RurouniZel
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I get that. I'm a bit disappointed myself but I suppose it's better than nothing. orz
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New Danganronpa V3 Confirmed for 2016, Trailer Pics, Danganronpa 3 Anime (SPOILERS)
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I get that. I'm a bit disappointed myself but I suppose it's better than nothing. orz
It really wouldn't
The entire thing is supposed to be a metajoke about how everything was just a game. A game in a game basically.
I think it just wasn't possible to have all the first game's survivors come back as main characters unless they do an anime. The game relies on full mystery between the characters and the mastermind, etc etc, so it makes sense with the way they are doing it. Without trying to completely retell a game story, I think the anime will be great! Having played all 3 games, I'm certainly invested. Just need to read the novels now.
The first anime was garbage, because it was an adaptation of a video game and squeezed into too few episodes. The new story is specifically developed for an anime format, so there should be no issue at all.
Mmm, fair enough. I just hope it all goes well. It seems really strange to me to build the story of 2-3 (haven't finished AE yet) games and then suddenly think "WHELP, gonna need an anime". As long as it was planned, sure, but I don't feel great about it.
On other note, this not being a game just made my chances of seeing it in English within a reasonable timeframe nosedive. Uuuuuugh. That and Funimation changed almost all the cast for the first one. Yay!
Again, Kodaka was getting burned out:
There was never going to be a Danganronpa 3 as a straight up sequel to the events of DR1 and DR2. They clearly wanted to refresh things with V3 not just for the sake of the audience, but also for the sake of their own creativity and where they wanted to go with the series. Thinking like that, there possibly wouldn't even be a "Danganronpa 3" in any form, but it turns out that's actually a thing.
This way, they can do what they wanted with a new game by making it "New," while also satisfying fans of the existing storyline by making a conclusion that can have plenty of references to DR1/DR2/DR:AE/DR0 without bogging down the focus of the project's story with references and cameos because Danganronpa 3 seems to be all about that.
PurpleMoustache
Member
Did anyone else see (what I assume is) a potshot against Konami in the game trailer? There's a shot of "Casino Kumakanami"
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
Wait, its a continuation of the old anime (ive heard for people they changed various ending things and its crap) or a continuation of DR2, just in anime form (and the game writters writting it also), but nothing to do with the first anime?
It would be pretty stupid if its the first option because no one asked for that.
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And thats the answer I was looking for, thanks.
Do you really know if thats true, or its just your own conclussion of bits you read of some interviews here and there. Like who knows, maybe all this is a major red herring and both stories, although sperate (where a new person could understand it without knowing previous games) could tie in in some form or another.
I say this because it reminds me a lot of Sakurai followers treating anything he said as rules and the truth, when even he changed of mind some time later of things he said or just did the contrary for trolling.
Im not saying what you say isnt plausible, but th way you write it now its like its a fact.
It would be pretty stupid if its the first option because no one asked for that.
EDIT
And thats the answer I was looking for, thanks.
Do you really know if thats true, or its just your own conclussion of bits you read of some interviews here and there. Like who knows, maybe all this is a major red herring and both stories, although sperate (where a new person could understand it without knowing previous games) could tie in in some form or another.
I say this because it reminds me a lot of Sakurai followers treating anything he said as rules and the truth, when even he changed of mind some time later of things he said or just did the contrary for trolling.
Im not saying what you say isnt plausible, but th way you write it now its like its a fact.
ShadowSoldier89
Member
I just hope NISA gets the rights for NA localization of the anime and we get the proper voice actors back
It's called "Danganronpa 3." What it is is pretty explicit, I would think.
So it's possible that from here on out, the Danganronpa games will be treated like FF and SMT games where numbered entries aren't really direct sequels and are their own standalone games, with only a few common elements carried over from game to game (like Monokuma and a death game)? I would actually like that. It'll prevent the storyline from getting convoluted.
It's a logical assumption based on the fact the writer himself said he was getting burned out and became lost in terms of where to go with the Danganronpa story, hence the creation of Danganronpa: Another Episode.
