Hifumi Yamada

**Hifumi Yamada** (山田 一二三 *Yamada Hifumi*), is a student in Hope's Peak Academy'sClass 78th, and a participant of the Killing School Life featured in *Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc*. His title is **Ultimate Fanfic Creator** (超高校級の「同人作家」*chō kōkō kyū no “dōjin sakka” lit.* Super High School Level Dōjin Author).

## Appearance

Hifumi is an overweight young man with black hair and a short pointed ahoge. He wears a pair of black thick-rimmed glasses. He is dressed in a white button-down shirt, an orange tie which has a patterned double-headed blue arrow upon it with the smaller arrowhead pointing upwards and the larger arrowhead pointing downwards to the tip of the tie, a pair of dark gray trousers, and white trainers. Over his shirt is a light grey, unbuttoned cardigan and on his back is an orange backpack.

He wears not-for-sale underwear based on Robo Justice.

## Personality

Hifumi has a verbose manner of speaking, often going on long-winded tangents about his interests such as anime or fanfiction. He also has a tendency to casually insert creepy or perverted comments in the middle of conversations.

Hifumi is extremely passionate about anime and fanfiction, and has little tolerance for anyone he feels has a poor or neutral opinion about them. Their importance of them is so deep, Hifumi has said it's his dream to create a story so powerful it'll inspire others to create their own as well.

He refers to others in a very formal manner, calling them "Ms." or "Mr." Last Name, for example he calls Makoto "Mr. Naegi". In the original Japanese game, he uses the honorific suffix -dono as well as their full name, for example "Naegi Makoto-dono". This proves to be a key piece of evidence later during the trial for his murder as he mutters "Yasuhiro", Celestia's real last name as opposed to it being Yasuhiro Hagakure's first name.

Although having a somewhat misanthropic look on society, Hifumi will not stand for indecent crimes against those he holds in deep regard, and even went so far as to kill Kiyotaka to avenge the harm he believed he had done to Celestia.

Hifumi seems to have an addiction to Diet Coke, and can get to the point of hallucinations if he goes too long without having it, and becoming nearly violent.

## Talents and Abilities

### Ultimate Fanfic Creator

Hifumi has cited that the personal website he made for his Princess Piggles art work in middle school is what launched him into fanfiction. After that he drew nothing but Piggles art in a style he self-describes as a "total meta sci-fi approach", eventually accumulating to him selling over ten thousand copies of one of his fan comics at a festival held by his school. Something he also describes as being "a legend".

In School Mode he says he does all of the work for his fanfiction, from concept to the ink of printing of it. He also talks about the events he does with other fanfic creators, such as "fanfic circles" and "free-for-alls", implying he's popular enough to be invited to those.

Also in School Mode, specifically his *Trigger Happy Heart* event, he says his talent was given to him "by the gods", and thinks very highly of his skills and talent because of it.

### Costume Creations

Hifumi has shown he has immense costume creation skills, being able to create, from cardboard, a functional and very detailed wearable costume of Robo Justice that was able to fit Yasuhiro Hagakure overnight.

### Differences Between Talents

In Japanese, Hifumi's talent is Super High School Level Dōjin Author (超高校級の「同人作家」). Dōjin (同人) is closest to the English word "fandom", meaning a group of people sharing a common hobby or interest. In Japan, dōjin typically refers to self-published fan-works, usually derivative of a popular franchise such as an anime or video game. Dōjin creators may publish works such as fan-made manga, fan games, music, artworks or figurines, and sell them either online or at specialty conventions such asComiket. Hifumi is a dōjinshi, a creator of dōjin manga, who participates in events with different dōjin circles (サークル) - groups of other dōjinshi who work together on a project.

In English, Hifumi's talent is Ultimate Fanfic Creator, with "fanfic" being short for "fan fiction" which are stories written by fans derived from various medias such as movies or TV shows. It should be noted that dōjin typically carries more prestige than fanfic, as fanfic is very underground, whereas dōjin is celebrated at large-scale fan events like Comiket - a bi-annual, dōjin-exclusive market convention which is the largest comic convention in the world - where attendance numbers are quadruple that of even the largest western fan conventions such as San Diego Comic Con. Fanfiction producers also rarely profit from their work due to fears of litigation towards creators, versus dōjinshi who are able to sell their works and can gain fans and fame within the fan community much more easily.

## Free Time

During Free Time, Makoto can choose to talk to Hifumi in order to learn more about him. If he gives Hifumi a present that he likes, and chooses the correct response during their conversation, their friendship level will increase and Hifumi will disclose something about himself. Each successful Free Time conversation adds a page to Hifumi's Report Card in the e-Handbook menu, and grants either a skill that will give Makoto an advantage during class trial battles, or an increase in Skill Points.

1. Cola Cola
2. Potato Chips
3. Demon Angel Princess Figure
4. Unending Dandelion
5. Tips & Tips

### Skills

Becoming friends with students grants Makoto special skills which can aid him during Class Trials. Becoming close with Hifumi grants the following skills:

### Dorm Room

Makoto is able to see inside Hifumi's dorm room during Free Time events. The most prominent items in Hifumi's room are his large collection of Princess Piggles merchandise, which includes bedding, standees, and even a costume. There are several monster themed action figures and anime statues. On his table is a sketchbook, denoting his Ultimate talent and potato chips. He also seems to have several manga books stacked against his wall, possibly his own work, along with rolled up posters.

