#he respects chihiro's intelligence and chihiro respects his strength

[dangans-ur-ronpas]

obsessed with this 4koma. what do you mean that's your first friend. i mean im guess im not surprised but are you serious

[rambly-fandom-thoughts3]

✨Danganronpa Sorting ✨

Makoto strained his eyes against the words on the page. The paper seemed like an old type, crinkled and discoloured.  “Welcome to Hogwarts!” it read, in a looping inked scrawl. Beneath was a doodle of a bear wearing robes and a witch’s hat, pointing up to the words with a… stick in its hand??

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Let’s go, people. This has been rattling around in my head for a while, so here’s a compiled list of the Danganronpa characters in their respective Hogwarts Houses! (imo). I’ve explained my reasoning for each character, and used process of elimination for less obvious ones. THH only (for now!)

Class 78

Sayaka Maizono— Slytherin: 🐍

Sayaka is a good example of a Slytherin. She’s ambitious, doing whatever it takes to achieve her dream of becoming a pop star. She is also cunning with her murder plan and manipulation of Leon and Makoto, resourceful with her use of the sword and dying message, and has a keen sense of self-preservation, with the nature of the killing game sending her into panic and causing her to become willing to kill to escape. She also shows some Hufflepuff traits with her compassion, work ethic and loyalty to her friends, but this can also be seen as Slytherin fraternity, and her work ethic due to her ambition.

Leon Kuwata— Gryffindor: 🦁

Well, he’s definitely not a Ravenclaw. For some reason, my gut says Hufflepuff, but I can’t really explain why. He shows some Slytherin traits, with his ambition for music despite not having a musical related talent, and also shows a certain amount of cunning and self-preservation given his showdown with Sayaka and the trial breakdown at the prospect of his imminent death. Ultimately, however, I would place Leon in Gryffindor as he’s pretty rash, impulsive, daring etc with a keen sense of chivalry. He may not be all that brave or noble, but that’s not to say that he doesn’t value or want to be these things. 

Chihiro Fujisaki— Ravenclaw: 🦅

I don’t really see any Slytherin traits in Chihiro. He seems to embody some Hufflepuff traits, being kind, fair and hardworking. I wondered whether or not to put him in Gryffindor, seeing as he really values traditional Gryffindor traits like bravery and desperately wants to embody them. The sorting hat is more about what you value, but in the end I decided to put him in Ravenclaw as Chihiro seems to both embody and value creativity, imagination and intelligence. He single-handedly invented the program that allowed both sides of hope and despair to succeed in their respective goals, which is a very revolutionary Ravenclaw thing.

Mondo Owada— Gryffindor: 🦁

Again, definitively not a Ravenclaw. Mondo seems pretty ambitious, becoming the head of a gang, but this isn’t a goal he actively works towards— rather a role that he accepts. He doesn’t seem to have a whole lot of cunning, given how he murdered Chihiro and his acceptance in admitting it. He seems to have a strong steak of Hufflepuff loyalty to people he cares about, but doesn’t really embody other traits of the house. Mondo is impulsive, brave and daring, preferring to solve problems with his fists and being the one to attack Monokuma first. He’s also noble and chivalrous, honouring a lifelong promise to his dead brother, feeling guilty for punching Makoto, offering to help Chihiro grow his strength and bravery and feeling shame at the trial for what he’d done. Mondo is very much a Gryffindor. 

Kiyotaka Ishimaru— Hufflepuff: 🦡

Once again, Kiyotaka is likely not a Ravenclaw. A Gryffindor argument could be made due to his outspokenness and chivalry, especially after he becomes closer with Mondo, but I don’t think Gryffindor really fits as Kiyotaka hates impulsivity and doesn’t really seem to value bravery. I think he is a strong Slytherin candidate, though. Taka is very ambitious, his life practically revolving around his goals. He leans heavily into Slytherin fraternity with his comradery with Mondo, and appears to be resourceful due to his attempt at leadership on both the student council and throughout the killing game. However, Taka doesn’t really display any sense of cunning or notable self-preservation, instead seeming to detest deception or underhanded tactics. As the ultimate moral compass, Kiyotaka is a good example of a Hufflepuff— he’s kind, loyal and extremely hardworking. He has a very strong sense of justice and relies on trustworthy, comfortable methods. Breaking the rules would kill him. 

