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Should I play or watch Danganronpa 3?

• Thread starter iag
• Start date Jul 27, 2022

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Should I play or watch Danganronpa 3?

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  Votes: 13 6.5%

• Neither

  Votes: 33 16.5%

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iag

Member Oct 27, 2017 1,408 Edit: I played it, see Threadmark. Hey guys, I got both Danganronpa 1 and 2 at last eShop's sale. I love both Zero Escape and Ace Attorney series and always had heard about Danganronpa, and I'm happy I decided to play them. I like the games, despite the mini-games i wish I could skip (like the rythm part of the trials) but ok, guess that's part of their charm. Anyways, I believe I just finished the 2nd one Hajime became a SSJ and Junko is gone and I'm wondering if I should watch or play v3. Watching would spare me of playing the minigames but I'm not sure if the story is like the game. Also, I kept reading on some threads that v3 has a disapointing plot but the last case is really good? I will take my time, wait for another sale and get v3 or watch the anime. Which one you recommend me? Thank you! Last edited: Jul 26, 2023

Noctis

Member Oct 25, 2017 12,914 New York City Play, skip the anime

Cipher Peon

One Winged Slayer

Member Oct 25, 2017 10,744 V3 is the best game in the series by far. I highly recommend you skip the anime and play the game

Patitoloco

Member Oct 27, 2017 32,146 Danganronpa 3 (anime) != Danganronpa V3 (game) Don't mix them up, they're two very different products. They have absolutely nothing in common.

amara

Member Nov 23, 2021 6,257 Danganronpa 3 is one of the worst animes I've ever seen. Play the game

meataem

Teyvat Traveler

Member Jun 29, 2019 1,266 Danganronpa 3 the anime is not the same as Danganronpa v3 the game.

purseowner

From the mirror universe

Member Oct 25, 2017 9,496 V3 the game and Danganronpa 3 the anime are two entirely separate things

PucePikmin

Member Apr 26, 2018 6,336 Play! Also, as others have said, I don't think the game and anime are the same thing.

Beelzebufo

Member Jun 1, 2022 7,624 Canada The anime of 1 is garbage so if it's anything like that, definitely play.

Bigkrev

Member Oct 25, 2017 13,622 Danganronpa 3 and V3 are not related in any way. I've never watched 3 and probably never will, but V3 is an amazing game

Macca

Member Oct 25, 2017 19,021 If it's V3 you're talking about. If you own it already then play it, but if you're not sure. If you got like a favourite let's player or something who played it, probably doesn't hurt doing that. It's a great game though!

NightShift

Member Oct 25, 2017 11,128 Australia Danganronpa 3 (the anime) is awful and not worth your time whatsoever. Danganronpa V3 (the game) is great and completely unrelated to the anime.

BloodRayne

Member Jul 3, 2020 6,966 You cannot play it, it's an anime show.

RochHoch

One Winged Slayer

Member May 22, 2018 22,995 Danganronpa 3 is an anime and it's trash, don't bother The third Danganonpa game is called Danganronpa V3. It's fantastic, easily the best in the series IMO

Luigi87

One Winged Slayer

Member Oct 25, 2017 5,572 Others have already clarified that they are two entirely different products. I absolutely recommend skipping DR3 because it actually brings down DR2's quality with retconning. V3 should definitely be played.

Jawmuncher

Crisis Dino

Moderator Oct 25, 2017 47,612 Ibis Island I didn't think the anime was bad. The game was definitely better though (and yes, they're two different things) OP OP

iag

Member Oct 27, 2017 1,408 Welp, I thought the game and the anime were the same since the first game and the first season of the anime? seems to be about the same arc. Guess I'm going to play it, then. Thanks everyone for the answers :)

Antoo

Member May 1, 2019 4,700 do not watch the anime. i couldn't even make it past one episode after realizing halfway through the novelty factor of playing out these murder mystery scenarios was gone and all you are left with was shallow characters and dogshit anime tropes. the world building really isn't a strength of the series and the show asks you to take that shit seriously, which is wild to me.

