ryo, so her tears during Ryo's execution were real.]]

[[spoiler:The current headmaster of Hope's Peak Academy. Assisted with the Developmental Analysis Program.]]

* TheBadGuyWins: [[spoiler: He's more than pleased with the results, and mentions in passing the idea of ''future'' projects along the same lines...]]

* CrossPoppingVeins: [[spoiler: A pair of these appear hidden in his hair several times, first when he berates the survivors for signing the liability waivers without thinking about what kind of projects ''require'' them.]]
* DissonantSerenity: [[spoiler:Just like a certain two-faced bear, he talks at length about his numerous atrocities with a calm demeanor.]]
* {{Expy}}: [[spoiler: Basically a human Monobear. Justified In-Universe by how Monobear was based on ''him''.]]
* FauxAffablyEvil: [[spoiler:He's all smiles while explaining the horrors he helped create.]]
* ForScience: [[spoiler:The entire reason behind Doubt Academy was just to gather and measure results on how students with such hopeful talents could adapt to being placed in the ultimate "stressful situation".]]
* KarmaHoudini: [[spoiler:Erases the survivors' memories of the second phase of the DA Project and makes it appear that the Central Wing was hit by a terrorist bombing, using that to excuse all the deaths. As the games are stated to each be in their own AlternateContinuity, the chances of his returning and getting punished are slim.]]
* TheManBehindTheMan: [[spoiler:As the Headmaster, he helped set up the DA Project, and tellingly shares many of Monobear's mannerisms. While Monobear was a fully autonomous AI, Yasuda could take control at any time.]]
* PetTheDog: [[spoiler:He erases the four surviving students' memories of the mutual killing game in exchange for returning their past memories, so they won't have to remember all the horror. It's a subversion, however, because in context, this actually makes him even ''more'' of an asshole, since it's also what allows him to dodge punishment and gives him the opening to do this all over again with zero repercussions.]]
* :RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver: [[spoiler:Looks like a ManOfWealthAndTaste in his black suit with its crisp red tie and the neatly folded red hankerchief in his breast pocket.]]

* UhOhEyes: [[spoiler:Has solid black irises that perfectly blend in with his pupils.]]
* WalkingSpoiler: The fact that their entry looks like a CIA document should've given this away; they're tied to a key reveal in the game's backstory and talking about them at length is incredibly difficult to do without spoiling the whole story.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: [[spoiler:On the SHSL Doubt Academy "After Dark" tumblr, an unused execution for Roxy was posted. If she had been a culprit, she would have had makeup applied to her to make her look like a doll, then led to an alley that resembled a traumatic event in her past. She would've been made to stand on a chair with a noose dangling from above, and Monobear would've made her look at three photos related to that traumatic event. Then, finally, Monobear would've kicked the chair out from under her as she was miserable, so she finally would've been hung.]]

* AmbiguouslyBrown
* ArsonMurderAndJaywalking: She uses these exact words during a conversation with Akari.
* BandagedBabe
* BerserkButton: Bullying.
* BiTheWay: She confeses to having had a boyfriend back home [[spoiler:granted, he died a year before the events of the game]] and hints that she may have feelings for [[spoiler:Akari.]]

* BreakTheCutie: The game has thrown a lot of emotional trauma at her.

* CosplayOtakuGirl: Led to her SHSL title.

* FreakOut: Really goes off after learning [[spoiler:who's responsible for Tama's death]].
* GroinAttack: [[spoiler:On Kuu]].
* HeroicBSOD: [[spoiler:Losing Misaki]] hits her really hard.

* LongHairIsFeminine
* MacGyvering: In fact, she hopes that one day she'll be viewed as Series/MacGyver's successor.

* PinkMeansFeminine

* AmbiguousGender: And they'd prefer keeping it that way.

* BrokenPedestal: [[spoiler:Falling off Sato's did not end well for either of them.]]
* ChildProdigy

* ThePerfectionist
* SugarAndIcePersonality: Became closer to Hisoka, Nanase and Emilia, despite being rather cold to others.
* SweetTooth: They've even learned how to make small sweets for themselves.
* TakingTheHeat: [[spoiler:Misaki accuses them of this during the fourth trial following their confession.]]

