For those who wanted to try being the Blackened just once.
1. Investigation Phase: After a murder occurs, you investigate the scene and gather evidence and testimony to prepare for the Class Trial. 2. Class Trial: Set the collected evidence and testimony into your trigger as "Truth Bullets" to shoot down contradictions in the other students' arguments. 3. Voting: As a result of the debate, the culprit is determined by a vote. 4. Punishment: Once the culprit is identified, Monokuma executes a "Punishment." The hallmark of this game is the fusion of mystery adventure and action elements. In the Class Trial, you can experience the exhilaration of refuting contradictions within a fast-paced debate. The "Blackened" refers to the culprit of the murder case. In each chapter, players aim to find the Blackened by presenting evidence and debating. In this game, the user has become the Blackened.
Hajime Hinata The protagonist. Lacks a talent but yearns for hope. He intensely admires talent and leads his comrades. Chiaki Nanami The gamer heroine. Actually an AI in the virtual world and a "symbol of hope" who guides everyone. She sacrifices herself to protect her friends. Nagito Komaeda Possessor of Ultimate Luck. A madman obsessed with hope, he views even despair as a "spice to enhance hope." He continues to influence the story even after his death. Gundham Tanaka A Chuunibyou breeder. Actually a kind man who cares for animals. His scene of throwing his life away to save his comrades is unforgettable. Fuyuhiko Kuzuryu Heir to a yakuza clan. Small and foul-mouthed, but grows significantly as he cares for his friends. He sheds tears over the death of his close friend. Hiyoko Saionji A young traditional dancer. Foul-mouthed and mean, but she opened her heart to Koizumi. She breaks down after her best friend's death. Mahiru Koizumi A big-sisterly photographer. Has a strong sense of justice and is Saionji's best friend. She is killed early on, but her presence lingers until the end. Peko Pekoyama An expressionless kendo practitioner. Kuzuryu's bodyguard and childhood friend. She commits murder to protect him and chooses death. Akane Owari A wild gymnast. The type to act on instinct, but cares for her friends. Though nearly manipulated, she ultimately survives. Kazuichi Soda A flashy mechanic. A hard worker with an unrequited crush on Sonia. Though unrewarded, he is a passionate man who cares for his friends. Sonia Nevermind A princess. Pure-hearted and loves horror. Oblivious to Soda's feelings, but a strong-willed woman who faces reality head-on. Ibuki Mioda A high-energy light music club member. She is manipulated into killing a comrade and loses her life in the process. Mikan Tsumiki The health committee member. Stained by despair due to past bullying, she awakens and commits a murder filled with madness. Teruteru Hanamura A chef. Loves dirty jokes and is obsessed with his mother. He commits murder to protect his mother's secret. Nekomaru Nidai A team manager. Falls in love with an AI and is manipulated into murder. A man who broke because of his own kindness. In the end, it is revealed that everything was a virtual space. The survivors resolve to "choose hope by their own will" and achieve their escape from despair.
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Release Date 2026.08.06 / Last Updated 2026.08.06