Line #304 Characters/ANewHopeDanganronpaPenjar


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3	A deserted, perpetually foggy Japanese town. Recently (specifically, around mid-to-late 2020), a collection of Hope's Peak Academy graduates came to the town, hoping to find a possible origin to Despair, and how it spread through the Tragedy. Their determination to get answers (and inability to return if they left) caused them to put up with the antics of the town’s 'inhabitants', even when a Killing Game was declared.
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7	* EveryoneWentToSchoolTogether: The 'tourists' all graduated Hope's Peak Academy some time before the Tragedy hit in late 2016, and some of them were in the same classes or years together. However, they didn't all necessarily ''know'' each other at school, even if they'd been in the same year.
8	* WorldOfTechnicolorHair:
9	** Isaac has mint green hair, Hara has orange bangs, Jin's hair is dyed dark purple fading into pink, Fiora's hair is dyed black and white, Eisei's is lavender, Aka's is purple, Saiko's is dark blue, Odelios's is pumpkin orange, Yitro's is platinum, Shinobu's is dyed reddish-pink, Takeo's is also dark blue, Futaba's is dyed silver, Kimiko's is green and Anzu's bangs are dyed blue.
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11	[[folder: Male Tourists]]
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13	!Isaac Bellamy
14	!!!'''Ultimate Reporter'''
15	->''There’s a story here, and I am keen to get to the truth of the matter! I just hope there’s no more of those demented teddy bears here, I’m sick of writing about those little-''
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17	A French graduate of Class 74 who owns his own company. He is a dedicated and determined truth-seeker with hints of a scarred past. He was classmates with Hara and Saiko, and is engaged to the former.
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21	* AmateurSleuth: His career is to report the truth, but he's all about finding it.
22	* AwesomenessByAnalysis: Isaac pieces together the answer to the most complicated problems, even ones without evidence to guide him.
23	* TheCameo: He and Hara appear in the final chapter of ''Sea of Tranquility''.
24	* DarkAndTroubledPast: [[spoiler: A SerialKiller murdered a family member of his.]]
25	* {{Determinator}}: During trials and mysteries, he showcases a fierceness to discover the truth.
26	* MysteriousPast: Something has happened to Isaac in the past, he doesn't react well to the deaths.
27	* OfficialCouple: Engaged to Hara.
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29	!Yejoon Nahm
30	!!!'''Ultimate (Male) Artist'''
31	->''My, my, it seems that we have entered someone’s twisted fantasies. I guess the question is whose do they belong to and if we even want to meet this artist.''
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33	A Korean man who is the older brother of Jin Nahm. He has a very calm air about him, a gentleman artist who is unperturbed by the eccentricities around him.
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35	[[spoiler: Found dead at home plate on the baseball diamond.]]
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39	* AffablyEvil: [[spoiler: Though he is a serial killer]], he's very polite and very friendly.
40	* AffectionateNickname: Yejoon calls Fiora "little flower," which actually is what her name means; he also calls her other affectionate names that she doesn't really appreciate, but he carries on.
41	* AnimalMotifs: Calls himself ''Yeou the Fox''.
42	* AssholeVictim: [[spoiler: Well, he ''was'' unrepentant about murdering hundreds of presumably innocent people, so...]]
43	* CoolMask: Wears a Fox mask.
44	* DissonantSerenity: From the norm to the extreme, including trials and deaths, nothing phases this guy. [[spoiler: Not even his own death.]]
45	* DrivenToSuicide: [[spoiler: Talking with Junko left him wanting someone to kill him, so that he might become a despairful masterpiece.]]
46	* MadArtist: [[spoiler: Shares this trait with his sister.]]
47	* {{Patricide}}: [[spoiler: Yejoon and Jin killed their parents.]]
48	* SerialKiller: [[spoiler: He has claimed to have killed nearly 200 people.]]
49	* StalkerWithACrush: Towards Fiora, [[spoiler: Even back when she was his upperclassmen in Hope's Peak.]]
50	* TattooAsCharacterType: He has fox whiskers tattooed on his face and a fox tattoo on his chest.
51	* TokenEvilTeammate: Serves this function to the group.
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53	!Drake Flare
54	!!!'''Ultimate Cartoonist'''
55	->''I… um… didn’t really expect to find a place like this. I think I made a mistake coming here… but it looks like I have no choice but to stay.''
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57	An American man who, at eighteen, is the youngest member of the group. Having graduated on a one-year art program with Hope's Peak, he is an avid drawer of those around him.
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61	* AwesomeByAnalysis: He can tell characteristics of people when watching them, and by sketching them.
62	* ChekhovsSkill: He is able to determine details with his drawing skills. [[spoiler: His drawing skills soon come in handy in accusing Jin as the murderer.]]
63	* {{FanArt}}: In-Universe: He draws pictures of the other graduates.
64	* LetsWaitAWhile: Drake is really not about rushing it, which some of the others find adorable.
65	* TheBabyOfTheBunch: He's the youngest (and shyest) of the bunch.
66	* ShipTease: Likes Ignatia.
67	* ShrinkingViolet: Drake is shy around most, especially around girls, but he's compellingly cute.