I think those sticking to this "red herring" possibility are being less sensible than those who are actually discussing what the developers have stated.
Edit: But I never said that DR3 and V3 wouldn't tie into each other. They very well could, but not in a way that encroaches on V3's territory as a standalone game.
Maybe, but I also don't see why this means the games couldn't be separated into arcs.
Ace Attorney had the first trilogy, which was its own arc. Then there was a big time skip, creating a kind of arc between AA4, AA5 and, presumably, AA6.
Everything until now could be seen as the "Hope's Peak Academy" saga, with DR3 being its conclusion. V3 could be the start of a new one, with a new central villain.
Ganzlinger
Member
So the cyborg dude is indeed the protagonist? I wish it would be the girl with red eyes.
I don't like cyborgs. :/
I don't like cyborgs. :/
There's already the possible hint that
Nagito is involved
What I thought of first was that
Makoto's detained by Future Foundation because of the stunt he pulled off with the Neo World Program and the Remnants of Despair
NoctisVsStar
Member
So let me get this straight we won't get a direct continuation of DR2 correct? The anime will answer what happened after 2 and DR.v3 is brand new that somehow connects with the anime as well? I'm a bit confused did I get it right?
No. Danganronpa 3 is confirmed to feature the Danganronpa 1 characters who are in the OP, with a time skip. There has been no mention of Danganronpa 2 involvement in DR3 as of yet, but look at the name and the premise.
DRV3 is stated to be a brand new story with a new setting and characters; there has been no mention of a connection between DR3 and V3 as of yet.
themagicalkitsune
Member
Any bets on when this will land? I'm willing to bet it's autumn / late 2016. Summer is ZE3's and they know it.
NoctisVsStar
Member
Too bad a WW is out of the question, we gotta wait until 2017 would be my guess.
nothing to stop him from dying after that though is there
Wait, why did you think that? The events of that novel are concurrent with the events of DR:AE. Presumably, after things start to die down after the events of DR:AE, Yasuhiro would return to Future Foundation.
Plus, DR3 presumably takes place years after the events of DR:AE because of a time skip, so the situation can be completely different.
Oh, I wasn't aware of the fact he said that. And after thinking about it, it does make sense.
Crash Station
Member
The more I think about it, the more I worry about this franchise becoming another Kingdom Hearts with all the confusing titles and cross medium canon entries. Don't want it to become completely inaccessible to newcomers, which PS4 ports of the first 2 would have helped.
Well, from what I gather from Kingdom Hearts, don't the stories in those games heavily rely on previous entries to understand?
They're coming out of the gate saying that V3 is a completely new story in a new setting with new characters. Confusing titles could be a thing but, moving forward, I don't think there'll really be a fear of it being inaccessible to newcomers. It'd be like someone playing Ace Attorney 4 before playing Ace Attorney 1-3.
Basileus777
Member
V3 being separate is actually a good way to prevent this.
Given Spike-Chunsoft has yet to make a single formal mention of ZE3 in Japan, I don't think they're too worried about scheduling around it.
Sky Interloper
Member
Just saw the new media coming from the conference.
I think it is the right thing to do. Considering the endings of both Danganronpa 1 and 2, it was unbelievable that a new mutual killing would occur with the same conditions as the ones in those games. But there are some plot points that still need closure (
) and we will get that. I suppose Naegi
, so I wonder what's going to happen there. Also,
.
About the game, now I believe Kodaka about this story being its own thing. Though I wonder if it is located in the same universe as the Hope's Peak games or we are going Final Fantasy sequel style. As for the revealed characters, I like the designs of all of them, but I'm not 100% if the robot guy is the new protagonist (even if he has the hair). But it looks like they will go bonkers, and having a new main antagonist (?) might be good to see what Kodaka's mind gives us.