* [[YouGottaHaveBlueHair You Gotta Have Green Hair]]
** MyHairCameOutGreen: Played with. The color was a choice.

* CosplayOtakuGirl
* GirlishPigtails

* BiTheWay
* BreakTheCutie: [[spoiler:Saiko's execution made him ''snap''.]]

* DeclarationOfProtection: To Shibusa.
* DominoMask: Wears one as part of his stage persona.
* GoOutWithASmile: [[spoiler:[[SlasherSmile Though it's hardly what one would call a kind or accepting smile...]]]]

* RedEyesTakeWarning: [[AvertedTrope Actually]], he's a pretty nice guy. [[spoiler:...Or, at least that's what one would think.]]

* SanitySlippage: [[spoiler:Following Saiko's death, though he manages to conceal the extent of this until fingered as a murderer.]]

* StageMagician

* RedEyesTakeWarning: More of a {{Jerkass}} than dangerous, though.

* SpoiledBrat

* ZettaiRyouiki: Grade A.

* AloneInACrowd

* TheHermit

* BlushSticker
* BrattyHalfPint
* TheBully
* DeliberatelyCuteChild
* {{Expy}}[=/=]SpearCounterpart: There's quite a few parallels between Sato and ''VisualNovel/SuperDanganRonpa2'''s Hiyoko Saionji.
* [[spoiler:LaserGuidedAmnesia: Had all his memories of his time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began.]]
* OlderThanTheyLook

* SweetTooth

* ZettaiRyouiki: Grade B

* CouldntFindAPen: For his [[spoiler:DyingClue]].
* {{Jerkass}}: Can come off as this due to how he approaches the game.
** TookALevelInJerkass: Following [[spoiler:his death]], he becomes much less tolerant of the others wasting time. This comes off poorly since others see it as completely dismissing their opinions. Not even [[spoiler:Misaki]] is immune to this.
* KnightInSourArmour

* HeroicVow: Invokes this confronting Kuu [[spoiler:about Tama's death upon finding him her murderer.]]

* WideEyedIdealist
* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Orange in this case.

* AloofDarkHairedGirl
* BreakTheHaughty: The game ''definitely'' hasn't [[TraumaCongaLine treated her well]]. [[spoiler: Of course, she's broken for good in chapter six, when she's murdered.]]

* HeirToTheDojo: If she lives that is. [[spoiler: She doesn't.]]

* IceQueen: How she's often perceived by others.
* IcyBlueEyes
* KickingAssInAllHerFinery

* MiseryBuildsCharacter

* RoarBeforeBeating
* TogetherInDeath: [[spoiler:With Kuu.]]

* TranquilFury: After the others [[spoiler:nominate her as their first choice for Mastermind]].

* AssholeVictim: [[spoiler:Tama harassed Kuu the point of, well, murder.]]

* {{Determinator}}
* GadgeteerGenius: Not at all surprising, given what talent she has.

* LaserGuidedKarma
* {{Meganekko}}
* YouGottaHaveBlueHair

* AmbiguouslyBrown

* ChastityCouple: [[spoiler:With Ryo.]]

* {{Meganekko}}
* OdangoHair

* TeamMom
* TrueBlueFemininity: [[spoiler: When she's not in her "Mastermind outfit" anyway.]]

* [[spoiler:LaserGuidedAmnesia: Had all her memories of her time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began.]]

* TakeAMomentToCatchYourDeath: [[spoiler:The end of her execution.]]

* TheAtoner: [[spoiler:Deeply regretted taking Tama's life.]]

* BigEater: It's his job.

* GroinAttack: [[spoiler:From Roxy.]]

* ShirtlessScene: Spends most of the second trial shirtless after [[spoiler:removing it to prove his alibi]].
* TogetherInDeath: [[spoiler:With Misaki]].

* {{Asexuality}}
* DeclarationOfProtection: To Seiichi. [[spoiler: It doesn't do any good; Seiichi is executed in the fifth trial.]]
* FriendlessBackground
** BreakThemByTalking: Was constantly bullied in middle school so she became a psychologist in order to hit people where it hurt. Later she regrets thinking this way.