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69	!Eisei Amane
70	!!!'''Ultimate Dentist'''
71	->''This place may be unnerving, but it is not a ghost town; the walls are quite solid. You seem stressed out, have a lollipop. ''
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73	A petite Japanese man with an adorably feminine appearance, from his voice to his clothing. He is an avid advocate of hygiene. Classmates and friends with Souma. [[spoiler: Gets romantically involved with Saiko.]]
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77	* DevilsAdvocate: He plays the part of one in trials, to ensure people can back up their arguments.
78	* DudeLooksLikeALady: Girlish pigtails of lavender hair with flower hair bands, feminine face, feminine-styled clothing and shoes (and bikini), and constantly enjoying candy. It's highly misleading to everyone who doesn't know him.
79	* LiteralMinded: Doesn't seem to understand figures of speech. For example, when Blake called him "mate," he thought Blake meant that as in "copulation partner."
80	* MysteriousPast: It's mentioned that something happened with his rich family and his past.
81	* NoSenseOfPersonalSpace: Often (and with little warning) pries the others' mouths open for a checkup. He's already examined a great deal of the cast, some of which willingly did it as a favor exchange.
82	* OlderThanTheyLook: He is twenty-seven years old and 4'6" tall, making him both the oldest and the shortest among the Graduates.
83	* OralFixation: He's constantly got a lollipop in his mouth.
84	* TheStoic: Whatever happens over the course of the story, he almost never raises his voice, nor does he react with any emotion other than deadpan.
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86	!Souma Koukai
87	!!!'''Ultimate Public Speaker'''
88	->''We know that this fiend will try every trick in the book to tear us apart, but that, my friends, is the play of a desperate and cornered monster.''
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90	A Japanese/Egyptian human resources leader and member of Future Foundation. He has a strong mentality and attempts to help out the graduates where he can. Classmates and friends with Eisei.
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94	* AloofBigBrother: As an older member of the group, highly accomplished, and intelligent, he's the stoic elder of the bunch.
95	* AncientEgypt: Half-Egyptian, he gets teased about things like mummies.
96	* BadassInANiceSuit: Has to be one as part of Future Foundation.
97	* LightIsGood: Wears a white suit and is a member of [[BigGood Future Foundation]].
98	* MysteriousPast: It's mentioned that he had a very rich family, but it's left in mystery.
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100	!Shuuya Yukimura
101	!!!'''Ultimate Bounty Hunter[[spoiler:/Assassin]]'''
102	->''Why does evil always have to be so damn creative?''
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104	A quiet and analytical Japanese bounty hunter who is highly observational. He's quite serious and works hard to finding the truth.
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108	* BadassLongcoat: Wears one as part of his usual attire.
109	* DarkIsNotEvil: Despite having a dark appearance and being a bounty hunter, he seems to be a fairly friendly and civil person. [[spoiler: Even after being revealed as an assassin, he doesn't even think about harming the other graduates, except [[SerialKiller Yejoon]], whom he threatens to kill.]]
110	* HitmanWithAHeart: [[spoiler: Is an assassin, but still a nice person.]]
111	* NervesOfSteel: He's a stoic who goes after dangerous targets.
112	* ProfessionalKiller: [[spoiler: As an assassin, he is this.]]
113	* RedEyesTakeWarning: Subverted. [[spoiler: Possibly played straight when doing assassin work.]]
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115	!Blake Shokyaku
116	!!!'''Ultimate Pyro'''
117	->''I’m not going to lie, part of me just wants to burn this town down and be done with this nonsense.''
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119	A Japanese/Australian man with an incredible dedication to fire, specifically Greek fire. He has served jail time, and has a grim outlook.
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123	* AbhorrentAdmirer: [[spoiler: To human!Monophanie, to everyone else's annoyance.]]
124	* {{Jerkass}}: When it seemed that [[spoiler: Ignatia the mime]] was the accidental culprit of case 2, [[spoiler: he was just relieved it wasn't anyone ''important''.]]
125	* NeverMyFault: [[spoiler: Doesn't think he's fully at fault for causing a major fire in Melbourne (he set up the chemicals, some druggies accidentally set it off). Doesn't really care much either, as it helped him with his goals (some of which involved saving lives).]]
126	* PlayingWithFire: He knows how to create special kinds of fire, including Greek fire.
127	* PyroManiac: It's unknown to most of them just how much of a "maniac" he is, but he does love fire.
128	* SanitySlippage: Starts suffering this after a few Penjar-induced nightmares.
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130	!Odelios Shintani
131	!!!'''Ultimate Clown/Barista'''
132	->''It’s so absolutely wonderful to be here~ I must remember to tell my tour guide consoler how much I wish for him to stand at the wrong end of a shooting gallery!''
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134	Noise follows the Japanese clown wherever he goes, a cacophony of jokes and gag props! He's rambunctious and wild, but there is a serious side to him.
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138	* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: Odelios is talkative, goofy, and carries outrageous props. He's even considered wild and outrageous scenarios, like [[ItMakesSenseinContext gorgons and ifrits.]]
139	* NiceGuy: He seems to be a genuinely nice guy so far.
