A couple of Kotaku staffers love Danganronpa, the weirdly named Japanese visual novels/murder mysteries released on the Vita in the U.S. this year. I figured I should try one by year's end. I knew going in that I was in for a rough time. » 12/29/14 2:11pm 12/29/14 2:11pm

We at Kotaku are big fans of the Danganronpa series—in fact both 1 and 2 share a spot on our best Vita games list. Of course, there is actually a third Daganronpa game in Japan, Zettai Zetsubo Shoujo: Danganronpa Another Episode, and we're streaming it right now. Come join us! » 12/06/14 10:00pm 12/06/14 10:00pm

This past weekend, I began making my way through the newest in the Danganronpa franchise, Zettai Zetsubou Shoujo: Danganronpa Another Episode, so I was expecting violence, murder, and elaborate death traps. What I was not expecting? This teddy bear abomination. » 12/02/14 7:40am 12/02/14 7:40am

Danganronpa 2 hit Western shelves this week, and while it has an English voice track, which fellow Kotaku author Kirk Hamilton tells me is “decent with a few standouts,” the Japanese voice cast is—let me assure you—an anime fan’s dream. » 9/09/14 6:00am 9/09/14 6:00am

Danganronpa, one of the best games of 2014 so far, is on sale today for $20. I strongly recommend it to anyone who's into good stories. The sequel comes out next week—look out for our review then. » 8/26/14 4:27pm 8/26/14 4:27pm

When you think of the term "visual novel," you probably think of dating simulators stuffed full of anime tropes and hentai scenes. I am here to convince you that this is wrong. » 8/20/14 6:00pm 8/20/14 6:00pm

If you liked Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc and weren't already psyched for the sequel, this new trailer should do the trick. See you soon, Monokuma. » 7/09/14 8:53pm 7/09/14 8:53pm

Looks like Danganronpa 2 is out on September 2 which is basically the only thing that matters this year. (via NeoGAF) » 4/18/14 12:46pm 4/18/14 12:46pm

Good News, Danganronpa Fans: NIS America just announced that Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is coming to Vitas in North America and Europe this fall. Unlike the (very cool) first game, the sequel takes place on a sun-drenched island. Word is it's good, too. Read/download the full announcement here. » 2/13/14 10:08pm 2/13/14 10:08pm

I grew up in Bloomington, Indiana, and Bobby Knight has been a small part of my life for as long as I can remember. I don't think about the guy much any more, but every now and then, the red-sweatered shouter turns up in an unexpected place. That said, he has perhaps never turned up somewhere this unexpected. » 2/13/14 7:30pm 2/13/14 7:30pm

If you've ever wanted to play a game that could genuinely be described as a cross between Persona, Phoenix Wright, and Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward, you've gotta look into Danganronpa. » 2/06/14 1:30pm 2/06/14 1:30pm

Danganronpa still looks like one to keep on your radar if you like games like Phoenix Wright and Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward. New trailer right here. (It's out for Vita on February 11.) » 1/30/14 3:33pm 1/30/14 3:33pm

Today in Weird-Looking Games I'm Excited To Check Out, here's the first US trailer for Danganronpa, NIS America's crazy visual novel that's supposed to be a cross between 999 and Phoenix Wright. It's out for Vita on February 11. Psyched for this one. » 12/05/13 7:00pm 12/05/13 7:00pm

Back in August, I played Danganronpa on the PSP and loved it. And after playing a bit of it on the Vita TV at TGS, I was more than a little excited to spend some quality time with its updated graphics. But even I was surprised at just how much better the game looks on the Vita when I compared them side by side. » 10/18/13 8:30am 10/18/13 8:30am

A while back, I began watching Danganronpa: The Animation in preparation for my guide on the five summer anime you should be watching. While it didn't make the cut, it did inspire me to buy the game—but that's about the best that can be said for it. Because when it comes down to it, Danganronpa is a mess of an anime. » 10/15/13 8:00am 10/15/13 8:00am