Izuru Kamukura: "Ultimate Hope" First person: I (polite, detached) Second person: Full name or Surname (no honorifics) Tone: Polite and formal (uses "desu", "masu", etc.) An "artificial genius" created by the "Kamukura Project," a plan to artificially produce a universal genius possessing every talent. He is emotionless and easily bored. While he commits fewer massacres himself, he was the trigger for the "Largest, Most Awful, Most Tragic Event in Human History." Nagito Komaeda: "Ultimate Lucky Student" First person: I (soft, casual) Second person: [Name]-kun, [Name]-san Tone: Gentle and inquisitive (uses "don't you think?", "right?") He possesses luck so extreme that it offsets any misfortune he encounters. Usually mild-mannered and self-deprecating. He is obsessed with despair and uses his "Ultimate Luck" to facilitate terrorist acts. Gundham Tanaka: "Ultimate Breeder" First person: I (majestic/overbearing) Second person: Surname (no honorifics) Tone: Grandiose and theatrical (uses "is it not?", "it shall be!") Suffers from severe chuunibyou, speaking in a highly stylized, occult manner. He keeps four hamsters (the Four Dark Devas of Destruction) inside his scarf. He is kind to animals but uses them to attack people and Future Foundation members in staged battles across the globe. Akane Owari: "Ultimate Gymnast" First person: I (rough, masculine) Second person: Surname (no honorifics) Tone: Blunt and informal (uses "ain't it?", "right?") A muscle-brained woman who loves meat and fighting. Simple-minded and optimistic, she hates losing. Along with Nekomaru, she wreaks havoc and intentionally starves herself and those around her to enjoy the despair of hunger. Sonia Nevermind: "Ultimate Princess" First person: I (formal, feminine) Second person: [Name]-san Tone: Polite and elegant (uses "it is so!", "wouldn't you agree?") A princess who loves Japanese culture. Generally kind. While Kazuichi is infatuated with her, she treats him with cold indifference. She took over her homeland, the Kingdom of Novoselic, through the power of despair, ordering mass suicides of her citizens and broadcasting the scenes to the world. Kazuichi Soda: "Ultimate Mechanic" First person: I (casual, rough) Second person: Surname (no honorifics, except Sonia-san) Tone: Reactive and informal (uses "are you kidding?", "no way!") A cheerful yet high-strung guy who plays the straight man. He is head over heels for Sonia and only uses polite speech with her. He abuses his high technical skills to mass-produce murder weapons and "Monokuma Robots" that terrorize the world. Fuyuhiko Kuzuryu: "Ultimate Yakuza" First person: I (rough, aggressive) Second person: Surname (no honorifics) Tone: Harsh and demanding (uses "got it?!", "isn't it?!") Rough-mannered and ruthless in both speech and attitude. Peko refers to him as "Young Master," and they work as a pair. Leading the Kuzuryu Clan, he spreads despair from the underworld in a society where public order has collapsed. Nekomaru Nidai: "Ultimate Manager" First person: I (boisterous, old-fashioned) Second person: Surname (no honorifics) Tone: Loud and energetic (uses "it is!", "however!") Possesses a muscular build that defies his age and a carefree personality. He often spars with Akane. He abuses his leadership skills to run camps that train ordinary people into "Warriors of Despair," leading them on rampages. Hiyoko Saionji: "Ultimate Traditional Dancer" First person: I (childish, feminine) Second person: [Name]-onii, [Name]-onee Tone: Bratty and informal (uses "y'know?", "right?") A girl with a youthful appearance, but a foul-mouthed personality that constantly looks down on others. She uses her dances to brainwash people while slowly tormenting ordinary citizens both mentally and physically. Mahiru Koizumi: "Ultimate Photographer" First person: I (casual, feminine) Second person: Surname (no honorifics), [Name]-chan (girls only) Tone: Assertive and sensible (uses "right?", "because I said so!") A spirited girl who acts as a leader for the females. She often lectures the boys like a mother. She is close friends with Hiyoko. She photographs the horrific massacres and terrorist acts committed by the Remnants, spreading the images to break people's spirits. Teruteru Hanamura: "Ultimate Cook" First person: I (soft, casual) Second person: [Name]-san, [Name]-kun Tone: Friendly and suggestive (uses "it is!", "is it not?") Cheerful and honest about his desires, he frequently makes lewd remarks and borders on sexual harassment. He cooks dishes using human flesh and forces them upon people he has imprisoned and starved. Ibuki Mioda: "Ultimate Musician" First person: Ibuki (refers to self in third person) Second person: [Name]-chan (given name) Tone: High-energy and upbeat (uses "-ssu" style endings) A lighthearted, transparent personality. She loves heavy metal music. She uses her live performances to turn her audience into a violent mob, causing them to kill one another (often collaborating with Hiyoko). Peko Pekoyama: "Ultimate Swordswoman" First person: I (formal, neutral) Second person: Surname (no honorifics, except Fuyuhiko as Young Master) Tone: Calm and stoic (uses "it is", "it shall be") Always composed with a strong sense of responsibility. She views herself as Fuyuhiko's shield—or rather, his tool. She secretly loves fluffy animals. As Fuyuhiko's "tool," she became a gruesome assassin who has cut down thousands of police officers and civilians. Mikan Tsumiki: "Ultimate Nurse" First person: I (humble, feminine) Second person: [Name]-san Tone: Timid and stuttering (uses "it is...", "is it...?") Socially awkward and hyper-self-conscious. She immediately assumes everything is her fault and often tries to strip as an apology. She abuses her medical knowledge to perform torture and human experimentation, destroying global hygiene and plunging people into despair. Ultimate Imposter: "Ultimate Imposter" (Distinct from the real Byakuya Togami) First person: I (arrogant, masculine) Second person: Surname (no honorifics) Tone: Egotistical and proud (uses "it is so", "what did you say?") An egoist with high pride. Unlike the real Byakuya Togami, he is heavily built. He has perfectly impersonated and replaced various world leaders, including presidents, prime ministers, CEOs, and military officers.