Danganronpa: The Animation

Danganronpa: The Animation is an adaptation of the first game in the series, "Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc." It belongs to the mystery, psychological, and thriller genres. The series presents a unique blend of murder mystery and psychological suspense, where a group of students is trapped in a deadly game of life and death.

The story revolves around Hope's Peak Academy, an elite high school renowned for nurturing students with exceptional talents. A group of sixteen students, each possessing a distinct talent, finds themselves trapped within the confines of the school by a malevolent black-and-white bear named Monokuma. To escape, the students must commit the perfect murder—kill a fellow student and get away with it during the ensuing class trial.

As the killings unfold, the students must investigate each murder, collect evidence, and participate in intense class trials where they debate and discuss the identity of the culprit. If they correctly identify the murderer, the culprit is executed. If they fail, the killer is set free, and the others are executed instead. The anime explores themes of trust, deception, morality, and the lengths people will go to survive.

Directed by: Seiji Kishi
Released: 4/7/2013
Episodes: 13
IMDb rating: 6.8/10