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The Best Episodes of Danganronpa: The Animation

Every episode of Danganronpa: The Animation ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Danganronpa: The Animation!

Best episode
S1E13 Goodbye, Despair High School
7.6199 votes
Worst episode
S2E1 Third Time's the Charm
6.01 votes
Top season
Season 1
7.1avg
Binge time
10h 0m
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Danganronpa: The Animation Season 1 Episode 13 - Goodbye, Despair High School
    7.6/10(199 votes)

    S1:E13

    Now that the mastermind has been revealed, Naegi and his classmates must uncover the mysteries behind Hope's Peak High School during the final classroom trial. Can hope defeat despair or will the mastermind come out triumphant in the end?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 1 Episode 12 - The Reason Super High School-Level Bad Luck Attracted Super High School-Level Murder, Super High School-Level Execution and Super High School-Level Despair
    7.6/10(186 votes)

    S1:E12

    Naegi no longer questions whether the principal is the mastermind, but if it isn't him, who could it be? He finds the principal's digital notebook, which allows him to find clues that will be imperative in the upcoming trial.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 1 Episode 3 - Not Normal Arc: Kill and Live
    7.3/10(197 votes)

    S1:E3

    The first classroom trial has begun. Naegi has to think fast, or everyone innocent will get punished! Kirigiri seems to be on to something, but she isn't handing out answers. When the trial is over, will Monokuma go through with his "punishment"?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 1 Episode 5 - Not Normal Arc: Weekly Shonen Despair Magazine
    7.2/10(175 votes)

    S1:E5

    Togami seems convinced that the culprit in this case is a depraved serial killer, but is he merely trying to deceive his classmates? Tensions rise as some of the students' dark secrets are revealed, including an incredible secret about the victim!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 1 Episode 11 - Not Normal Arc: The Junk Food of Despair for Racing Through Youth
    7.1/10(172 votes)

    S1:E11

    Naegi and the others are forced to participate in an awkward classroom trial for a victim they don't know anything about. Naegi is convinced that Monokuma is plotting something, but what? And why is Kirigiri trying to paint him as the culprit?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 1 Episode 9 - All All Apologies II
    7.1/10(168 votes)

    S1:E9

    The fourth murder case is a locked-room mystery. Two of the primary suspects for the murder aren't actually sure if they did the dirty deed or not! Can Naegi piece the clues together to figure out what really happened in the game room?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 1 Episode 10 - (Not) Normal Arc: The Junk Food of Despair for Racing Through Youth
    7.0/10(174 votes)

    S1:E10

    Kirigiri steals Monokuma's "treasure." He warns the students that everyone will be held equally guilty. Later that night, Togami finds that Monokuma has gone out of order. The next day, there is a new body.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 1 Episode 1 - Prologue: Welcome to despair High School
    6.9/10(224 votes)

    S1:E1

    Makoto Naegi gets a super lucky break and enters the highly prestigious school, Hope's Peak High School. But things take a turn for the worse when Makoto learns that he's trapped in that school for the rest of his life unless he kills a classmate!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 1 Episode 2 - (Not) Normal Arc: Kill and Live
    6.9/10(200 votes)

    S1:E2

    When the first person gets murdered, Makoto is the number one suspect! He must prove his innocence during the class trial or everyone but the killer will get executed. Can he find enough evidence to clear his name and identify the killer?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 1 Episode 6 - (Not) Normal Arc: Return of the New Century Galaxy Legend! O Armored Hero, Stand Upon The Earth!
    6.9/10(175 votes)

    S1:E6

    Asahina finds ALTER EGO, an AI created by Fujisaki. Ishimaru and Yamada are smitten with the program in their own ways, and neither boy wants to play nice and share. After the laptop goes missing, a "suspicious character" begins attacking students.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 1 Episode 7 - Not Normal Arc: Return of the New Century Galaxy Legend! O Armored Hero, Stand Upon The Earth!
    6.9/10(174 votes)

    S1:E7

    Two students have been killed one after the next and all of the evidence seems to point at Hagakure. But the way Naegi sees it, things just aren't adding up quite right. Is their blood really on Hagakure's hands or has he been framed?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 1 Episode 4 - (Not) Normal Arc: Weekly Shonen Despair Magazine
    6.8/10(180 votes)

