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The Danganronpa series is in an active merchandising and remake cycle: Super Danganronpa 2x2 is delayed to early 2027, with new scenario content, while figures, collaborations, and a live orchestra concert continue to release through 2026 and into 2027.

Synthesized from 19 Yomimono stories · updated 4d ago

Danganronpa enters its 15th anniversary period with a heavy merchandise schedule and a major remake pending. Spike Chunsoft delayed Super Danganronpa 2x2, an enhanced version of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, from 2026 to early 2027. The delay was announced at Anime Expo, where producer Shohei Sakakibara and creator Kazutaka Kodaka also detailed the new alternate scenario, titled Slayhem mode, which runs about 35 hours and includes 20 percent more content than the original. The remake will ship on Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

The franchise's commercial reach is broad. FREEing is producing a 1/3 scale bunny figure line, with Junko Enoshima from Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc and Chiaki Nanami from Super Danganronpa 2 each priced at 77,000 yen and scheduled for early 2027. Good Smile Company is adding a Celestia Ludenberg Nendoroid. Banpresto is issuing Monomi and Monokuma crane-game prize figures. Merchandise collaborations include a 17-item Thank You Mart set at 390 yen each and a ZOZOTOWN apparel line featuring new art by Murakaruki.

Live events round out the anniversary push. The Danganronpa Orchestra Concert -Melody of Hope and Despair- took place August 11 at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA, the series' first full-orchestra event, streamed live with venue-exclusive announcements. Music from the series is also part of Square Enix's GAME MUSIC JAM Level 1. GRAPHT, under MSY, announced a collaboration with new apparel and plush items, sold at Tokyo Game Show 2026 and later online.

Key facts

Remake title and platforms
Super Danganronpa 2x2 is a remake of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, launching on Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
New scenario length
The new alternate scenario, Slayhem mode, runs about 35 hours and includes 20% more content than the original game.
Delay announcement
Super Danganronpa 2x2 was delayed from 2026 to early 2027, announced at Anime Expo 2026.
Orchestra concert
The Danganronpa Orchestra Concert -Melody of Hope and Despair- took place August 11 at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA, the series' first full-orchestra event.
Figure price and release
FREEing's 1/3 scale bunny figures of Junko Enoshima and Chiaki Nanami each cost 77,000 yen and are scheduled for early 2027.
Series sales milestone
The Danganronpa series has exceeded 10 million units in worldwide cumulative shipments.
Affordable merchandise collaboration
A 17-item Thank You Mart collaboration lineup, all priced at 390 yen, goes on sale in late October 2026.
Fashion collaboration
A ZOZOTOWN collaboration features new illustrations by Murakaruki of six characters, with items from 2,750 yen to 16,720 yen.

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

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exceeded 10 million units in worldwide cumulative shipments · 2026-08-27
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celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2025 · 2026-08-27
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The concert marks the series' first full orchestra event · 2026-08-10
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FREEing expands its 1/3 scale Danganronpa bunny lineup with Nanami Chiaki · 2026-07-18
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Nanami Chiaki Bunny Ver. 1/3 scale figure · 2026-08-29
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figure costs 77,000 yen including tax · 2026-08-29
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reservation period ends August 26 · 2026-08-29
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Shipping is scheduled for January 2027 · 2026-08-29
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ABEMA will broadcast three Danganronpa anime for free to mark the series' 15th anniversary. · 2026-07-03
Announced
music from the series will be performed at GAME MUSIC JAM - Level 1 live event · 2026-06-16
Release
manga · February 28, 2027 · 2026-05-28

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Aug 28

Danganronpa 2x2 Switch 2 Release Changes to Game-Key Card

Spike Chunsoft announced that the Switch 2 version of Danganronpa 2x2 will ship as a game-key card instead of a full game card. Pre-orders for the Psycho Tropical Vacation Package from the Spike Chunsoft Official Store US will be cancelled and must be re-placed. The game launches in early 2027 for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Aug 27

