The Danganronpa 10th Anniversary (『ダンガンロンパ』10周年ということで) is a project helmed by Spike Chunsoft to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the release of Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc in 2020. Over the course of 2020-2021, various series, games, merchandise, and other tie-in media are planned to be announced at least once per month[1].
About
On April 9th, 2020 it was announced by Spike Chunsoft in Famitsu online gaming magazine that "a lot of new information on games, goods, tie-ins monthly commemorative programs, etc" would be announced over the course of 2020-2021 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the series. A new commemorative logo was revealed, and the hashtag "#DR_10th" launched for fans and media outlets to use to discuss and share news on social media[1]. The first major announcement came in the form of a special segment in the Famitsu/Dengeki Game Awards 2019 online stream on April 18th, 2020, in which the three main-line Danganronpa video games were announced to be ported to smartphones[2].
Media
Games
Danganronpa Anniversary Editions (ダンガンロンパ Anniversary Edition) | |
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Smartphone ports for Danganronpa 1, Danganronpa 2, and Danganronpa V3. Available in both English and Japanese[3]. Each is a brand new port with enhanced UI for mobile, touch controls, improved ingame graphics, and a new gallery function for illustrations, event scenes, voice lines and concept materials.[2]. DR1 released worldwide on iOS/Android on May 21st. DR2 & DRV3 release dates TBA. | |
Identity V x Danganronpa (ダンガンロンパ x Identity V) | |
Identity V x Danganronpa tie-in event in 1v4 assymetrical survival horror game Identity V, available on iOS/Android & PC[2]. Features in-game skins of Monokuma, Makoto Naegi, Kyoko Kirigiri, and Junko Enoshima, voiced by their Japanese voice actors. Release date May 28th. | |
P-Danganronpa (Pダンガンロンパ) | |
Physical pachislot machine by Newgin, with artwork by Lerche. Second such machine of it's kind, with the first Danganronpa pachislot released back in 2018. Features a new machine shell, new artwork and new game style. Release date August 2020. |
Other Media
Dangan TV ~Hope Keeps On Going~ (ダンガンテレビ 〜希望は前へ進むんだ〜) | |
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Monthly online video series hosted by Megumi Ogata, interviewing members of the Danganronpa cast and crew. Released on 3rd Thursday of each month commencing May 21, 2020[2]. | |
Danganronpa Kirigiri Volume 7 (ダンガンロンパ霧切 7) | |
The seventh and final novel in the Danganronpa Kirigiri light series by Takekuni Kitayama. Released on June 17th. | |
Danganronpa 10th Anniversary x Pasela Resorts (ダンガンロンパ 10th Anniversary x パセラリゾーツ) | |
To celebrate Danganronpa's 10th anniversary, a collaboration between Daganronpa and Pasela Resorts will be held starting on June 8, 2020[4]. |
Merchandise
Merchandise | |
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Danganronpa: The First Class Trial (ダンガンロンパ はじめての学級裁判) | |
A physical card game themed around Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, based on the party game Werewolf produced and published by Arclight. Released June 3, 2020. RRP ¥2,500[5]. | |
A3: Danganronpa Another Episode GraffArt Camping Ver. (絶対絶望少女 ダンガンロンパ Another Episodeのグラフアートキャンプver.が登場) | |
A line of notebook doodle-style merchandise featuring the cast of Danganronpa: Another Episode out camping in summer. Line features clear files, phone cases, stationary, keychains, can badges and a bag. Released on May 29th, 2020. | |
A3: Danganronpa Another Episode Character Acrylic Figure (絶対絶望少女 ダンガンロンパ Another Episode キャラアクリルフィギュア) | |
A set of large acrylic standees featuring full-body sprites of the cast of Danganronpa: Another Episode. Released on May 29th, 2020. |
Timeline
APRIL 2020
APRIL 09 2020 | Danganronpa 10th Anniversary announced in Famitsu[1]. |
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APRIL 10 2020 | Danganronpa: The First Class Trial Werewolf-style card game announced for release in Japan[5]. |
APRIL 18 2020 | Danganronpa Anniversary Edition smartphone ports announced[2]. Identity V x Danganronpa tie-in event announced[2]. Dangan TV ~Hope Keeps On Going~ monthly online video series announced[2]. |
APRIL 21 2020 | Danganronpa Anniversary Edition smartphone ports confirmed to be released in English[3]. |
MAY 2020
MAY 21 2020 | Dangan TV ~Hope Keeps On Going~ first episode airs ft. Kazutaka Kodaka & Yoshinori Terasawa[2]. Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition released on iOS/Android worldwide. Danganronpa Kirigiri 7 light novel announced for release in June. |
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MAY 28 2020 | Identity V x Danganronpa crossover event launches on iOS/Android & PC. |
JUNE 2020
JUNE 03 2020 | Danganronpa: The First Class Trial Werewolf-style card game released in Japan[5]. |
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JUNE 08 2020 | Danganronpa 10th Anniversary x Pasela Resorts Cafe collaboration featuring Danganronpa themed menu[4]. |
JUNE 17 2020 | Danganronpa Kirigiri 7 light novel released. |
JUNE 18 2020 | Dangan TV ~Hope Keeps On Going~ second episode airs ft. Kazutaka Kodaka, Yoshinori Terasawa, and Shun Sasaki. Collaboration goods for Danganronpa 10th Anniversary x Pasela Resorts Cafe collaboration announced. |
JULY 2020
JULY 15 2020 | Danganronpa 10th Anniversary x Pasela Resorts Cafe collaboration goods released. |
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AUGUST 2020
JULY 15 2020 | P-Danganronpa second pachislot machine released by Newgin. |
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Trailers
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Famitsu: 『ダンガンロンパ』10周年企画始動! 毎月の記念番組やゲーム、グッズ、タイアップなどの新情報を発表予定 (APR 9, 2020)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Famitsu: 『ダンガンロンパ』『2』『V3』の3作品がスマホで配信決定。『IdentityV 第五人格』とのコラボや緒方恵美MCの生放送情報なども【ファミ通電撃アワード】 (APR 18, 2020)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 SpikeChunsoft_e on Twitter: To kick off the 10th anniversary of Danganronpa, we're thrilled to announce that Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair AND Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony are coming to mobile devices. Look forward to more #DR_10th news! (APR 21, 2020)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 paselabo1 on Twitter: 【今年もやります!!6月8日は『ロンパ』の日!?】#ダンガンロンパ 10周年を記念して、2020年6月8日よりパセラリゾーツにてコラボを開催!パセラでしか手に入らないをノベルティグッズをプレゼント!! #DR_10th #はじめての学級裁判 (June 2, 2020)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Japan Desk-Top Development: はじめての学級裁判 (APR 10, 2020)