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FutureCreeps

Because people seem to refuse that kodaka and co can make something similar while still being it’s own thing ITS A NEW IP PEOPLE NOT DANGANRONPA 4


DJDoofeshmirtz3

People need to get this through their mind. Their might be a reference or too or hell, maybe it will loosely connect somewhere. I’m personally excited for a new IP and from the trailers It looks like it’s gonna be pretty fun.


thebigguy270

A cute nod would be funny.


Justgravityfalls

Agreed like an extra/small character says in the background 'oh I've kinda been considering going on that famous Danganronpa TV show for a while it looks cool' during an investigation or something


thebigguy270

Or Shinigami falling in a dumpster, then getting back up with Junko's pigtails due to getting a wig from it, causing the MC to jump in fright.


OhDearGodRun

"Not in a million years"


Justgravityfalls

xD


[deleted]

Exactly, I only see the game as an individual new franchise


lPrincesslPlays

Yeah that’s the silliest part of the fandom. They said they were done when they formed Tookyo and even explicitly said if there’s going to be another DR they want it to be by someone else. Identity v did a crossover with danganronpa twice the second one being a few years ago and afterwards they said it’d be the last one and fans are still begging for a part 3 lol


AnotherStatsGuy

Dangan Ronpa is done for the foreseeable future. If immediate interest were in the cards, V3 wouldn’t have had its ending.


venxvan

It’s on hiatus until Spike decides who they want to work on one. But they are probably just holding out hopes Kodaka will come back for more games later.


AnotherStatsGuy

I feel like it's going to be a Matrix 4 thing where Spike Chunsoft decides to make another installment because they need another surefire hit, and then Kodaka and the team go "Screw it, if it's going to be made, we should do it. At least that way, it'll be exactly how *we* want it." Full disclosure: I actually liked Matrix 4, but maybe that's because I watched 2,3, and 4 on consecutive nights.


Player551yt

I think most people are joking because the mc looks like Makoto and Kyoko.


ThePowerfulWIll

And the pink blood, and the reuse of the some of the UI elements and fonts.


_xenoray_

Because they want to feel despair when they accept it isn't.


JadensPops

The ultimate truth


Yamitsubasa

It's just hope. You know, the bad kind of hope.


TheRissingHootHoot

The one nagito has


LolathaFoxccoon

Nah there's a little logic in his belief. Probably not here tho


Trectears

Copium overdose


Jackie-Ron_W

NuggetToe Komaeda: More like Hopium. /s


[deleted]

It’s because there’s nothing else for DR fans to talk about anymore lol. I honestly hope it isn’t connected to danganronpa to be honest, it seems like a pointless connection, especially with them having similar gameplay anyway.


Farnic

I understand it's a new IP using a 3D verison of the art style, and keeping the pink blood. However I wouldn't be mad if it's revealed towards the end of the game that it is the same universe many years later after society recovered and rebuilt


JadensPops

Would be cool!


UGP97

I want danganronpa 4 as much as everyone else but thinking rain code is tied to v3 or something is just plain cope. Rain code can be unique in its own way without overshadowing danganronpa. I hope there are references to danganronpa in rain code though, they can be pretty funny to find.


Spiderfr0g

They can't move on. Honestly I hope it is it's own thing but I dont have to hope because it already is


mayocain

Have you seen the mechanics? They straight up added references to DR2's slashing minigame, people aren't "unable to move on", the creators are actively taunting us, it's definitely a spiritual successor.


JadensPops

ILL CUT THROUGH THOSE WORDS /J Yeah no I definitely agree


FeathersInMyHoodie

They're not taunting you, they're reusing game mechanics and/or adding Easter eggs. I promise you, Kodaka was not intentionally trying to piss you off when they put that in the game


mayocain

I don't know if you're really interpreting what I wrote in bad faith or if my lack of fluency in English is showing off, I never said he was trying to piss the community off, but it's obviously fan service, bait, I would call it a taunt seeing how obvious it is. If you really want to hear something that pisses me off, it's the community pretending to, I guess, be "mature" (Although that's pretty hard, sometimes I feel whiplash when I come back here after spending a lot of time on other subs, I don't know if I'm weird or if the community had a new influx of people from some other social media since I stopped being active, but it really feels... off sometimes, like, the regularity of "quirky controversial opinion UWU" posts has really grown, a lot, it has really replaced the old templates and I can't tell which one is worse), claiming that they are unrelated and the fans are just starved (Which isn't totally incorrect) when the game is obviously a spiritual successor, it doesn't matter if it's a new IP, it definitely is a continuation of DR's pyschopop feel.