* MeddlingParents: They wanted her to get into music.

* PhotographicMemory: Though she claims that she recalls sounds with better clarity than she does pictures.
* WasItAllALie: She doesn't take learning [[spoiler:Seiichi went nuts on her]] very well.

** TheDogBitesBack: [[spoiler:The last hospital bracelet in her exhibit implies she returned the favor.]]
* AmbiguouslyBrown
* BoisterousBruiser: [[spoiler:Jack's body showed signs of being violently beaten by the culprit. Later revealed to be Saiko.]]

* FrozenFlower: The only one she ever really warmed up to was [[FanPreferredCouple Seiichi]].

* ManipulativeBastard
* MilitaryBrat

* StepfordSnarker

* UndyingLoyalty
* YouWouldntHitAGuyWithGlasses: You sure about that?

* CreepyMonotone: Switches to one when they first start explaining.

* IcyBlueEyes: [[spoiler:Amazing how a major shift in demeanor can turn eyes that once seemed so kind so cold...]]
* [[TheManBehindTheMan The Mind Behind the Bear]]
* [[OffWithHisHead Off With Their Head]]: [[spoiler:Her execution, being strapped to the hands of a giant clock and sent spinning around the clock's face, ends with this trope since a "Monobear cuckoo" sitting on a sharp blade pops out in time to cut off her head.]]

!![[spoiler:Kyoji Yasuda]]

* [[spoiler:TheBadGuyWins: He's more than pleased with the results, and mentions in passing the idea of ''future'' projects along the same lines...]]
* [[spoiler:BigOlEyebrows]]
* [[spoiler:CrossPoppingVeins: A pair of these appear hidden in his hair several times, first when he berates the survivors for signing the liability waivers without thinking about what kind of projects ''require'' them.]]
* [[spoiler:DissonantSerenity: Just like a certain two-faced bear, he talks at length about his numerous atrocities with a calm demeanor.]]
* [[spoiler:{{Expy}}: Basically a human Monobear. Justified In-Universe by how Monobear was based on ''him''.]]
* [[spoiler:FauxAffablyEvil: He's all smiles while explaining the horrors he helped create.]]
* [[spoiler:ForScience: The entire reason behind Doubt Academy was just to gather and measure results on how students with such hopeful talents could adapt to being placed in the ultimate "stressful situation".]]
* [[spoiler:KarmaHoudini: Erases the survivors' memories of the second phase of the DA Project and makes it appear that the Central Wing was hit by a terrorist bombing, using that to excuse all the deaths. As the games are stated to each be in their own AlternateContinuity, the chances of his returning and getting punished are slim.]]
* [[spoiler:TheManBehindTheMan: As the Headmaster, he helped set up the DA Project, and tellingly shares many of Monobear's mannerisms. While Monobear was a fully autonomous AI, Yasuda could take control at any time.]]
* [[spoiler:PetTheDog: He erases the four surviving students' memories of the mutual killing game in exchange for returning their past memories, so they won't have to remember all the horror. It's a subversion, however, because in context, this actually makes him even ''more'' of an asshole, since it's also what allows him to dodge punishment and gives him the opening to do this all over again with zero repercussions.]]
* [[spoiler:RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver: Looks like a ManOfWealthAndTaste in his black suit with its crisp red tie and the neatly folded red hankerchief in his breast pocket.]]
* [[spoiler:TheSocialDarwinist]]
* [[spoiler:UhOhEyes: Has solid black irises that perfectly blend in with his pupils.]]

* StageMagician: [[CaptainObvious Duh.]]

** This also includes [[spoiler: her ''underwear''. She's wearing a strawberry-patterned bra and panties. This is discovered during the second trial, when Kuu has the cast strip down to see if anyone has a potentially incriminating injury.]]

