Pronounced eye-ree tah-kah-nah-shee

Airi has already been cast, but as she's the protagonist of Project: Danganronpa I figured it would be good for you to know about her!

Airi is an actress by both talent and nature. Not only is she effortlessly gifted at changing her character roles and reactions on the go, she's somewhat of a gifted liar and spends the majority of her time acting, even if she's out of character. Airi isn't what she appears, as underneath her friendly, enthusiastic facade, she's actually very secretive and doesn't trust people easily. Her personality, tone of voice and 'character' shift depending on who she is with which makes her both loved and suspected by those around her. 

Airi didn't have a happy home life, as from when she was born up until the age of seven her parents were organising a complicated, long-winded divorce that was often interrupted by huge bouts of fighting. Airi's acting began as a young child, convincing her school friends and teachers that nothing was wrong and she was completely happy and comfortable. She found it a fun way of escaping reality - pretending to be someone else entirely. When she was eight, she joined  local theatre company, who became like a second family to her, they not only developed her talent for acting, but also helped her with personal struggles and gave her a safe place to go to when she was scared or upset. She is completely convinced that they saved her childhood, and also paved the way for her future by allowing her to be accepted to Kyukyoku Academy. Airi's acting is good, sure, but what really makes it special is how she can adapt without a script, on the spot with absolutely no hesitation, in a very believable fashion - hence her title as SHSL Improv actress rather than a regular actress.