140	* SuperEmpowering: Odelios is one of the four given a new talent: he now has the ability to make coffee, even though he's never done it before, although it's temporary.
141	* TalkativeLoon: Loves to talk (or as some would say, he never shuts up) and engage in nonsensical theatrics.
142	* TrouserSpace: There's no limit to his props inside of his clown clothes!
143	* YouHaveToBelieveMe: No one seems to believe the fact that he can be seriously romantic with women.
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145	!Yitro Stana
146	!!!'''Ultimate Swordsman'''
147	->''Yes, there was a time when I was the Ultimate Swordsman. Not anymore, I’m afraid.''
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149	A strong Japanese man who has abandoned his talent due to past tragedy. Has [[RomanceNovel odd tastes]], and a history of interesting duels. Classmates and friends with Angelique.
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153	* DarkAndTroubledPast: [[spoiler: After drinking with a group of other Graduates and crashing at a trailer park, Yitro had found that his brother Yone was killed with his own sword. Later, it was discovered that Yitro didn't kill Yone but he still feels guilty over his death that he vows that he won't ever unsheathe his sword again. He picks it up again after the second trial.]]
154	* GoodScarsEvilScars: Has a long one across the bridge of his nose.
155	* {{Hunk}}: He's been described as handsome multiple times by the narration, as well as in-universe by others, especially Angelique (when she's trying to matchmake him).
156	* PlatonicLifePartners: Close friends with Angelique, who's not interested in men romantically.
157	* ShoutOut: There's a lot of references, including in his name to a [[VideoGame/LeagueofLegends certain game]] and character he's inspired by.
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159	!Ishiku Shyre
160	!!!'''Ultimate [[StageMagician Magician]]/Clockwork Maker'''
161	->''It’s not magic, because magic’s not real. But hey, I can sure make something that’s pretty damn cool to look at, can’t I? Hehe.''
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163	A Japanese/Spanish performer and prankster who is active and talkative. Carries around a thematic staff, and a bunch of other props.
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167	* BashBrothers: Odelios and Ishiku have quickly become a duo of comedic catastrophe!
168	* FaceDoodling: He drew on Emanuel's face with a sharpie, along with Fiora.
169	* {{Keet}}: Apparently portrays a few of these traits.
170	* MeaningfulName: Ishiku translates into ''Mason'', according to his creator on Discord.
171	* NoseBleed: Got one from being punched by Emanuel.
172	* SuperEmpowering: Ishiku is one of the four given a new talent: he now has the ability to fix watches and clocks, which, like Odelios, couldn't do before, although it's temporary.
173	* WhatHaveWeEar: He pulled a chocolate coin out of Aka's ear, a popcorn packet out of Hikari's ear, a throw pillow out of Anzu's and a sharpie out of his own, which then disappears when he puts it back.
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175	!Samson Miller
176	!!!'''Ultimate Trader[[spoiler:/Traitor]]'''
177	->''I didn't know I was attracting so much attention. That's cool, though, I don't mind being a hook-up or merchant for an organization like the Future Foundation. Maybe if I find something here, you can recommend me?''
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179	An American expert on business and trade, as well as a soldier with the American Army. He has a strong sense of responsibility, and a quick draw ability.
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181	[[spoiler: Is the killer of the second case.]]
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185	* [[spoiler: AxCrazy: After being outed as the culprit.]]
186	* [[spoiler: BitchInSheepsClothing: He acts good to gain the others' trust, but is actually quite greedy and insane underneath as he worships Chaos.]]
187	* {{Greed}}: [[spoiler: He is motivated by either Chaos, or the amount of money he can make.]]
188	* HoistByHisOwnPetard: [[spoiler: During his possible execution, Samson was given the choice of ignoring expensive items in exchange for a mechanical limb and his life. He couldn't do it, due to his {{Greed}} and hatred for rules. It costs him his life.]]
189	* HonorBeforeReason: Samson is a soldier who is determined to find the answers in Penjar, regardless of the danger it puts him in. [[spoiler: This is actually a lie, as he wants to profit from it by selling Despair as a weapon.]]
190	* QuickDraw: Is quite fast with his gun, and plugging Monokuma.
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192	!Takeo Onishi
193	!!!'''Ultimate Mercenary'''
194	->''I do my job, and I do it well, and that’s why I’m here. Seems I’m not the only one who’s here for that reason, however.''
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196	A very strong and serious Japanese free-lance mercenary. He has a grim determination, but has a tendency to follow rules, no matter how ridiculous.
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198	[[spoiler: [[DeadGuyOnDisplay Found frozen in place like a statue, dead]].]]
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202	* TheComicallySerious: Follows Odelios' ridiculous orders while managing to remain completely serious.
203	* FaceDeathWithDignity: [[spoiler: Despite being crippled and tortured, he ensures that Jin cannot hurt anyone else by forcing her to kill him, and gets the last word.]]
204	* HonorBeforeReason: Averted, in that even though he'll follow ridiculous rules, he'll never do anything that'll harm him or others simply because he's ordered to.
205	* {{Hunk}}: He's very well-built, very muscular and as the description goes, he's rather easy on the eyes.
