Danganronpa, a distinguished video game franchise from Japan, was conceived by Kazutaka Kodaka and brought to life by Spike Chunsoft. The saga kicks off with the 2010 game, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, and is characterized by a unique premise where high-school students are coerced into a lethal game by a robot teddy bear named Monokuma. The franchise is acclaimed for its well-crafted characters, enthralling tone, and immersive atmosphere. It has extended to embrace other forms of media such as manga, anime, and novels. As of 2021, the Danganronpa series has achieved a global sales milestone of 5 million copies.