## Quotes

*Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc* (English)

**Prologue:**

* "I...am Hifumi Yamada. But if you want to call me by my nickname, "The Alpha and the Omega!" I don't mind."
* "The words of such idiots mean nothing to me. I am like Van Gogh—utterly unappreciated in my time. I am a soldier, serving night and day to destroy all preconceptions about fan fiction. I'm sure if you were to observe my work, Mr. Naegi, you would comprehend its greatness immediately. For my work is filled with deepest meaning... It's about embracing our basest urges..."
* "We were abducted out of nowhere and stuffed into this place meant to look like a school. And now we're supposed to start killing each other? This is... This is...this is just...! What IS this!?"

**Chapter 1:**

* "Before you go asking someone else, it's only polite that \*you\* say what \*you\* saw first, don't you think? If I don't hear yours, I don't have to say mine! It's the art of see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil!"
* "2-player co-op base defense with the two of them... With their stats, they're totally OP!"
* "Consciousness has crashed. Restarting now. Please wait a moment..."
* "I-I just decided to volunteer for something I knew no one else would wanna do. What's the big deal!?"
* "What are you talking about!? All my love is for 2D! I would NEVER get tired of 2D! After spending a significant amount of time comparing 2D and 3D, I voluntarily chose 2D! The only 3D is good for is to shower love and affection on 2D!"
* "What, so now you suddenly want to join my party? Sorry, but you haven't triggered that flag yet. I mean, you haven't helped me recover from a past trauma, or save a village, or beat a boss..."
* "They say if you collect all seven, a dragon will appear and grant you a single wish!"
* "Erm, kidding aside, it's the kind of thing you might see on any big-city street corner. Gaze into it, and it will show you a glimpse of the future... Just like that Meena girl who was on that quest to find that one guy!"
* "If you need help lifting your spirits, call on me anytime! I've got all kinds of smut—er, stuff that might help cheer you up! Meh heh...mehehehe!"
* "Trying to enter someone's room without their express permission is the highest breach of etiquette! Whether it's related to the case or not, you must respect a person's right to privacy!" (to Makoto)
* "O-ho! Trying to argue against me? Sounds like awesome doesn't know someone doesn't know his place!"
* "If you got an invitation like that from the Ultimate Pop Sensation, what young man could resist? Of course, I'm only into 2D so it wouldn't have any effect on me!"
* "Hmm? I'm not sure whether to take that as an insult or a compliment!"
* "Bwehehe! Our little grey cells are really getting excited now!"
* "Um, so why are you putting an upstanding young citizen like me through such a grueling ordeal?"

**Chapter 2:**

* "She's right. If you heap that kind of blame on yourself, you'll turn into a full-fledged masochist." (About voting Leon as the blackened)
* "Say whatever you want about me, but never judge a book by its author! Now hear this! Appearances mean nothing at all! What you see before you is nothing more than the rind that contains the meaty pulp of my genius! My creations are what determine my meaning and value!"
* "I emphatically decline! You're not my type at all! Hmhm... It's all about the law of casuality, basic instinct, act and react!"
* "To bless this undeserving swine with such an honor...! I will serve you with all my heart and soul!"
* "How is that funny? Can't you smile like a normal person once in a while? Like how the housewife on a classic TV show smiles at the end of an episode?"
* "Well it's just human nature to wanna hear it when you say it's impossibble! C'mon, it'll be good for ya!"
* "Forget more victims! If we mess this up, we're all dead meat!"
* "Miss Fujisaki... I must admit, for being 3D, she was quite remarkable. Of course, just the idea of 3D makes me cringe..."

