Ronpa And Friends 2

Ronpa and Friends: Rerun

Ronpa and Friends Rerun, or Ronpa and Friends 2: Despair Rerun, is the sequel to Ronpa and Friends.

## Opening

Season 2 is the first season to feature a full, 2 minute long opening, inspired by the theme to Super Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair.

## Location

The killing game is located in Despairland, an amusement park based on Disneyland in Anaheim California.

## Cast

The following are the main cast members featured within the Despairland Killing Game. All of the park guests were slowly released through promotional milestones, beginning with the reveals of Felicity Fieldmouse, Clarabelle Cow, and Don Karnage on July 5th, 2020, with the last of the main cast being revealed on March 1st, 2021.

### MonoBulb

In a Instagram stories Q&A, creator @EmpireSpade confirmed that MonoBulb would be returning for a second season. While he appears with a fanged mouth in his splash art, it was confirmed that it's temporary and used for aesthetics purposes only.

### Toodles

Confirmed in the release teaser/announcement for season 2, Toodles has been confirmed to be a part of the season 2 cast, though he will not be a participant. In an Instagram stories Q&A, EmpireSpade confirmed that Toodles will take on a role similar to Super Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair's Monomi. Because of this, it is likely that Toodle's will be a much kinder ally to the park guests. It is also likely that we will see Toodle's in a Monokuma based style later on.

Toodles has an Ultimate Talent, and is the Ultimate Helper.

### FeIicity Fieldmouse

"Felicity Fieldmouse threw her old life away. Her kids have been living with their father since her divorce, and she's thrown herself at a new case to get back on top. Any good detective can solve a mystery behind the shadows, but a reporter can find the truth in broad daylight."

Confirmed on July 5th, 2020, Felicity Fieldmouse is the Ultimate Reporter, and will debut as the protagonist. She is the older sister of Mickey Mouse, and has two children, Morty and Ferdie Mouse, as well as an ex-husband named Frank Fieldmouse.

> "People want to live under sweet lies that prove nothing, but I can't stand for that."
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### Clarabelle Cow

"Clarabelle was raised in the rich side of the country, A place where lies and falsehoods were rampant to save face. Moving to a new city, she found new friends, new passions, and new drama to uncover. How can you get away with murder when there's someone watching your every move?"

Confirmed on July 5th, 2020, Clarabelle Cow is the Ultimate Gossip. Not much is currently known about her. Fans theorize that she will be the games rival, but others claim that she will be first victim (discarded)

> "Where I'm from, a good set-up rumor is all it takes to ruin a reputation."
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### Don Karnage

"The feared captain of the Iron Vulture, Don Karnage leads his crew of musical laden pirates towards treasure, fame, and fortune. His life was bumpy and rough, but even a damaged diamond shines just as bright. But how many hits does it take for that shiny exterior to crack?"

Confirmed on July 5th, 2020, Don Karnage is the Ultimate Captain, making him the first Talespin character to be revealed. Not much is currently known about him.

> "If I obeyed another mans law, I would've died years ago."
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### Julius the Cat

"Everyone needs a best friend, and Julius takes it upon himself to be EVERYONE’s best friend. He’s fun, energetic, and horribly clingy! It doesn’t seem like the other guests like him, but they just haven’t gotten the chance to know him! Maybe a game or two will make them change their minds."

Confirmed on August 8th, 2020, Julius the Cat is the Ultimate Best friend. Not much is currently known about him, but it is likely that he is the creator brother of Oswald and Mickey. He is also the only one with a confirmed age: 10.

> "Golly, there's no need to be scared! It's just a game, right?"
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### Magica De Spell

"Magica De Spell is the feared villainess of Duckburg, her determination and powerful magic giving her the Ultimate Enemy talent. She’s devoted her life to getting revenge on the McDuck clan, but the Killing Game’s rerun could put a wrench in her plans. Will she change her ways, or fall back into old habits?"

Confirmed on August 8th, 2020, Magica De Spell is the Ultimate Enemy. Not much is currently known about her.

> "I suppose you expect me to finally end the bloodline of clan McDuck?"
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### Mark Beaks

"To Beaks, life is a game of numbers. Every follow, every like, and every comment is another dollar in his pocket, and he’s done everything he can to get at the top. Every outrageous thing he does makes him trend, and he’s got plans to pull his best stunt yet! But what happens when someone turns his game for stardom into a game of sadism?"

Sadly confirmed on August 8th, 2020, Mark Beaks is the Ultimate Influencer. He was a meme in the Ronpa and Friends discord server, but reportedly was added into the cast before then. Otherwise, not much is known about him.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, broseph, brosephine, relax. We're supposed to be vibing in harmony, not getting checked like that!"

### Horace Horsecollar

"Horace is a small-town horse living in a big-town city, and the bright lights of Toontown needs someone to fix them. Though his skills as a handyman are renowned, his heart lies elsewhere; an alluring call to detective work that leads him to blindly walk into danger. Luckily, he tends to have a close friend and old flame to bail him out...most of the time."