Hifumi Yamada— Ravenclaw: 🦅

Hifumi shows a little of every house, displaying cunning in his plan with Celestia, bravery and chivalry in his going through with it, and some loyalty and compassion towards her. However, I decided he is probably a Ravenclaw, as he’s very imaginative and creative, and therefore also pretty quirky. Fiction motivates Hifumi, along with general knowledge. Unlike the traits of the other houses, which only appear at certain times, these remain pretty consistent throughout his characterisation, and so places him in this house. 

Celestia Ludenberg— Slytherin: 🐍

Slytherin Slytherin Slytherin all the way, baby!! Celestia is EXTREMELY ambitious, with a goal of winning every game, amassing as much money as possible and achieving a lavish lifestyle. She’s incredibly cunning, deceiving everyone else surrounding her entire identity, and creating the nighttime rule specifically to have people lower her guard around her. She has no problem manipulating Hifumi into sacrificing himself for her, owing to her high sense of self-preservation. She may or may not show a few traits of other houses, but it doesn’t matter because she’s just so slithery Slytherin!! 

Sakura Ogami— Hufflepuff: 🦡

Sakura is clearly not a Ravenclaw or Slytherin. She shows strong Gryffindor traits with her impressive bravery, nobility and chivalry, however she’s very disciplined, lacking the impulsive recklessness that defines so many Gryffindors. Sakura is kind, fair and just. She’s incredibly hardworking, tied heavily to her morals and is very loyal to those she cares about. It was only through this loyalty that the mastermind was able to take advantage of her, rather than her bravery. 

Aoi Asahina— Hufflepuff: 🦡

Another “definitively not Ravenclaw.” She shows a good amount of Slytherin cunning in chapter 4, which even Byakuya— the quintessential Slytherin— comments on. However, she lacks the ambition and self-preservation to go with it, and she seems to really disvalue cunning, getting upset when Byakuya calls her that. Like Sakura, she’s a strong Gryffindor candidate, as she’s impulsive, hot-headed and reckless. However, this impulsiveness is done in the service of justice. Aoi is sweet, fair and loyal— even if she’s not particularly hardworking. The reason behind her cunning was due to her compassion and loyalty to Sakura— and her getting upset when someone calls her cunning was due to thinking she was a bad person— through questioning her morality, which is what makes her a Hufflepuff overall. 

Byakuya Togami— Slytherin: 🐍

As stated, Byakuya is the quintessential Slytherin. He’s very ambitious, accruing a ton of wealth and with the goal of dominating his own siblings in a cutthroat competition to own his family’s corporation. He shows a good amount of cunning, with his interference of case 2, and a LOT of self-preservation with his distancing from the group and trying to establish himself as a threat to potential attackers— though never directly killing anyone himself. He is highly intelligent, and his interference of case 2 due to his goal of keeping things interesting, and thirst for knowledge throughout the game is very Ravenclaw, however, this knowledge was sought specifically to enhance his self-preservation, which is what makes him a Slytherin. 

Toko Fukawa— Ravenclaw: 🦅

This one was difficult to sort. Toko doesn’t seem to be much Slytherin or Gryffindor. She shows a strong sense of loyalty to those she cares about, and might be hardworking given she’s a best-selling author, but she’s also unpleasant and can be pretty unfair at times. She doesn’t even really seem to show that much Ravenclaw in her, as she doesn’t seem to be curious or knowledge-driven, but she’s clearly highly imaginative and creative, which are quintessential Ravenclaw traits, and does seem to be very witty given her interactions with Komaru— another quintessential Ravenclaw trait.