206	* JustFollowingOrders: Always does what he's told to do. Odelios takes advantage of this by suggesting he do small and entertaining things, like bellyflop into the pool or calling him "Mister Perky Nipples".
207	* TakenForGranite: [[spoiler:How people thought he died. But he was actually [[TaxidermyIsCreepy stuffed with cotton]] and all of his innards were found in the Taxidermy shop.]]
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209	!Ken Kishi
210	!!!'''Ultimate [[CavalryOfficer Cavalryman]]'''
211	->''I will see this through to the very end! Despair will not win this day!''
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213	A Novoselic warrior who is trained with numerous weapons and the art of war. He is a long way from home, but highly determined to find the truth to Despair.
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215	[[spoiler: Is the killer of the fifth case.]]
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219	* AlliterativeName: ''K''en ''K''ishi.
220	* CleanCut: He sliced Monokuma in half. It didn't stick, obviously.
221	* CultureBlind: Often says expressions incorrectly.
222	-->''That's it! That's our trinket to ride!''
223	* HonorBeforeReason: Ken wishes to find the answers, no matter what. [[spoiler: He takes part in the second Motive so he can get an answer about Despair, even if it puts his life on the line.]]
224	* KnightTemplar: Is determined to destroy any traces of Despair he finds. [[spoiler: This leads him to greatly distrust, and even threaten or try to harm, the [[HeelFaceTurn ex-Monokub]] Fannie.]]
225	* TacticalWithdrawal: [[spoiler: When Novoselic was being overrun entirely by its Despair-ridden people during the Tragedy, he ran from the slaughter.]]
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227	!Emanuel Salmuera
228	!!!'''Ultimate [[PrivateDetective Private Investigator]]/[[HateSink Bête Noire]]'''
229	->''My title is the Ultimate Bête Noire now, and don’t you damn well forget it. Tuh.''
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231	A Venezuelan detective who has become negative due to the depravity of the Tragedy. His grim and blunt manner has caused him to butt heads and argue viciously with the other graduates.
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233	[[spoiler: He is the killer of the third trial.]]
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237	* TheAlcoholic: He's almost always seen drinking an alcoholic beverage.
238	* AlcoholHic: "Shut up already!...''Hic!''"
239	* AssholeVictim: He was unlikable and violent even before [[spoiler: committing murder and falling into Despair.]]
240	* CoolMask: Wears a black eye mask with tattered tails, that's supposed to bear a resemblance to the ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' masks (according to his creator on Discord).
241	* DarkAndTroubledPast: He lost his home country and entire graduating class to the Tragedy, and was ignored when he tried to warn people about Kuma-Kuma Land.
242	* DeathByIrony: [[spoiler: The self-titled 'Black Beast' gets killed by an actual black beast.]]
243	* DespairEventHorizon: [[spoiler: Falls off it completely during the third trial, fully succumbing to Despair.]]
244	* DrinkingOnDuty: Drinks throughout the trials.
245	* GratuitousSpanish: Often speaks Spanish.
246	* HairTriggerTemper: To name a few moments: he loudly shouted at Odelios, Anzu, Isaac and Hara to keep their mouths shut. He also punched Ishiku, giving him a bloody nose.
247	* HeroAntagonist: He stands against Despair, but his attitude is one of the biggest things that makes it hard for the cast to gt along. [[spoiler: Especially when the prospect of trying to help the Monokubs comes up.]] [[spoiler: He drops the 'Hero' part.]]
248	* {{Jerkass}}: Is the most unlikeable member of the tourists.
249	* JerkassHasAPoint: He's not entirely wrong to complain about the others focusing more on relationships and joking around than trying to get answers in Penjar.
250	* JumpingOffTheSlipperySlope: [[spoiler: Completely falls into Despair at the end of the third trial, and quickly plans to escape from his execution and start a new Tragedy. [[HeroicSacrifice Taro stops that, however]].]]
251	* KickTheDog: Emanuel tends to strike others when they argue back. [[spoiler: When he falls to Despair, his first plan is to kill the people he personally dislikes, then anyone that survived the Tragedy alongside his murder victim, then start a second Tragedy while blaming her for it.]]
252	* KillItWithWater: Drowned Monokuma when the bear tries to go into the hot tub.
253	* MeaningfulRename: Obviously, Emanuel changed his ultimate title from ''Private Investigator'' to ''Bête Noire'' (which is French for Black Beast),[[spoiler: but also defines into '''a person or thing that one particularly dislikes''']].
254	* OffWithHisHead: [[spoiler: Courtesy of a [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Displacer_beast Displacer Beast]].]]
255	* TheRival: Hates Fiora, mainly because she (a graduate who seems content to make bad films) survived the Tragedy when other Ultimates with more helpful talents (like the rest of his class) didn't.
256	* WouldHitAGirl: Hits Fiora several times. [[spoiler: The last time actually helps snap her out of the stupor she was in at the time.]]
257	* YouCantGoHomeAgain: Doesn't have a home to go back to since Venezuela is just ''gone'' after the Tragedy.