* ShesGotLegs: In [[spoiler: her execution image]], she's got quite the legs.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: [[spoiler:On the SHSL Doubt Academy "After Dark" tumblr, an unused execution for Misaki was posted. If she had been a culprit, she would've been tied to an archery target, with Monobear firing lots of arrows at her. But Monobear would've been a terrible shot, so the arrows all would have sunk into the parts of the target Misaki isn't actually occupying. Not that this would've saved Misaki, since Monobear eventually would've just dropped a bomb shaped like an apple on Misaki, and the apple bomb's timer would've counted down to zero and then blown up Misaki.]]

* DistractedByTheSexy: After the [[spoiler:Naked Party~]] during the second trial, Kuu keeps getting distracted by flashbacks of [[spoiler:the many bras and panties he got to see]] during a conversation with Misaki.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: [[spoiler:On the SHSL Doubt Academy "After Dark" tumblr, an unused execution for Nozomi was posted. If she had been a culprit, she would've been chained to a table, and Monobear would've electrocuted her, gradually increased the voltage from low to high until she was finally dead, then used a chainsaw to cut her head open and pour the contents into a jar.]]

** ButNotTooBi: Despite seeming to only take interest in women, it is shown that she is not above [[spoiler:[[HoneyTrap flirting with Kuu to further her own means.]]]]

Learned a wide variety of craft-related skills from her parents, who are both dedicated cosplayers. Her talents are so well developed that she's been commissioned by people all over the world to make them original pieces. Though she tries to keep a positive attitude, she simply can't stand bullies, and has a bit of a hero complex. [[spoiler:Survives all the trials and graduates.]]

* [[spoiler:LaserGuidedAmnesia: Had all her memories of her time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began. Upon graduating, those memories were restored; however, all those pertaining to the mutual killing game were erased.]]

* [[spoiler:OfficialCouple: Was going steady with Akari before their memories were stolen.]]

* [[spoiler:WhatCouldHaveBeen: On the SHSL Doubt Academy "After Dark" tumblr, an unused execution for Roxy was posted. If she had been a culprit, she would have had makeup applied to her to make her look like a doll, then led to an alley that resembled a traumatic event in her past. She would've been made to stand on a chair with a noose dangling from above, and Monobear would've made her look at three photos related to that traumatic event. Then, finally, Monobear would've kicked the chair out from under her as she was miserable, so she finally would've been hung.]]

* [[spoiler:BrokenAce: Has tried so hard for so long to be better than everyone else that when Sato snapped he 'thought [Ryo] was better than that', they didn't take it well.]]
* [[spoiler:BrokenPedestal: Falling off Sato's did not end well for either of them.]]

* [[spoiler:CruelAndUnusualDeath: Monobear drops them into a clastrophobic maze where the walls keep getting closer and closer together the further in they run... and the 'exit' leads into an iron maiden.]]

* [[spoiler:ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice: How their execution ends, since they get trapped an an iron maiden so the spikes stab them to death.]]
* [[spoiler:LaserGuidedAmnesia: Had all their memories of their time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began.]]

* [[spoiler:TakingTheHeat: Misaki accuses them of this during the fourth trial following their confession.]]
* [[spoiler:WhyDidItHaveToBeSnakes: Their execution exploits their intense clastrophobia.]]

AKA 'Rainbow Rose', an original MagicalGirl character she invented and cosplays as. She frequently switches between her identities just for fun, and runs a live action web show based off her character. Obviously, she doesn't actually have any magical powers, but got into Hope's Peak based off her popularity anyway. [[spoiler:Survives all the trials and graduates.]]

* [[spoiler:HairOfGoldHeartOfGold: Obviously she has blonde hair, but she also never executes anyone, and in fact she's one of the four survivors to boot because she's too nice to provoke anyone into killing her.]]
* [[spoiler:LaserGuidedAmnesia: Had all her memories of her time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began. Upon graduating, those memories were restored; however, all those pertaining to the mutual killing game were erased.]]

* StepfordSmiler: Since she's a talented actress, she's capable of putting up a brave front when she's feeling anything but. [[spoiler: Which genre savvy fans might expect to result in Natsumi snapping and killing someone. Nope; she survives all the trials.]]

