'Danganronpa Creative Contest' Submissions Now Being Accepted
<p style="text-align: center;"><i>Celebrating the entire <cite class="e anime"><a href="/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=14960">Danganronpa</a></cite> series across four categories, winners will receive a share of 200,000 yen (approximately $1,300) in prize money, Monokuma trophies, commemorative medals, judged by Producer Sakakibara and <cite class="e company"><a href="/encyclopedia/company.php?id=23155">Too Kyo Games</a></cite>' <cite class="e person"><a href="/encyclopedia/people.php?id=116497">Kazutaka Kodaka</a></cite>.</i></p><p>HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (May 31, 2026) – <cite class="e company"><a href="/encyclopedia/company.php?id=17294">Spike Chunsoft</a></cite>, Inc. today announced submissions are now being accepted for the "<cite class="e anime">Danganronpa</cite> Creative Contest" on the illustration social media platform ART street, operated by <cite class="e company"><a href="/encyclopedia/company.php?id=21685">MediBang</a></cite> Inc. The contest is part of the company's ongoing celebration of the <cite class="e anime">Danganronpa</cite> series' 15th anniversary, which began in November 2025. The latest addition to the series, <cite class="e anime">Danganronpa</cite> 2x2, is currently under development.</p><p>Submissions will be accepted in four categories: illustration, <cite class="e lexicon"><a href="/encyclopedia/lexicon.php?id=15">cosplay</a></cite>, crafts and coloring. Submissions will be accepted until August 31, 2026 (JST). Winners will receive a share of 200,000 yen (approximately $1,300) in prize money, Monokuma trophies, and commemorative medals. Please visit the official contest page on ART street for details.</p><p>The judges are Shohei Sakakibara, producer of the latest installment in the series, <cite class="e anime">Danganronpa</cite> 2x2, <cite class="e person">Kazutaka Kodaka</cite> of <cite class="e company">Too Kyo Games</cite>, planner and scenario writer for the <cite class="e anime">Danganronpa</cite> series, and the development staff at <cite class="e company">Spike Chunsoft</cite>.</p><p>Contest Details</p><p>Name<br data-pasted="true">"<cite class="e anime">Danganronpa</cite> Creative Contest"</p><p>Theme<br data-pasted="true">Submissions should express fans' passion for the series, such as a favorite character or memorable scene. Acceptable mediums include illustration, <cite class="e lexicon">cosplay</cite>, crafts and coloring. Submissions may be based on any title in the <cite class="e anime">Danganronpa</cite> series.</p><p>Submission period<br data-pasted="true">June 1 to August 31, 2026 (JST)</p>Awards<br data-pasted="true">Grand prize (Illustration category - one winner)<li>50,000 yen (approximately $300)</li><li>Special Monokuma trophy</li><li><em><cite class="e anime">Danganronpa</cite> 2x2 </em>Steam Key</li>Grand prize (<cite class="e lexicon">Cosplay</cite>, Craft, Coloring categories - one winner per category)<li>30,000 yen (approximately $190)</li><li>Special Monokuma trophy</li><li><em><cite class="e anime">Danganronpa</cite> 2×2</em> Steam Key</li>Selected entries (three winners in the illustration category and one winner in each of the other categories):<li>10,000 yen (approximately $60)</li><li>Special commemorative medal</li><li><em><cite class="e anime">Danganronpa</cite> 2x2 </em>Steam Key</li>User award (one winner per category, awarded to the entry ranked No. 1 as of the final update on September 7, 2026 (JST):<li>Special commemorative medal</li>*A ranking event will be held for each category. This is open even to those who did not submit an entry into the contest. This special prize will be awarded to the entry with the most "likes" as of the final update date of by September 7, 2026 (JST).<br data-pasted="true"><br>Lucky prize (three winners selected at random from all categories, see details below):<li><em><cite class="e anime">Danganronpa</cite> 2x2 </em>Steam Key</li><p><br></p>Lucky prize drawing <br>A random drawing for a chance to win a <cite class="e anime">Danganronpa</cite> 2×2 Steam Key will be held for those who submit and entry and also post their "<cite class="e anime">Danganronpa</cite> 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).<br><p>Judges</p><p>Shohei Sakakibara<br data-pasted="true">Producer at <cite class="e company">Spike Chunsoft</cite> Co., Ltd.</p><p><cite class="e person">Kazutaka Kodaka</cite><br data-pasted="true">Representative, Director, Scenario Writer at <cite class="e company">Too Kyo Games</cite></p><p><cite class="e company">Spike Chunsoft</cite> Development Staff</p><p>How to enter and eligbility<br data-pasted="true">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 "<cite class="e anime">Danganronpa</cite> Creative Contest" website at <a href="https://us.list-manage.com/cXyq_i0gH2i?e=f2ec8e1de6&c2id=f199c2cee614fce433906ae36e84a4f0" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us.list-manage.com/cXyq_i0gH2i?e%3Df2ec8e1de6%26c2id%3Df199c2cee614fce433906ae36e84a4f0&source=gmail&ust=1780373641393000&usg=AOvVaw00CyCTmARLaB-GQxekpqSM">https://medibang.com/page/<wbr>free/Danganronpacc/</a></p><p>About ART street<br data-pasted="true">ART street is a social media platform where artists can share their illustrations and<cite class="e anime"><a href="/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=39851">!<i> manga</i></a></cite>. Users can connect with creators and fans around the world through their work.