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263	!Hara Pathik
264	!!!'''Ultimate [[BoldExplorer Explorer]]'''
265	->''I’ll follow you anywhere, Issac. Let’s hurry, they need help in there!''
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267	An Indian woman who is an avid traveler, but a shy person. She is supportive of others, especially those close to her. Classmates with Isaac and Saiko, engaged to the former.
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271	* HighSchoolSweethearts: Hara and Isaac met at Hope's Peak Academy, and fell in love there.
272	* ShrinkingViolet: She tends to stick close to her close friends, but has a hard time with other people; still, when the scenario calls for it, she can find the strength inside.
273	* OfficialCouple: Engaged to Isaac.
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275	!Jin Nahm
276	!!!'''Ultimate (Female) Artist'''
277	->''There is a certain beauty to this place, but I wonder if it were meant to intentionally be that way; if it were, then it’s trying too hard and I hate it.''
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279	A Korean woman who is the younger sister of Yejoon Nahm. She is a dismissive but somewhat mischievous person who loves tormenting her brother.
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281	[[spoiler: Jin is the culprit of the first trial.]]
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285	* AnimalMotifs: Calls herself ''Olppaemi the Owl''.
286	* AxCrazy: [[spoiler: After revealing her true nature.]]
287	* BladeBelowTheShoulder: Has a talon-like blade hidden in her right arm, [[spoiler: which was the weapon used to kill Takeo.]]
288	--> '''Odelios''' - [[spoiler: ''[after Jin showcases it in front of everyone]'' Guys, I found the murder weapon!]]
289	* CoolMask: Wears an upper-face white Owl mask.
290	* HimeCut: Her hair is styled like this, complete with bun.
291	* MadArtist: [[spoiler: She killed Takeo to make him "beautiful."]]
292	* RageBreakingPoint: Jin tends to explode when countered. [[spoiler: This seriously amplifies when she's being cornered in the trial where she's the killer, and violently so after it's proven.]]
293	* SerialKiller: [[spoiler: She claims to have killed 154 people, Takeo included, but according to Yejoon, she's stealing credit from him for killing a third of them.]]
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295	!Fiora R. Stenton
296	!!!'''Ultimate Movie Maker'''
297	->''Why do you guys keep ignoring me? Hello?! Do I have to pull my top up to get your attention?! I refuse to do that, by the way, I will NOT be directing Killing Games Gone Wild!''
298
299	A Canadian gal with incredible passion and energy, famous for making numerous, notoriously unusual B-movies. She's loud and a bit clueless, and speaks with a rather thick Canadian accent.
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301	[[spoiler: She was forcibly placed in the Parking Garage Killing Game, and came out as the only survivor.]]
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305	* AmbiguouslyBrown: Has a dark complexion, she has parents and heritage of different ethnicities.
306	* ButtMonkey: The poor girl rarely catches a break.
307	* DarkAndTroubledPast: [[spoiler: Survived a killing game as the only survivor.]]
308	* DrivenToSuicide: [[spoiler: Found hanging at the end of chapter 3-7.]]
309	* GenkiGirl: Very energetic.
310	* MoralityPet: Seems to be becoming one for [[SerialKiller Yejoon]].
311	* OnlyFriend: Played with, [[spoiler: Yejoon sees her as this, but she always tries to avoid him every time she sees him.]]
312	* TheRival: Is hated by Emanuel, mainly because she (a b-movie maker) survived the Tragedy while so many 'better' Ultimates (like his classmates) died.
313	* SignificantAnagram: The first two letters of each of her names, '''Fi'''ora '''R'''. '''St'''enton, spell out "first", which Emanuel points out to her, insinuating that she's going to be the first to die. [[spoiler: Subverted as she neither died nor became the first killer.]]
314	* SuddenlyShouting: She has a habit of getting excited real fast.
315	--> [[ItMakesSenseinContext "I'MMA GONNA BITE YOU ON THE NOSE!"]]
316	* YouKilledMyFather: [[spoiler: Her parents were killed in the fire Blake indirectly caused. She threatens to shoot him over it and his lack of care.]]
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318	!Aka Fuyu
319	!!!'''Ultimate Skier'''
320	->''I'm a thrill-seeker, an adrenaline junkie, a tomboy who cannot get enough out of life-threatening excitement. That's how it has been my entire life! And this is no exception.''
321
322	A Japanese thrill seeker in many senses. She has a strong drive, but is usually distracted by other targets than the obvious one.
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324	Is the fourth culprit.
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328	* DistractedByTheSexy: Aka is normally more interested in Hikari, and other women, when things are going on.
329	* EvenEvilHasStandards: 'Evil' is a stretch, but even an impulsive pleasure-seeking girl like her [[spoiler: refused to ever become a Despair, and eventually stopped finding enjoyment in the thrilling moments of the Tragedy.]]
330	* TheHedonist: She lives for the thrills and having fun in the moment. [[spoiler: She even kills someone (albeit an unrepentant SerialKiller) for literally no other reason than because she wanted to.]]
331	* LesbianJock: Very sports active, and very into girls (mainly Hikari).
332	* ShipTease: Flirts with Hikari frequently. [[spoiler: Then sleeps with her]].
