When Danganronpa 2×2 releases next year, players will have the opportunity to follow the original narrative, or a brand new ‘Slayhem Mode’, which is set to break the canonical route we have known for many, many years. One of these differences is the introduction of a brand new character, which Spike Chunsoft has shared more details about.
Sakutaro Higashi has been introduced as the new character, although there is a mystery behind his talent, taking on the title of Ultimate ???. The character will be voiced by Natsuki Hanae in Japanese and Griffin Burns in English. Both actors have also shared messages introducing Higashi and teasing his involvement in the new Class Trials.
Japanese voice actor Natsuki Hanae, who plays Higashi, described joining the series for the first time and teased the mystery surrounding the character’s Ultimate talent:
I’m Natsuki Hanae, and I play Sakutaro Higashi in Danganronpa 2×2. I’m here to introduce myself as the voice behind the character making his debut in Danganronpa 2×2.
The character I play, Higashi, is one of the high school students who gets caught up in the class trials in Slayhem mode. When it comes to Danganronpa, I’m sure everyone is curious about his Ultimate talent… well, you’ll have to play the game to find out!
This is my first time participating in the Danganronpa series, and it’s a huge honor to be a part of it. The recording sessions were incredibly fun. Reading through the script, and learning about the culprits, the tricks, and other things. I had such a great time, and really hope all of you will enjoy it too!
English voice actor Griffin Burns likewise introduced his take on Higashi:
Hey I’m voice actor Griffin Burns, and I play Sakutaro Higashi in Danganronpa 2×2.
I am thrilled to be making my debut in 2×2. I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself.
The character I play, Higashi, is one of the high school students that gets dragged into the Class Trial during the Slayhem mode. As for Higashi’s “Ultimate” talent which everyone wonders about when it comes to Danganronpa… well, you’ll just have to play the game to find out!
So everyone, please look forward to the release of Danganronpa 2×2 on January 14, 2027, as well as the mysterious new character, Higashi.
Thank you everyone. Talk soon!