Confirmed on September 19th, 2020, Horace Horsecollar is the Ultimate technician. He is one of the classic characters appearing from the “Clarabelle and Horace” cartoons where he was shown to be romantically interested with Clarabelle wether he still does remains unknown.

> "I don't think we're going to stoop to his level...We're all friends, right?"
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### Baloo Bear

"As the famous high-flying bear of Cape Suzette, Baloo has always taken the high road in life, from starting his own airlines company, to having that company taken over by someone else due to unpaid loans. Even with a new boss, he works by the beat of his own drum, often getting from point A to point B in the easiest--and often riskiest--method. But taking risks can drag someone down, and sooner or later he’ll lose control."

Confirmed on September 19th, 2020, Baloo Bear is the Ultimate Cargo Pilot. This depiction is based on his Talespin adaptation, not original self from The Jungle Book.

> "I never worry about the small stuff, I just need the bear necessities."
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### Fethry Duck

"The heart of the Duck family, Fethry is the kind souled friend to all. His eccentric vision of the world is contagious, and it’s easy to follow in his off-beat footsteps. He may seem dimwitted at first, but he’s quite wise in his own ways, and eager to share what he knows--Hopefully, no one takes advantage of that helpful nature."

Confirmed on September 19th, 2020, Fethry Duck is the Ultimate Oddball.

> "I don't understand people too well...But I'm glad we're friends!"
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### Kit Cloudkicker

"Leaving his former life as a sky pirate, Kit Cloudkicker got his title by helping Higher for Higher's pilot Baloo navigate through the skies. Brave, charismatic, and eternally loyal, all at the age of 12. he’s always had his mentor to protect him, but could this game change all that?"

Confirmed on November 25th, Kit Cloudkicker is the Ultimate Navigator

> "It hasn't happened yet, but...One day, I'm gonna be the one soarin' through the skies!"
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### Gladstone Gander

"Well, isn’t this a familiar face? Gladstone Gander has always had luck on his side, even in the most harrowing of circumstances. But luck can be fickle, and often favors the best of two evils. Will Mr. Gander have luck on his side, or will his story end in...tragedy?"

Confirmed on November 25th, Gladstone Gander is the Ultimate Luckster, and first returning character from Season 1, as well as the first returning villain. (Whether or not he maintains that role is unknown.)

> "After everything that's happened...I'm not just going to roll over and die."
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### Monterey Jack

"A legend from down under, Monterey Jack has been going on harrowing adventures since he was knee-high to a bee. He’s fought everything from mobsters, to pirates, to sea monsters! Of course, he’s never had to fight his friends before, but who knows? Maybe it’ll all turn out!"

Confirmed on November 25th, Monterey Jack is the Ultimate Adventurer.

> "No need to be a right mongrel 'bout it! I reckon gettin' us ticked off ain't the proper move."
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### Scrooge McDuck

"Don’t think too hard about this one, folks. Scrooge McDuck is a world renowned adventurer, investor, and collector, not to mention the richest duck in the world! Perhaps he’s rewritten history, but can he solve Despairland’s mysteries?"

Confirmed on March 1st, Scrooge McDuck is the Ultimate Billionaire.

> "If there's one thing I've learned in my years, it's how to survive anything."
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### Max Goof

"A survivor of the Wastelands, Max has seen his fair share of violence. He’s learned what happened within the castle walls, and has vowed to never let a horrific event such as this occur again. But, you know what they say, 'Like father, like son…'"

Confirmed on March 1st, Max Goof is the Ultimate Son, and the second returning character from season 1.

> "This can't be happening...I can't end up like Dad did!"
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### Louie Duck

"Again, don’t think too hard about this one. The youngest members of Clan McDuck have always been hailed as the future of Duckburg, and Louie is certainly one of the brightest. However, the title he holds is a grating one, and can even wear down the trickiest of triplets; especially when that triplet holds a secret about his past."

Confirmed on March 1st, Louie Duck is the Ultimate Youngest Triplet, and the third returning character from season 1, and the first returning villain from season 1 (Whether or not he is still a villain is unconfirmed.)

> "I'm never given enough credit...I'm more than just a triplet!"
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### Gadget Hackwrench

Confirmed on the Instaronpa Podcast, Gadget Hackwrench is the Ultimate Gadgeteer, and the fourth returning season 1 character.

> "We couldn't do anything then, but now...We have the chance to stop this!"
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### Huey Duck

Confirmed on the Instaronpa Podcast, Huey Duck is the Ultimate Oldest Triplet, and the fifth returning season 1 character.

> "I'm not sure, but...Have we met before?"
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### Dewey Duck

Confirmed on the Instaronpa Podcast, Dewey Duck is the Ultimate Middlest Triplet, and the sixth returning season 1 character, as well as the third villain returning (Though it's unclear if he still holds that title, much like his younger brother.)

