Sep 29, 2016
Hope arc is a terrible ending to an already mediocre sequel to Danganronpa games that is not only bad, but also weakens games' storylines, most notably Danganronpa 2's. It's so bad that I had to write a short review about it.
Note: vague spoilers
To keep it simple, Hope Arc is shameless and senseless mash of fanservice with predictable dialog where you already know what they're gonna say since the dialog between the characters themselves is either even more fanservice(things you wanted characters to say to each other since playing the game, of course here being forced and crammed into short repulsive scenes) or just your usual
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trope-filled conversations. Episode's plot progression only stops being predictable once it throws ridiculous deus ex machina in your face(that is also blatant fanservice), realizing it requires you to have zero integrity as a writer to write something like that and also not feel disgusted or ashamed by yourself(Kyoko)
The little bit of drama it has is corny and forgettable(Mitarai) and everyone gets a rushed closure, some more than others(Munakata) with a far fetched perfect "everyone lives happily ever after" ending(DR1 cast).
Best part about it is definitely the OST, but the best tracks are all from previous Danganronpa games so even in that regard it adds nothing, but at least it doesn't retract anything.
Now the worst part is the way it influences everything that happens in Danganronpa 2. In short, every single part of DR2's story loses any kind of impact it had since literally none of it matters to begin with.
So if you're a fan of brainless pandering(or aren't bothered by it), you should go ahead and watch the episode, you'll probably like it judging by the scores. Otherwise avoid like a plague, it's just gonna leave a bitter taste in your mouth every time you see second game's cast
Reviewer’s Rating: 2
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