333	* ThrillSeeker: Enjoys several types of sports. [[spoiler: Even (initially) enjoyed the thrill of being on the run during the Tragedy.]]
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335	!Saiko Kobayashi
336	!!!'''Ultimate Forensic Investigator'''
337	->''What a freaking ghost town this is. … Why, thank you, I’d actually quite love a lollipop right now.''
338
339	A Japanese lady who is highly skilled in investigation and scientific processes. She is usually curt and to the point, and heavily driven. Classmates and friends with Isaac and Hara. [[spoiler:Becomes romantically involved with Eisei.]]
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341	[[spoiler: Is the fifth case victim.]]
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345	* AgentScully: Doesn't believe anything ''supernatural'' is happening in Penjar.
346	* TheComicallySerious: She tends to react to ridiculous scenarios with a blunt tone and expression.
347	* DeterminedExpression: She takes control of the investigations fast.
348	* GirlishPigtails: Her hair is up in twintails.
349	* NotSoStoic: She tends to be, but it kind of drops around her friends and when things get sexual.
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351	!Crystal Wilson
352	!!!'''Ultimate Military Advisor'''
353	->''If you aren’t capable of taking care of the situation, I will be taking point. I refuse to lose this battle; and no thank you, I don’t care for a lollipop right now.''
354
355	An American lady who is a gifted tactical analyst. She can be highly aggressive when need be, but there is a strong sense of passion behind it all.
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357	[[spoiler: A member of the Lions, the Western version of the Future Foundation.]]
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361	* BadassLongcoat: Had one and lost it, Monodam made a new one for her.
362	* CantHoldHisLiquor: Doesn't hold alcohol very well, as several scenes show.
363	* GamerChick: Crystal was overheard screaming insults as she played [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate Smash Brothers]].
364	* TheStoic: She is a very determined and calm woman who'll handle most anything... except [[RageQuit losing video games]] and [[TreacheryIsASpecialKindOfEvil betrayal]].
365
366	!Hikari Tetsuhime
367	!!!'''Ultimate SteamPunk Model'''
368	->''Oh my gears, darling, this is most certainly not my forte; however, I’m not one to back down from a challenge.''
369
370	An incredibly gorgeous Japanese model of the unique genre of SteamPunk styled clothing. Usually [[DistractedByTheSexy distracted by other things]], there is a strong sense of justice to her.
371
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373
374	* AgentPeacock: She's wearing fancy clothing, despite the circumstances, and always ensures she looks good every day.
375	* DarkAndTroubledPast: [[spoiler: When touring in Novoselic, a stalker of hers grew violent, and Hikari was forced to kill in self-defense. She also had a bad experience with tear gas at some point.]]
376	* {{Gaydar}}: Her's a little off, as she kind of hits on ladies even if they're totally straight.
377	* LesbianVampire: She was an aggressive flirt with the girls in Hope's Peak, and with the girls at Penjar. [[spoiler: All except Jin.]]
378	* LipstickLesbian: Only has eyes for girls.
379	* ShipTease: Has moments with Aka. [[spoiler: It doesn't end well.]]
380	* VerbalTic: Makes train-whistle-like noises with her mouth, usually while sighing.
381
382	!Shinobu Takahashi
383	!!!'''Ultimate Historian'''
384	->''Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. It’s more vital now than ever that people realise this.''
385
386	A Japanese teacher who is an avid learner and preacher of history. She works with a combination of logic and emotion, and tries to help out where she can.
387
388	[[spoiler: She is the victim in the third case.]]
389
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391
392	* ACupAngst: She hates the fact that she's not well-endowed.
393	* BrainyBrunette: Redhead (it's dyed), but still applies.
394	* TheLostLenore: For [[spoiler: Taro.]]
395	* ScrewTheRulesImDoingWhatsRight: [[spoiler: Was trying to help the Monokubs stay human, as they had more freedom and were less enslaved in that state.]]
396	* TattooAsCharacterType: Has a tattoo of the Eiffel Tower on her back.
397
398	!Ignatia Nazario
399	!!!'''Ultimate Mime'''
400	-> "..."
401
402	An Italian performer who doesn't speak at all times, and can be quite cantankerous.
403
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405
406	* AgitatedItemStomping: She kicked over many trashcans on the misty streets. And Monokuma.
407	* BewareTheQuietOnes: Silently kicks Monokid through the air and chases after Monokuma through Penjar.
408	* FaceDeathWithDignity: [[spoiler: When she thought she was going to die in Case 2, she didn't fight it or try to beg for mercy; she even pointed out she was the one who could have accidentally done it.]]
409	* ShipTease: With Drake. She has consistently showcased gentleness with him, and an interest in his art.
410	* StreetSmart: Has a really strong self-reliance that comes from someone living on the street a great deal of her life.
411	* TheVoiceless: Communicates by miming her words.
412
413	!Futaba Imajuku
414	!!!'''Ultimate Anthropologist'''
415	->''I’m here to observe, not to interfere. There’s no need to talk to me, so kindly just let things happen as they may.''
416
417	A stern and observant Japanese lady who watches other people to learn more about culture and behavior.
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420
421	* ArtificialLimbs: [[spoiler: An artificial hand, made by Ikeru Tech, that she covers up with a glove.]]