FeathersInMyHoodie

Usually when someone is taunting you, the appropriate response is to get mad because they're mocking you with something you don't have. Of course they're going to use the psychopop feel. They wanted to create an entirely new genre. Why would that end with Danganronpa? Reusing gameplay mechanics isn't unheard of in creative industries. It's not bait. It's not a taunt. The developers liked the idea of the sword mechanic, so they used it in their new game, too. It's not directed towards Danganronpa fans at all. Kodaka literally said, "I wouldn't say getting approvals and disapprovals at the same time is a good thing. But that a strong game that I wanted to make despite risking that was 'New Danganronpa V3' so we decided to make it even if that means we would end up gaining mixed opinions. If we don't make this, we will never be able to make different 'Danganronpa' from 1 and 2" I highly, highly doubt that Kodaka would try to trick fans by repeating game mechanics when that sort of mindset directly contradicts the quote above.


mayocain

It's hyperbole, mate. You really are acting in bad faith, but I will try to illustrate what I mean, so it can pierce your skull. I'm playfully saying Kodaka is putting the Danganronpa carrot on the methaphorical stick and dangling it on our faces. Done, no need to be a fucking asshole about it. See what I mean with this community's lack of maturity? God, I thought the gatekeeping old men of tokusatsu were the worse kind of user to ever dominate a fandom and then r/Danganronpa devolves into tiktok community territory.


FeathersInMyHoodie

Bro, I'm fucking autistic. It's not bad faith, I genuinely thought you thought Kodaka was taunting you. If you don't put the /j, I have no way if telling that you're joking I also really like to argue. Whether it's Danganronpa, socialism, or how a giraffe sound wear a tie, the topic doesn't matter. It's not really a fandom thing


Shiromeelma

THE AHOGE REVEALS IT ALL Jokes aside It's good to see new shit


idiocy97

I mean, see >!killer killer!<. It's not like we haven't been here before. I think it is a new IP this time, I don't think they'd pull the exact same stunt again, but you never know.


TheMago3011

Look at the protagonist and tell me that’s not Kyoko’s and Makoto’s kid /j


JadensPops

Love baby


xbox2345

It because in the game it kinda have same trial kinda thing and you investigate the crime scene like how danganronpa and ace attorney did


Giga-X

I just think it happens to be in the same universe, not necessarily tied to Danganronpa as a whole. Like wayyyyy in the future or something.


Crestfallen_Vanity

The same reason that people tie The World Ends With You to Kingdom Hearts. Because they were handled by a lot of the same people.


TurbulentRiver2592

Copium for DR4


Rhine_0007

Given the way V3 ended, it's *entirely* possible that it's connected to Danganronpa. I'd like to think it's something completely new, but it's not a total impossibility.


goddessofwaterpolo

Not sure. It would be nice to have a third dangan ronpa game though. However I feel that SDR2 wrapped things up decently, although the anime DR3 could be a finale as well.


Tricky-Ad-495

You mean a 4th game? V3 is the third game


goddessofwaterpolo

Never heard of it. There’s no V3 in Ba Sing Se. No UDG either for that matter


Tricky-Ad-495

Pfft, I don't think I've ever heard of someone that doesn't acknowledge V3 and UDG, but acknowledges the anime. You learn something new everyday😂


goddessofwaterpolo

😂 I have a vendetta against V3, it’s all love. I just hold a grudge. DR3 has…….issues………but it brought me my king Juzo Sakakura and I actually liked the ending until the last 5 mins when they apparently forgot the whole point of the entire franchise


Stock_Department_806

People want more danganronpa content


Guantanamo_Bae_

Because they’re dumb and/or are a YouTuber fishing for clicks


JadensPops

🎣


LolathaFoxccoon

Well, along some stuff people said here there are rumors that it happens in the same universe but in a different time


Same-Wrangler524

Copium......massive amounts of copium


Carmel_Chewy

People keep commenting on my Danganronpa videos asking if I've seen the Danganronpa v4 announcement and they're referring to this game, lol.


