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* StoryBreakerPower: [[spoiler:His talent is actually Ultimate Survivor, which is invaluable in a killing game. Taking himself out of the picture early on, he uses his talent to cheat death and ultimately put an end to the killing game.]]
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* DecoyProtagonist: He is played on the first video and in the first official art as the next main character. He is not; it's Kaede.
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* DecoyProtagonist: He is played on the first video and in the first official art as the next main character. He is not; it's Kaede. [[spoiler: And even then it's revealed to not even be ''her'' after she unexpectedly dies in Chapter 1-- it turns out it's Shuichi.]]
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A boy who learned how to investigate crimes by assisting his uncle with his private eye business. While his uncle's office normally only dealt with things like infidelity investigations, there came a day where Shuichi happened to solve a murder before the police could, earning him the title Ultimate Detective. Solving the murder was apparently just luck, however, and Shuichi has trouble considering himself worthy of his Ultimate title. [[spoiler: After Kaede dies in Chapter 1, he takes the role of the true protagonist. he survives protagonist and goes on to survive the Killing Game.]]
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A mysterious boy with a rather cavalier demeanor. For some reason, he has forgotten his talent, but decides to look forward to remembering it instead of worrying about it. Despite his attitude, he can quickly grasp the depth of a situation, and gives off the impression that he may know something the others don't. [[spoiler: He is the victim of Chapter 1... until he returns in Chapter 6, his "death" a rouse ruse to trick the mastermind and operate behind the scenes.]]
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* AmbiguouslyEvil: The game very blatantly sets him up as a suspicious type and some of his expressions are quite sinister, but it remains to be seen if Amami really is malevolent in nature.
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* AmbiguouslyEvil: The game very blatantly sets him up as a suspicious type and some of his expressions are quite sinister, but it remains to be seen if Amami really is malevolent in nature. \n [[spoiler: Despite all of this, he's actually one of the most benevolent characters in the game, and undoubtedly one of the most crucial.]]
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* BewareTheSillyOnes: He seems shallow and carefree, but is very sharp and willing to interrogate [[BigBad Monokuma]]. He also fully grasps the gravity of the situation they're in. [[spoiler: As a survivor of previous killing games, he knows full well what's going on and does everything he can to put and end to the killing game when he's given a window of opportunity.]]
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* RecurringElement: Just like Kyoko and Hajime from the previous two games, his talent is unknown thanks to him having amnesia. [[spoiler: He is in fact, the Ultimate Survivor, who has survived multiple killing games in the past. Ironically, It also has a double meaning in that he's capable of surviving death traps that would kill just about anybody else...allowing him to bring down the first to die here.mastermind from behind the scenes.]]
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* SmarterThanYouLook: His bio describes him as being more clever than he appears. [[spoiler: Given that he's been involved in at least two other killing games before this one, it's no wonder he's this.]]
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!!! '''Ultimate ???''' [[spoiler: '''Ultimate Survivor''']]
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A boy who's been all over the world in order to study anthropology, particularly his speciality, folklore. Seeing the adversity found in poor areas of the world has led to him believing that hardship can bring out the true beauty of mankind, so he eagerly observes the events of the killing game. [[spoiler: In a shocking twist, he is actually a woman named Miyadera Shinguuji. He She is also the culprit of Chapter 3.]]
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A boy who learned how to investigate crimes by assisting his uncle with his private eye business. While his uncle's office normally only dealt with things like infidelity investigations, there came a day where Shuichi happened to solve a murder before the police could, earning him the title Ultimate Detective. Solving the murder was apparently just luck, however, and Shuichi has trouble considering himself worthy of his Ultimate title. [[spoiler: After Kaede dies in Chapter 1, he takes the role of the true protagonist. he survives the Killing Game.]]
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A mysterious boy with a rather cavalier demeanor. For some reason, he has forgotten his talent, but decides to look forward to remembering it instead of worrying about it. Despite his attitude, he can quickly grasp the depth of a situation, and gives off the impression that he may know something the others don't. [[spoiler: He is the victim of Chapter 1... until he returns in Chapter 6, his "death" a rouse to trick the mastermind and operate behind the scenes.]]
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A boy who claims to lead a secret society of over 10,000 agents. He's ''also'' an admitted liar, but [[GreatDetective Ultimate Detective]] Shuichi Saihara seems to have heard rumors of this supposed evil cabal, so no one is sure what to think. True to his stature as an evil mastermind, Kokichi says exactly what will most rile up the other students, smiling the whole time. [[spoiler: He is the victim of Chapter 5.]]
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A robot equipped with an advanced learning AI. Invented by a man named Professor Iidabashi, Ki-bo was born as a blank slate and matured the way a human child would and even went to school normally, which is why he can be titled the "Ultimate Robot" at the high school level. He is polite and rather serious, and has trouble with human social interaction. Robot rights are also a sore point for him.
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A robot equipped with an advanced learning AI. Invented by a man named Professor Iidabashi, Ki-bo was born as a blank slate and matured the way a human child would and even went to school normally, which is why he can be titled the "Ultimate Robot" at the high school level. He is polite and rather serious, and has trouble with human social interaction. Robot rights are also a sore point for him. [[spoiler: He survives the Killing Game.]]
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An enormous but gentle boy. As a child, he wandered into the woods to go bug-hunting and went missing for ten years. During that time he was raised by wolves and learned how to communicate with animals. He has vowed to become a true gentlemen to repay his "woodland family". Having grown up outside of society, he lacks social skills and general cultural knowledge to a certain degree. Despite his appearance, he claims to have never killed a bug.
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An enormous but gentle boy. As a child, he wandered into the woods to go bug-hunting and went missing for ten years. During that time he was raised by wolves and learned how to communicate with animals. He has vowed to become a true gentlemen to repay his "woodland family". Having grown up outside of society, he lacks social skills and general cultural knowledge to a certain degree. Despite his appearance, he claims to have never killed a bug. [[spoiler: He is the culprit of Chapter 4.]]
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A world-famous tennis player. During international matches he would kill mafiosi by hitting them in the head with a custom-made steel tennis ball, earning him the nickname "Killer Tennis" and the death sentence. He has a jaded, hardboiled demeanor despite being a teenager, and claims that the Ultimate Tennis Player is already dead due to already being in jail before coming to the prison school.
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A world-famous tennis player. During international matches he would kill mafiosi by hitting them in the head with a custom-made steel tennis ball, earning him the nickname "Killer Tennis" and the death sentence. He has a jaded, hardboiled demeanor despite being a teenager, and claims that the Ultimate Tennis Player is already dead due to already being in jail before coming to the prison school. [[spoiler: He is the victim of Chapter 2.]]
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A trainee astronaut. The astronaut program requires a college degree, but Kaito bluffed his way in with fake documents and even passed the test. He was eventually found out, but was kept on due to his personality and real talent. Kaito still hasn't been to space, but wants to go more than anything. He's a classic romantic and often talks about dreams and passion.
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A trainee astronaut. The astronaut program requires a college degree, but Kaito bluffed his way in with fake documents and even passed the test. He was eventually found out, but was kept on due to his personality and real talent. Kaito still hasn't been to space, but wants to go more than anything. He's a classic romantic and often talks about dreams and passion. [[spoiler: He is the culprit of Chapter 5.]]
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A boy who learned how to investigate crimes by assisting his uncle with his private eye business. While his uncle's office normally only dealt with things like infidelity investigations, there came a day where Shuichi happened to solve a murder before the police could, earning him the title Ultimate Detective. Solving the murder was apparently just luck, however, and Shuichi has trouble considering himself worthy of his Ultimate title. [[spoiler: After Kaede dies in Chapter 1, he takes the role of the true protagonist.]]
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* {{Deuteragonist}}: Promo material and the game's cover peg him as the secondary main character. [[spoiler: Except he's actually the real protagonist.]]
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* RecurringElement: Just like Kyoko and Hajime from the previous two games, his talent is unknown thanks to him having amnesia. [[spoiler: He is in fact, the Ultimate Survivor, who has survived multiple killing games in the past. Ironically, he's the first to die here.]]
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A boy who's been all over the world in order to study anthropology, particularly his speciality, folklore. Seeing the adversity found in poor areas of the world has led to him believing that hardship can bring out the true beauty of mankind, so he eagerly observes the events of the killing game. [[spoiler: In a shocking twist, he is actually a woman named Miyadera Shinguuji.]]
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* LongHairedPrettyboy: His eyes are very striking giving him this impression despite his mask and he has a pretty typical bishonen build in addition to his hair length. [[spoiler: Makes sense, given he's actually female.]]