Yasuhiro Hagakure— Ravenclaw: 🦅

This one was REALLY difficult to sort. Yashiro has a strong sense of self-preservation and a little bit of cunning— but he utterly lacks ambition, being laid-back and preferring to go with the flow. He shows some Gryffindor traits, as he can be impulsive and kind of reckless, but he definitely isn’t hot-headed, or brave or noble, and nor does he seem to value any of those. He doesn’t really seem to have any Hufflepuff in him, although it is the house that accepts those who don’t make the cut for others. Yasuhiro initially seems like the furthest thing from a Ravenclaw— he’s notoriously stupid, and isn’t driven by knowledge, however he does seem to hold a certain curiosity for his own field, and is obviously pretty quirky and imaginative. Ravenclaw is known for embracing those who just think differently. 

Makoto Naegi— Hufflepuff: 🦡

Another Hufflepuff-Gryffindor cusp! Makoto definitely isn’t a Slytherin. He’s pretty clever, being heavily involved with the trials, and could be said to be imaginative given his vision for a better world, but he doesn’t seem all that creative or knowledge-seeking in any traditional sense. In fact, he’s extremely normal, which is a very Hufflepuff thing— though it’s not why I placed him there. Makoto could be seen to embody strong Gryffindor traits, like bravery and nobility in the face of all hope lost. However, like Hina, this bravery comes more from his inner sense of justice and morality than recklessness or chivalry. Makoto stands up for what he believes in. He’s kind, fair, loyal and hardworking in order to inspire hope and make people happy. You don’t get more Hufflepuff than that.

Kyoko Kirigiri— Ravenclaw: 🦅

Although goal-oriented and put-together in a way that typically conflicts with Ravenclaw’s scatteredness, Kyoko is very much in the house of the eagle. Her talent is related to solving mysteries, and unlike other characters who solve the trials due to justice or self-preservation, Kyoko does it because it’s a personal interest of hers. Her thirst for knowledge and thrill of problem-solving is what motivates her. She’s shrewd and highly intelligent, and is used to thinking outside the box. Although maybe not as artistic or imaginative as some Ravenclaws, Kyoko is creative in her own ways and certainly earns her Ravenclaw title.

Mukuro Ikusaba— Hufflepuff: 🦡

Again, this took some thinking. I wouldn’t say she’s a Ravenclaw. There are definitely some Slytherin arguments to be made. I think Gryffindor makes a lot of sense as she’s clearly very brave and somewhat(?) reckless— like attacking Izuru without assessing him as a threat beforehand (but the anime kind of butchered her character anyway). I would probably say that this isn’t normal behaviour for Mukuro though. Being a soldier would probably require a level of discipline that is not really in your average Gryffindor’s comfort zone, and I don’t see any examples of nobility or chivalry from her that doesn’t surround her sister. Ultimately, she’s a Hufflepuff because her sense of loyalty is astounding. Beyond that, she practical, focused, hardworking and seems to value sweetness and compassion given her love for Makoto, even if she doesn’t necessarily embody it herself. 

Junko Enoshima— Ravenclaw: 🦅

I know! I know, I know. “But rambly-fandom-thoughts3, Junko is evil! How is she not a Slytherin?” Well, sit down, sweet summer child, and let me explain. (Get ready for an essay!)

It’s true that Junko has a ton of Slytherin qualities. She is probably the most cunning character in the series, exploiting societal structures and stereotypes to effectively disguise her role in The Tragedy for a long time. She’s dangerously charismatic and manipulates so many people to her side for a cause that seems entirely nonsensical and benefits absolutely no one, and does it so well that they worship her and permanently disfigure themselves. (And no, we do not count the anime— SDR2 indicates it was a slow, individual process and even emphasizes that everything they did was of their own volition, and having her just lie about that and simply brainwash them is a cheap cop-out). Her goals include world dominion and destruction, and well, you don’t get more ambitious than that!  However, it’s important to consider the motives behind these goals. Junko destroys the world because she’s bored. She has powers of analysis that cause her mind to become this endless black hole, constantly consuming any form of mental stimulation just to keep it from devouring itself. She craves the chaotic, unpredictability of despair. They’re based on an entire philosophy. She wants knowledge for knowledge’s sake— not knowledge to achieve a wider goal, unless that goal is to gain more knowledge for knowledge’s sake. She is an evil, mad genius, and is Ravenclaw through and through. 