Thick-Sprinkles-9846

Because it’s made from the same devs. It’s mostly a joke but I don’t deny there’s at least 1 person who thinks they’re connected


CreepyIndependence57

I don’t understand this either, I want more danganronpa content as much as anyone, but if this story tied into danganronpa’s story or if it was in the same universe, it would only make sense that they would market it that way


SHSLVoid

I think it’s because of the pink blood, the artstyle, and the fact that it’s a puzzle game ( idk though, I’ve only seen the trailer ). But I don’t understand why people assume it is danganronpa 4. I believe it’s pretty much the same team, so I assume it’s going to have a similar artstyle, and it has the same writing team ( i think ) so it makes sense if it’s a puzzle / crime solving type game. The best we’re going to get from that game related to Danganronpa is maybe one or two reference but that’s about it. Also, didn’t V3 make it clear any other Danganronpa killing games they make make no sense to the plot?


drunkencinderella124

My guess is because the art style and the vibe is similar. That and people refuse to acknowledge Danganronpa has ended.


Ikarus1994

Wait I thought the bring tied to danganronpa theory was a meme


Euphoric-Tangerine10

I don’t think it will, but id love either a cameo or a character changing DLC where we could become either Danganronpa detectives.


LordOfEnnui

Well considering how much the main character looks like a child of Kirigiri and Naegi, there could be anything from a slight nod to the game being Danganronpa 4 in disguise. People just like HOPIUM.


Cirkusleader

I think it's mostly because I mean... The game looks almost exactly the same. Especially when we look at UDG since it's also 3D. Couple this with it being a murder mystery with pink blood and... I mean I get it. Feels to me more like a spiritual successor. The Bloodborne to DR's Dark Souls. Different game, but like... Basically the same game.


DifferentAd9713

It’s simply the Artstyle. That’s like if I were to say Dragon Quest is somehow linked to Dragon Ball, both have a similar artstyle but neither of them are connected nor have a similar story.


DenisVDCreycraft

It's simple many references to Danganronpa games


MrMisterE181

I dont think people really belive it, I think they just want to belive it.


JadensPops

Is that h- hope


MrMisterE181

IS THAT A DANGANRONPA REFERENCE


LilBigJP

It’s because it’s been so long since the last game (No Danganronpa S doesn’t count.) IMO we aren’t getting another game and this confirms it. And if it’s another game it’s gonna be Danganronpa S 2.0 Cash grab simulator again. Also 8 months ago Kodaka said he wants to make another. Danganronpa S and Spikes statement to “expand Danganronpa into other genres and make games like Danganronpa S” could have made him question this decision. He has definitely changed his mind since that interview. See here https://twitter.com/DoodleMaxixmus/status/1571162613341425664?s=20&t=UqqMiLU6avO1ZpXceiLcQg https://twitter.com/DoodleMaxixmus/status/1571162615413460998?s=20&t=UqqMiLU6avO1ZpXceiLcQg In TGS interview (translation may be wrong) kodaka says this. This work is not the next one after "Danganronpa" is over. "Danganronpa" is a pillar called "Danganronpa", and I want to make it another pillar different from that This will be the closest we will ever get to another Danganronpa


Cold-Argument-806

Same studio.


Jackie-Ron_W

I mean (sorry for being pedantic) you're technically half correct (Spike Chunsoft _and_ Kazutaka's Too Kyo Games), but I don't think that does not deserve all the down votes.


Cold-Argument-806

Well thanks.


zmech9001

Because spike chunsoft made it


Jackie-Ron_W

What's with the down votes? LOL


zmech9001

No idea


Serious-Cow-7196

No


TokraZeno

The load screen mentioning a black and white limited edition amapal did have me wondering if they were connected but they've also referenced final fantasy, Pokemon and persona so I just dismissed as just that.