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!!! '''Ultimate ???'''
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-> ''"I'm not a suspicious guy, so let's work together."''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Creator/HikaruMidorikawa
A mysterious boy with a rather cavalier demeanor. For some reason, he has forgotten his talent, but decides to look forward to remembering it instead of worrying about it. Despite his attitude, he can quickly grasp the depth of a situation, and gives off the impression that he may know something the others don't.
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!!! '''Ultimate ???'''
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-> ''"I'm not a suspicious guy, so let's work together."''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Creator/HikaruMidorikawa
A mysterious boy with a rather cavalier demeanor. For some reason, he has forgotten his talent, but decides to look forward to remembering it instead of worrying about it. Despite his attitude, he can quickly grasp the depth of a situation, and gives off the impression that he may know something the others don't.
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Amysterious boy who learned how to investigate crimes by assisting his uncle with his private eye business. While his uncle's office normally only dealt with things like infidelity investigations, there came a rather cavalier demeanor. For some reason, he day where Shuichi happened to solve a murder before the police could, earning him the title Ultimate Detective. Solving the murder was apparently just luck, however, and Shuichi has forgotten trouble considering himself worthy of his talent, but decides to look forward to remembering it instead of worrying about it. Despite his attitude, he can quickly grasp the depth of a situation, and gives off the impression that he may know something the others don't.Ultimate title.
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* AlliterativeName: '''S'''huichi '''S'''aihara.
* {{Bishonen}}: His face is noticeably much more feminine than most of the other male characters.
* {{Bookworm}}: His report card states that he likes novels.
* ClearMyName: The second trailer showing the scrum debate has the entirety of Kaede's side trying to defend Shuichi, while Ouma leads the side accusing him.
* ColorMotif: Black.
* ContrastingSequelMainCharacter: Talent aside, Saihara is ''nothing'' like Kirigiri.
* {{Deuteragonist}}: Promo material and the game's cover peg him as the secondary main character.
* DramaPreservingHandicap: His talent is ''very'' useful for investigations, but Saihara's poor self-esteem prevents him from taking much control during trials.
* EeriePaleSkinnedBrunette: Has dark hair and very pale skin.
* {{Expy}}: There are striking similarities between him and [[VideoGame/Persona4 Naoto Shirogane]], such as their wardrobe, having several traits associated with the opposite gender, and their talents as detectives.
* {{Guyliner}}: His eyelashes are '''very''' feminine, more than the female characters!
* GreatDetective: His talent, though Shuichi is doubtful of his own abilities.
* HeroicSelfDeprecation: He believes he doesn't deserve his title because he was only able to solve murder cases by chance.
* IdiotHair: Has one under his hat.
* ImpliedLoveInterest: Many of his interactions with Kaede end in him blushing, he is constantly paired with her in promo material and one choice in the demo trial leads to Ouma accusing them of having a lovers spat. Helps that he shares his talent with Kirigiri, the ImpliedLoveInterest of the first game.
* KidDetective: Well, "Teenage Detective" would be more accurate, but Shuichi has solved cases far beyond what would be expected of his age.
* LegacyCharacter: Takes up the title of Ultimate Detective after Kyoko.
* MeaningfulName: As noted by Famitsu's main editor, his name can be shortened to Saishuu.
* MenInBlack: He dresses fully in a black outfit.
* NiceHat: A black cap.
* NiceGuy: Compared to how cold and aloof pre-CharacterDevelopment Kyoko was, he's a lot nicer right from the get-go.
* VocalDissonance: More this than LarynxDissonance as more so than previous cases him having a voice ''actress'' is immediately obvious, adding to his growing list of feminine qualities (and while a few boys in the previous games such as Naegi, Hinata, and Komaeda were voiced by women, they didn't sound nearly as feminine as Saihara did).
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[[folder: Rantaro Amami]]
[[WMG:Rantaro Amami]]
!!! '''Ultimate ???'''
[[quoteright:290:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/amami.png]]
-> ''"I'm not a suspicious guy, so let's work together."''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Creator/HikaruMidorikawa
A mysterious boy with a rather cavalier demeanor. For some reason, he has forgotten his talent, but decides to look forward to remembering it instead of worrying about it. Despite his attitude, he can quickly grasp the depth of a situation, and gives off the impression that he may know something the others don't.
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* {{Bishonen}}: His face is noticeably much more feminine than most of the other male characters.
* {{Bookworm}}: His report card states that he likes novels.
* ClearMyName: The second trailer showing the scrum debate has the entirety of Kaede's side trying to defend Shuichi, while Ouma leads the side accusing him.
* ColorMotif: Black.
* ContrastingSequelMainCharacter: Talent aside, Saihara is ''nothing'' like Kirigiri.
* {{Deuteragonist}}: Promo material and the game's cover peg him as the secondary main character.
* DramaPreservingHandicap: His talent is ''very'' useful for investigations, but Saihara's poor self-esteem prevents him from taking much control during trials.
* EeriePaleSkinnedBrunette: Has dark hair and very pale skin.
* {{Expy}}: There are striking similarities between him and [[VideoGame/Persona4 Naoto Shirogane]], such as their wardrobe, having several traits associated with the opposite gender, and their talents as detectives.
* {{Guyliner}}: His eyelashes are '''very''' feminine, more than the female characters!
* GreatDetective: His talent, though Shuichi is doubtful of his own abilities.
* HeroicSelfDeprecation: He believes he doesn't deserve his title because he was only able to solve murder cases by chance.
* IdiotHair: Has one under his hat.
* ImpliedLoveInterest: Many of his interactions with Kaede end in him blushing, he is constantly paired with her in promo material and one choice in the demo trial leads to Ouma accusing them of having a lovers spat. Helps that he shares his talent with Kirigiri, the ImpliedLoveInterest of the first game.
* KidDetective: Well, "Teenage Detective" would be more accurate, but Shuichi has solved cases far beyond what would be expected of his age.
* LegacyCharacter: Takes up the title of Ultimate Detective after Kyoko.
* MeaningfulName: As noted by Famitsu's main editor, his name can be shortened to Saishuu.
* MenInBlack: He dresses fully in a black outfit.
* NiceHat: A black cap.
* NiceGuy: Compared to how cold and aloof pre-CharacterDevelopment Kyoko was, he's a lot nicer right from the get-go.
* VocalDissonance: More this than LarynxDissonance as more so than previous cases him having a voice ''actress'' is immediately obvious, adding to his growing list of feminine qualities (and while a few boys in the previous games such as Naegi, Hinata, and Komaeda were voiced by women, they didn't sound nearly as feminine as Saihara did).
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[[folder: Rantaro Amami]]
[[WMG:Rantaro Amami]]
!!! '''Ultimate ???'''
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-> ''"I'm not a suspicious guy, so let's work together."''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Creator/HikaruMidorikawa
A mysterious boy with a rather cavalier demeanor. For some reason, he has forgotten his talent, but decides to look forward to remembering it instead of worrying about it. Despite his attitude, he can quickly grasp the depth of a situation, and gives off the impression that he may know something the others don't.
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!!! '''Ultimate Detective'''
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->''"For now... The Ultimate Detective is me, but... I always found that to be a weird choice."''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Creator/MegumiHayashibara
A boy who learned how to investigate crimes by assisting his uncle with his private eye business. While his uncle's office normally only dealt with things like infidelity investigations, there came a day where Shuichi happened to solve a murder before the police could, earning him the title Ultimate Detective. Solving the murder was apparently just luck, however, and Shuichi has trouble considering himself worthy of his Ultimate title.
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!!! '''Ultimate Detective'''
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->''"For now... The Ultimate Detective is me, but... I always found that to be a weird choice."''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Creator/MegumiHayashibara
A boy who learned how to investigate crimes by assisting his uncle with his private eye business. While his uncle's office normally only dealt with things like infidelity investigations, there came a day where Shuichi happened to solve a murder before the police could, earning him the title Ultimate Detective. Solving the murder was apparently just luck, however, and Shuichi has trouble considering himself worthy of his Ultimate title.
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Korekiyo Shinguji]]
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!!! '''UltimateDetective'''
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->''"For now... The Ultimate Detective is me, but... I always found that to be a weird choice.-> ''"I wonder what kind of beauty humans will display under these trying circumstances."''
