Chihiro Fujisaki

Chihiro Fujisaki is a student from Dangan Ronpa. He was a prominent character within the series and popular with fans. Fujisaki debuted in the first game of the series, Dangan Ronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc, though did not survive The Mastermind's Killing Game.
==Canon Overview==
[characterization, story role, further important appearances]
TBA
Fujisaki's birthday is March 14th. He shares this birthday with Chiaki Nanami, another Dangan Ronpa character. The day is also Pi Day, a piece of trivia which may be referenced in fanworks. On Twitter and Pixiv, art tagged with #不二咲千尋生誕祭[year value] are commonly released on his birthday. More birthday tag listings can be found on Dangan Ronpa Birthday and Anniversary Tag List.
==Popular Tropes & Fanon==
All of the above are wrangled tags on Archive of Our Own. Other places where fandom lives may portray Fujisaki with one or all of these attributes.
Fujisaki is also popular for self-shipping works.
==Subjects of Fannish Interest & Meta==
=== Chihiro Fujisaki's Gender Identity ===
Ever since Trigger Happy Havoc was first translated by English-speaking fans in 2013, there has been discourse surrounding how Dangan Ronpa fandom at large portrays Fujisaki's gender. 
Fujisaki played a major part in shaping Trans Characters in Fandom discussion in the 2010s. Although Fujisaki is not canonically transgender, his story was very relatable to many Trans Dangan Ronpa fans. Some fans prefer only Trans or Cisgender interpretations, and many don't mind either way. Non-Binary Fujisaki, while not implied in canon to the extent MTF Fujisaki was, is also common in fanworks.
Much of this discourse comes from misinformation and exaggeration. For example, in 2013, Tumblr user capusetto wrote a popular blog post about a Trans Female Japanese DR fan by the name of hisanakagami, which can be read in its entirety . From 2013 to 2014, the post got over 5,000 reblogs and 4,000 likes. In February 2014, the OP deleted, presumably after anons on FFA discussed how hisanakagami , which can also be seen in a 2020 Reddit post . This particular wank was even called Fujisakigate . 
Although harassment surrounding the larger Fujisaki Gender Discourse isn't unheard of, there has been no documented instance of Male!Fujisaki fans getting mass threats for their view of the character. Many instances of recorded harassment were often due to personal beefs, younger fans being unable to resolve disagreements within reason and larger fannish war over Social Justice and Fandom. Some anti-Male!Fujisaki sentiments were exaggerated to prove the Male!Fujisaki argument was morally superior to the other.
As of 2020, while the topic continues to divide the fandom, it appears both parties largely keep to themselves regarding the issue. Fans may have Male Fujisaki on their DNI list.
== Relationships ==
Many of his ships are considered gen (combi in Japanese), even if they are romantic in Japanese-speaking DR fandom. In English-speaking DR fandom, this is also the case, though less so. 
This is purposefully an incomplete list, as Fujisaki is shipped with much of Dangan Ronpa's cast. Please add any notable relationships in fanworks if they are missing.
Kanji is rarely used when tagging Fujisaki pairings in Japan. In Hiragana, ちー (chi~) is somewhat common.
The order seen should be what's most popular unless marked with "possibly." ENG portmanteaus are also subject to change. Relationships listed fall into GL, NL, BL, Poly, Combi or Cargo.
With... 	Full Label 	Type 	Portmanteau / Phrase 	Kanji or Katakana 	Information
Mondo Oowada 	Chihiro Fujisaki/Mondo Oowada 	BL 	Chimondo 	わだちー (Wadachi) 	(Seen on its page.)
Mondo Oowada 	Chihiro Fujisaki & Mondo Oowada 	Combi	n/a 	n/a 	(Seen on its page.)
Kiyotaka Ishimaru 	Chihiro Fujisaki/Kiyotaka Ishimaru 	BL 	Chishimaru 	ちー石 (Chiishi) 	(Seen on its page.)
Kiyotaka Ishimaru; Mondo Oowada	Fujisaki & Ishimaru & Oowada 	Combi	Oowada Sandwich 	大和田サンド (Oowada Sandwich) 	Chishimondo is their poly ship name in English.
