Mondo Owada

**Mondo Owada** (大和田 紋土 *Ōwada Mondo*), is a student in Hope's Peak Academy's Class 78th, and a participant of the Killing School Life featured in *Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc*. His title is **Ultimate Biker Gang Leader** (超高校級の「暴走族」*chō kōkō kyū no “bōsōzoku”* lit. *Super High School Level Gang Leader*).

## Appearance

Mondo is 6'2" and weighs 168lbs. He has a tall stature and muscular build which gives him a bulky figure, he also has chiseled facial features such as clearly defined cheekbones which makes him appear more manly and rough. This is why many perceive Mondo as strong despite not yet knowing his defined character. He has an unusual, dark-brown punch perm with a slight variation which alters the hairstyle to what is known as an "aippa", a cross between an afro and an early 1960s pompadour. Mondo has slightly tanned skin and a deep-ridged black eye line circling his small purple eyes which gives him an intimidating appearance. The eyelashes on the outer halves of his lower eyelids are distinctively long and this usually gives him a fierce expression.

His school uniform reflects that of a typical Japanese biker gang member (暴走族 bōsōzoku), comprising of a black overcoat known in Japan as "tokkō-fuku" (特攻服), adorned with the symbol of The Crazy Diamonds along with Japanese text and dragon symbol motifs colored orange, worn open over a white A-shirt. He wears baggy black pants held up by a belt and his shoes are white loafers. The buckle of Mondo's belt is shaped like the face of a Komainu.
Mondo's underwear has a snug fit which is ideally suited to motorbike riding. His boxer shorts have a tiger stripe pattern with a white rim and line patterning, which appears to be a reference to the tiger theme of his execution.

## Personality

Behaving like a stereotypical delinquent, Mondo is foul-mouthed and can come off as a rude and an intimidating individual. When Makoto first met Mondo he did his best to keep the conversation short, as he realized Mondo could become easily aggravated depending on what was said. He is very easy to provoke, and will not hesitate to resort to violence if he starts to lose his patience. This is shown during his interactions with Byakuya who acts condescendingly towards him, prompting Mondo to fight back without considering the consequences.

Just like Chihiro, Mondo has a severe complex about being seen as weak, which he represses by constantly repeating in his mind that he is strong. This complex stems from the fact that his gang members tended to look down on him due to his status as the little brother of Daiya, the first leader of The Crazy Diamonds. Mondo ultimately caused his brothers death in a street race by acting rash in oncoming traffic, prompting Daiya to save Mondo in exchange for his own life. It was Mondo's own weakness who caused Daiya's death and this constant burden was placed on him, as he had to live with and share the lie with the rest of his members that it was Daiya who had acted rashly.

Mondo states that he tends to be very nervous around girls that he likes, causing him to raise his voice and ultimately scare them away, something that has happened at least 10 times already. This potentially shows that Mondo is shy around new people and is unaware of how to relinquish his ruffian type personality while in calmer situations.

Mondo has a soft spot for dogs and had one named Chuck during his childhood however he died at 9 years of age. When speaking with Makoto about his dog, Mondo becomes very emotional and has no choice but to leave the conversation as he was beginning to tear up. Makoto stated never seeing him in such a way before, showing a softer and emotional side to Mondo's personality that he tries to avoid presenting to others. He states in a Free Time Event that he likes both cats and dogs, but prefers dogs.

His final Free Time Event reveals his insecurities over his future. He believes that the only choice for him once high school is over is to get a job and decides that he would choose to become a carpenter since he wants to start making things instead of breaking them, showing that in a sense Mondo wishes to reform his personality and help make a difference without aggression or violence.

## Talent and Abilities

### Ultimate Biker Gang Leader

As the Ultimate Biker Gang Leader, Mondo possesses several skills related to his profession including physical strength, endurance, and motorcycle knowledge as well as a particular sense of honor and loyalty to his gang. Mondo built up his reputation off of his brother Daiya, who was a great motorcycle rider and leader himself. Mondo became a skilled biker but only after becoming the leader of the Crazy Diamonds and he was able to then sustain the group as the number one gang in all of Japan through time and effort. He most likely trained his own members to become skilled bikers given the fact as the leader of his gang he had to set the example in order for them to graduate.

### Powerful Physical Strength

Mondo has a bulky build and a large amount of muscle which greatly aids his robustness. During the Killing School Life, Mondo showcases his powerful strength in different ways. He was able to knock Makoto unconscious with a single punch and was able to throw Monokuma to a far distance in the air despite him having a weighty mechanical structure. Despite Mondo's physical capabilities, he is only able to meet a certain threshold. When Makoto suggests he spar with Sakura, Mondo ultimately refuses due to 'not wanting to hit a girl' however Sakura is easily capable of matching if not surpassing his strength. Mondo is always willing to challenge others to a fight, such as Byakuya and Kiyotaka due to his confidence in his physical prowess.

