Covering the entire Danganronpa series, submissions will be accepted in four categories: illustration, cosplay, crafts and coloring, beginning June 1, 2026 (JST)
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (May 14, 2026) – Spike Chunsoft, Inc. today announced the "Danganronpa Creative Contest" on the illustration social media platform ART street, operated by MediBang Inc. The contest is part of the company's ongoing celebration of the Danganronpa series' 15th anniversary, which began in November 2025. The latest addition to the series, Danganronpa 2x2, is currently under development.
Submissions will be accepted in four categories: illustration, cosplay, crafts and coloring. The submission period runs from June 1 to August 31, 2026 (JST). Awards include a total of 200,000 yen (approximately $1,200), as well as commemorative items available exclusively through this contest. Please visit the official contest page on ART street for details.
The "Danganronpa Creative Contest" site will feature a "User award" ranking event for each category. Entries that rank No. 1 based on the number of "likes" will also be recognized. Users who are not submitting entries may participate in ranking event voting.
Contest Details
Name "Danganronpa Creative Contest"
Theme Submissions should express fans' passion for the series, such as a favorite character or memorable scene. Acceptable mediums include illustration, cosplay, crafts and coloring. Submissions may be based on any title in the Danganronpa series.
Submission period June 1 to August 31, 2026 (JST)
Awards Grand prize (Illustration category - one winner)
50,000 yen (approximately $300)
Commemorative item
Danganronpa 2x2 Steam Key
Grand prize (Cosplay, Craft, Coloring categories - one winner per category)
30,000 yen (approximately $190)
Commemorative item
Danganronpa 2×2 Steam Key
Selected entries (three winners in the illustration category and one winner in each of the other categories):
10,000 yen (approximately $60)
Commemorative item
Danganronpa 2x2 Steam Key
User award (one winner per category, awarded to the entry ranked No. 1 as of the final update on September 7, 2026 (JST):
Commemorative item
Lucky prize (three winners selected at random from all categories, see details below):
Danganronpa 2x2 Steam Key
Lucky prize drawing A random drawing for a chance to win a Danganronpa 2x2 Steam Key will be held for those who also post their "Danganronpa Creative Contest" entries on X. When a work is submitted to ART street, an individual page is created for that entry. To enter the drawing, participants must post the URL of their entry page along with the hashtag #DanganronpaCC on X. A total of three winners will be selected at random from all categories from among those who post by September 7, 2026 (JST).
How to enter and eligbility Entries must be submitted through the illustration platform ART street. The contest is open to participants worldwide. For full details on how to enter and eligibility requirements, please visit the official "Danganronpa Creative Contest" website at https://medibang.com/page/free/Danganronpacc/
About ART street ART street is a social media platform where artists can share their illustrations and manga. Users can connect with creators and fans around the world through their work.
About Danganronpa 2x2 Danganronpa 2x2 includes a brand-new scenario based on Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair. The setting and cast of characters remain the same, but a certain incident triggers a completely different chain of events with different victims, culprits, and tricks. This new scenario offers a volume of content on par with the original.
The original scenario of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair has been updated with new visuals and production value for modern game systems. Players will experience the shocking story, revamped to deliver a more beautiful and satisfying gameplay experience.
For the latest information about Danganronpa 2x2, check the official page at https://www.danganronpa.com/2x2/en/ and follow Spike Chunsoft, Inc's official accounts on social media.
Physical versions distributed in European regions by REEF Entertainment Ltd.
About Danganronpa In the acclaimed Danganronpa series, you must use high-speed deductive action to expose a murderer. It all starts when Monokuma, a self-proclaimed headmaster, traps extremely talented high schoolers from around the world inside his academy. To escape, Monokuma forces the students to play a killing game and identify the murderer in twisted Class Trials. When a body is discovered, you will investigate, gather evidence, and question your classmates before the turbulent spectacle of a Class Trial. As you determine who to refute, the fully-voiced arguments by classmates add to the tense atmosphere. Class Trials combine deduction and action elements to create an exciting gaming experience unlike any other.
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, the first game in the Danganronpa series, was released for the PSP on November 25, 2010 in Japan. Since then, five titles have been launched across various platforms, including three mainline entries and two spin-offs. The series has achieved significant international popularity, with cumulative shipments exceeding 10 million copies worldwide.
Game Specifications
Title
Danganronpa 2x2 (two by two)
Release Date
2026
Platforms
Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (digital only), Steam
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