stersauce

Prophet of Truth

Avenger Oct 28, 2017 4,288 san jose, ca I played V3 first and was like HEY WHAT THE FUCK THIS ISN'T WHAT I EXPECTED, then I watched 3 and was like OKAY I LIKE V3 NOW but yeah they're pretty separate entities

Unknownlight

One Winged Slayer

Member Nov 2, 2017 12,158 The canon order of the main series is:

• Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
• Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
• Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak
• Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony

That said, DR3 is entirely skippable, and I recommend skipping it. The confusing naming scheme makes sense eventually.

Fiel

Member Oct 30, 2017 1,266 Play and watch at the same time.While it is separated but you will eventually understand after you watch and play later. Anime on both hope and despair (hope i remember name correctly) are also fun in its own rights IMO. if you are fan, i don't reccommend skipping it.

Kewlmyc

Avenger Oct 25, 2017 31,706 Danganronpa V3 is NOT the same as Danganronpa 3. Danganronpa V3: Soft reboot of the series. Pretty good imo, but pretty divisive due to some plot elements/twists. Danganronpa 3 (anime): Finale of the plotlines that Danganronpa 1, 2, and Another Episode set up. Yes the finales of these games is an anime. It's stupid. Also not really good.

Patitoloco

Member Oct 27, 2017 32,146 BTW for me Danganronpa 3 the anime is totally worth it, it's the conclusion of the 1 and 2 trilogy.

Apollo

Corrupted by Vengeance

Avenger Oct 25, 2017 11,729 V3 is a divisive game for sure, so you might not care for it. But if you do like it, I promise the plot is not bad. It is a great ride just about the whole way through IMO

Gavalanche

Prophet of Regret

Member Oct 21, 2021 27,354 The Danganronpa anime is a continuation more so for the previous two games, so you get some resolution for those characters (if you want them). The third game is an entirely different beast and is completely separate and unrelated. So you can partake in both! But seriously, play the game :P

CannonFodder52

Member Oct 25, 2017 9,195 Canada For my tastes, Dangonronpa V3 is the best in the series. I especially love what they did with the ending. I'll say I generally don't care for the series lore though.

ventuno

Member Nov 11, 2019 9,734 Absolutely play DRV3. Like others have said, DR3 will give you closure on the cast you've come to know so far, so that is an incentive to watch, I... guess. DRV3 is certainly divisive, but you'll find plenty of people who'll defend it. I love it the most of all titles, but I can see why others would take issue to it, the argument for or against the game is very subjective. It's very hard to explain without spoiling. Either way, it's a can't-miss title. If you've spent time on the series and are invested in it, this game is for you.

kodax_shc

Member Oct 27, 2017 8,216 As others have said D3 (anime) is the conclusion to D1&2 (the games). DV3 (the game) is it's own thing.

FluxWaveZ

Persona Central

Verified Oct 25, 2017 11,027 Watch Danganropa 3 if you want to rethink whether you actually liked Danganronpa 1/2. V3 is divisive. Mostly positive, though. If you've come this far, you probably want to see how it all ends.

Imran

Member Oct 24, 2017 10,253 Do not watch the anime OP OP

iag

Member Oct 27, 2017 1,408 I'm getting Zero Time Dilemma vibes from the anime 😬

Dezzy

Member Oct 25, 2017 3,958 USA I haven't seen the anime, but Danganronpa V3 is amazing. Don't read about it and spoil anything, just play it. Threadmarks I played V3

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iag

Member Oct 27, 2017 1,408 Well, I finally played V3. The final chapter was so meh for me, I really didn't like it. Surprised to see most people liked it, but it makes me happy you got to enjoy it.