-> '''Voiced By:'''Creator/MegumiHayashibara
Creator/KenichiSuzumura
A boywho learned how who's been all over the world in order to investigate crimes by assisting study anthropology, particularly his uncle with his private eye business. While his uncle's office normally only dealt with things like infidelity investigations, there came a day where Shuichi happened to solve a murder before speciality, folklore. Seeing the police could, earning adversity found in poor areas of the world has led to him believing that hardship can bring out the title Ultimate Detective. Solving true beauty of mankind, so he eagerly observes the murder was apparently just luck, however, and Shuichi has trouble considering himself worthy events of his Ultimate title.the killing game.
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[[WMG:Korekiyo Shinguji]]
!!! '''Ultimate
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* AlliterativeName: '''S'''huichi '''S'''aihara.
* {{Bishonen}}: His face is noticeably much more feminine than most of the other male characters.
* {{Bookworm}}: His report card states that he likes novels.
* ClearMyName: The second trailer showing the scrum debate has the entirety of Kaede's side trying to defend Shuichi, while Ouma leads the side accusing him.
* ColorMotif: Black.
* ContrastingSequelMainCharacter: Talent aside, Saihara is ''nothing'' like Kirigiri.
* {{Deuteragonist}}: Promo material and the game's cover peg him as the secondary main character.
* DramaPreservingHandicap: His talent is ''very'' useful for investigations, but Saihara's poor self-esteem prevents him from taking much control during trials.
* EeriePaleSkinnedBrunette: Has dark hair and very pale skin.
* {{Expy}}: There are striking similarities between him and [[VideoGame/Persona4 Naoto Shirogane]], such as their wardrobe, having several traits associated with the opposite gender, and their talents as detectives.
* {{Guyliner}}: His eyelashes are '''very''' feminine, more than the female characters!
* GreatDetective: His talent, though Shuichi is doubtful of his own abilities.
* HeroicSelfDeprecation: He believes he doesn't deserve his title because he was only able to solve murder cases by chance.
* IdiotHair: Has one under his hat.
* ImpliedLoveInterest: Many of his interactions with Kaede end in him blushing, he is constantly paired with her in promo material and one choice in the demo trial leads to Ouma accusing them of having a lovers spat. Helps that he shares his talent with Kirigiri, the ImpliedLoveInterest of the first game.
* KidDetective: Well, "Teenage Detective" would be more accurate, but Shuichi has solved cases far beyond what would be expected of his age.
* LegacyCharacter: Takes up the title of Ultimate Detective after Kyoko.
* MeaningfulName: As noted by Famitsu's main editor, his name can be shortened to Saishuu.
* MenInBlack: He dresses fully in a black outfit.
* NiceHat: A black cap.
* NiceGuy: Compared to how cold and aloof pre-CharacterDevelopment Kyoko was, he's a lot nicer right from the get-go.
* VocalDissonance: More this than LarynxDissonance as more so than previous cases him having a voice ''actress'' is immediately obvious, adding to his growing list of feminine qualities (and while a few boys in the previous games such as Naegi, Hinata, and Komaeda were voiced by women, they didn't sound nearly as feminine as Saihara did).
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[[folder: Korekiyo Shinguji]]
[[WMG:Korekiyo Shinguji]]
!!! '''Ultimate Anthropologist'''
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-> ''"I wonder what kind of beauty humans will display under these trying circumstances."''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Creator/KenichiSuzumura
A boy who's been all over the world in order to study anthropology, particularly his speciality, folklore. Seeing the adversity found in poor areas of the world has led to him believing that hardship can bring out the true beauty of mankind, so he eagerly observes the events of the killing game.
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* {{Bishonen}}: His face is noticeably much more feminine than most of the other male characters.
* {{Bookworm}}: His report card states that he likes novels.
* ClearMyName: The second trailer showing the scrum debate has the entirety of Kaede's side trying to defend Shuichi, while Ouma leads the side accusing him.
* ColorMotif: Black.
* ContrastingSequelMainCharacter: Talent aside, Saihara is ''nothing'' like Kirigiri.
* {{Deuteragonist}}: Promo material and the game's cover peg him as the secondary main character.
* DramaPreservingHandicap: His talent is ''very'' useful for investigations, but Saihara's poor self-esteem prevents him from taking much control during trials.
* EeriePaleSkinnedBrunette: Has dark hair and very pale skin.
* {{Expy}}: There are striking similarities between him and [[VideoGame/Persona4 Naoto Shirogane]], such as their wardrobe, having several traits associated with the opposite gender, and their talents as detectives.
* {{Guyliner}}: His eyelashes are '''very''' feminine, more than the female characters!
* GreatDetective: His talent, though Shuichi is doubtful of his own abilities.
* HeroicSelfDeprecation: He believes he doesn't deserve his title because he was only able to solve murder cases by chance.
* IdiotHair: Has one under his hat.
* ImpliedLoveInterest: Many of his interactions with Kaede end in him blushing, he is constantly paired with her in promo material and one choice in the demo trial leads to Ouma accusing them of having a lovers spat. Helps that he shares his talent with Kirigiri, the ImpliedLoveInterest of the first game.
* KidDetective: Well, "Teenage Detective" would be more accurate, but Shuichi has solved cases far beyond what would be expected of his age.
* LegacyCharacter: Takes up the title of Ultimate Detective after Kyoko.
* MeaningfulName: As noted by Famitsu's main editor, his name can be shortened to Saishuu.
* MenInBlack: He dresses fully in a black outfit.
* NiceHat: A black cap.
* NiceGuy: Compared to how cold and aloof pre-CharacterDevelopment Kyoko was, he's a lot nicer right from the get-go.
* VocalDissonance: More this than LarynxDissonance as more so than previous cases him having a voice ''actress'' is immediately obvious, adding to his growing list of feminine qualities (and while a few boys in the previous games such as Naegi, Hinata, and Komaeda were voiced by women, they didn't sound nearly as feminine as Saihara did).
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Korekiyo Shinguji]]
[[WMG:Korekiyo Shinguji]]
!!! '''Ultimate Anthropologist'''
[[quoteright:350:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/korekiyo.png]]
-> ''"I wonder what kind of beauty humans will display under these trying circumstances."''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Creator/KenichiSuzumura
A boy who's been all over the world in order to study anthropology, particularly his speciality, folklore. Seeing the adversity found in poor areas of the world has led to him believing that hardship can bring out the true beauty of mankind, so he eagerly observes the events of the killing game.
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* TinySchoolboy: The smallest male character in the game, and easily ''the'' shortest character in the entire series by a long shot (to the point where he has to ''stand on a box'' during class trials). Ironic, considering his talent.
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* TinySchoolboy: The smallest male character in the game, and easily ''the'' shortest character in the entire series by a long shot (to the point where he has to ''stand ''[[ScullyBox stand on a box'' box]]'' during class trials). Ironic, considering his talent.
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* CheatersNeverProsper: An inversion where Kaito forged the necessary documents to join an astronaut program and was found out, but they kept him on because of how passionate and genuinely talented he was.
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* LoveFreak: He's something of a romantic, believing wholeheartedly in following one's dreams and never giving up.
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[[folder: Rantaro Amami]]
[[WMG:Rantaro Amami]]
!!! '''Ultimate ???'''
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-> ''"I'm not a suspicious guy, so let's work together."''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Creator/HikaruMidorikawa
A mysterious boy with a rather cavalier demeanor. For some reason, he has forgotten his talent, but decides to look forward to remembering it instead of worrying about it. Despite his attitude, he can quickly grasp the depth of a situation, and gives off the impression that he may know something the others don't.
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* AnimeHair: Messy, asymmetric, fork-like ahoge and green.
* AmnesiacHero: As always.
* BewareTheSillyOnes: He seems shallow and carefree, but is very sharp and willing to interrogate [[BigBad Monokuma]]. He also fully grasps the gravity of the situation they're in.
* {{Bishounen}}: He's very handsome-looking and has somewhat feminine mannerisms.
* CurtainsMatchTheWindows: Green hair and green eyes.
* FashionableAsymmetry: His hair is longer on the left side of his face, leaving his other ear and his various piercings exposed.
* {{Guyliner}}: Not nearly as much as Saihara, but he nonetheless has quite the lashes.
* IdiotHair: He has a sort of fork-resembling ahoges coming out of the top of his hair.
* LampshadeHanging: His first voiced sentence on the third PV of the game has him saying "I'm not a suspicious guy". There's absolutely nothing in him that does not look suspicious.
* MellowFellow: Seems like one.
* MessyHair: Adding to his similarity to Nagito, although not nearly as wild as his.
