Monotaro

**Monotaro**(モノタロウ *Monotarō*) is one of the antagonists featured in *Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony*.

He is part of a group called the Monokuma Kubs (Monokubs) and also its leader. He is the brother of Monosuke, Monokid, Monophanie and Monodam. The group assists their father, Monokuma, during the Killing School Semester and they patrol inside the Ultimate Academy for Gifted Juveniles.

## Appearance

Monotaro's appearance is similar to that of his father, Monokuma, but the part that is black on Monokuma is red on him. Likewise, his left eye is black, contrasting Monokuma's. Occasionally, a small red glow appears on the eye. He also has bright pink cheeks.

He also possesses a long gray scarf with a silver star pinned to it and a yellow pacifier.

He owns multiple throwing stars of different shapes.

## Personality

Monotaro is the leader figure of the Monokubs, a group of child-like robots. As a leader, he tries to unite the group members' discordant voices into one. However, being a scatterbrain, he gets sidetracked a lot and often struggles to keep his rambunctious siblings focused on the task at hand. He is also mentioned to have a clumsy side, giving him a childlike charm [3] and he often acts the most child-like and "pure" out of the siblings. Despite not being a very competent leader nor the smartest, his siblings consider him a reliable figure.

Compared to Monokid and Monosuke, Monotaro is relatively mild-mannered and less openly hostile towards the students, though like all the Kubs he calls the students "you bastards" seemingly as an attempt to imitate his father. He also seems considerate of Monophanie and overall appreciates all the members of the group. Nevertheless, he is evil, just like all the siblings. He occasionally bullies his siblings and fights with them, just like all the Monokubs do. When his father supposedly died, he grieved and cried, but also disturbingly suggested that they should cook his remains. When his siblings get executed, he does not show that great concern, by the opinion that it is a game.

While Monotaro has always been a bit forgetful, his memory issues become notable in Chapter 3 and turn even worse in Chapter 4. He forgets who Monophanie is and forgets even who he is, being unable to do his usual job without Monophanie's guidance. He is often confused about where he is and what is happening. Because of this, he makes amusing assumptions, like K1-B0 and Miu being his parents. He also begins to think that Monophanie is his wife and acts very romantic towards her. However, because of his memory issues, he is also seen to act abusive and aggressive towards her.

After Miu was murdered, Monotaro mourned her death deeply and even became an ally for the other students in order to avenge her death. After he regained his memories thanks to Monophanie, he once again turned evil and remembered he was on his father's side, which made some of the students sad because they had begun to consider him their friend.

Monotaro seems to become much more aggressive after he is revived as he is the one leading the fight against K1-B0 to prevent the destruction the Academy.

## Abilities

### Controlling the Exisals

Monotaro, along with the other Monokubs, are the only ones who can control the Exisals.

Monotaro can control the Exisals to manipulate the students since the Exisals carry dangerous weapons such as a saw and a gun. He also uses the Exisals to punish any students who break the school's rules.

In Chapter 3, Monotaro and the other remaining siblings were able to force Monokuma to surrender the power to control the Academy, as Monokuma can't stop them if they are using the Exisals.

One of the reasons he was broke back was especially because of him and his siblings being the only ones with the ability to control the Exisals. Monotaro's ability of use the Exisals was demonstrated more clearly in Chapter 6 when he and K1-B0 were having an intense fight.

### Hacking

In Chapter 4, Monotaro forgets that he is bad with computers and becomes very skilled at hacking. He is able to examine the Neo World Program and finds important pieces of evidence for the Fourth Trial.

### Fixing and rebuilding

Monotaro and his siblings seem to be able to repair machines as they are the ones who fix K1-B0's antenna and they are also able to remove gear and heavy weapons from his body.

## Quotes

*Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony (Demo Version)* (English)

**Introduction:**

* "We're the Monokubs! Nice to meet'cha!"

**Class Trial:**

* "Cuz **S-T-F-U**, that's why! [...] It means it'll "Stir The Fun Up!" Get it?" (*Shutting up Kaede Akamatsu*)

*Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony* (English)

**Character Trailer:**

* "Bears do not lie!"
* "Have fun!"

**Prologue:**

* "You wanna go, Jabroni!?" (*to Monokid*)
* "Wait! We can't kill them with the Exisals. According to the schedule, the Exisals aren't supposed to show up till later!"
* "He only talks to close friends. The years of abuse have really done a number on his heart. Isn't that right, Monodam?"
* "Even if she's faking, she looks peacful. Let's whisper so we don't wake her up."
* "The first thing we need you guys to do is remember your true selves."
* "That's so mean...You humans are the real monsters for calling us monsters!"
* "I'm glad I was born with these looks. I definitely won the genetic lottery."
* "Yeah! Forgetting about your Ultimate talent is such a waste."
* "We want you guys to keep honing your Ultimate talents, so we set up these rooms for you."

**Chapter 1:**

* "When Father was still alive, he used to tell us cubs... ...that we must cherish life because we're like snowflakes—unique in every way."
* "It's 8.a.m.! Time to wake up! Let's have a wonderful killing school semester today!"

**Chapter 2:**

* "Only after you leave do I realize how much you really mean to me..."
* "Monosuke, you better thank Monodam! Less attitude and more gratitude, got it!?"
* "They burn down the forests we call home! They pollute the rivers we drink from! I'll never forgive humans!"

**Chapter 3:**

* "It's true what they say—the serious ones are the scariest when they finally snap."
* "By the way, I've been thinking...you guys should knock of all this killing and dying."
* "Dying is, like, so lame! Living is all the rage these days!"
* "You don't understand that cuz you've never been loved before, Monodam!"
* "I wanna see you, Fatherrrr! I love you with all my heart!"
* "Leaders gotta be able to take decisive action! Indecision is just the worst!"
* "Dying makes you more popular!? Then we gotta die soon, too!"

**Chapter 4:**

* "I've forgotten all about the past! Did you forget that I'm forgetful!?"
* "I don't give a fart about the rules! I wanna help everyone! I wanna avenge my dead mommy!"
* "This is all I can tell you guys, but I don't want any of you to forget... I'm your friend! When this class trial is over, I hope we can all get to know each other better! I...want a fresh start. I want to make up for my past mistakes."
* "Yeah! I gotta get my act together for the baby!"

**Chapter 5:**

* "I'm Monotaro! No matter how you read it or spell it or say it, it's still Monotaro!"

**Chapter 6:**

* "One truth prevails!"

**TMNT X Pokemon:**

* "Aw man! I completely forgot why we're here!"
* "We can't let those freaks win! Father would be mad if we did!"
* "(laughing) What's wrong?! Can't beat me?!"

## TMNT X Pokemon

Monotaro declare to be rivals with Leonardo for leadership. The reason is he's gonna prove to him that he's the best leader and a better one than Leo.

## Trivia

* Monotaro was the first member of Monokuma Kubs to be revealed during the development.
* In a poll hosted by MyNavi, fans voted Monotaro the 2nd most popular *Danganronpa V3* Monokuma Unit.[4]
* Monotaro's English voice actor Sean Chiplock is also the voice of Kiyotaka Ishimaru in the English version of *Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc*.