    S1:E4

    Part of the second floor has opened, including the pool and locker rooms! Monokuma gives the students a few days to explore before he gets bored. They have 24 hours to kill someone or else he'll broadcast their darkest or most embarrassing secrets.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 1 Episode 8 - (Not) Normal Arc: All All Apologies
    6.8/10(166 votes)

    S1:E8

    Monokuma announces that he planted a mole amongst the students. Rather than let them figure out who it is on their own, he generously offers the information. Now the rift between the surviving students is worse than ever before!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 2 Episode 1 - Third Time's the Charm
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E1

    Makoto Naegi falls under scrutiny as the battle between the Future Foundation and the Remnants of Despair rages on!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Norimitsu Kaiho

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  15. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 2 Episode 2 - Hang the Witch
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E2

    Tensions flare among members of the Future Foundation as Monokuma's game begins. Who will the attacker choose first?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Norimitsu Kaiho

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  16. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 2 Episode 3 - Cruel Violence and Hollow Words
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E3

    Monokuma's twisted game continues while Makoto tries to restore what little balance he can to the Future Foundation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Norimitsu Kaiho

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  17. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 2 Episode 4 - Who Is a Liar
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E4

    Kyoko Kirigiri decides it's time for her to put her detective skills to work, and goes to the boardroom to investigate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 2 Episode 5 - Dreams of Distant Days
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E5

    Seiko Kimura and Ruruka Ando's past comes to light as the two recall how their friendship broke apart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 2 Episode 6 - No Man Is an Island
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E6

    Monaca Towa continues using her puppet to fool the Future Foundation members, but Kyoko Kirigiri's just one step away from finding the truth, especially with all the clues she's gathered.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Norimitsu Kaiho

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  20. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 2 Episode 7 - Ultra Despair Girls
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E7

    Komaru Naegi and Toko Fukawa confront Monaca Towa in the hopes of putting the Final Killing Game to an end, but things take a turn for the worst when the second Junko Enoshima reveals that a survivor from the Killing School Life will die because of Komaru's brother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 2 Episode 8 - Who Killed Cock Robin?
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E8

    Koichi Kizakura recalls his reasons for staying with Kyoko Kirigiri, who works to uncover the truth behind Sonosuke Izayoi's murder. But just being at the crime scene is dangerous enough itself. Meanwhile, Byakuya Togami looks for a way to break the Future Foundation out of the building, but certain obstacles prevent him from reaching that goal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 2 Episode 9 - You Are My Reason to Die
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E9

    Betrayals are committed as Ruruka Ando struggles to survive and the traitor is close to being revealed. Monaca Towa's prophecy comes true when Kyoko Kirigiri's NG code is violated, because of Makoto Naegi. To bring an end to this dreadful game of despair, Kyosuke Munakata decides it's time to decide whose hope is better: his or Makoto's.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 2 Episode 10 - Death, Destruction, Despair
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E10

    Following Kyoko Kirigiri's death, Makoto Naegi resolves to bring an end to the Final Killing Game and clashes with Kyosuke Munakata, fighting for whose hope is stronger. However, a recent, shocking revelation about Chisa Yukizome has driven Kyosuke into insanity and despair.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Norimitsu Kaiho

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  24. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 2 Episode 11 - All Good Things
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E11

    Leaving behind her notebook, Kyoko Kirigiri reveals the truth behind the Final Killing Game, leaving Makoto Naegi to test out his late friend's theory, only to be shocked by what he sees. Meanwhile, Juzo Sakakura decides to bring an end to this dreaded game in order to save Kyosuke Munakata.

    Director:Masaru Kanamori
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Danganronpa: The Animation Season 2 Episode 12 - It Is Always Darkest
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    S2:E12

    Kazuo Tengan's motives for masterminding the Final Killing Game are revealed as Ryota Mitarai decides to put an end to despair, by brainwashing all of humanity to sacrifice all negative emotions and unconditionally believe in hope. Hope vs Despair! What will reign supreme?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Norimitsu Kaiho

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Best Episodes Summary

"Goodbye, Despair High School" is the best rated episode of Danganronpa: The Animation. It scored 7.6/10 from 199 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on September 27, 2013.

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