* OrdinaryHighSchoolStudent: It's hard to say if he is "ordinary" at this point, but in terms of looks, he is the most average and normal looking person out of the cast along with Maki and Kaede.
* PunnyName: An alternative reading to his name's kanji is "tenkai", which when written with a different set of kanji (展開), can be translated as "plot twist", referring to his "talent" as the Ultimate ???.
* RecurringElement: Just like Kyoko and Hajime from the previous two games, his talent is unknown thanks to him having amnesia.
* SignificantBirthDate: His birth flower is the "maple" or "Kaede".
* SmarterThanYouLook: His bio describes him as being more clever than he appears.
* SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: Fans have pointed out how his innocent and friendly smile and his overall mysterious though normal presence makes him look like Komaeda.
* TaremeEyes: To help denote his apparent MellowFellow vibe.
* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: A tone of green that is close to blond.
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[[folder: Kokichi Oma]]
[[WMG:Kokichi Oma]]
!!! '''Ultimate Leader'''
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->''"Even though you say we should all work together, do you doubt that the mastermind is among us?"''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Creator/HiroShimono
A boy who claims to lead a secret society of over 10,000 agents. He's ''also'' an admitted liar, but [[GreatDetective Ultimate Detective]] Shuichi Saihara seems to have heard rumors of this supposed evil cabal, so no one is sure what to think. True to his stature as an evil mastermind, Kokichi says exactly what will most rile up the other students, smiling the whole time.
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* {{Adorkable}}: Deconstructed, he knows he is adorable. As a result, he manipulates others with CrocodileTears.
* AmbiguousSituation: Whether he is a leader of a secret organization or is lying about it is unknown.
* BadassCape: Showcased in his official art.
* CardCarryingVillain: Seems to revel in being the leader of an evil organization and openly proclaims himself to being a liar.
* ColorMotif: Often associated with dark purple.
* ConsummateLiar: Self-proclaimed.
* CrocodileTears: He is prone to using a crying face to manipulate others.
* CurtainsMatchTheWindows: Purple hair and purple eyes.
* EeriePaleSkinnedBrunette: He is very pale.
* FaceOfAnAngelMindOfADemon: Looks very cute and short but says he's evil, a liar, and a dictator. His rudeness and manipulation during a class trial doesn't make him one of the nicest characters.
* {{Foil}}: To Ki-bo. Ki-bo is very serious and literal minded while Ouma is usually joking or doing things for his own amusement. Ki-bo is very polite and careful about what he says while Ouma is rude and has no filter. Ki-bo's motives and thoughts are straightfoward while Ouma is fickle and difficult to read. Their differences make Ouma interested in Ki-bo while Ki-bo wants nothing to do with him. Both characters don't understand each other.
** Aesthetically they also contrast each other: Ouma is a ManInWhite and has smooth dark-purple hair, while Ki-bo has angular white hair and has a body made of dark metal.
* TheGadfly: Purposely presses Ki-bo's BerserkButton in hopes of receiving a robot punch.
* TheGeneralissimo: Being a dictator is his talent and some of the artwork even shows him PuttingOnTheReich.
* InnocentBigot: Because Ki-bo is a robot, Ouma wants to befriend him. However, due to ignorance, Ouma makes offensive comments such as saying robots aren't people, asking to touch Ki-bo, and calling the robot boring when Ki-bo doesn't meet his expectations. Ouma's offensive remarks stem more from misconceptions rather than malice. He finds Ki-bo amusing rather than an inferior being.
* LaughablyEvil: His cheerful [[CardCarryingVillain untrustworthiness]] and eccentricities seem to be shaping him up as this kind of character.
* JapanesePronouns: "Ore".
* {{Jerkass}}: He's a bit of an asshole from the looks of it. The first time Kaede meets him, he's harassing Ki-bo about being a robot. He's mean to the other characters as well.
* ManInWhite: Outside of the black of his hair and the checkers on his scarf, he is completely white.
* ManipulativeBastard: Even though people find him suspicious, he is still somehow able to manipulate the class trial.
* MeaningfulName: Related to his talent, Ouma means "King Horse".
* NebulousEvilOrganization: Supposedly heads one.
* OlderThanHeLooks: He looks and sounds fairly young for his age.
* PuttingOnTheReich: Enforced -- He is the Ultimate Supreme Leader, and as such he has several references to Nazi Germany:
** His Ultimate title in Japanese is 総統 (''Sōtō''), a term for some heads of state, such as the President of Taiwan. The term has a certain nationalistic bent, though--in Japanese, Hitler and Mussolini are both called ''Sōtō''.
** His favorite soda brand is "[[BlandNameProduct Panta]]", named after Fanta, which was created in Nazi Germany after embargoes starved the country of Coca-Cola.
** His already military-style cap is adorned with a symbol resembling the Nazi Aquila.
* RecurringElement:
** Similar to Fuyuhiko, Mitarai and Makoto before him, he is a cute TinySchoolBoy
** Similar to Sonia, Fuyuhiko, Byakuya and arguably Munakata, he has a influence-/power-related talent.
** Similar to Fuyuhiko and Mondo, his talent is related to a profession that is usually seen as evil or criminal in nature.
* SecretCircleOfSecrets: Claims to be leader of one.
* SharpDressedMan: Subverted. He seems to be wearing a plain white suit, but closer examination reveals it to be seemingly a tattered and undone straitjacket. His magazine scan also showed him [[PuttingOnTheReich putting on a ragged cape and a military style cap]]
* SmugSmiler: He is constantly smiling as if he is one step ahead.
* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Ouma or Oma.
* TinySchoolboy: He's the second shortest male character in the class, so with the exception of Hoshi, literally every male in the cast is taller than him.
* {{Troll}}: He seems to be this as he likes to tease Ki-bo a bit and then tells Kaede that he is an evil secret society leader only to state he is a liar afterwards.
* WhatMeasureIsANonHuman: He stated that he doesn't consider Ki-bo to be human.
* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Purple.
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[[folder: Ki-bo]]
[[WMG:Ki-bo]]
!!! '''Ultimate Robot'''
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->''"Please stop making prejudiced remarks like 'Robots don't have hearts'! It's possible to achieve heartfelt speech through calculation!"''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Creator/TetsuyaKakihara
A robot equipped with an advanced learning AI. Invented by a man named Professor Iidabashi, Ki-bo was born as a blank slate and matured the way a human child would and even went to school normally, which is why he can be titled the "Ultimate Robot" at the high school level. He is polite and rather serious, and has trouble with human social interaction. Robot rights are also a sore point for him.
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* AdvertisedExtra: He is played on the first teaser and first official art as the protagonist. Turns out, he isn't.
* AnimeHair: It's white, juts out a drastic angle and his ahoge is ''huge''.
* BarbieDollAnatomy: Discussed by Ouma, who even goes as far as to question whether robots have genitals.
* BerserkButton: Discrimination against robots.
* DecoyProtagonist: He is played on the first video and in the first official art as the next main character. He is not; it's Kaede.
* ExpressiveHair: His ahoge changes with his emotions.
* {{Expy}}: He's meant to resemble [[VisualNovel/DanganRonpa Makoto Naegi]] design-wise, possibly to fool fans into thinking that he was the main character before Kaede's reveal.
* {{Foil}}: To Ouma. Ki-bo is very serious and literal minded while Ouma is usually joking or doing things for his own amusement. Ki-bo is very polite and careful about what he says while Ouma is rude and has no filter. Ki-bo's motives and thoughts are straightfoward while Ouma is fickle and difficult to read. Their differences make Ouma interested in Ki-bo while Ki-bo wants nothing to do with him. Both characters don't understand each other.
** Aesthetically they also contrast each other: Ki-bo has angular white hair and has a body made of dark metal, while Ouma is a ManInWhite and has smooth dark-purple hair.
* FrivolousLawsuit: He claims he will take legal action against Kaede for her "discriminatory remarks."
* IdiotHair: Wouldn't be DR without one. In this case however it's easily the biggest ever seen.
* InnocentBlueEyes: He is actually quite innocent and has little social skills or capacity to understand a lot of things normal people say.
* LiteralMinded: When it's mentioned that he can't read the atmosphere[[note]]As in tell how the people around him are feeling[[/note]], he says he can--he has sensors that tell him if the air around him is dirty.
* NoSocialSkills: As a robot, he's unable to read the mood of a room.
* OnlyOneName: Naturally, since he's a robot.
* PunnyName: His name is one for "Kibou" (the Japanese word for "Hope").
* RidiculouslyHumanRobot: He basically behaves like and even resembles a high-school boy. His complicated programming allows him to learn and develop just like a human would.