### Excellent Endurance

Mondo requests he and Kiyotaka have an endurance contest to see who can last the longest. Both he and Kiyotaka stayed in the sauna for a considerable amount of time and Mondo even kept his clothes on, showing his large amount of endurance during high temperatures and potentially in the heat of a fight. Mondo once mentioned getting into a brawl with the police due to being too slow on his motorcycle and getting caught when he was only a new member of the Crazy Diamonds, despite a large amount of police he was still able to escape.

## Free Time

During Free Time, Makoto can choose to talk to Mondo in order to learn more about him. If he gives him a present that he likes and chooses the correct response during their conversation, their friendship level will increase and Mondo will disclose something about himself. Each successful Free Time conversation adds a page to Mondo'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. Sonic Cup-o-Noodles
2. Roller Slippers
3. Rose In Vitro
4. Quality Chinchilla Cover

### Skills

Becoming friends with students grants Makoto special skills which can aid him in Class Trials. Becoming close to Mondo grants the following skills:

### Dorm Room

Makoto is able to see inside Mondo's dorm room during Free Time events. His dorm room is filled with large flags, all featuring the name of his biker gang, The Crazy Diamonds which reflects his loyalty and remembrance of the group. Bike magazines are in his bed. He has a Rising Sun flag on his table. Hair care products are on top of his shelves. He has knuckle dusters and a cypress stick weapon.

## Quotes

*Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc* (English)

**Prologue:**

* "Name's Mondo Owada. Nice to fuckin' meetcha."
* "Well hell, it ain't like I'm scared or nothin'. Let's just get this over with!"
* "Gotcha, you little piece of shit! I dunno if you're a toy or a stuffed animal or whatever the hell! Either way, I'm gonna rip you to fuckin' shreds!"

**Chapter 1:**

* "Jesus. If you have time to yell about it, you have time to DO something about it."
* "This is bullshit! What the hell kinda rules are these!? I'm not gonna let them control ME!"
* "I... Ever since I was a kid, I grew up with my older brother pounding this into my head... When a man makes a promise, he has to keep it, even if it kills him. I've made a ton of promises that I still have to keep, that's "so what"! So I can't afford to die here!"
* "She's right. We can't be makin' stupid jokes right now. We gotta do something, or—!"
* "But I suck at thinkin' stuff up, so I guess I'll let you guys figure it out. Once it's time to act, though, you just lemme know. I'll show you what a real man can do!"
* "Yeah, sounds like the girl wants to live here. And hell, more power to her. But shit... No way in hell am I living here! I'm gettin' outta here, I don't give a shit!"
* "Yeah, sure thing. Then we're countin' on the both of ya! If anything happens, just yell and I'll come runnin'!"
* "...Lemme just say this right now! If whatever son of a bitch did this is here right now, and they're thinking of destroying that evidence... They'd better not let me find 'em! I'll skip the trial and cave their goddamn skull in myself! I'm serious! I will fuck them up!"
* "Anyone who raises their hand to a woman is scum that deserves death. That's what my brother taught me. So if I ever find the son of a bitch that did this, I'm gonna pound his goddamn face in."
* "Stop jumpin' ahead! Slow down and explain it so I get what the hell's goin' on!" (to Makoto)
* "Whoa! You might've finally just said something worth a shit!"
* "You piece of shit! I don't know who you are but I'm gonna pound your ass into the ground!"