</p><p>For more visit: <a href="https://us.list-manage.com/ROTZu6EgLG0?e=f2ec8e1de6&c2id=f199c2cee614fce433906ae36e84a4f0" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us.list-manage.com/ROTZu6EgLG0?e%3Df2ec8e1de6%26c2id%3Df199c2cee614fce433906ae36e84a4f0&source=gmail&ust=1780373641393000&usg=AOvVaw1Ivv1J_LdMo277tPlac1x4" data-pasted="true">https://medibang.com/</a></p><p>About <em data-pasted="true"><cite class="e anime">Danganronpa</cite> 2x2</em><br><cite class="e anime">Danganronpa</cite> 2x2 includes a brand-new scenario based on <cite class="e anime"><a href="/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=29185">Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair</a></cite>. 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.</p><p>The original scenario of <cite class="e anime">Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair</cite> 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.</p><p>For the latest information about <cite class="e anime">Danganronpa</cite> 2x2, check the official page at <a href="https://us.list-manage.com/BhP0867ED1U?e=f2ec8e1de6&c2id=f199c2cee614fce433906ae36e84a4f0" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us.list-manage.com/BhP0867ED1U?e%3Df2ec8e1de6%26c2id%3Df199c2cee614fce433906ae36e84a4f0&source=gmail&ust=1780373641393000&usg=AOvVaw17Rkf6gvbyr7Dw-S6WxHxn" data-pasted="true">https://www.danganronpa.com/<wbr>2x2/en/ </a>and follow <cite class="e company">Spike Chunsoft</cite>, Inc's official accounts on social media.</p><p>Physical versions distributed in European regions by REEF Entertainment Ltd.</p><p>About <em data-pasted="true"><cite class="e anime">Danganronpa</cite></em><br>In the acclaimed <cite class="e anime">Danganronpa</cite> 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.</p><p><cite class="e anime">Danganronpa</cite>: Trigger Happy Havoc, the first game in the <cite class="e anime">Danganronpa</cite> 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.</p><p>Game Specifications</p><p>Title: <em data-pasted="true"><cite class="e anime">Danganronpa</cite> 2x2</em> (two by two)<br><font>Release Date: </font><font>2026</font><br><font></font>Platforms: <cite class="e company"><a href="/encyclopedia/company.php?id=620">Nintendo</a></cite> Switch 2, <cite class="e company">Nintendo</cite> Switch, <cite class="e company"><a href="/encyclopedia/company.php?id=19354">PlayStation</a></cite> 5, Xbox Series X|S (digital only), Steam, <cite class="e company"><a href="/encyclopedia/company.php?id=24543">Epic Games</a></cite> Store<br>MSRP: <font>Standard Edition: $59.99 / €59.99 | <em>Psycho Tropical Vacation Package</em>: $139.99 / €139.99</font><br>Players: <font>1</font><br><font></font>Genre: Visual Novel/Adventure<br>Language: Text: Japanese, English, (Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese also available on Steam and Xbox Series X|S) ｜Voice: Japanese, EnglishWebsite<a href="https://us.list-manage.com/6tIozDAfEJM?e=f2ec8e1de6&c2id=f199c2cee614fce433906ae36e84a4f0" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us.list-manage.com/6tIozDAfEJM?e%3Df2ec8e1de6%26c2id%3Df199c2cee614fce433906ae36e84a4f0&source=gmail&ust=1780373641393000&usg=AOvVaw2CP9GQgMpjxmvxTO806qEu">https://www.danganronpa.com/<wbr>2x2/en/</a><br>ESRB: <font>Rating Pending</font><br><font>Planning and Production: </font><cite class="e company">Spike Chunsoft</cite> Co., Ltd.<br><font>Developer: </font><cite class="e company"><a href="/encyclopedia/company.php?id=27454">Gemdrops</a></cite>, Inc.<br><font>Supervision:</font> <cite class="e person">Kazutaka Kodaka</cite> (<cite class="e company">Too Kyo Games</cite>)<br><font>Original Concept and Trick Ideas</font>Takekuni Kitayama, <cite class="e person">Kazutaka Kodaka</cite><br><font>Scenario: </font><cite class="e person"><a href="/encyclopedia/people.php?id=179145">Yoichiro Koizumi</a></cite> (<cite class="e company">Too Kyo Games</cite>)<br><font>Sound: </font><cite class="e person"><a href="/encyclopedia/people.php?id=122701">Masafumi Takada</a></cite>, <cite class="e person"><a href="/encyclopedia/people.php?id=27969">Jun Fukuda</a></cite> (<cite class="e company">Too Kyo Games</cite>)<br>Design: <cite class="e company">Too Kyo Games</cite> Design Team<br>Copyright: ©<cite class="e company">Spike Chunsoft</cite></p><p><cite class="e company">Nintendo</cite> Switch is a trademark of <cite class="e company">Nintendo</cite>. © <cite class="e company">Nintendo</cite><br data-pasted="true">©2026 <cite class="e company"><a href="/encyclopedia/company.php?id=15230">Sony Interactive Entertainment</a></cite> LLC. “<cite class="e company">PlayStation</cite> Family Mark”, “<cite class="e company">PlayStation</cite>”, and “PS5 logo” are registered trademarks or trademarks of <cite class="e company">Sony Interactive Entertainment</cite> Inc. <br><cite class="e company"><a href="/encyclopedia/company.php?id=6194">Microsoft</a></cite>, the Xbox Sphere mark, the Series X|S logo and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the <cite class="e company">Microsoft</cite> group of companies.<br>Steam and the Steam logo are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Valve Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.<br>Epic, <cite class="e company">Epic Games</cite>, <cite class="e company">Epic Games</cite> Store, the <cite class="e company">Epic Games</cite> Store logo, and Epic Online Services are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of <cite class="e company">Epic Games</cite>. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.<br>All trademarks, service marks, product names and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Information provided is accurate as of the date of announcement and is subject to change without notice.</p>
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