I think it is the right thing to do. Considering the endings of both Danganronpa 1 and 2, it was unbelievable that a new mutual killing would occur with the same conditions as the ones in those games. But there are some plot points that still need closure (
Monaka, Kanon, the aftermath after the New World Program
has been incarcerated for a time for his actions against the Future Foundation by saving and attempting to rehabilitate the guys from DR2
I have read speculation that the message in that trailer uses Komaeda's speech patterns so it wouldn't be surprising to see Hinata too (and having a changed personality as an aftereffect of his surgeries)
About the game, now I believe Kodaka about this story being its own thing. Though I wonder if it is located in the same universe as the Hope's Peak games or we are going Final Fantasy sequel style. As for the revealed characters, I like the designs of all of them, but I'm not 100% if the robot guy is the new protagonist (even if he has the hair). But it looks like they will go bonkers, and having a new main antagonist (?) might be good to see what Kodaka's mind gives us.
RurouniZel
Asks questions so Ezalc doesn't have to
I've been going over it in my head and I'm still baffled that they're ending a story that started as 3 games as an anime instead of another game. I mean, they still make the games but not for the conclusion of this arc? I'm trying to figure out the rational as this could cause a lot of brand confusion.
Random thoughts/ideas:
- Maybe the designers were so hellbent on leaving Hope's Peak/Future Foundation's characters behind they handed it off to an anime studio to finish? (Unlikely)
- Maybe they didn't want to design a game with adult protagonists? (Reaching...)
- Maybe they think an anime of the old arc would be a better promotional for the new game than a game? (Eh...)
- Maybe they wrote the story and decided there just wasn't enough material for a full game? (Slightly more plausible)
- Maybe they wrote the story and decided they couldn't fit it into either the Class Trial or TPS genre (my personal guess.)
But who knows really. Not enough input.
Random thoughts/ideas:
- Maybe the designers were so hellbent on leaving Hope's Peak/Future Foundation's characters behind they handed it off to an anime studio to finish? (Unlikely)
- Maybe they didn't want to design a game with adult protagonists? (Reaching...)
- Maybe they think an anime of the old arc would be a better promotional for the new game than a game? (Eh...)
- Maybe they wrote the story and decided there just wasn't enough material for a full game? (Slightly more plausible)
- Maybe they wrote the story and decided they couldn't fit it into either the Class Trial or TPS genre (my personal guess.)
But who knows really. Not enough input.
And because I've been quoting this one, which is the most reasonable and likely answer, here was another statement from Kodaka:
Someone like Kodaka wouldn't be fulfilled by just exploring the same things over and over again, even if that's what the fans want.
It's simple: V3 is a new story because he wanted it to be new.
Making fans happy = Danganronpa 3 anime
Making himself creatively fulfilled = Danganronpa V3
8bitsuperhero
Neo Member
So when it say that they'll be wrapping up the Hope's Peak Academy saga, do you think that'll include Fukawa and Komaru as well?
Acquiescence
Member
Noooooo, don't kill off Hiro. Please. I spent practically the whole second half of the first game dreading his (seemingly) impending death, only for it to never happen. Murder someone that isn't my favourite character!
Funyarinpa
Member
(spoiler for series) I can see them pulling a B
If it's (seemingly unrelated.
ioshock Infinite
Crash Station
Member
I'd honestly be surprised if there was ZERO connection to the rest of the series. It could take place 400 years in the future on some school space station or something, but there would still be 1 or 2 mentions of a past killing game or rebuilding society.
JayWood2010
Member
So we have DR1, DR2, and Another Episode all in games yet they are ending it on an anime instead of a game.....Not a fan of that decision at all.
Funyarinpa
Member
I think you just kinda sold me on the anime angle. Wish it was a straight out VN instead, though.
Crash Station
Member
One thing I'm unsure of how it will work in a reboot is subverting series expectations. Danganronpa 1 had a very black and white view on hope and despair, Danganronpa 2 had a warped view of hope born through despair, and AE had a positive motivating hope being the catalyst for more despair.
Will V3 reset the cycle?
Will V3 reset the cycle?