* RobotNames: Ki-bo, which is a pun on the Japanese word for hope (Kibou).
* SpellMyNameWithAnS: An official English spelling hasn't been confirmed. Possible interpretations include Kiibo, Keebo, Keybo, et cetera.
* TokenMinority: Some of his comments imply that he sees himself as such. As a robot, he is indeed a minority.
* TokenNonHuman
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[[folder:Gonta Gokuhara]]
[[WMG:Gonta Gokuhara]]
!!! '''Ultimate Entomologist'''
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->''"I want to be useful to you all, if I can do so without fighting."''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Shunsuke Takeuchi
An enormous but gentle boy. As a child, he wandered into the woods to go bug-hunting and went missing for ten years. During that time he was raised by wolves and learned how to communicate with animals. He has vowed to become a true gentlemen to repay his "woodland family". Having grown up outside of society, he lacks social skills and general cultural knowledge to a certain degree. Despite his appearance, he claims to have never killed a bug.
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* AlliterativeName: '''Go'''nta '''Go'''kuhara.
* BarbarianLonghair: Long, messy hair that makes him seem almost threatening.
* BewareTheNiceOnes: He seems really nice, but you don't want to get on his bad side.
* BigOlEyebrows: Not nearly as much as [[Characters/SuperDanganRonpa2 Nekomaru]], but his eyebrows are noticeably larger than the rest of the cast.
* TheBigGuy: Easily the biggest character of the game, [[RecurringElement as per the usual form]].
* ColorMotif: Brown.
* DoesNotLikeShoes: Doesn't wear any shoes due to being a bug catcher.
* GentleGiant: He makes an effort to be a kind gentleman, but can get very intense and scary about the subject of bugs.
* {{Guyliner}}: His eyelashes seem noticeably more pronounced than other male characters.
* {{Hunk}}: He's the biggest character in the cast and quite good-looking.
* LuminescentBlush: In one of his sprites.
* MessyHair: Wild, unkept hair, clearly referencing his origins of being raised by wolves.
* {{Megane}}: He wears rounded glasses.
* NoSocialSkills: He has trouble speaking with other students and lacks of general cultural knowledge due to him being raised in the woods.
* RaisedByWolves: As a child, he got lost in the forest while searching for insects. He was found by some kind wolves and [[SpeaksFluentAnimal even learned to communicate with animals thanks to them.]]
* RecurringElement: As always, there's a BigGuy, similar to the previous Sakura, Nekomaru and Gozu.
* SeriousBusiness: Both the Official Art and his mannerisms indicate that bug catching is something he is really intense about; not a big surprise when you consider he was raised by wolves for much of his youth.
* SmarterThanYouLook: As TheBigGuy, it's easy to assume he has some fighting related talent, like Sakura (Martial Artist), Nekomaru (Coach), Great Gozu (Wrestler), and Juzo (Boxer). But not this time; Gokuhara is an Entomologist, a scientist specialized in the the study of insects.
* SpeaksFluentAnimal: Due to him being RaisedByWolves, he ended learning how to speak with animals.
* YoungerThanTheyLook: Despite his appearance, he's supposed to be around the same age as the others.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Shuichi Saihara]]
[[WMG:Shuichi Saihara]]
!!! '''Ultimate Detective'''
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->''"For now... The Ultimate Detective is me, but... I always found that to be a weird choice."''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Creator/MegumiHayashibara
A boy who learned how to investigate crimes by assisting his uncle with his private eye business. While his uncle's office normally only dealt with things like infidelity investigations, there came a day where Shuichi happened to solve a murder before the police could, earning him the title Ultimate Detective. Solving the murder was apparently just luck, however, and Shuichi has trouble considering himself worthy of his Ultimate title.
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* AlliterativeName: '''S'''huichi '''S'''aihara.
* {{Bishonen}}: His face is noticeably much more feminine than most of the other male characters.
* {{Bookworm}}: His report card states that he likes novels.
* ClearMyName: The second trailer showing the scrum debate has the entirety of Kaede's side trying to defend Shuichi, while Ouma leads the side accusing him.
* ColorMotif: Black.
* ContrastingSequelMainCharacter: Talent aside, Saihara is ''nothing'' like Kirigiri.
* {{Deuteragonist}}: Promo material and the game's cover peg him as the secondary main character.
* DramaPreservingHandicap: His talent is ''very'' useful for investigations, but Saihara's poor self-esteem prevents him from taking much control during trials.
* EeriePaleSkinnedBrunette: Has dark hair and very pale skin.
* {{Expy}}: There are striking similarities between him and [[VideoGame/Persona4 Naoto Shirogane]], such as their wardrobe, having several traits associated with the opposite gender, and their talents as detectives.
* {{Guyliner}}: His eyelashes are '''very''' feminine, more than the female characters!
* GreatDetective: His talent, though Shuichi is doubtful of his own abilities.
* HeroicSelfDeprecation: He believes he doesn't deserve his title because he was only able to solve murder cases by chance.
* IdiotHair: Has one under his hat.
* ImpliedLoveInterest: Many of his interactions with Kaede end in him blushing, he is constantly paired with her in promo material and one choice in the demo trial leads to Ouma accusing them of having a lovers spat. Helps that he shares his talent with Kirigiri, the ImpliedLoveInterest of the first game.
* KidDetective: Well, "Teenage Detective" would be more accurate, but Shuichi has solved cases far beyond what would be expected of his age.
* LegacyCharacter: Takes up the title of Ultimate Detective after Kyoko.
* MeaningfulName: As noted by Famitsu's main editor, his name can be shortened to Saishuu.
* MenInBlack: He dresses fully in a black outfit.
* NiceHat: A black cap.
* NiceGuy: Compared to how cold and aloof pre-CharacterDevelopment Kyoko was, he's a lot nicer right from the get-go.
* VocalDissonance: More this than LarynxDissonance as more so than previous cases him having a voice ''actress'' is immediately obvious, adding to his growing list of feminine qualities (and while a few boys in the previous games such as Naegi, Hinata, and Komaeda were voiced by women, they didn't sound nearly as feminine as Saihara did).
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Korekiyo Shinguji]]
[[WMG:Korekiyo Shinguji]]
!!! '''Ultimate Anthropologist'''
[[quoteright:350:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/korekiyo.png]]
-> ''"I wonder what kind of beauty humans will display under these trying circumstances."''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Creator/KenichiSuzumura
A boy who's been all over the world in order to study anthropology, particularly his speciality, folklore. Seeing the adversity found in poor areas of the world has led to him believing that hardship can bring out the true beauty of mankind, so he eagerly observes the events of the killing game.
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* AntiquatedLinguistics: Shinguji speaks with pretty outdated kanji.
* BandageBabe[=/=]HandwrapsOfAwesome: For whatever reason, his hands are all bandaged.
* BootsOfToughness: They go towards pushing his militaristic design.
* CommissarCap: Wears one as part of his military dress uniform.
* CoolMask: One covering his mouth, seemingly has a zipper as an opening for his mouth.
** His official art has him holding [[NightmareFace a creepier mask]].
* EeriePaleSkinnedBrunette: He has long dark hair and is freakishly pale.
* HumansAreInteresting: He studies the humans around him to understand their behavior and their beauty. He believes that humans have unlimited beauty and tries to study more about it.
* JapanesePronouns: "Boku".
* LongHairedPrettyboy: His eyes are very striking giving him this impression despite his mask and he has a pretty typical bishonen build in addition to his hair length.
* MeaningfulName: His family name includes the kanji for (Shinto) Shrine and (Buddhist) Temple, two thing important on the Japanese religious culture, related to his talent. His given name is written with the kanji for "Just" and "Purity" which can allude to his design's theme.
* NightmareFace: His second mask.
* PurpleProse: Along with his antiquated terminology.
* PuttingOnTheReich: His design sure looks quite Nazi-esque with a bit of [[KatanasOfTheRisingSun Imperial Japan]] thrown into the mix.
* RedArmbandOfLeadership: Not helping the Nazi vibes unlike previous characters in the franchise who's had it.
* SkewedPriorities: Locked inside the Gifted Inmates Academy with 15 other people and being forced to kill each other, he takes his time studying his classmates to add information to his pet theory.