**Chapter 2:**

* "Well we don't know till we look!"
* "Don't make that face! You look like a pussy! You want me to put some fighting spirit in ya? Well, do ya!?"
* "Who gives a shit if we have a goddamn pool now!? Or a warehouse, or whatever the fuck! We're still trapped in this piece of shit school! We need to find a goddamn way OUT!"
* "After spending all night ridin' your hog, wind in your face, there's nothin' better than a morning dip! The hot water loosens ya up, and the heat of your soul gets your heart and body pumpin'!"
* "Guys gotta expose themselves to each other, ya know? Come with me next time, you'll see!"
* "Hey, shithead! You get off on bullying people that can't fight back? You wanna try that on me!?"
* "I wasn't tryin' to be mean! Besides, girls are just naturally weak anyway right!?" (About Chihiro)
* "Hey, c'mon, don't cry... I-It's my fault, okay? I won't yell at you anymore..."
* "...I got it! I'll make you a promise as a man! Ever since I was a kid, there was one thing my brother told me over and over again... He said that no matter what, a real man ALWAYS keeps his promises. That's what he left me. Anyway, I don't wanna talk about it. Don't wanna make all you guys cry! Anyway, so you can trust me when I make that promise. So you don't gotta cry anymore!"
* "Hell, let's make things interesting. Wouldn't wanna win without a challenge, right?"
* "And you can shut the fuck up and mind your own business. I mean, look at you. Your face is all red. What're you, one of those goddamn hot spring monkeys?"
* "You don't have to act all big, man. A-Act, you say? Hahaha! I'm still plenty good to go! I'm so good, I could eat a steaming-hot bowl of soup right now!"
* "Listen to you...you son of a bitch...! Then bring it on...! I'll...I'll push you right up to the gates of hell!"
* "I'll let you know how it went...in the morning! Then you can start spreading my...my legend...!"
* "I don't like it, but nothing good's gonna come from ignoring that goddamn bear."
* "But ya know... There at the edge of hell...a promise between men was waiting for me. Never saw it comin'..." (About his "manly" bond with Kiyotaka)
* "A dead body is an...object? Chihiro wasn't an "object"! Show a little respect, or I'll beat some into ya!"
* "Dude had a real complex about being weak. You heard Chihiro talk about it, right? All "I need to get stronger!" Sure did. Which...I guess explains the trip down here."
* "I didn't kill anyone! You've been all over me, judging everything I say, putting words in my mouth... What gives you the right to treat me like a goddamn criminal!?"
* "I gotta get stronger...stronger than Daiya. Once...just one time... No matter what, I gotta win... I don't care what it takes, I gotta come out on top!"
* "I'm...strong... Strong, strong, strong, strong, strong, strong...!"
* "I was...jealous. I was jealous of Chihiro's strength. He had the strength to face his own weakness, to try and overcome it...! It was the kind of strength I've never had... So I was jealous of him. And that jealousy...broke me."
* "I'm strong? Are you fucking with me right now?"
* "That's right... I \*am\* strong... Strong... I'm strong...! Strong, strong, strong, strong, strong, strong! Stronger than you! And stronger than Daaaaiiiyaaaaa!!!"
* "Even after all this time, I'm still just as weak as I've always been! And thanks to that, I did something I can never take back...!"
* "Sorry, man... I couldn't keep the promise we made...from one man to another..."

**Free Time Events:**

* "What!? You're not a little kid anymore, right? And you still don't have a hog!? God, you're such a fuckin' dweeb!"
* "Hell yeah I do! I'm a goddamn biker ain't I? We're crazy as hell!"
* "Of course not! You can't wave the banner for our gang without that kind of strength!"
* "D-Don't be a fuckin' idiot! I can't hit a girl...! And she's a girl, right? I'd ruin my honor... My mum would kill me! I'm serious! I can't hit girls! It's not like I'm scared of her or anything! Ya bastard!"
* "I can't show weakness in front of my classmates, and I've never had a friend on the same level as me..."
* "I feel like...maybe I've already done whatever I'm gonna do in life. Maybe I've maxed out... It's like I'm...empty now. I dunno, I can't figure out how to say it... The point is, that's how big a part of my life the Crazy Diamonds have been. So when I think about not having that around anymore... ...I get scared. Maybe that's why I came here in the first place, to run away. To run away from the fear... And maybe this is my punishment for everything up till now. Maybe I'm being punished for just doing whatever I felt like all my life."
* "But...maybe you're right... Maybe having as much fun as I did, means I'll be able to dedicate myself to working hard from now on. You know, when I think about it...maybe it won't be all that bad! Maybe I'm even starting to look forward to the idea of working. Just a little..."

**TMNT X Pokemon:**

* "Hell yeah! Time to kick some ass!"
* "What do you mean we can't just unplug their portal machine?"
* "Ryuko, I challenge you to a hand-to-hand combat! Get ready to lose!"
* "That's one huge monster."
* "Nice bike, Yang. Maybe I should take it for a spin with you."

## TMNT X Pokemon

Mondo is close with Ryuko and treats her as his little sister. He can be overprotective of her but Ryuko knows he's doing it because of his past.

## Trivia

* In the shack in the Greenhouse located on the 5th floor, there is a pickaxe with the name of Owada's biker gang on it, the "Crazy Diamonds". The origin of the pickaxe is yet to be revealed.
* Mondo's name in the Funimation version is spelled "Mondo Ohwada".
* The name of Mondo's gang is most likely a reference to Josuke Higashikata's Stand 'Crazy Diamond' (written and pronounced in Japanese as 「クレイジー・ダイヤモンド」*Kureijī Daiyamondo*) from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable, which is, in turn, a reference to Pink Floyd's nine-part composition *Shine on You Crazy Diamond*.
	+ Mondo's hairstyle and clothing are likely to be references to Josuke Higashikata as well.
	+ Incidentally, there is also a Daiya Higashikata. This character, however, is female and a distant relative of the Josuke Higashikata from *JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: JoJolion*.
* Mondo enjoys karaoke.
* It is revealed on the *Drama CD* that Mondo likes cotton candy.
* Mondo's preferred motorcycle is a Kawasaki.
* He likes comics, but he considers books depressing and boring.
* Mondo along with Daiya both make an appearance in another Spike Chunsoft game, *Kenka Banchou Bros: Tokyo Battle Royale*.
* Mondo's stage actor for *Danganronpa The Stage 2016*, Mitsu Murata, is married to Sayaka Kanda, the stage actress of Junko Enoshima and Mukuro Ikusaba, and the Japanese voice actress of Kaede Akamatsu.