Hopping on the Grid Bandwagon (open for explanation below)
Explanation (with some bits of spoilers):
Favorite PINK - Ran Hama
I like him, especially how he says "badass" about the most random things like "math" or others. I like how he cares for his peers, and also his dynamic with Airi on their first meeting.
Favorite BLUE - Noriko Ogura
I like her because of her goddess persona. She likes anime and draws anime (kinda like me). And I like how she interprets everything through her lens. And I like how she has a hidden calm tone when comforting a person (like Taku or Daiki) or >!proposing a plan in the Bleeding Meetings!<. I even made a redesign and a few arts of her in some crossovers, especially the one where she's holding a little one-eyed creature and calls her "kami"
Least Favorite - Daiki Ikeda
Disclaimer, this doesn't mean I hate him. Sure, I hate his attitude towards his peers, though I didn't expect his age regression thing. I just have mixed feelings about this guy; dislike, pity, anger, shock, you name it.
Favorite Survivor - Misao Denden
I'm glad she survived, because I was on edge during Tetro's production about Misao's fate. She was so cute and bubbly, and she was honest about helping everyone >!(and that's because of her trauma of not helping her brother)!<. I'm upset when I found out that the >!creator hated her so much that she made the rest call her dumb!<. But when >!Atsushi almost committed!<, she was so calm when she reassured the distressed Ruka, confident that Shingo would help him.
Favorite Killer - Noriko Ogura
Her plan was flawless with the Bleeding motive >!(though Daiki's regression made it go downhill)!<. I don't even know what to say in this spot, though I would explain it in the Most Unexpected Killer slot
Favorite Victim - Nishino Watari
This one is sad because the death flags are pretty much obvious in >!Chapter 4,!< with her deteriorating spirit and wanting to go. The only thing I didn't like was >!how she rigged a mechanism instead of outright offing herself. !<
Favorite Design - Sou Yaitabashi
I thought he was a girl at first sight. But I really liked his design, choosing dresses over suits, and even having a flower crown. And no, this is not about >!v0n's fetish.!< I did a little research about males wearing dresses and garlands, and there's a history behind it. So maybe Sou learned of it and decided to dress like it (remember, he likes to dress how he likes and what is comfy for him), though that's just my headcanon. If you don't know about the history, look it up yourself.
Favorite Character Arc - Erina Kumada
We know Erina has a side when she breaks down when she's alone (first shown in her promo video). My first impression was that she was volatile and judgmental (even to Daiki). She would've survived for her arc to go full circle. >!(but fuck you, v0n, and your misogynistic vision)!<
Least Favorite Character Arc - Daiki Ikeda
He first started being an ass and anything. But his age regression is unexpected. He would've gone through the game normally >!if it wasn't for [Second Shock] that made Atsushi's hard work for caretaking go back to square one and eventually made him kill. He even stabbed Sou on the back when he finally trusted him, and even dressed as him to fool everyone. !< >!(this is also v0n's fault for being a sh*tac*n and other gross fetishes) !<
Most Relatable - Takeshi Ojima
I tend to zone out from time to time, maladaptive daydreaming, and Takeshi does that too. Disclaimer, though, I only relate to him because he and I often zone out, daydreaming scenarios and drawing too.
Favorite Voice Acting - Nakamigawa Hiroaki
Shout out to PancakeKING for his portrayal of Nagawa here! I absolutely love the tone he gave to him. I almost imagined him acting a bit effeminate (typical of where I live, the Philippines), hand gesturing, and even his speech pattern. I thought of him as "bakla" (a Filipino term for an effeminate male) before his sexuality reveal, lol. But props to PancakeKING for the amazing voice acting.
Character you wanted to see more of - Miki Isono
I don't know much about Miki, but I really wanted to see more of her. Her terminal didn't even help much.
Favorite Ultimate - Takeshi Ojima
Ultimate Illustrator. Don't ask why. I really loved drawing. I wish I had this job.
Most Unexpected Killer - Noriko Ogura
Going back to where I left off from the Favorite Killer, she was flawless at >!hiding her status as the Bleeding. !<I almost believed that she was not it, and the event where she and the rest of the girls made shirts out of duct tape proved to be a >!nice cover-up after she made the whole wardrobe disappear, and the storage room inaccessible. Even during the investigation phase, she continued hiding in plain sight by reminding Misao to stay together. !<Like I said, her plan was almost flawless.
Most Unexpected Victim - Mutsuko Nishiguchi
I expected her to survive because she and Seki should have a conversation post-game. I just wish she would at least confront him about why he was even there, among the staff. But sadly, that didn't happen. >!(and what's worse, Seki also died later)!<
Favorite Execution - Noriko Ogura
Her execution was almost painless because >!she's inside an itasha car, strapped tightly, slowly filled with gasoline before exploding. The only pain is smelling the gasoline and drowning in it. !<
Character You Wished Survived - Hideyuki Tsukigata / Matthias de Clerq
Noriko sacrificed herself so that Matthias and Daiki could get out and seek help from the authorities. Considering his backstory >!(him being a trafficking victim)!<, I wished to see him in the epilogue, finally getting help and escaping from his hell >!(his captor).!<
Character You Wished Died - Atsushi Tei
No hate for the character >!(except his cult thingy)!<, but I just think that he should've died. I don't know how, though, it's just a thought.
Character You Would Befriend - Noriko Ogura
We would draw anime together, watch anime from time to time, and even play video games. I would even commission her to draw my favorite characters in my vehicle.
Underrated - Taku Akiba
Why is it always the ones who died in the first chapter? I don't know much about Taku, but he's pretty underrated to me.
Favorite Duo - Kazutoshi Kamimura and Ken Hasegawa
I really like their dynamic in the first half of PINK. We have Ken blurting out facts and Kazutoshi reacting to them. My favorite one is the public pool facts. (Kazutoshi: The most disgusting shit he's ever said.) Even they went in together in Ken's spotlight, and that solidified their dynamic. >!(Sadly, Hanano had to ruin it.)!<
Favorite Trio - Erina Kumada, Sou Yaitabashi, Mutsuko Nishiguchi
I just wish this dynamic lasted longer. Sou being patient, Erina being pissy, and Mutsuko in the middle. Mutsuko's tough love was even demonstrated in [Apology Meal]. And I like how Mahjong became their pastime (I once played that too). Even Sou and Mutsuko made plans on what to do when they survived. >!(Sadly, they're not safe from the trio Danganronpa curse) !<
Feel free to express your opinion on my thoughts about them
I realized that I put Noriko there five times (Might as well put her on my user flair changing from Misao (don't worry, Misao, I still love you)).
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