* SomethingAboutARose: His official art shows him with Rose thorns and petals all around.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Ryoma Hoshi]]
[[WMG:Ryoma Hoshi]]
!!! '''Ultimate Tennis Player'''
[[quoteright:300:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/hoshi.png]]
-> ''"Anyway… let me give you some advice. Don’t get close to a murderer like me so carelessly."''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Creator/AkioOhtsuka
A world-famous tennis player. During international matches he would kill mafiosi by hitting them in the head with a custom-made steel tennis ball, earning him the nickname "Killer Tennis" and the death sentence. He has a jaded, hardboiled demeanor despite being a teenager, and claims that the Ultimate Tennis Player is already dead due to already being in jail before coming to the prison school.
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* BadassAdorable: Looks like a children's plush toy, yet he took out an entire mafia organization with only a steel tennis ball.
* BadassBaritone: Being voiced by Creator/AkioOhtsuka gives him one, contrasting his cartoony design.
* BlushSticker: Adding to his cartoony design.
* ChainedByFashion: Has a manacle with a broken chain on his left leg. This is a remnant of his days on Death Row.
* {{Gonk}}: He has more of a plush looking appearance compared to everyone else.
* ImprobableWeaponUser: He killed members of the mafia with steel tennis balls.
* NamedAfterSomebodyFamous[=/=]ShoutOut: He's quite obviously named after [[Manga/ThePrinceOfTennis Ryoma Echizen]], another short but excellent tennis player. Also his NiceHat looks quite similar to [[Manga/SketDance Bossun's]].
* NiceHat: He wears a black hat with two points that has a picture of two tennis rackets on it.
* NightmareFace: The trial prior CG that shows the faces of all characters has a creepy close up of his face that looks absolutely unsettling.
* NoBrows: The only character in the game to not have any eyebrows, though his eyelids take up the mantle of expressiveness to offset this.
* NonstandardCharacterDesign[=/=]RecurringElement: Virtually looks nothing like any of the other members of the cast, much in the same vein of Hifumi, Teruteru and Bandai. And just like Bandai, Ryoma has a voice that completely contrasts his design.
* OralFixation: He always has some sort of toothpick in his mouth.
* TinySchoolboy: The smallest male character in the game, and easily ''the'' shortest character in the entire series by a long shot (to the point where he has to ''stand on a box'' during class trials). Ironic, considering his talent.
* TopHeavyGuy: Inverted, his legs are notably much more muscular than the rest of his body. Justified, since his talent requires a ''lot'' of movement to get from one end of the court to another.
* VocalDissonance: His deep voice is contrasted by his cartoony appearance.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Kaito Momota]]
[[WMG:Kaito Momota]]
!!! '''Ultimate Astronaut'''
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-> ''"Space, ya know, is an ally to people who want to overcome their limits without closing up."''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Creator/RyoheiKimura
A trainee astronaut. The astronaut program requires a college degree, but Kaito bluffed his way in with fake documents and even passed the test. He was eventually found out, but was kept on due to his personality and real talent. Kaito still hasn't been to space, but wants to go more than anything. He's a classic romantic and often talks about dreams and passion.
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* AnimeHair: It's purple and sticks up at an angle that would make [[Franchise/AceAttorney Phoenix Wright]] blush.
* {{Bishonen}}: Per his design notes.
* BunnyEarsLawyer: Yes, despite appearances, this guy is an ''astronaut.'' Though that's only because he faked his way through the exams and they only let him stay on because they thought he was amusing.
* CurtainsMatchTheWindows: Has purple hair matching with his purple eyes.
* CoatCape: He wears his uniform like a cape.
* ColorMotif: Purple
* DistinguishedGentlemansPipe: Held a large Kiseru in his official art.
* LargeHam: He can be quite over the top and bombastic when riled up.
* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: It's purple.
[[/folder]]
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[[folder: Rantaro Amami]]
[[WMG:Rantaro Amami]]
!!! '''Ultimate ???'''
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-> ''"I'm not a suspicious guy, so let's work together."''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Creator/HikaruMidorikawa
A mysterious boy with a rather cavalier demeanor. For some reason, he has forgotten his talent, but decides to look forward to remembering it instead of worrying about it. Despite his attitude, he can quickly grasp the depth of a situation, and gives off the impression that he may know something the others don't.
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* AnimeHair: Messy, asymmetric, fork-like ahoge and green.
* AmnesiacHero: As always.
* BewareTheSillyOnes: He seems shallow and carefree, but is very sharp and willing to interrogate [[BigBad Monokuma]]. He also fully grasps the gravity of the situation they're in.
* {{Bishounen}}: He's very handsome-looking and has somewhat feminine mannerisms.
* CurtainsMatchTheWindows: Green hair and green eyes.
* FashionableAsymmetry: His hair is longer on the left side of his face, leaving his other ear and his various piercings exposed.
* {{Guyliner}}: Not nearly as much as Saihara, but he nonetheless has quite the lashes.
* IdiotHair: He has a sort of fork-resembling ahoges coming out of the top of his hair.
* LampshadeHanging: His first voiced sentence on the third PV of the game has him saying "I'm not a suspicious guy". There's absolutely nothing in him that does not look suspicious.
* MellowFellow: Seems like one.
* MessyHair: Adding to his similarity to Nagito, although not nearly as wild as his.
* OrdinaryHighSchoolStudent: It's hard to say if he is "ordinary" at this point, but in terms of looks, he is the most average and normal looking person out of the cast along with Maki and Kaede.
* PunnyName: An alternative reading to his name's kanji is "tenkai", which when written with a different set of kanji (展開), can be translated as "plot twist", referring to his "talent" as the Ultimate ???.
* RecurringElement: Just like Kyoko and Hajime from the previous two games, his talent is unknown thanks to him having amnesia.
* SignificantBirthDate: His birth flower is the "maple" or "Kaede".
* SmarterThanYouLook: His bio describes him as being more clever than he appears.
* SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute: Fans have pointed out how his innocent and friendly smile and his overall mysterious though normal presence makes him look like Komaeda.
* TaremeEyes: To help denote his apparent MellowFellow vibe.
* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: A tone of green that is close to blond.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Kokichi Oma]]
[[WMG:Kokichi Oma]]
!!! '''Ultimate Leader'''
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->''"Even though you say we should all work together, do you doubt that the mastermind is among us?"''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Creator/HiroShimono
A boy who claims to lead a secret society of over 10,000 agents. He's ''also'' an admitted liar, but [[GreatDetective Ultimate Detective]] Shuichi Saihara seems to have heard rumors of this supposed evil cabal, so no one is sure what to think. True to his stature as an evil mastermind, Kokichi says exactly what will most rile up the other students, smiling the whole time.
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* {{Adorkable}}: Deconstructed, he knows he is adorable. As a result, he manipulates others with CrocodileTears.
* AmbiguousSituation: Whether he is a leader of a secret organization or is lying about it is unknown.
* BadassCape: Showcased in his official art.
* CardCarryingVillain: Seems to revel in being the leader of an evil organization and openly proclaims himself to being a liar.
* ColorMotif: Often associated with dark purple.
* ConsummateLiar: Self-proclaimed.
* CrocodileTears: He is prone to using a crying face to manipulate others.
* CurtainsMatchTheWindows: Purple hair and purple eyes.
* EeriePaleSkinnedBrunette: He is very pale.
* FaceOfAnAngelMindOfADemon: Looks very cute and short but says he's evil, a liar, and a dictator. His rudeness and manipulation during a class trial doesn't make him one of the nicest characters.
* {{Foil}}: To Ki-bo. Ki-bo is very serious and literal minded while Ouma is usually joking or doing things for his own amusement. Ki-bo is very polite and careful about what he says while Ouma is rude and has no filter. Ki-bo's motives and thoughts are straightfoward while Ouma is fickle and difficult to read. Their differences make Ouma interested in Ki-bo while Ki-bo wants nothing to do with him. Both characters don't understand each other.
** Aesthetically they also contrast each other: Ouma is a ManInWhite and has smooth dark-purple hair, while Ki-bo has angular white hair and has a body made of dark metal.
* TheGadfly: Purposely presses Ki-bo's BerserkButton in hopes of receiving a robot punch.
* TheGeneralissimo: Being a dictator is his talent and some of the artwork even shows him PuttingOnTheReich.
* InnocentBigot: Because Ki-bo is a robot, Ouma wants to befriend him. However, due to ignorance, Ouma makes offensive comments such as saying robots aren't people, asking to touch Ki-bo, and calling the robot boring when Ki-bo doesn't meet his expectations. Ouma's offensive remarks stem more from misconceptions rather than malice. He finds Ki-bo amusing rather than an inferior being.
* LaughablyEvil: His cheerful [[CardCarryingVillain untrustworthiness]] and eccentricities seem to be shaping him up as this kind of character.