A well known magician despite his youth, Seiichi has performed in venues all across Japan. While he acts brazenly confident on stage, he's rather easily flustered. Has a fine eye for detail and excels at slight of hand. Also suffers from a bit of a paranoid streak due to his line of work. [[spoiler:Upon being fingered for the fifth murder, he snaps and reveals he was also responsible for Kuu's death, leading to his conviction.]]

* [[spoiler:BecomingTheMask: After his exposure as a murderer, he cranks his arrogant stage persona UpToEleven and rides the crazy train all the way to his final performance.]]

* [[spoiler:BreakTheCutie: Saiko's execution made him ''snap''.]]
* [[spoiler:CannotSpitItOut: Never confessed his feelings to Shibusa.]]
* [[spoiler:CruelAndUnusualDeath: Sawed in half by a buzzsaw.]]

* DominoMask
* [[spoiler:GoOutWithASmile: DEAR GOD, [[SlasherSmile SEIICHI]].]]
* [[spoiler:HalfTheManHeUsedToBe]]
* [[spoiler:LaserGuidedAmnesia: Had all his memories of his time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began.]]

* [[spoiler:NothingPersonal: Just before Kuu dies, Seiichi lets him know that he harbors no ill will towards Kuu and that it's Misaki he's aiming to hurt.]]
* [[spoiler:RedAndBlackAndEvilAllOver: His color scheme is predominantly red and black and, surprise surprise, he's not the nice guy he masquerades as.]]
* RedEyesTakeWarning: [[{{Averted}} Actually]], he's a pretty nice guy. [[spoiler:ARE YOU SURE ABOUT THAT?]]
* [[spoiler:RevengeByProxy: Murdered Kuu purely to make Misaki suffer.]]
* [[spoiler:SanitySlippage: Following Saiko's death, though he manages to conceal the extent of this until fingered as a murderer.]]

* StageMagician

A girl who started skating as soon as she could walk, and was playing hockey just a year later. Having been showered with praise her whole life, she developed into a pretty narcissistic person who doesn't take critcism well. Believes that she's talented at a wide range of other sports, but that's all in her head. Very loyal to her few friends. [[spoiler:Becomes a strong suspect during the first trial and is executed, despite her innocence.]]

* [[spoiler:AcquittedTooLate: Even though her classmates started realizing she likely wasn't the culprit before the votes were finalized, they chose to execute her anyway.]]

* [[spoiler:CruelAndUnusualDeath: Chased by a Mono-zamboni until she speed-skated right onto thin ice, falling into the freezing water of the rink. The zamboni then runs over the hole, refreezing it before she can surface and leaving her to pound uselessly against the ice until she drowns.]]
* [[spoiler:DarkAndTroubledPast: When she was eight, she followed her beloved older brother when he ran away to live on the streets. This turned out to be much harsher than either of them anticipated, and he ultimately took her back home, but didn't stay with her.]]
* [[spoiler:LaserGuidedAmnesia: Had all her memories of her time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began.]]
* [[spoiler:LaughingMad: Part of her breakdown when she realized the others were effectively lynching her.]] However, [[spoiler: it's implied to have been a desperate act to get the students to realize her innocence, considering she seems normal in most of her post-mortem actions. Either way, it didn't work]].

* [[spoiler:NotHelpingYourCase: Her frustration and rage over everyone's fixation on her as a suspect didn't help her avoid execution.]]
* [[spoiler:OfficialCouple: Was going steady with Roxanne before their memories were taken away.]]
* [[spoiler:SenselessSacrifice: Her death was a complete MiscarriageOfJustice, and didn't prevent one of those responsible for her railroading from being the very next one killed.]]

* [[spoiler:CruelAndUnusualDeath: Murdered via power drill to the head.]]