Plus, her self-preservation skills are notoriously non-existent. Her impulsive, reckless behaviour and self-sabotage is honestly more reminiscent of Gryffindor rather than Slytherin. 

[hopeymchope]

I don't know how well you know Dungeons and Dragons (if at all), but if you can answer this, what races and classes would each character in THH pick for their characters in a given game?

Do I know anything about Dungeons & Dragons? ... Aside from the classic Alignment Chart, no. I don't know much of anything about it.

Or at least I didn’t know much about it. Because: Will I do a bunch of unnecessary research into the current version of D&D just so I can try to answer this question? YES OF COURSE.

So I dove into the various classes available and the various races that are playable (including current expansions), read the official descriptions for them all, verified which race/class combos were allowed, and finally came up with a list. Obviously, I don't have the depth of knowledge that a legit D&D player might have, but based on just the base descriptions available in the official materials, here's what I came up with.

Makoto Naegi – Human, Paladin. It makes sense that Naegi would go for the most commonly played race in the whole game. You might think he’d go for the most common type of class, too, but nah — his passionate sense of justice lures him towards being a Pally.

Kyoko Kirigiri – Half-Elf, Artificer. Artificers are the class that most values knowledge and intelligence, making them easy for Kiri to respect. And the Half-Elf is a being of two worlds who is said to be curious, inventive, and ambitious. Those traits are certainly present in Kiri.

Celestia Ludenberg – Elf, Rogue. We know Celes loves the physical appeal of thin, pale, otherworldly figures, and we also know that she’s hardcore into playing games of deceit. Ergo, this is perfect.

Aoi Asahina – Gnome, Ranger. I think the gnomes’ joyous embrace of life and all its pleasures would really grab the cheerful Hina. Plus she’d like how cute they are. Obviously, we’ve seen her bond with a fellow athlete quickly in RL, so for her class, I think she’d be drawn to a physical type — one better known for dexterity than raw strength. That brings it down to Monk or Ranger, and I think Ranger allows her to be less self-serious than the focused studies of a Monk.

Toko Fukawa – Tiefling, Bard. The bard is a primarily a storyteller, after all. It fits with her talent, and besides, it’s not like she’s inclined towards direct violence. The Tiefling is what fits with her personality. The constant abuse and suspicion that the Tieflings receive really reflect how Toko feels in her daily life.

Genocide(r) Jack/Syo – Half-Orc, Rogue. If Jack/Syo is in charge during the selection process, a Half-Orc who feels that inexorable pull towards her inner bloodlust is natural. I waffled on whether to go straightforward Fighter or Rogue, but I think the Rogue’s sneakier aspects and tendency towards smaller blades has to speak more to Jack/Syo.

Chihiro Fujisaki – Halfing, Fighter. A combination of what Fujisaki would clearly relate to (the small, peace-loving halfing) and what Fujisaki most wants to be (strong in both body and mind) resulted in this unlikely pairing. I think the evident dichotomy between class and race also hspeaks to 

Sakura Ogami – Leonin, Monk. As the Ultimate Martial Artist who is constantly training to be the best, she’d see herself reflected the Monk that constantly strives for physical and spiritual perfection. But what wins out when she picks a race – her noble warrior side or her girly side that loves cute things? I found myself waffling between the noble, physically imposing Leonin and the adorable Gnome. But ultimately, her combatant side has to win out, because she’s prone to hiding her girlier side.