422	* CovertPervert: When drunk and/or frustrated, she tends to get handsy and horny with those close by to her.
423	* EveryScarHasAStory: She has scars like knife wounds coming from both corners of her mouth.
424	* TattooAsCharacterType: She has a large dragon tattoo on her back.
425
426	!Pyrrha Poole
427	!!!'''Ultimate Romance Writer'''
428	->''Sure, this may be a dangerous situation… But come on, I cannot be the only one thinking of who is going to end up with who, am I?~''
429
430	An American writer who is a [[ShipperOnDeck big-time romantic]] though shy, but willing, when it comes to romance for herself.
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433
434	* AlliterativeName: ''P''yrrha ''P''oole.
435	* BlindDate: She was going to have one with ''Odelios'' of all people, due to Ishiku trying to set up his friend. [[spoiler: They never went on it, due to Angelique's murder.]]
436	* DistractedByTheSexy: Words failed this writer when Anzu gave her a lap dance. She also is swept off of her feet when Aka really wants her.
437	* RedheadInGreen: Bright red long hair, and wears various shades of green.
438	* ShipperOnDeck: Certainly this when she meets Isaac and Hara. Or around pretty much ''any'' romantic relationship, for that matter.
439
440	!Kimiko Hashiriya
441	!!!'''Ultimate Biker Gang Leader'''
442	->''Nice to freakin’ meetcha, now let’s get doo’n to business. I’m not here for pleasantries.''
443
444	A tough Japanese/Canadian biker gang leader who carried the mantle before Mondo Oowata did. Fierce to enemies and sweet towards friends, she leads the Road Royals, an all-female biker gang in Canada.
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447
448	* BadassBiker: Naturally, as the Ultimate Biker Gang Leader.
449	* BoyishShortHair: Her hair is styled in a pixie cut, befitting her tough-as-nails personality.
450	* BreakTheBadass: Seeing so many reminders of her lost ones, fighting face-to-face with [[spoiler: a spirit form of Junko Enoshima]], and [[spoiler: losing Angelique shortly after getting romantic with her]] has really done a number on the poor woman.
451	* DarkAndTroubledPast: [[spoiler: During the Tragedy, her sister, second-in-command, and her girlfriend were all murdered.]]
452	* DistractedByTheSexy: When she sees Angelique in her bikini, Kimiko had a hard time not staring.
453	* FunetikAksent: Her pronounced Saskatchewan accent is present in the text.
454	* InterruptedSuicide: [[spoiler: After the second trial, she tried to shoot herself in the head after everything happened. Hikari distracted her, until Yitro was close enough to yank her hand away.]]
455	* {{Sarashi}}: Wears one as part of her usual attire.
456	* TragicKeepsake: [[spoiler: She has the dog tags of her fallen loved ones on a bracelet.]]
457
458	!Angelique Angolmois
459	!!!'''Ultimate Opera Singer'''
460	->''I refuse to let the Tragedy be the end of civilised society. Together, we will find a positive emotional inspiration for everyone!''
461
462	A famous French performer who is very amorous and flirtatious, but also a big-hearted support to her friends. Classmate and friend of Yitro.
463
464	[[spoiler: She is the victim in the second case.]]
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467
468	* AlliterativeName: ''Angel''ique ''Angol''mois.
469	* GayBestFriend: She's close to Yitro, and tries to get him a girlfriend... while also looking at the ladies!
470	* KillItWithFire: [[spoiler: How she was murdered.]]
471	* LipstickLesbian: Is expressly stated to not like guys.
472	* TeamMom: She is a strong sense of guidance and morals, standing up for other people at all times.
473	* TragicKeepsake: Her locket contains a picture of her first, late love.
474
475	!Anzu Amika
476	!!!'''Ultimate [[spoiler: Adult]] Actress'''[[labelnote: *]]so basically Ultimate Porn Star[[/labelnote]]
477	->''Most of my work did get quite obscure, way out there in some cases. I guess that’s why I feel like this place is suited for someone like me.''
478
479	A flirtatious and sensual Japanese lady who started off as an actress, but began adult films after graduating. Sexual by trade, but sweet by nature.
480
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482
483	* AlliterativeName: ''A''nzu ''A''mika.
484	* CharacterTics: She curls her bangs around in her fingers.
485	* DarkAndTroubledPast: She appears to be suffering from amnesia and other issues that triggers her to react unpredictably, even to herself.
486	** She cannot recall her past, and freaks out at the prospect of sex despite her profession/talent.
487	* ForcedSleep: This seems to be the case since she still has a pulse and just won't wake up. Except she wakes up next chapter.
488	* RavenHairIvorySkin: Pale with black hair.
489	* SmarterThanYouLook: She has multiple times showcased cunning intellect that has shocked the others.
490
491	[[/folder]]
492
493	[[folder: Despair and Chaos]]
494
495	In addition to Monokuma himself (who for once ''doesn't'' have protection from being harmed), there's a few others running around the city.
496
497	!Monokubs
498
499	A quintet of younger bears helping Monokuma run the game.
500
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502
503	* BigBadEnsemble: With Monokuma.