* [[spoiler:LaserGuidedAmnesia: Had all his memories of his time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began.]]
* TeenGenius

* [[spoiler:LaserGuidedAmnesia: Had all his memories of his time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began.]]
* [[spoiler:OfficialCouple: Was dating Suzaku before their memories were stolen; later formed a strong connection with Misaki during the mutual killing game.]]
* [[spoiler:RelationshipUpgrade: With Misaki after the first trial. It's later subverted since for reasons including both his Jerkass behavior and the fact that he ''died'', Misaki leaves him for Kuu.]]
* SmartPeopleWearGlasses

Admirer of all things avian, Suzaku's bursting with knowledge about all different species and types of birds. Has written many articles about their behavior that have been published in various magazines, and headed up a large bird-watching club at her junior high. Carries a birdcage holding her canary Kuupu with her wherever she goes. [[spoiler:Survives all the trials and graduates.]]

* [[spoiler:LaserGuidedAmnesia: Had all her memories of her time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began. Upon graduating, those memories were restored; however, all those pertaining to the mutual killing game were erased.]]
* [[spoiler:OfficialCouple: Was dating Jack before their memories were taken away.]]

* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Orange in this case~

* [[spoiler:FreakOut: She has one after discovering who Jack's murderer is, and a second, more severe one upon learning who killed Kuu.]]
* [[spoiler:TheGlassesGottaGo: Misaki is far-sighted, which is why she's such a great archer, but she's very ashamed of the fact she needs glasses.]]

* [[spoiler:TheHeroDies: Due to her heavy involvement in all the investigations, she's a primary viewpoint character up until her demise.]]
* [[spoiler:HeroicBSOD: Dying completely destroyed what remained of her self confidence. Led to a TenMinuteRetirement.]]

* [[spoiler:LaserGuidedAmnesia: Had all her memories of her time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began.]]

* [[spoiler:OfficialCouple: With Kuu during their school life together, prior to their memories being taken away. Briefly with Jack, and later with Kuu after the former's death.]]

* [[spoiler:TogetherInDeath]] -With Kuu

* [[spoiler:WhatCouldHaveBeen: On the SHSL Doubt Academy "After Dark" tumblr, an unused execution for Misaki was posted. If she had been a culprit, she would've been tied to an archery target, with Monobear firing lots of arrows at her. But Monobear would've been a terrible shot, so the arrows all would have sunk into the parts of the target Misaki isn't actually occupying. Not that this would've saved Misaki, since Monobear eventually would've just dropped a bomb shaped like an apple on Misaki, and the apple bomb's timer would've counted down to zero and then blown up Misaki.]]

* [[spoiler:AssholeVictim: Tama harassed Kuu the point of, well, murder.]]
* [[spoiler:ChekhovsSkill: Interestingly enough, the special talent of the very first murder victim does a complete overhaul of how the rest of the trials will work, because it's thanks to Tama's invention that the cast can communicate with the dead.]]

* {{GadgeteerGenius}}
* [[spoiler:LaserGuidedAmnesia: Had all her memories of her time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began.]]

* [[spoiler:BewareTheNiceOnes: A kind, compassionate young woman... who winds up not only murdering Misaki, but turns out to be the Mastermind.]]
* [[spoiler:ChastityCouple: With Ryo.]]
* [[spoiler:DespairEventHorizon: Crosses it upon witnessing Ryo's brutal execution, and appears to give up all desire to continue living.]]
** [[spoiler: However, since she turns out to be the Mastermind, this was most likely just an act.]]
** [[spoiler: It wasn't. WordOfGod says she tried to stay away from becoming friends with any of the students again, but couldn't stay away from the person she loved.]]
* [[spoiler:DissonantSerenity: Takes Kuu's accusations of being the Mastermind very calmly, only expressing irritation at his inability to back them up with solid evidence. In fact, when Misaki offers some potential backing for his theory, she ''thanks her''.]]
* InnocentBlueEyes

* [[spoiler:TheSocialDarwinist: This mentality led to her targeting Misaki: she couldn't stand being the 'obvious weakest link' among the survivors and deliberately targeted the 'strongest link' to prove a point.]]

Known around the world for her scientific discoveries and creating new methods of transportation, such as her transportalizer. Has won multiple awards, including the Einstein Prize, the ASA Gold Medal, and the Sakurai Prize. However, she doesn't act or look like what one would expect of such a celebrated physicist, due to her love of pop culture and art. [[spoiler:Executed at the third trial despite her innocence.]]