GRAPHT and Danganronpa Collaboration Announced With TGS2026 Early Sale

MSY announced on August 26 that its brand GRAPHT will collaborate with Spike Chunsoft's Danganronpa series. New items including apparel and plush toys are planned, with products designed to let fans enjoy the world and characters of Danganronpa in daily life. The collaboration items will be sold at the GRAPHT merchandise booth at Tokyo Game Show 2026, held at Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21. The booth is located at Hall 10-W30. After the event, a mail order sale is scheduled on the GRAPHT official EC site around early October 2026. The lineup has not been fully disclosed, but images released with the announcement showed a Monokuma-designed T-shirt, tumblers featuring Monokuma and Monomi, and what appeared to be stickers. Further details on the item lineup and sales methods will be announced sequentially on the GRAPHT OFFICIAL STORE official X account (@GRAPHTSTORE). GRAPHT's ASOBI GRAPHT series handles official collaborations with game and anime IPs. The Danganronpa series has exceeded 10 million units in worldwide cumulative shipments and celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2025.

Aug 10

Danganronpa Orchestra Concert Streams Live From LINE CUBE SHIBUYA

The Danganronpa Orchestra Concert -Melody of Hope and Despair- takes place August 11 at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA, with venue tickets sold out and streaming tickets still available. The one-day concert features music rearranged for full orchestra, conducted by Takehito Takeuchi, with guests Masafumi Takada and Megumi Ogata. Streaming includes venue-only announcements and an after-talk.

Aug 10

Danganronpa Creator Jokes GTA 6 Delay Is His Fault

Super Danganronpa 2×2 was delayed from 2026 to early 2027. At Anime Expo 2026, producer Shohei Sakakibara and creator Kazutaka Kodaka discussed the delay with Crunchyroll. Kodaka joked that playing GTA 6 leaves no time for making games, a quip he repeated on X. The new Kyoki Mode adds about 20 percent more content.

Aug 8

Celestia Ludenberg Joins the Nendoroid Line From Danganronpa 1 2 Reload

Good Smile Company is releasing a Nendoroid of Celestia Ludenberg from Danganronpa 1 2 Reload. The figure stands about 100mm tall, includes three face plates and playing card accessories, and is available for pre-order on Amazon.co.jp at 7,800 yen. It is scheduled to ship on January 31, 2027.

Jul 18

Nanami Chiaki Bunny Figure Opens Pre-Orders at 1/3 Scale

FREEing is now accepting pre-orders for a 1/3 scale figure of Nanami Chiaki from Super Danganronpa 2, wearing an original hooded bunny costume. The figure costs 77,000 yen and is set to ship in January 2027. Pre-orders through Good Smile Company run until August 26, 2026.

Jul 16

Banpresto Brings Monomi and Monokuma to Crane Games as Prize Figures

Banpresto is releasing prize figures of Monomi and Monokuma from Danganronpa 1・2 Reload as crane game prizes. The Monomi figure is scheduled to arrive at amusement facilities in November, with the Monokuma figure following in December. Both figures feature a cute finish.

Jul 12

Danganronpa 1・2 Reload x Thank You Mart Collaboration Pre-Orders Open July 10

Pre-orders for the Danganronpa 1・2 Reload and Thank You Mart collaboration merchandise open July 10 at the official online shop. The 17-item lineup, all priced at 390 yen, includes tote bags, eco bags, keytop keychains, and other daily-use goods featuring Monokuma designs. Store sales begin in late October 2026.

Jul 3

Super Danganronpa 2×2 Delayed to Early 2027

Spike Chunsoft announced on July 4 that Super Danganronpa 2×2, a remake of Super Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Academy with new scenarios, has been delayed from its planned 2026 release to early 2027. Producer Shohei Sakakibara said the game is in active development and asked fans to await further updates.

