He wears the uniform of the high school he attended before entering Hope's Peak Academy: a white shirt with a dark green tie featuring his old school's emblem, and black trousers. His shoes are sneakers with red lines. He has spiky, greenish hair with a prominent cowlick (the "antenna") on top that stands up or shakes when he is surprised or emotional. His hairstyle is similar to the previous protagonist, Naegi, but Hinata's is shorter overall, and the center of his bangs protrudes like an inverted antenna. His eyes are olive-colored with a unique hatched pattern. First person: I (rough, casual). Second person: you (last name only, no honorifics). Male.

He has a tall, slender build, standing 180cm and weighing 65kg. His hair is perpetually unstable, resembling flickering flames, with a gradient that turns white toward the top and a soft antenna-like tuft at the peak. He wears a knee-length dark green coat with a red pattern on the left chest and a red mark resembling "55" on the back (similar to the logo for the early Danganronpa title concept "The 55th Box"). He wears a white T-shirt with red designs, black trousers, brown shoes, and a wallet chain. First person: I (soft, polite). Second person: you (last name + -kun for males, last name + -san for females). Male.

She is characterized by feminine items like a cat-eared hoodie, black thigh-high socks, and a pink backpack. Her light brown (flaxen) bob hair, which flips outward at the ends, features a hair clip shaped like a spaceship from a shooting game, hinting at her love for gaming. She doesn't always wear the hood of her cat-eared hoodie but puts it on when she's deep in thought. She has a slender figure at 160cm and 46kg, but is well-endowed, with a mole on her chest. First person: I (polite, feminine). Second person: you (casual, no honorifics).

He has a dynamic hairstyle with longish purple hair swept to the sides and flicked-out ends. He wears a white student uniform inspired by a straitjacket, with a tattered hem and metal fasteners, paired with punk-style pants connected by belts at the legs and two-tone slip-on shoes. He wears a black-and-white checkered scarf around his neck. First person: I (casual, boyish). Second person: you (last name + -chan). Male.

She has white hair tied in pigtails and tanned skin due to her island upbringing. She wears a plain white bikini under a long yellow hoodie, with a utility belt for her brushes around her waist. She wears a seashell necklace, a belly button piercing, and matching bracelets on her wrists and ankles. Her school emblem is on both arms and her back. In event scenes, her swimsuit is blue-tinted rather than pure white. First person: Angie. Second person: you (first name only, no honorifics). Female.

He is characterized by ending his sentences with katakana-style inflections (e.g., "...is it?", "...I see."). He has long black hair with a greenish tint, pale skin, and yellow eyes. He wears a black mask with a zipper from his mouth to his neck, a khaki student uniform reminiscent of a military outfit, long boots with a zipper design, bandages wrapped around both hands, and a military-style student cap. The school emblem is on his cap and armband. First person: I (soft, polite). Second person: you (polite/soft). Male.

A quintessential beautiful girl, fitting for someone with the title of "Idol." She has long, straight black hair. She wears a sailor-style school uniform with white-lined thigh-high socks. Her idol outfit also appears in the series, consisting of a pink ruffled dress (the anime version features a midriff-baring top), hair tied in twin tails, and ribbon-shaped hair clips. First person: I (polite, feminine). Second person: you (-san for females, -kun for males). Female.

He has a small, fragile, child-like build that makes him look like an elementary schooler; excluding Monokuma, he is the shortest character in the cast. He has a brown bob hairstyle that flips outward. His clothing consists of a student uniform in chic colors, featuring a dark green jacket and a dark brown pumpkin skirt that flares out like a parasol. According to the design documents, his initial design had a short bob, which was used for his childhood appearance in the anime. First person: I (soft, polite). Second person: you (-san for females, -kun for males). Male.

Standing at only 130cm, she has a childish appearance that makes it hard to believe she's a high schooler, yet she is a legitimate Ultimate Traditional Dancer admitted to Hope's Peak. Contrary to her cute looks, she has a cruel and sharp-tongued personality. However, she is mentally fragile; she might be faking it, but she cries immediately if scolded. She isn't toxic to everyone and shows an affectionate side to those she likes. She calls males "Big Brother [Name]" and females "Big Sister [Name]." Since she wears a kimono, her school emblem is the only one unknown, though a cat silhouette was used in PVs. She is very serious about traditional dance and has a heart that appreciates flowers, albeit in a twisted way. She has an unexpected side that treasures beautiful ancient Japanese things. She likes sweets, cute things, Japanese-style items, and popping bubble wrap. Her favorite movies are horror films. First person: I (polite, feminine).

According to Sakura Ogami, his muscle mass and quality are average for a high schooler, but he is quite small for a boy his age, which he is a bit self-conscious about. He has light brown hair with a distinctive antenna (cowlick) curving to the left. He wears a black blazer-style student uniform with a skull-print hoodie underneath. While designed with the concept of being "ordinary in every way," his short stature, baby face, and neutral voice often lead fans to categorize him as having "shota" attributes. First person: I (soft, polite). Second person: you (soft) / you (blunt).