> "I know we'll be okay...Us Ducks don't back down!"
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## Intermissions

### Truth

Intermission: Truth is the title of the first intermission, which debuted following the Prologue of Re-Run. The segment follows Daisy Duck, José Carioca, and Panchito Pistoles as they take the helm to find twenty missing people, including the members of Clan McDuck. Unbeknownst to them, not everything is as it seems.

### Hope

Intermission: Hope is the title of the second intermission, which debuted following the Prologue of Re-Run. The segment follows Donald Duck five years after the events of Ronpa And Friends, as he finds himself back in the castle, and must investigate the re-appearance of the Wasteland, with the assistance of Yen Sid.

## Season 2 Q&A

On October 2nd, 2020, EmpireSpade did a Q&A for season 2. The following was confirmed:

* The game will take place 5 years after Season 1, and is not a prequel.
* Ferdie and Morty Mouse will not have major roles, despite being Felicity's sons.
* It's possible that some members of the killing game will be from season 1, but none of the survivors will be involved.
* There will be two seperate intermissions. The plots of these two intermissions have been described as, "To find the truth," "To maintain hope."
* The mastermind's motive is based on "Legacy."
* Despairland is not located in the Wasteland.
* There will be two romantic subplots, one of which will be a WLW (Woman loving woman) romance. One romantic subplot will be a minor one.

## Theories

### Cast Reveal Theory

Prior to the release of the second season, speculation emerged about the second half of unrevealed cast members. After the discovery of a secret code left in EmpireSpade's Google Drive that gives out a list of talents. Later confirmation revealed the characters associated with each ultimate talent:

* Scrooge McDuck, Ultimate Billionaire (confirmed)
* Gladstone Gander, Ultimate Luckster (confirmed)
* Kit Cloudkicker, Ultimate Navigator (confirmed)
* Monterey Jack, Ultimate Adventurer (confirmed)
* Max Goof, Ultimate Son (confirmed)
* Gadget Hackwrench, Ultimate Gadgeteer (confirmed)
* Huey, Louie, Dewey Duck, Ultimate Triplets (confirmed on all 3)

When asked about the remaining 2 characters on the day of Ronpa and Friends's conclusion, EmpireSpade said they are "Exactly who you expect them to be." As none of the aforementioned characters found in the Google Drive had been wrong at the time (with the exclusion of Huey and Dewey), it was speculated that Gadget is one of these two. This has since been proven correct later in an episode on the Instaronpa Podcast, where EmpireSpade confirmed the remaining two characters plus a bonus third, the characters being Gadget, Huey, and Dewey.

### Splash Art Theory

Multiple splash artwork created by EmpireSpade hold key hidden details within silhouettes of the characters. After the debut of the Intermission "Truth" segment revealed artwork for Daisy Duck, José Carioca, Panchito Pistoles, and Darkwing Duck, which all showcased subtle references to their canonical deaths, speculation began involving the park guests featured in Re-Run's Killing Game.

* Felicity's silhouette works parallel to her chest and ear, and has a mouth-like shape at its tip. Possible implication could be death by a slash across the chest, or by a venomous snake.
* Horace's silhouette appears from under his backside and breaks off into multiple tendrils. Possible implications include death by electrical wires or by drowning.
* Gladstone's silhouette forms the shape of a horseshoe and works horizontally through the top of his chest and neck. Possible implications include a stab to either of those locations.
	+ Along with the correlations to horseshoes being lucky objects, this could also imply a connection to Horace.
* Scrooge's silhouette makes the shape of a dollar sign with two slashes through it, while the swipe works parallel across his chest, his upper thigh, and wraps around his left ankle. Possible implications include death by a chest stab or slash, and a disabling wound to his leg and/or ankle.
	+ In addition, the two swipes through the dollar sign could resemble train tracks, signifying a potential place of relevance.
		- As Scrooge's body was found in the courtyard, this is likely incorrect.
* Max's silhouette makes the shape of his father, implying a potential death may involve a motive with his dad.
* While both Dewey and Louie's silhouettes feature three swipes, Huey's is the symbol on his Woodchuck Guidebook. This may be a reference to Dewey and Louie's affiliations to the Warriors of Hope and Ultimate Despair, while Huey was spared of such a fate.
	+ Gadget's silhouette also features three swipes. Whether there is a correlation is unknown.
* Both Don Karnage & Baloo Bear's silhouettes feature a black swipe overhead trailing a plane. It's possible at least one, possibly both, may have executions featuring planes.

### Other Theories

* Many theorize that the Mastermind of season 1 will make a reappearance in season 2 as a participant.
* People theorize that, because of the 18 person cast list, some chapters will have more than 2 victims.

## Trivia

* When asked about the cast, EmpireSpade said that she cut several characters, including Clarice from Chip n' Dale shorts, Glitch from the Rescue Rangers comics, and Jessica Rabbit from Who Framed Rodger Rabbit.
* Season 2 was revealed for a milestone, but was originally going to be revealed on the 6th month anniversary.
* The final three revealed characters, Gadget, Huey, and Dewey, were not done with a guessing game but rather done on a podcast. As such, they have no reveal slides. They were exempt from the guessing game because "Everyone pretty much figured it out."