Danganronpa: Murder on the Despair Express
Project Overview
Sixteen students of the prestigious Hope's Peak Academy were living peaceful, well balanced lives.
That always seems to be the case, doesn't it?
But then, one day, each of those 16 students was sent a text message.
Signed by the mysterious M, each student was sent a message of their deepest, darkest secret, and a countdown until it was revealed on the public servers of Hope's Peak Academy's website, and broadcast alongside the daily announcements.
Fearing their unbearable secrets leaking out into the world, all 16 agreed to meet up at a specific location, divided into four groups of four to meet in four corners of the grounds of the school.
But, the moment that all four students had arrived in each location, their vision blurred. They collapsed, one by one, and then all woke up in the middle of an unfamiliar location.
A moving train.
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An upcoming Danganronpa audio project based on my own personal Fangan. Details/Scripts will be coming in as chapters are finished in the private server where I run the Fangan on my own currently. THIS IS NOT SET IN STONE. Character audition lines, roles, or aspects to their character may change/be altered as time goes in.
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the role of Subaru Saito has been reopened for auditioning.
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First Wave of Casting!
Thank you all so much for your auditions! I'm still combing through and listening to who sounds like the best fit for every character, but at the moment, our first five roles have been cast! Thank you all so much for your support of this project, and keep an eye out for the second wave coming shortly!!
You know him, you love/hate him. The monotone bear is back once again to spread despair among the students at Hope's Peak Academy! This time, donning a train conductor's garb and heading the Despair Express, Monokuma is a bit more hands-on with day to day life, but still has the parameters of a typical killing game.
Likes: Despair, murder, detective mystery novels
Dislikes: Hope, getting along, school kids
"All aboard, lightweights! This is going to be one hell of a trip, kiddos, so make sure to get your tickets punched before your faces do!"
"That's right, passengers! Let's hope nobody has to go all Hercule Poirot in these carts, I'd be **oh, so heartbroken** if a murder were to occur."
"Well, here's your Monokuma file! Once the investigation is getting boring, I'll start setting up a trial room for you all in the engine room!"
Amadra Guillhouf (Uh-mah-druh Gil-hoof) is a confident, plucky young woman with the title of the Ultimate Weaponsmith. Born in a cold, small town with little technology at their disposal, she carries the weight of their legacy on her shoulders as she ventures out into the world, honing her skills at Hope's Peak Academy to return with a smiling face so she can hold her head up high and lead her people to a new age of smithing.
Likes:Working together, sparring, finding beauty in everything, victory
Dislikes: Laziness, slacking, holding back, self-satisfaction
(Formal, gentle) "Ah! Where are my senses? My name is Amadra Guillhouf. I am the Ultimate Weaponsmith. It is a pleasure to be meeting you. Should you need my services, I will always be steadfast."
(Angry, yet amused) "If you wish to act like a wild animal, you will be cleaned like one! Come, we take to the showers now."
(Defiant) "If you believe I am going to be left in wait, listening to you go on about killing each other, you have another thing arriving! You are not going to have your way with us!"
Amane Yasuda (Uh-mah-nay Yah-soo-duh) is a comfortable mix along the line of a Southern belle and a rough-and-tumble fighter. Being the Ultimate Storm Chaser, they're no stranger to a taste of danger. Believing they have a lot to be lucky for, but even more to strive towards, they seem to hold themself highly as a leader, but will often shirk off responsibility in preference of taking a day off.
Likes: Lazy days, driving fast, rain, clouds, danger
Dislikes: Energy drinks, bicycles, brooms, cleaning
(Casual, carefree) "Well, hey, there! Name's Amane Yasuda, but everyone calls me Haily! I'm the Ultimate Storm Chaser. Guess ya can see where the nickname comes from, now can't ya? Nice to meet ya."
(Furious) "Are ya blind or deaf or somethin'? Ya ain't listenin' to a word I'm sayin' when I'm tellin' ya, I DIDN'T DO JACK SHIT."
(Quiet, resolute) "...My best friend was the one who introduced me to storm chasin'... Saw him picked up by a twister right in our hometown. Found him a week later, truck perched on the town hall. Should'a been him here at Hope's Peak. Not me."