* JapanesePronouns: "Ore".
* {{Jerkass}}: He's a bit of an asshole from the looks of it. The first time Kaede meets him, he's harassing Ki-bo about being a robot. He's mean to the other characters as well.
* ManInWhite: Outside of the black of his hair and the checkers on his scarf, he is completely white.
* ManipulativeBastard: Even though people find him suspicious, he is still somehow able to manipulate the class trial.
* MeaningfulName: Related to his talent, Ouma means "King Horse".
* NebulousEvilOrganization: Supposedly heads one.
* OlderThanHeLooks: He looks and sounds fairly young for his age.
* PuttingOnTheReich: Enforced -- He is the Ultimate Supreme Leader, and as such he has several references to Nazi Germany:
** His Ultimate title in Japanese is 総統 (''Sōtō''), a term for some heads of state, such as the President of Taiwan. The term has a certain nationalistic bent, though--in Japanese, Hitler and Mussolini are both called ''Sōtō''.
** His favorite soda brand is "[[BlandNameProduct Panta]]", named after Fanta, which was created in Nazi Germany after embargoes starved the country of Coca-Cola.
** His already military-style cap is adorned with a symbol resembling the Nazi Aquila.
* RecurringElement:
** Similar to Fuyuhiko, Mitarai and Makoto before him, he is a cute TinySchoolBoy
** Similar to Sonia, Fuyuhiko, Byakuya and arguably Munakata, he has a influence-/power-related talent.
** Similar to Fuyuhiko and Mondo, his talent is related to a profession that is usually seen as evil or criminal in nature.
* SecretCircleOfSecrets: Claims to be leader of one.
* SharpDressedMan: Subverted. He seems to be wearing a plain white suit, but closer examination reveals it to be seemingly a tattered and undone straitjacket. His magazine scan also showed him [[PuttingOnTheReich putting on a ragged cape and a military style cap]]
* SmugSmiler: He is constantly smiling as if he is one step ahead.
* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Ouma or Oma.
* TinySchoolboy: He's the second shortest male character in the class, so with the exception of Hoshi, literally every male in the cast is taller than him.
* {{Troll}}: He seems to be this as he likes to tease Ki-bo a bit and then tells Kaede that he is an evil secret society leader only to state he is a liar afterwards.
* WhatMeasureIsANonHuman: He stated that he doesn't consider Ki-bo to be human.
* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Purple.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Ki-bo]]
[[WMG:Ki-bo]]
!!! '''Ultimate Robot'''
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->''"Please stop making prejudiced remarks like 'Robots don't have hearts'! It's possible to achieve heartfelt speech through calculation!"''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Creator/TetsuyaKakihara
A robot equipped with an advanced learning AI. Invented by a man named Professor Iidabashi, Ki-bo was born as a blank slate and matured the way a human child would and even went to school normally, which is why he can be titled the "Ultimate Robot" at the high school level. He is polite and rather serious, and has trouble with human social interaction. Robot rights are also a sore point for him.
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* AdvertisedExtra: He is played on the first teaser and first official art as the protagonist. Turns out, he isn't.
* AnimeHair: It's white, juts out a drastic angle and his ahoge is ''huge''.
* BarbieDollAnatomy: Discussed by Ouma, who even goes as far as to question whether robots have genitals.
* BerserkButton: Discrimination against robots.
* DecoyProtagonist: He is played on the first video and in the first official art as the next main character. He is not; it's Kaede.
* ExpressiveHair: His ahoge changes with his emotions.
* {{Expy}}: He's meant to resemble [[VisualNovel/DanganRonpa Makoto Naegi]] design-wise, possibly to fool fans into thinking that he was the main character before Kaede's reveal.
* {{Foil}}: To Ouma. Ki-bo is very serious and literal minded while Ouma is usually joking or doing things for his own amusement. Ki-bo is very polite and careful about what he says while Ouma is rude and has no filter. Ki-bo's motives and thoughts are straightfoward while Ouma is fickle and difficult to read. Their differences make Ouma interested in Ki-bo while Ki-bo wants nothing to do with him. Both characters don't understand each other.
** Aesthetically they also contrast each other: Ki-bo has angular white hair and has a body made of dark metal, while Ouma is a ManInWhite and has smooth dark-purple hair.
* FrivolousLawsuit: He claims he will take legal action against Kaede for her "discriminatory remarks."
* IdiotHair: Wouldn't be DR without one. In this case however it's easily the biggest ever seen.
* InnocentBlueEyes: He is actually quite innocent and has little social skills or capacity to understand a lot of things normal people say.
* LiteralMinded: When it's mentioned that he can't read the atmosphere[[note]]As in tell how the people around him are feeling[[/note]], he says he can--he has sensors that tell him if the air around him is dirty.
* NoSocialSkills: As a robot, he's unable to read the mood of a room.
* OnlyOneName: Naturally, since he's a robot.
* PunnyName: His name is one for "Kibou" (the Japanese word for "Hope").
* RidiculouslyHumanRobot: He basically behaves like and even resembles a high-school boy. His complicated programming allows him to learn and develop just like a human would.
* RobotNames: Ki-bo, which is a pun on the Japanese word for hope (Kibou).
* SpellMyNameWithAnS: An official English spelling hasn't been confirmed. Possible interpretations include Kiibo, Keebo, Keybo, et cetera.
* TokenMinority: Some of his comments imply that he sees himself as such. As a robot, he is indeed a minority.
* TokenNonHuman
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Gonta Gokuhara]]
[[WMG:Gonta Gokuhara]]
!!! '''Ultimate Entomologist'''
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->''"I want to be useful to you all, if I can do so without fighting."''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Shunsuke Takeuchi
An enormous but gentle boy. As a child, he wandered into the woods to go bug-hunting and went missing for ten years. During that time he was raised by wolves and learned how to communicate with animals. He has vowed to become a true gentlemen to repay his "woodland family". Having grown up outside of society, he lacks social skills and general cultural knowledge to a certain degree. Despite his appearance, he claims to have never killed a bug.
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* AlliterativeName: '''Go'''nta '''Go'''kuhara.
* BarbarianLonghair: Long, messy hair that makes him seem almost threatening.
* BewareTheNiceOnes: He seems really nice, but you don't want to get on his bad side.
* BigOlEyebrows: Not nearly as much as [[Characters/SuperDanganRonpa2 Nekomaru]], but his eyebrows are noticeably larger than the rest of the cast.
* TheBigGuy: Easily the biggest character of the game, [[RecurringElement as per the usual form]].
* ColorMotif: Brown.
* DoesNotLikeShoes: Doesn't wear any shoes due to being a bug catcher.
* GentleGiant: He makes an effort to be a kind gentleman, but can get very intense and scary about the subject of bugs.
* {{Guyliner}}: His eyelashes seem noticeably more pronounced than other male characters.
* {{Hunk}}: He's the biggest character in the cast and quite good-looking.
* LuminescentBlush: In one of his sprites.
* MessyHair: Wild, unkept hair, clearly referencing his origins of being raised by wolves.
* {{Megane}}: He wears rounded glasses.
* NoSocialSkills: He has trouble speaking with other students and lacks of general cultural knowledge due to him being raised in the woods.
* RaisedByWolves: As a child, he got lost in the forest while searching for insects. He was found by some kind wolves and [[SpeaksFluentAnimal even learned to communicate with animals thanks to them.]]
* RecurringElement: As always, there's a BigGuy, similar to the previous Sakura, Nekomaru and Gozu.
* SeriousBusiness: Both the Official Art and his mannerisms indicate that bug catching is something he is really intense about; not a big surprise when you consider he was raised by wolves for much of his youth.
* SmarterThanYouLook: As TheBigGuy, it's easy to assume he has some fighting related talent, like Sakura (Martial Artist), Nekomaru (Coach), Great Gozu (Wrestler), and Juzo (Boxer). But not this time; Gokuhara is an Entomologist, a scientist specialized in the the study of insects.
* SpeaksFluentAnimal: Due to him being RaisedByWolves, he ended learning how to speak with animals.
* YoungerThanTheyLook: Despite his appearance, he's supposed to be around the same age as the others.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Shuichi Saihara]]
[[WMG:Shuichi Saihara]]
!!! '''Ultimate Detective'''
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->''"For now... The Ultimate Detective is me, but... I always found that to be a weird choice."''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Creator/MegumiHayashibara
A boy who learned how to investigate crimes by assisting his uncle with his private eye business. While his uncle's office normally only dealt with things like infidelity investigations, there came a day where Shuichi happened to solve a murder before the police could, earning him the title Ultimate Detective. Solving the murder was apparently just luck, however, and Shuichi has trouble considering himself worthy of his Ultimate title.