Kiyotaka Ishimaru; Mondo Oowada	Fujisaki/Ishimaru/Oowada 	Poly 	Chishimondo 	n/a 	Popular for a poly ship in the fandom.
Makoto Naegi 	Chihiro Fujisaki/Makoto Naegi 	BL 	Naehiro 	超高校級の小動物 (SHSL Small 'n Cute Animals) 	(Seen on its page.)
Celestia Ludenberg 	Chihiro Fujisaki/Celestia Ludenberg	NL 	Celeschi 	n/a 	(Seen on its page.)
Aoi Asahina 	Aoi Asahina/Chihiro Fujisaki 	NL 	Chihina 	n/a 	Both may bond over their femininity complexes.
Byakuya Togami 	Chihiro Fujisaki/Byakuya Togami 	BL 	Chihigami 	n/a 	Fans of this pairing may believe Fujisaki can bring out a softer side of Togami.
Chiaki Nanami 	Chihiro Fujisaki/Chiaki Nanami 	NL 	Chiakiro 	ななちー (Nanachi) 	(Seen on its page.)
Kazuichi Souda 	Chihiro Fujisaki/Kazuichi Souda 	BL 	n/a 	メカコンビ (Mecha Combi) 	(Seen on its page.)
Leon Kuwata 	Chihiro Fujisaki/Leon Kuwata 	BL 	Chileon 	n/a 	(Seen on its page.)
Leon Kuwata; Mondo Oowada 	Fujisaki & Kuwata & Oowada 	Combi	Chikuwada (JPN and ENG)	n/a 	Hinted as being a trio before the events of the game.
Toko Fukawa 	Chihiro Fujisaki/Toko Fukawa 	NL 	Chitoko 	n/a 	Opposites Attract. Fujisaki is kind while Fukawa is brash.
Sayaka Maizono 	Chihiro Fujisaki/Sayaka Maizono 	NL 	Chizono 	n/a 	(Seen on its page.)
Sakura Oogami 	Chihiro Fujisaki/Sakura Oogami 	NL 	Chisakura 	n/a 	Opposites Attract. Oogami is physically strong while Fujisaki is not, (necessarily.)
Hifumi Yamada 	Chihiro Fujisaki/Hifumi Yamada 	BL 	Chifumi 	n/a 	Both are well-versed in computers.
Kokichi Ouma 	Chihiro Fujisaki/Kokichi Ouma 	BL 	Chiouma 	n/a 	Opposites Attract. Fujisaki is honest while Ouma is a compulsive liar.
Aoi Asahina; Sakura Ogami 	Asahina & Fujisaki & Oogami 	Combi	Sakuhinahiro 	n/a 	Fujisaki would likely want to hang out with them.
Junko Enoshima 	Chihiro Fujisaki/Junko Enoshima 	NL 	Enosaki 	n/a 	Both have suvived partially after their deaths by AI counterparts of themselves.
Miu Iruma 	Chihiro Fujisaki/Miu Iruma 	NL 	Fujiruma 	n/a 	Both have similar hobbies, though otherwise have contrasting personalities.
Mukuro Ikusaba 	Chihiro Fujisaki/Mukuro Ikusaba 	NL 	Fujisaba, Chimukuro 	n/a 	(Seen on its page.)
Kyoko Kirigiri 	Chihiro Fujisaki/Kyoko Kirigiri 	NL 	Chihigiri 	n/a 	Both characters are emotionally sensitive and introverted.
==Example/Notable Fanac==
===Cosplay===
* (2021), which tells a story.
* (2020), featuring Alter Ego.
* (2023)
* (2023), featuring Alter Ego.
===Edits===
* (2023)
* (2023)
=== Fan Art ===
* (2010), made in Tegaki.
===Memes===
*, which compares canon with fanon Fujisaki.
===Meta===
*, a carrd explaining why some fans headcanon Fujisaki as trans.
*, a Video Essay
*, a Video Essay
==References/Further Reading==
* on Danganronpa Wiki
* on PixivEncyclopedia
* on Shipping Wiki
Category:Dangan Ronpa Characters