Andrew Primaris (An-droo Pre-Mare-Is) was once a social butterfly, with a kind heart and a love of animals. But, due to a mistake on his part, and quite a few problems trying to fix it, he has become secluded, dropping his gentle nature in favor of a cold, detached persona. And yet, he still tries to help out anyone and everyone that he can. Through his rough facade, if anyone needs indication as to where his true nature lies, they can always see it through his passion and talent, the Ultimate Florist.
Likes: People, pizza, balloons, gum, proper etiquette, smoking
Dislikes: Bugs, low batteries, overpowering cologne
(Quiet, quick) "Andrew Primaris. Florist."
(Inquisitive) "Motive..? So we have reason to kill each other. Bullshit."
(Nonchalant) "Can't prove it. But I'm innocent."
Emi Kogawa (Emmy Koh-gah-wah), also known as StormTotality, is a popular game streamer, contracted by multiple professional leagues and drafted to teams that always seem to win. With a community at her back and her face in the limelight, those that don't know her are often given the cold shoulder and brushed aside. However, those that are able to break down those 8-bit walls know she's actually a very warm and loving person.
Likes: Games, neon lights, classic arcade games, streaming
Dislikes: Casual play, playing nice, being fake, wine
(Annoyed, disinterested) "Call me Storm. That's all you'll get out of me. Now fuck off, I've got prep to do."
(Quiet, sincere) "...Maybe the three of us can play like this sometime. You, my girlfriend, and I. It's not so bad, losing to your friends."
(Upset, on the verge of breaking own) "MY OWN. BEST FRIEND. IS LYING DEAD. AND YOU THINK THAT I HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH IT?! WHAT THE HELL WOULD I STAND TO GAIN?! I CAN'T LEAVE WITHOUT HIM!"
Ezra Haxtrom (Ez-ruh Hacks-trom) was born into a life of sheer disaster. After losing his father, his mother was sentenced to prison for a crime she didn't commit. [BACKSTORY LOCKED, N/A] Ezra is very aloof and carefree, taking to literature as a passion.
Likes: Intimacy, weapons, literature, laying on a hill, lazy Sundays
Dislikes: Sloppy jobs, being lazy at work, large crowds, intolerance
(Soft, inviting) "Ezra. Ezra Haxtrom. Look. I know it won't sound very sunshine and rainbows. Trust me, everyone I meet has the same reaction. I'm... (Deep breath) The Ultimate [REDACTED]. But don't worry! I'm--I'm off the clock."
(Warm, teasing) "I like that. Classic literary reference. Ten points to Gryffindor."
(Calming, soothing) "Shh. I know. Hey. It'll be alright. Chin up, look at me. Everything's going to be alright. And we're going to--(pause)--We're going to figure this out. I promise."
(Lines denoted with ♪this♪ equal a sing-song tone of your choosing)
Giselle Callas (Pronounced like callous) was the daughter of a wealthy Italian family with a history in the fine arts. Giselle was expected to carry the banner of her family's legacy, but branched away from them early in life. While her family was extremely religious, Giselle was a free spirit who clashed regularly with her strict parents. Eventually being disowned, she began making enough income at the local opera house to support her and her little brother Josiah in a small apartment of their own.
Likes: Music, silence, reading, animals
Dislikes: Being outside her comfort zone, obnoxious people
(Unenthused) "Giselle Callas. Opera Singer. Do me a favor and ♪fuck off♪."
(Emotional, soft) I wish we could've gotten to hang out a bit more, y'know? Outside of this hellhole."
[Please sing a snippet from any song of your choosing, just let me know what it is!]
Hana Hirano (Hah-Nah He-Rah-No) always believed she was destined for great things. Becoming the Ultimate Astrologer, her suspicions seemed to be all but confirmed. She always had a knack for the mystic, but often crosses a line, unable to perfectly connect with people on an emotional level. Her blunt nature and kind smile, however, lead people to often overlook her shortcomings.
Likes: Dancing, stargazing, self-care, music, controlled chaos
Dislikes: Perfectionists, sticklers for rules, people who doubt fate
(Sweet, bubbly) "Hiya! Name's Hana Hirano! I'm the Ultimate Astrologer! Hey, if you swing by my room later, maybe we can do something fun!"
(Determined, focused) "Sorry. Can't talk. I'm trying to figure out... What the hell... (Discovery) Is this?! This is mine! Why is it here?"