* [[spoiler:AcquittedTooLate: Monobear taunts everyone by revealing her innocence right before her execution.]]
* [[spoiler:CruelAndUnusualDeath: Crushed to death by a giant Mono-marble, with the added cruelty that she was given a moment to catch her breath and think she was safe before it caught up to her.]]

* {{Omniglot}}: Speaks a wide range of languages, including some dead ones.
* [[spoiler:TakeAMomentToCatchYourDeath: The end of her execution.]]

* [[spoiler:TheAtoner: Deeply regretted taking Tama's life.]]

* [[spoiler:CheatersNeverProsper: Actually an excellent cheater always looking for an angle. However, he still was in the bottom ten percent among the students of Hope's Peak. This mentality also led to his being tempted by Monobear's first motive, only to discover that Monobear gave the reward to ''all'' the survivors, meaning he didn't gain any advantage at all, just a truckload of guilt.]]

* [[spoiler:LaserGuidedAmnesia: Had all his memories of his time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began.]]
* [[spoiler:LuredIntoATrap: He's ultimately killed by a potted plant trap after being lured into the science lab with an anonymous letter.]]
* [[spoiler:OfficialCouple: With Misaki before their memories were stolen. Later managed to hook back up with her during the mutual killing game.]]

* [[spoiler:TogetherInDeath]] -With Misaki
* [[spoiler:TragicHero: Despite his attempts to atone for his crime and keep the girl he loves safe, he failed in both regards and died before he could repent or earn back trust from the other students.]]
** [[spoiler:However, it should be mentioned that it was Kuu's deductions and investigations that led to everyone suspecting the proper mastermind.]]

Ever since she was little, Shibusa has been fascinated with the human mind. Started her career as a clinical psychologist before brancing out to forensic psychology. Despite her studies, she struggles with social situations due to her tendency to overanalyse others. [[spoiler:Survives all the trials and graduates.]]

* [[spoiler:LaserGuidedAmnesia: Had all her memories of her time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began. Upon graduating, those memories were restored; however, all those pertaining to the mutual killing game were erased.]]

* [[spoiler:WhatCouldHaveBeen: On the SHSL Doubt Academy "After Dark" tumblr, an unused execution for Nozomi was posted. If she had been a culprit, she would've been chained to a table, and Monobear would've electrocuted her, gradually increased the voltage from low to high until she was finally dead, then used a chainsaw to cut her head open and pour the contents into a jar.]]

* [[spoiler:AbusiveParents: The training her parents put her through was so severe she was hospitalized for fractures several times.]]
** [[spoiler:TheDogBitesBack: The last hospital bracelet in her exhibit implies she returned the favor.]]

* [[spoiler:CruelAndUnusualDeath: Monobear makes her run through an obstacle course with a chain leash around her neck. Though a plane waits on the other end, the chain retracts before she can reach it... or realize it's only a model. She's then executed by Monobear firing squad.]]

* [[spoiler:LaserGuidedAmnesia: Had all her memories of her time with the other students erased before Phase Two of the DA Project began.]]

* [[spoiler:ScrewTheRulesIHaveConnections: A teacher blew the whistle on her father's abuse. General Mochizuki got the charges dropped, had the teacher fired, and pulled her out of school to prevent anyone else from intervening.]]

The student responsible for everyone's suffering: [[spoiler:Nanase Otakita]]. Helped set up everything as [[spoiler:part of the DA Project: a special research project conducted to access how gifted students fared in both harmonious and stressful environments. Their original student lives were the 'peaceful' part; the mutual killing game served as a major stressor. Though caught at the end of the sixth trial and executed, she's satisified with the results]].