Mondo Owada – Dragonborn, Barbarian. Dragonborn are loyal to their clan above all else, which is something Mondo can get into. Barbarians value strength, obviously, but they also have the ability to explode into a powerful rage. Mondo might not even be aware of why that speaks to him…

Kiyotaka Ishimaru – Dragonborn, Wizard. I think Taka would feel lost and perplexed when faced with a choice of what race to take, so when Mondo takes “Dragonborn” because he thinks it’s rad, Taka is just inclined to stick close to his bro. Then he chooses Wizard because it’s said to be the most scholarly of the various classes, and he wants to make sure he’s taking his studies seriously in every possible version of his life.

Mukuro Ikusaba – Leonin, Fighter. Leonin are mostly concerned with their own race and are nomadic. They’re a proud race of warriors and tend to keep to themselves. Mukuro has lived a similarity nomadic life, and the one person she usually lets close is her sister. Besides, mythical beasts like a Leonin sort of fit with the iconography of Fenrir. And then the Fighter class is… just obvious.

Junko Enoshima – Elf (Drow), Warlock. I think it’s extremely Junko to choose the most beautiful and noble of races and then pick the most chaotic/psychotic possible sub-race within it. The Drow are a group of subterranean elves who murder and enslave however they see fit, typically killing entire families if even one member stands in their way. Perhaps she’d try to disguise herself as a Wood Elf for most of the game, only to reveal her true nature once they’re deep into play. Furthermore, I can see her choosing a Warlock that has sold their soul to a demon or a dark god in exchange for power because of how incredibly despairing that sounds.

Hifumi Yamada – Dwarf, Bard. Given his own stature AND how much pride Hifumi takes in his “craft,” I think he’d identify with the skilled craftspeople who are stout in build. Hey, he already has shown a preference for characters with a similar build to his own body if you take his love for Princess Piggles into account. I doubt Toko would appreciate him sharing a class with her, but he’s even more overtly proud of being a storyteller than she is, so it’s a natural choice.

Leon Kuwata – Human, Ranger. With an eye for speed and precision, I picture Leon being drawn to the Ranger class. I also see him finding most of the fantasy races too weird/goofy and preferring to go Human, which actually fits nicely given that Humans in D&D are known for their ambition. Leon is definitely big on that.

Byakuya Togami – Refuses to play because it seems so foolish and frivolous, of course. But if he somehow is sweet-talked into it: Elf, Sorcerer. The Elf is a being of otherworldly grace with a larger perspective on world events that other races can’t gasp. The Sorcerer is a character with a magical birthright thanks to their powerful bloodline. Everything about this speaks to how he sees himself.

Yasuhiro Hagakure – Satyr, Druid. Satyrs are gregarious and just want to enjoy life’s pleasures, which sure sounds like our boy. But a Satyr Druid? The way I see it, Hiro will be put off by the typical magic-wielding classes, which’ll mostly make him think of his hatred of the occult. But the Druid derives all his power from nature, so Hiro will somehow figure that’s totally ok in the same way that his own weird powers somehow aren’t occult to him.

Sayaka Maizono — Half-Elf, Bard. OH CRAP I ALMOST FORGOT SAYAKA. I think the push and pull of the two worlds that Half-Elves feel, which often leave them feeling like they belong to neither one, is something that Sayaka would find understandable given the pull of her industry vs her desire to live a more “normal” life. And the Bard thing isn’t just because it’s typically a musical role — it’s also because of Maizono’s desire to be someone’s sidekick/supporting role and step out of the spotlight. 

..........and there it all is! Sorry that this took so long to reply to, but as you can see, I’m a wordy bitch. I wound up with quite the variety across the cast, actually. I used almost every class and almost every race (no Clerics and no pure Orcs, but that’s all that got ignored). 

Now, the typical D&D party is recommended to consist of 4-5 players, so this is obviously waaaaaay too many characters for a single session to contain. But if I were to pick the 4 or 5 people I think would most easily get drawn into a single D&D game? I’d think it’d be Hifumi, Makoto, Celestia, Chihiro, and Hiro.