(Accusatory) "You think I..? Holy--Back me up here, guys, I didn't have anything to do with it! I swear! I was in my room all night!"
Kaida Tsukimi (Ky-Aid-Uh Sue-Key-Me) is a bright young woman with little time for nonsense. As the ultimate Behavioral Analyst, she takes extreme caution in any form of interaction, blending in seamlessly until she can make herself exactly the type of person her subject can relate to, all in the hopes of getting more information from them. Yet, despite this cold demeanor, she has many insecurities and secrets she keeps hidden from even those closest to her.
Likes: Humiliating her opponents, stacking the odds in her favor, high-end food, traveling the world, champagne
Dislikes: Low end meals, skating by on minimum effort, people who think they are above her
(Cold, observant) "Kaida Tsukimi. Ultimate Behavioral Analyst. Is there something you needed from me?"
(Calculating, prodding) "And what do you think you can do about it? You heard the thing. Violence provokes punishment. You're not really that stupid, are you?"
(Proud) "Mhm. That was all me. I took a calculated risk, and it paid off. So now you can cross me off the suspect list."
Kasumi Aihara (Kuh-sue-me I-har-uh) is the Ultimate Nature Photographer, and this story's protagonist. At a very young age, she was adopted into a loving family, and her doting mothers supported all her budding interests. Spurred on by traveling journalist Mom, and encouraged from the sidelines from stay-at-home Mama, Kasumi's love of photography pushed onward and eventually gained her the prestige and status to attend Hope's Peak Academy.
Likes: Animals, flowers, nature, friends
Dislikes: Impatient people, unruliness, pollution/littering/general disrespect for the Earth
(Surprised) "Me? Oh! Kasumi Aihara. Ultimate Nature Photographer. It's nice to meet you. I sincerely hope we can get along!"
(Perplexed) "But... How did we end up on a train? I mean--No doubt Mama is going to be furious. Maybe I should call her and--Wha?! Where's my phone?!"
(OG Danganronpa sound) "No, that's wrong!"
Mayu Komatsu (My-you Koh-Mah-Tsu) is a quiet, often stuttering individual with a gift of finding the supernatural, giving them the title of the Ultimate Paranormal Investigator. Suffering from heart defects since birth, they have little care for their own life, and often feel more comforted in the presence of the spirits they chase rather than the social cues of the living.
Likes: Silence, tea, starry nights, haunted locations
Dislikes: Bright lights, crowds, bright colors, noise, coffee
(Timid) "A-Ah, I'm Mayu. Mayu Komatsu. I'm the--Er, the Ultimate Paranormal Investigator."
(Defiant, but still afraid) "I've... Nearly died so many times. D-Do you really think anything you can say to me will scare me m-more than that?"
(Pensive) "H-How did you..? There has to be some l-logical explanation for this."
Mitsuo Tatsuya (Mitt-sue-oh Tat-sue-yah) has always been confident and powerful with his words. His suave demeanor and gentle words earned him the title of the experimental Ultimate Politician talent. Having worked on student councils, charity events, and attended youth leadership conferences in various regions, Mitsuo has always had the mindset of doing things for the greater good, even if dubious methods are involved.
Likes: Debates, Smooth-talkers, keeping things tidy
Dislikes: Chaos, cynics, god-complexes
(Bolstering, confident) "My name is Mitsuo Tatsuya. It may be a bit early, but I've been given the title the Ultimate Politician. From the bottom of my heart, I look forward to finding a solution with you all."
(Inspiring) "That thing can't keep us here forever. What we need to do first is split ourselves up into groups and start searching the train. There have to be clues here somewhere."
(Sly, slightly unsettling) "...You know where I was. Don't you? And even if you don't, a bit of persuasion won't cut down the justice you're sure to bring about. I won't have to prove myself with you backing me up."
Siobhan Rohan McCallan (Shuh-vawnn row-uhn Mac-cal-in) is a young Scottish woman with very little nonsense about her. She's direct, quick-witted, and easygoing, befitting her title of the Ultimate Boxer. Growing up around a family of athletes, she was inspired to take after them and nearly went into hockey, but after an injury to her leg forever impeded her ability to be the swiftest skater on the ice, she took up boxing instead, well enough to become the best of her age.
Likes: Solitude, energy drinks, late nights
Dislikes: Early mornings, crowds, silence, wearing her glasses
(Distracted) "Right. Siobhan Rohan McCallan. Boxer. Sorry, not really in the mood to be all friendly right now. Come back later?"