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* AlliterativeName: '''S'''huichi '''S'''aihara.
* {{Bishonen}}: His face is noticeably much more feminine than most of the other male characters.
* {{Bookworm}}: His report card states that he likes novels.
* ClearMyName: The second trailer showing the scrum debate has the entirety of Kaede's side trying to defend Shuichi, while Ouma leads the side accusing him.
* ColorMotif: Black.
* ContrastingSequelMainCharacter: Talent aside, Saihara is ''nothing'' like Kirigiri.
* {{Deuteragonist}}: Promo material and the game's cover peg him as the secondary main character.
* DramaPreservingHandicap: His talent is ''very'' useful for investigations, but Saihara's poor self-esteem prevents him from taking much control during trials.
* EeriePaleSkinnedBrunette: Has dark hair and very pale skin.
* {{Expy}}: There are striking similarities between him and [[VideoGame/Persona4 Naoto Shirogane]], such as their wardrobe, having several traits associated with the opposite gender, and their talents as detectives.
* {{Guyliner}}: His eyelashes are '''very''' feminine, more than the female characters!
* GreatDetective: His talent, though Shuichi is doubtful of his own abilities.
* HeroicSelfDeprecation: He believes he doesn't deserve his title because he was only able to solve murder cases by chance.
* IdiotHair: Has one under his hat.
* ImpliedLoveInterest: Many of his interactions with Kaede end in him blushing, he is constantly paired with her in promo material and one choice in the demo trial leads to Ouma accusing them of having a lovers spat. Helps that he shares his talent with Kirigiri, the ImpliedLoveInterest of the first game.
* KidDetective: Well, "Teenage Detective" would be more accurate, but Shuichi has solved cases far beyond what would be expected of his age.
* LegacyCharacter: Takes up the title of Ultimate Detective after Kyoko.
* MeaningfulName: As noted by Famitsu's main editor, his name can be shortened to Saishuu.
* MenInBlack: He dresses fully in a black outfit.
* NiceHat: A black cap.
* NiceGuy: Compared to how cold and aloof pre-CharacterDevelopment Kyoko was, he's a lot nicer right from the get-go.
* VocalDissonance: More this than LarynxDissonance as more so than previous cases him having a voice ''actress'' is immediately obvious, adding to his growing list of feminine qualities (and while a few boys in the previous games such as Naegi, Hinata, and Komaeda were voiced by women, they didn't sound nearly as feminine as Saihara did).
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Korekiyo Shinguji]]
[[WMG:Korekiyo Shinguji]]
!!! '''Ultimate Anthropologist'''
[[quoteright:350:http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/korekiyo.png]]
-> ''"I wonder what kind of beauty humans will display under these trying circumstances."''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Creator/KenichiSuzumura
A boy who's been all over the world in order to study anthropology, particularly his speciality, folklore. Seeing the adversity found in poor areas of the world has led to him believing that hardship can bring out the true beauty of mankind, so he eagerly observes the events of the killing game.
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* AntiquatedLinguistics: Shinguji speaks with pretty outdated kanji.
* BandageBabe[=/=]HandwrapsOfAwesome: For whatever reason, his hands are all bandaged.
* BootsOfToughness: They go towards pushing his militaristic design.
* CommissarCap: Wears one as part of his military dress uniform.
* CoolMask: One covering his mouth, seemingly has a zipper as an opening for his mouth.
** His official art has him holding [[NightmareFace a creepier mask]].
* EeriePaleSkinnedBrunette: He has long dark hair and is freakishly pale.
* HumansAreInteresting: He studies the humans around him to understand their behavior and their beauty. He believes that humans have unlimited beauty and tries to study more about it.
* JapanesePronouns: "Boku".
* LongHairedPrettyboy: His eyes are very striking giving him this impression despite his mask and he has a pretty typical bishonen build in addition to his hair length.
* MeaningfulName: His family name includes the kanji for (Shinto) Shrine and (Buddhist) Temple, two thing important on the Japanese religious culture, related to his talent. His given name is written with the kanji for "Just" and "Purity" which can allude to his design's theme.
* NightmareFace: His second mask.
* PurpleProse: Along with his antiquated terminology.
* PuttingOnTheReich: His design sure looks quite Nazi-esque with a bit of [[KatanasOfTheRisingSun Imperial Japan]] thrown into the mix.
* RedArmbandOfLeadership: Not helping the Nazi vibes unlike previous characters in the franchise who's had it.
* SkewedPriorities: Locked inside the Gifted Inmates Academy with 15 other people and being forced to kill each other, he takes his time studying his classmates to add information to his pet theory.
* SomethingAboutARose: His official art shows him with Rose thorns and petals all around.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Ryoma Hoshi]]
[[WMG:Ryoma Hoshi]]
!!! '''Ultimate Tennis Player'''
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-> ''"Anyway… let me give you some advice. Don’t get close to a murderer like me so carelessly."''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Creator/AkioOhtsuka
A world-famous tennis player. During international matches he would kill mafiosi by hitting them in the head with a custom-made steel tennis ball, earning him the nickname "Killer Tennis" and the death sentence. He has a jaded, hardboiled demeanor despite being a teenager, and claims that the Ultimate Tennis Player is already dead due to already being in jail before coming to the prison school.
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* BadassAdorable: Looks like a children's plush toy, yet he took out an entire mafia organization with only a steel tennis ball.
* BadassBaritone: Being voiced by Creator/AkioOhtsuka gives him one, contrasting his cartoony design.
* BlushSticker: Adding to his cartoony design.
* ChainedByFashion: Has a manacle with a broken chain on his left leg. This is a remnant of his days on Death Row.
* {{Gonk}}: He has more of a plush looking appearance compared to everyone else.
* ImprobableWeaponUser: He killed members of the mafia with steel tennis balls.
* NamedAfterSomebodyFamous[=/=]ShoutOut: He's quite obviously named after [[Manga/ThePrinceOfTennis Ryoma Echizen]], another short but excellent tennis player. Also his NiceHat looks quite similar to [[Manga/SketDance Bossun's]].
* NiceHat: He wears a black hat with two points that has a picture of two tennis rackets on it.
* NightmareFace: The trial prior CG that shows the faces of all characters has a creepy close up of his face that looks absolutely unsettling.
* NoBrows: The only character in the game to not have any eyebrows, though his eyelids take up the mantle of expressiveness to offset this.
* NonstandardCharacterDesign[=/=]RecurringElement: Virtually looks nothing like any of the other members of the cast, much in the same vein of Hifumi, Teruteru and Bandai. And just like Bandai, Ryoma has a voice that completely contrasts his design.
* OralFixation: He always has some sort of toothpick in his mouth.
* TinySchoolboy: The smallest male character in the game, and easily ''the'' shortest character in the entire series by a long shot (to the point where he has to ''stand on a box'' during class trials). Ironic, considering his talent.
* TopHeavyGuy: Inverted, his legs are notably much more muscular than the rest of his body. Justified, since his talent requires a ''lot'' of movement to get from one end of the court to another.
* VocalDissonance: His deep voice is contrasted by his cartoony appearance.
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[[folder: Kaito Momota]]
[[WMG:Kaito Momota]]
!!! '''Ultimate Astronaut'''
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-> ''"Space, ya know, is an ally to people who want to overcome their limits without closing up."''
-> '''Voiced By:''' Creator/RyoheiKimura
A trainee astronaut. The astronaut program requires a college degree, but Kaito bluffed his way in with fake documents and even passed the test. He was eventually found out, but was kept on due to his personality and real talent. Kaito still hasn't been to space, but wants to go more than anything. He's a classic romantic and often talks about dreams and passion.
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* AnimeHair: It's purple and sticks up at an angle that would make [[Franchise/AceAttorney Phoenix Wright]] blush.
* {{Bishonen}}: Per his design notes.
* BunnyEarsLawyer: Yes, despite appearances, this guy is an ''astronaut.'' Though that's only because he faked his way through the exams and they only let him stay on because they thought he was amusing.
* CurtainsMatchTheWindows: Has purple hair matching with his purple eyes.
* CoatCape: He wears his uniform like a cape.
* ColorMotif: Purple
* DistinguishedGentlemansPipe: Held a large Kiseru in his official art.
* LargeHam: He can be quite over the top and bombastic when riled up.
* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: It's purple.
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