**Chapter 3:**

* "Gh—! If she weren't here, my chances of survival would go up AT LEAST 10%!"
* "I'm a fan of Charanbo, Pumpkinhead, and I especially admire anything that Saburo Ronppongi makes. Charanbo's ability to express the movement of muscles is exquisite, as seen in his Mama Cat series. Pumpkinhead is like a little sculptor fairy, representing this century's greatest quality! Saburo Ronppongi, meanwhile, is known for his Mecha Musume series, which led to a worldwide tour. Truly they can only be regarded as the Elite Four! Well the Elite Three just sounds stupid, now doesn't it!? Besides, that empty seat rightly belongs to...me! Hmhmhm. It begins... Today begins my reign as the legendary ruler of the next country!"
* "They say that a goldfish will eat however much food you give it, even if it's about to burst. Miss Asahina's pretty much the same, it looks like."
* "Oh man. If I had the "loves clueless girls" attribute, I would've fallen in love big-time just now! I'm so glad I don't have it..."
* "If you wanna know more... ...just Google it, okay?!"
* "Hmm, but you know... All this about "Master" and whatnot... Yes, yes... I...I believe I'm on fire..."
* "Mr. Hagakure, please refrain from pointless whispering. We're deep in enemy territory here... Just up ahead is the bathhouse. And there awaits...a great dazzling passion!"
* "What are you doing, Mr. Naegi!? There are no fantasies in there! If you need to calm down, try counting prime numbers..."
* "I'm not sure how to put it, but... ...I always feel refreshed after a job well done! A 3D body isn't so bad in its nude state, I suppose."
* "Fwehehe! Maybe you can't tell, but my soul is positively overflowing with strawberries today!"
* "Whatever, let's just hurry up and eat! We don't have time to stand around flappin' our lips!"
* "Shut up! She's not a mannequin! She's an ANGEL! And don't bother telling me angels exist! What we have can't be defined by your petty "words"!"
* "I can't withdraw... Mr. Ishimaru... Since I have this opportunity, let me say this right now... Destiny has bound me andher together in the Gordian Knot of true love!"
* "Well \*I\* punch at the speed of sound! And I don't have any harm air, so there's no drag!" (to Kiyotaka)
* "Don't put me on the same level as that...that...virgin! I might catch his virginity!"
* "Maybe he's like the mean guy who starts acting different or getting all flustered when things change!"
* "I just want to see her smiling face again..."
* "I swear I'll save her! Using the power of love...!"
* "Where...am I? Cold...so cold... Is...winter coming? ...Huh? Ahh...that's right... I remember now... Hope's Peak... I remember...everything... Before...I'd met you...all... I'd met...you all... Ahh...the light... It's...reaching out...to me... Like...the tail...of a comet..."
* "Who...killed me...? That's right... I remember...their name... Y...Yasu... ...hi...ro... ..."

**Free Time Events:**

* "Mwehehe... I see quality in you, Mr. Naegi. True quality! And that's why... ...I've decided to present to you my lecture on the nature of fan fiction! If we're going to be friends, you must be fully informed. I will permit no fanfic bigotry whatsoever!"
* "And that's why... ...I've decided to present to you my lecture on the nature of fan fiction! If we're going to be friends, you must be fully informed. I will permit no fanfic bigotry whatsoever! In a sense, a geek is like an expert. That's right, a total expert! A successful musician must necessarily be a music geek, a good movie director is a movie geek. You see? It's those experts, those \*geeks\* who open up the world to others! So when you say that writing fanfic is "geeky"... ...you're recognizing us as true experts!"
* "I certainly hope you don't expect me to explain such common-sense topics every time!"
* "Buwheh! Ahh, my geekdom is leaking out again. I apologize!"
* "Diet Coke is... a friend to all mankind... A single sip and your body melts like butter! It's the kind of high nothing can match. It clears my mind, and even the most boring conversation sounds like a cinematic masterpiece! Kh...! I knew I was going through withdrawal...! Am I hallucinating now!? Kyaaaaahhh! Away, vile spirits! I cast thee out!"
* "You're right, I won't lose... I'm a strong boy! I can endure this! For you, my princess! Now let's play tag! Hooray! Hooray! Tag, you're it!"
* "I was so happy... I had no idea there were other people on the planet who'd felt the same thing I had. I can't thankher, I know that! So instead... I'll ball up all my love and affection, and use it to do incredibly embarrassing things to her!"
* "It's actually been in the back of my mind the whole time I've been doing fanfic. Fanfic is amazing, don't get me wrong. It's a way to connect people to a shared dream, so to speak. But I think I have more to offer. I'm ready for the challenge of creating that dream myself! I was thinking... if I could create something that might save someone, the way the princess saved me... I want to create a masterpiece that will astound a mainstream audience! I only watch anime on the weekend, and I only really know the most popular comics... I want to try and make something that has the same reach as stuff like that! I guess what I really want to do, is create something that other people will want to make fanfic of... Of course, I'll still keep making fanfic myself! That's my life's work, after all! But if that can coexist alongside original work, that's like the best of both worlds!"
* "Anyway, I'll be counting on you to give the world a play-by-play as I ascend into godhood. Um, I mean... if I'm successful... I'll be counting on your unique perspective... as my friend."

**TMNT X Pokemon:**

* "Not a big deal?! Leonardo, comic books are a treasure to all readers! Destroying it will cause major chaos all over the world!"
* "(screams) A giant dinosaur!"
* "Hm... You would look perfect for my newest costume."
* "Apritello will be the ship name. I should create a fanfic about it in my newest comic!"

## TMNT X Pokemon

Hifumi is always busy with his fanfics. When he finds out about Donnie's crush on April, he decided to create a fanfic based on the two of them. He even do drawings of them together

## Trivia

* In the background of Hifumi's illustration is a PS3 playing a cutscene of *Escape from Bug Island*, known in Japan as *Necro-Nesia*.
* In **School Mode**, he admits that he enjoys singing karaoke of anime themes with his online friends whenever they meet.
* Hifumi's Japanese voice actor, Kappei Yamaguchi, also voices Jin Kirigiri in the *Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc*.
* Hifumi's English voice actor, Lucien Dodge, also provides the voice for K1-B0.[5]