(Furious) "Are ye saying that it was all my doin'? Are you out of yer mind? I was off trainin' with what's-her-fuckin'-name over there, I've got an airtight alibi!"
(Teasing) "Am I gonna have to force ye to listen? I've been told my headlock is a terrifyin' feeling, I could keep ye there for just a little bit. Now, like I was sayin'--"
Subaru Saito (Soo-bah-roo Sy-toe) has always had the rebellious spirit in him. Rowdy, playful, and extremely excitable, the Ultimate Graffiti Artist has always had a home with the locals despite having no true place to call his own. Going by the ominous name Styx, his artwork and vandalism alike have been seen in various areas around the whole world. It seems he always has a scheme, and is able to somehow get from place to place without any trouble.
Likes: Paintings, any artistic medium, late nights, beer, fast food
Dislikes: Formalities, society, small talk, tea, cars
(Playful) "What up, guys? Name's Subaru Saito. But you can call me Styx. Sound familiar? You've got to recognize my super badass graffiti work all over the world!"
(Nonchalant to manic) "A train? Holy shit. Think I could work out a little decal on the side? Maybe something really impressive, like--Uh--"HELP US! WE'RE TRAPPED ON A TRAIN WITH A MURDEROUS BUILD-A-BEAR!" "
(Emotionless, distant) "Nah, dude. I don't give a shit. My spray cans were used to--to--Fuck, man. Not now."
Takashi Morioka (Tuh-kah-shi More-ee-oh-kah) is a quiet, reserved student who only lets his real personality shine during the night life, surrounded by neon lights. As the ultimate DJ, he spends most of his time compiling playlists, splicing tracks, and trying to find the perfect mood through his medium of music. He often remarks he has little excitement in his life, but his exciting stories he can drop on a dime have otherwise to say.
Likes: Junk food, late nights, parties, bright lights, drinking
Dislikes: Early mornings, tidiness, silence
(Formal) "My name is Takashi Morioka. I'm known as the Ultimate DJ. It's nice to meet you."
(Impatient) "So are we done here? Or what? I don't give a shit about what you have to say, nobody's gonna do anything about this anyways. We'll just wait it out until wherever it is we're going."
(Sleepy) "Huh..? What're you doing out in the middle of the night..? . . . Oh, me? I was just trying to sneak around. Get a midnight snack."
Taro Higoshi (Tah-row Hih-Go-Shee) wasn't given a very happy home life when he was born, but he made the most of what he was given, and found solace in his group of friends, Being introduced to the world(s) of Tabletop Gaming, Taro finally found his home, and his dedication to the craft earned him the title of Ultimate Game Master. Somewhere between acting like a father to his friends and being just a bit socially awkward, Taro often gets very close to those he cares about, and will do anything to protect them.
Likes: Games of all sorts, people, magic, honesty
Dislikes: His birth parents, dishonesty, gender conformity
(Delighted) "Hey! New faces! My name's Taro Higoshi. I'm the Ultimate Game Master. If you ever need to relax while we're busy freaking out, I'd be happy to run a session for you."
(Helpful, inquisitive) "You said you needed help, right? Well, how about we start with the alibis? Maybe we can find some inconsistencies there. Now, who was doing what?"
(Just typical DM things) "Roll initiative."
Umi Tominaga (Ooo-me Toe-me-nah-gah) is a boisterous, foul-mouthed woman of the seas, scarcely spending a moment on land unless she absolutely has to. Under the title of the Ultimate Pirate, Hope's Peak hoped to quell her rampage of the seas, taking her down just a bit to instruct her on politics and courtesy. Under the name Blue Glass, however, her terror on the seas is unlikely to end.
Likes: The seas, drinking, sharpshooting, sailing
Dislikes: Being stuck on land, dressing up properly
(Deadpan) "Umi Tominaga. Call me Blue Glass, lest we have a problem later down the line, lass. A pirate is nothing if not reputation."
(Rough, intimidating) "Nothin' more insultin' than trying to undo a woman's honor without her fightin' back, what've ye got to say before I take ye down fer it?"
(Embarrassed) "...I... Never learned to read, so I couldn't'a done it if I wanted to. Fine. There's yer answer, now stop badgerin' me."
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