* [[spoiler:DamningWithFaintPraise: States that the four survivors may not be the strongest or the smartest, but perhaps the most ''verstile''.]]
* [[spoiler:FaceDeathWithDignity: She actually ''asks'' Monobear to execute her once she's finally fingered as the Mastermind, and once her execution begins she makes absolutely no effort to escape the death-trap, even smiling throughout the whole thing ''including while getting dizzy''. However, this is largely because, as the Mastermind, she knew in advance what execution method would be used on her anyway, and that execution method is (relatively) painless compared to the torturous deaths the previous culprits received. She is tied to the hands of a giant clock, with the numbers replaced by the faces of all the students (executed culprit or murdered victim) that are dead because of her mutual killing game, and the hands then start spinning around the clock gradually increasing in speed. Eventually a "Monobear cuckoo" sitting on a sharp blade starts to pop out of the clock at regular intervals, but it does nothing at first since it keeps coming out before or after Nanase passes the 12 o'clock position. But finally, the Monobear cuckoo pops out at just the right time, and the blade it's sitting on ''cuts off Nanase's head''.]]
* [[spoiler:ForScience: The entire reason behind Doubt Academy was just to gather and measure results on how students with such hopeful talents could adapt to being placed in the ultimate "stressful situation".]]
* [[spoiler:GoOutWithASmile: Doesn't go to Seiichi's level, but still creepy.]]
* [[spoiler:HairDecs: Adds a red slash barrette that mimics Monobear's eye.]]
* [[spoiler:IcyBlueEyes: Amazing how a major shift in demeanor can turn eyes that once seemed so kind so cold...]]

* [[spoiler:[[OffWithHisHead Off With Her Head]]: Her execution, being strapped to the hands of a giant clock and sent spinning around the clock's face, ends with this trope since a "Monobear cuckoo" sitting on a sharp blade pops out in time to cut off her head.]]

* [[spoiler:TheSocialDarwinist: Coldly states to those killed in the DA Project "Your own punishment came from not being able to arise to the scenarios presented."]]
* [[spoiler:TearsOfRemorse: The only sign of regret she gives is when mentioning how all their memories from Phase One were erased, including her own relationships. She was also crying back when Ryo was executed, and according to WordOfGod despite having set up this mutual killing game in the first place, she was unable to prevent herself from having feelings for Ryo, so her tears during Ryo's execution were real.]]

* [[spoiler:DissonantSerenity]]

* [[spoiler:PetTheDog: He erases the four surviving students' memories of the mutual killing game in exchange for returning their past memories, so they won't have to remember all the horror. This trope is subverted, however, because in-context, this actually makes him even ''more'' of an asshole, since it's also what lets him become a Karma Houdini.]]

* WalkingSpoiler

* HimeCut

* KimonoIsTraditional: Although, this doesn't account for [[BlackBraAndPanties what she wears underneath]].

* YamatoNadeshiko: Always proper and polite with everyone, but keep in mind not to [[SilkHidingSteel break her trust]].

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* Crowning Moment of {{Awesome}}: Her taking control of the sixth trial. Considering her general crybaby response to everything prior to this, it's pretty awseome to see her suddenly commanding attention and leading the trial.
** She even manages to [[spoiler:manipulate Monobear into allowing the ghosts to communicate during the trial.]]

* [[spoiler:FaceDeathWithDignity: She actually ''asks'' Monobear to execute her once she's finally fingered as the Mastermind, and once her execution begins she makes absolutely no effort to escape the death-trap, even smiling throughout the whole thing ''including while getting dizzy''. However, this is largely because, as the Mastermind, she knew in advance what execution method would be used on her anyway, and that execution method is (relatively) painless compared to the torturous deaths the previous culprits received. She is tied to the hands of a giant clock, with the numbers replaced by the faces of all the students (executed culprit or murdered victim) that are dead because of her mutual killing game, and the hands then start spinning around the clock gradually increasing in speed. Eventually a "Monobear cuckoo" sitting on a sharp blade starts to pop out of the clock at regular intervals, but it does nothing at first since it keeps coming out before or after Nanase passes the 12 o'lock position. But finally, the Monobear cuckoo pops out at just the right time, and the blade it's sitting on ''cuts off Nanase's head''.]]

* [[spoiler:RelationshipUpgrade: With Misaki after the first trial.]]

* WordOfGay: While never stated in-character, Seiichi has, in fact, been confirmed as gay. [[spoiler:Also had a boyfriend outside of the DA Project.]]