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LiK

Member Oct 25, 2017 35,913 I enjoyed V3. Rollercoaster ride. Only played the game. Didn't even know there was an anime.

toadkarter

Member Oct 2, 2020 2,846

iag said: Well, I finally played V3. The final chapter was so meh for me, I really didn't like it. Surprised to see most people liked it, but it makes me happy you got to enjoy it. Click to expand... Click to shrink...

It tends to be very divisive. Some people love the ending, some absolutely hate it. I'm personally in the camp of people that loved it but I totally understand why others wouldn't

Viale

▲ Legend ▲

Member Oct 25, 2017 12,028

iag said: Well, I finally played V3. The final chapter was so meh for me, I really didn't like it. Surprised to see most people liked it, but it makes me happy you got to enjoy it. Click to expand... Click to shrink...

V3 is incredibly divisive in part because of its first chapter and definitely its last chapter. I find it to be one of the strongest finales I've experienced in gaming with a lot of obvious meta narrative going on concerning DR as a property as well as the general theme surrounding the importance and relevance to fiction as a medium. It worked really well on me. That being said, I can't fault someone at all if it fell flat for them. I got the ending and my first thought was "damn, some people are going to *hate* this" Last edited: Jul 26, 2023

Nocturnowl

Member Oct 25, 2017 29,840 Truly OP suffered a seesaw effect

Patitoloco

Member Oct 27, 2017 32,146

Nocturnowl said: Truly OP suffered a seesaw effect Click to expand... Click to shrink...

I will never forget that.

Lightjolly

Member Oct 30, 2019 5,312

Viale said: That being said, I can't fault someone at all if it fell flat for them. I got the ending and my first thought was "damn, some people are going to *hate* this" Click to expand... Click to shrink...

People hating it only proved the ending right, that's why its the best finale. I stand by saying V3 is the best in the series, it was bold and fearless and ended the series on its own terms.

Jawmuncher

Crisis Dino

Moderator Oct 25, 2017 47,612 Ibis Island That final chapter is so funny to see reactions of. Really shines a light on where you're at when it ends.

Tribes of Trusty

Member Oct 27, 2017 2,325 Danganronpa V3 is legit one of my favourite videogame experience. Playing it at launch with its ending with the players' reaction should have been quite the riot.

Marmoka

Member Oct 27, 2017 7,530 Play it! Best and most bizarre game in the series! Avoid spoilers!

ShadowSoldier89

Member Oct 25, 2017 5,625

Lightjolly said: People hating it only proved the ending right, that's why its the best finale. I stand by saying V3 is the best in the series, it was bold and fearless and ended the series on its own terms. Click to expand... Click to shrink...

people hate it therefore its good might be the funniest logic ive ever heard

Lumination

Member Oct 26, 2017 18,149

Nocturnowl said: Truly OP suffered a seesaw effect Click to expand... Click to shrink...

I usually give people a lot of ropeway for these kinds of jokes, but that's just too far.

Patitoloco

Member Oct 27, 2017 32,146 I will always remember how a mod from here (or Gaf, I don't remember) spoiled both the twists of the final chapter without any issue on like launch day.

Dice

Member Oct 25, 2017 31,736 Canada V3 is great and deserves playing.

Mary Celeste

Member Oct 25, 2017 15,835 V3 is a masterpiece, skip the anime and play V3

Cipher Peon

One Winged Slayer

Member Oct 25, 2017 10,744 V3 is the best in the series. I skipped the anime and was much happier for it. Enjoy, OP! EDIT: Just saw that you didn't like the ending. RIP. I loved the ending. Time to play Rain Code now!

Lightjolly

Member Oct 30, 2019 5,312

ShadowSoldier89 said: people hate it therefore its good might be the funniest logic ive ever heard Click to expand... Click to shrink...

There there, I know the ending called you out too.

Dinoegg_96

Avenger Nov 26, 2017 3,338

iag said: Well, I finally played V3. The final chapter was so meh for me, I really didn't like it. Surprised to see most people liked it, but it makes me happy you got to enjoy it. Click to expand... Click to shrink...

Now watch the anime and you'll know what true despair is

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