[mythgirlimagines]

DR1 students rescuing/protecting their shsl prince/princess from assassins, terrorists, kidnappers, ect.

These aren’t very good, and they took a long time, but here you go!

Sayaka Maizono:

Sayaka was used to threats, since the idol business was a cutthroat one.

So of course, she appointed herself as S/O’s personal protection squad (other than the official one).

She knew a dangerous environment when she saw it, which helped a bunch.

Mukuro Ikusaba:

This was almost the opposite of what Mukuro was trained to do.

However, she knew S/O was deserving of her protection.

She wouldn’t hesitate to give her life in order to save them from an assassin.

Leon Kuwata:

Baseball didn’t really give him many skills that would help if the situation arose.

However, the one time it did and he was nearby, he just happened to have his baseball gear with him.

He and S/O were both sure that those kidnappers weren’t going to try again anytime soon.

Chihiro Fujisaki:

Chihiro never thought he could do much against any assailants.

However, he and S/O combined were a pretty good match, if they were fighting together.

Help arrived quickly, thank goodness, but he did the best he could without them!

Mondo Owada:

He relies mostly on brute strength to get through the henchmen to S/O.

Once he’s past that point, there’s no way the kidnapper is going to get anywhere near them.

He’s alright with roughing up more than a few people to keep S/O safe and sound.

Kiyotaka Ishimaru:

He’s good at spotting any rule violations early, which in turn helps S/O.

He knows that S/O would rather not have a whole protection squad on them, and he respects that.

However, he will insist on having a small one if something like a kidnapping attempt happens again.

Hifumi Yamada:

Believe it or not, he’s actually really good at fighting!

If kidnappers every try to lay a hand on S/O again, they’ll have something coming for them!

Nobody was going to take S/O from him and their friends.

Celeste Ludenberg:

She knew the ins and outs of many tough situations from a bit of experience herself.

So naturally, she knew the quickest and best way to remove S/O from such a situation.

She didn’t see it so much as “saving” as she did “being a good girlfriend.”

Sakura Ogami:

Sakura did all she could to protect S/O from any threats that came their way.

And given their status as royalty, it seemed to be quite often.

However, she didn’t mind saving them. Seeing them safe was all she needed.

Junko Enoshima:

Heck no! These assailants weren’t going to lay a single hand on S/O, not if she could help it.

She picked up a lot from Mukuro in school…

Well, let’s just say that those assailants wouldn’t be going after S/O anytime soon.

Makoto Naegi:

In all honesty, his luck was a big part of what helped.

It helped him and S/O get away while the assailant was...a bit tied up.

He was just glad that S/O was safe, really. He wouldn’t deny that he was scared for a minute there.

Kyoko Kirigiri:

More often than not, she has the intelligence to get out of dangerous situations in advance.

If the situation does happen, though, she can always outsmart whoever the assailant is until help arrives.

No matter what, S/O is one of her top priorities.

Byakuya Togami:

He had many contacts that could help him get S/O out of any kind of situation.

S/O was as important as he was, so of course he would help them out of assassination attempts safely.

Well, and because he loved them, but of course he wouldn’t say that in front of anyone else.

Toko Fukawa:

In all honesty, if she were faced with one of these situations, it’s more likely that Syo is the dominant personality.

And of course, Syo wouldn’t let anyone lay a hand on S/O.

By the time Toko is the dominant personality again, the threat is gone and S/O is safe in her arms.

Yasuhiro Hagakure:

He didn’t doubt that these assailants were actually an alien race in disguise!

There was no way he was going to let them take S/O back to their home planet.

He and S/O ran out of there, hiding until they left.

Aoi Asahina:

Nope, nope, nope. No way was anyone getting to S/O without getting through her first.

She would help them hide and then distract whoever was coming for them while they called the police.

It wasn’t a super complicated plan, but at least S/O was still safe!