504	* HumanityEnsues: [[spoiler: Following the second trial, they suddenly gain human bodies, supposedly to help get along with the visitors. All but Taro are turned back to normal a few days later.]]
505
506	!!'''Monotaro / Taro'''
507	!!!'''Ultimate Determination/Forgetfulness'''
508	->'' ''
509
510	The red-colored semi-leader of the group. Tends to freak out the most when Monokuma gets shot/stabbed/blown away.
511
512	He dies alongside Emanuel in the third execution, stopping him from hurting anyone else.
513
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515
516	* CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass: When the graduates attacked them, Monotaro got Fiora in a headlock and wrestled her down, while the other Kubs were getting beaten up. Granted, it was ''Fiora'', but that's still a grown human woman.
517	* DefectorFromDecadence: [[spoiler: Basically switches sides after remaining human in the third case.]]
518	* EasyAmnesia: He consistently forgets things, usually comedically. [[spoiler: This is apparently induced by machinery.]]
519	* ObfuscatingStupidity: ... Maybe.
520	* ScrewTheRulesImDoingWhatsRight: Sides with the students to try and find Shinobu's killer, even going against his family.
521	* TakingYouWithMe: [[spoiler: He and Emanuel ultimately pull this on each other.]]
522	* WhatTheHellHero: He calls out the group during the trial for arguing instead of actually trying to find the killer.
523
524	!!'''Monophanie / Fannie'''
525	->'' ''
526
527	The pink-colored girl of the group, "wearing" a bikini outfit. Seems to be a doormat, but comes back with a vengeance.
528
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530
531	* BuxomBeautyStandard: [[spoiler: Her human self has very large breasts, to the surprise (and enjoyment) of several others.]]
532	* DefectorFromDecadence: [[spoiler: Becomes human again and joins the Visitors.]]
533	* InnocentFanserviceGirl: [[spoiler: After becoming human, while still wearing just a bikini.]]
534	* OnlySaneMan: She's usually the voice of reason or compassion with her crazy brothers.
535	* VomitIndiscretionShot: When there's blood and death, or strong mentions of it, she tends to lose whatever she was... eating?
536
537	!!'''Monosuke / Suke'''
538	!!!'''Ultimate Preparation/Perversion'''
539	->'' ''
540
541	The orange-colored cunning, conniving one of the bunch. He is determined to get fan service and money for Penjar, and comes off as highly haughty.
542
543	He's stepped on by a yeti, after Monokid mistook him for Monodam.
544
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546
547	* CoDragons: With Monokid [[spoiler: until he's killed]].
548	* DirtyOldMan: He wants more fan service, and thus tries to convince the ladies to be more sexy.
549	* FunetikAksent: Youse hear his inflections, don'tcha?
550
551	!!'''Monokid / Kidd'''
552	->'' ''
553
554	The blue-colored foul-mouthed rock star of the group. Violent and rude and ever-cursing, he likes aggressive people and manners.
555
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557
558	* CainAndAbel: Is actively trying to kill Monodam.
559	* TheDragon: Serves as this to Monokuma, as his most loyal (and murderously psychotic) child.
560	* KillingIntent: Tried to murder Monodam during the second and fourth executions, as well as during their time in the North Plaza.
561	* SirSwearsALot: All the '''censored''' time.
562
563	!!'''Monodam / Dam'''
564	->''THAT-IS-HOW-YOU-GET-ALONG, AFTER-ALL.''
565
566	The green-colored monotoned and stoic cub of the bunch. Something about him wants to understand human emotions. Prone to getting hurt, mostly due to Monokid's abuse/assassination attempts.
567
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569
570	* MachineMonotone: SPEAKS-LIKE-THIS-CONSTANTLY. [[spoiler: Even. As. A. Human.]]
571	* OddFriendship: With Drake, relying on him to survive when Monokid is gunning for him.
572	* TheStoic: Very quiet and calm throughout most scenarios, even when being attacked, Monokuma being murdered, and [[spoiler: while almost dying.]]
573	* TokenGoodTeammate: Appears to be this amongst the Kubs.
574
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576
577	![[VisualNovel/SuperDanganronpaAnother2 Monocrow]]
578	->'' ''
579
580	A mechanical bird and the intended host of Penjar. He can keep watch over the city, though there's not much he's allowed to say.
581
582	Is destroyed by the fifth culprit.
583
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585
586	* UnexpectedCharacter: No one had reason to think another host creature would appear.
587	** This extends into meta knowledge as well: who thought a fangame character would show up?
588
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590
591	!The Entity of Chaos
592
593	A mysterious person present in Penjar with the Graduates. They seem to want to bring about another wave of Despair on the world, and had a mole delivered to the town to be planted as a 'seed'.
594
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596
597	* BigBad: Possibly this for Mists of Penjar.
598	* TheChessmaster: Claims to themselves that everyone is their UnwittingPawn in bringing about a new wave of chaos and despair.
599	* TheManBehindTheMan: [[spoiler: Possibly to the Despair that ran the bloodbath-style killing game where Fiora was the only survivor.]]
600

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