Jul 3

Danganronpa 2x2 Delayed to Early 2027, New Scenario Titled 'Slayhem'

Spike Chunsoft announced at Anime Expo that Danganronpa 2x2, the enhanced version of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, has been pushed from its 2026 window to early 2027. The new alternate scenario, titled 'Slayhem' mode, will run about 35 hours and include 20% more content than the original game. The release also features upgraded visuals and will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Jul 3

ABEMA to Air Three Danganronpa Anime for Free Starting July 5

ABEMA will broadcast three Danganronpa anime for free to mark the series' 15th anniversary. Danganronpa: The Animation airs July 5, followed by Danganronpa 3's Future Arc and Despair Arc on July 12 and 19. Each set of episodes is free to view for one week after broadcast.

Jun 25

Chiaki Nanami Bunny Ver. 1/3 Scale Figure Pre-Orders Open

FREEing has opened pre-orders for a 1/3 scale figure of Chiaki Nanami from Super Danganronpa 2, dressed in an original bunny costume with a hood. The figure is priced at 77,000 yen and is described as large enough to hug. Pre-orders at Good Smile Company run until August 26, with shipping scheduled for January 2027. The figure is designed to be displayed alongside the previously announced Junko Enoshima Bunny Ver. 1/3 scale figure, which is accepting pre-orders until July 22. Both figures are part of FREEing's bunny figure line for the Danganronpa series.

Jun 16

Danganronpa Joins Square Enix's Game Music Jam Level 1 Lineup

Square Enix announced that music from the Danganronpa series will be performed at the GAME MUSIC JAM - Level 1 live event, joining previously announced titles Final Fantasy XIV, NieR: Automata, Chrono Trigger, and UNDERTALE. The event runs July 18-20 at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY. A key visual featuring all participating titles was released. Advance lottery ticket sales are open until June 21.

Jun 15

Danganronpa 2 and Zozotown Collaboration Items Open for Pre-Order

A collaboration between Spike Chunsoft's Danganronpa 2 and ZOZOTOWN is now accepting pre-orders from June 11 through July 10. The lineup includes apparel and goods sets featuring newly drawn illustrations of six characters by illustrator Murakaruki. Items range from cardigans and parkas to socks and acrylic stand sets, priced from 2,750 yen.

Jun 11

Super Danganronpa 2 x ZOZOTOWN Collaboration Pre-Orders Open With New Murakaruki Art

ZOZO Corporation opened pre-orders on June 11 for a Super Danganronpa 2 collaboration on ZOZOTOWN. The line includes 11 item types featuring newly drawn illustrations by artist Murakaruki. The art depicts Hajime Hinata, Nagito Komaeda, Kazuichi Soda, Chiaki Nanami, Mikan Tsumiki, and Ibuki Mioda in original costumes. T-shirts and goods sets use the illustrations directly, while cardigans, hoodies, an anorak parka, a cropped hoodie, a stud line short sweatshirt, socks, and a pocket T-shirt reproduce the costumes as real clothing. Prices range from 2,750 yen for socks to 16,720 yen for the cardigan and cropped hoodie. The pre-order period runs until noon on July 10. Deliveries are scheduled for mid-November 2026. The collaboration coincides with the series' 15th anniversary and the upcoming release of Super Danganronpa 2×2, a two-in-one title combining the original game with a new scenario rebuilt for current consoles.

Jun 2

Danganronpa 1-2 Reload New Merchandise Lineup Announced

Tapioca announced a new lineup of Danganronpa 1-2 Reload merchandise on June 2, including cat-costume plushies, a cape-wearing plush series, a clear pouch based on the class trial, and a "Waiwai" series of badges and acrylic keyholders featuring characters chatting. The items are scheduled for release in mid-October 2026.

May 28

Junko Enoshima Bunny Figure Stands 65 cm Tall, Reservations Open

FREEing is releasing a 1/3 scale Junko Enoshima bunny figure from Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc. The figure stands approximately 65 cm tall and features an original black-and-white bunny costume. Reservations are open on Amazon Japan at 77,000 yen, with a scheduled release of February 28, 2027.