Ronpa And Friends

Ronpa and Friends

**Ronpa and Friends** is the first season of the mononymous series *Ronpa And Friends*, and was created, directed, written, drawn, and edited by EmpireSpade. The season began on February 29th, 2020, and completed its run on March 26th, 2021, after a 391 day period.

The series is created with Clip Studio Paint EX as an art program, and edited together with Funimate, iMovie, and Clip Studio Paint EX.

## Location

The killing game takes place in a castle built within an area known as the *Wasteland*, where all methods of escaping have been eradicated and the hopes of those trapped inside slowly eviscerating.

## Cast

The following are cast members that appear as participants or overseers of the Killing Game.

### MonoBulb

MonoBulb is a modified upgrade to the McDuck Enterprises' Lil Bulb, and is the apathetic, chaotic host and manager of the killing game. While many of his functions are autonomous and his artificial intelligence is second to none, he acts in accordance to the true mastermind of the game, and enacts their decreed will over the participants.

Through an FTE (Free Time Event) with Mickey Mouse, he has a confirmed ultimate title as the Ultimate King.

> "HEY! Don't go comparing me to that unadvanced half-wit. *I'm* not Lil Bulb..."
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### Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse is the Ultimate Entertainer, and is the protagonist and main character featured in Ronpa And Friends. Unlike typical protagonists in Danganronpa, Mickey is dismissive and terrified of the thought that one of his friends might resort to killing. Throughout his time in the killing game, he often must rely on those he trusts for support, or risk falling into despair for good.

> "Even if we're stuck here, at least there's one thing... None of us is gonna kill. I might not've know some of those guys, but now we're friends! And... And friends don't hurt friends!"
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### Minnie Mouse

Minnie Mouse is the Ultimate Bowtician, and is a main character featured in Ronpa And Friends. She is often relied upon by Mickey at times for support, and is always keen to ensure everyone's morality stays at its most hopeful. During a temporary period of time, the protagonist POV switches over to her own thoughts and perspective.

> "Y-yeah! No one's gonna kill each other just to get out of here!"
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### Donald Duck

Donald Duck is the Ultimate Sailor, and is a supporting character featured in Ronpa and Friends. While he aims to be loyal to his friends and his bandmates, the thought of his family begins to haunt him over time, especially when everything seems to begin to wrap back their way...

> "I-I'm not gonna do anything! I was just... I'm worried about the boys."
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### Goofy Goof

Goofy Goof is the Ultimate Father, and is a supporting character featured in Ronpa and Friends. Through thick and thin, he's always there to treat his friends like a second family, but when his real family becomes threatened, will his loyalties be put to the test?

> "If something happens to me here... take care of Maxy, will ya?"
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### Daisy Duck

Daisy Duck is the Ultimate Diva, and is a supporting character featured in Ronpa and Friends. A level-headed socialite, she aims to resolve the killing game by bringing people together to strengthen everyone's bonds. But as these friends become better acquainted with one-another, will they also find weak points to take advantage of?

> "I don't think anyone's gonna do it. This isn't like St. Canard, the people of Toontown just aren't like that."
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### Launchpad McQuack

Launchpad McQuack is the Ultimate Plane Crasher and is a supporting character in Ronpa and Friends. A dim-witted but empathetic soul, Launchpad is always looking out for his closest friends and allies and is resolved to do what he can to protect the ones he loves, even if it brings him into a scenario he can't control.

> "I'm a pilot! I work for Mr. McD, I'm a taurus, I'm a pilot..."
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### Darkwing Duck

Drake Mallard, under the alias of Darkwing Duck, is the Ultimate Vigilante and is a supporting character in Ronpa and Friends. A close companion of Launchpad and a protector over all, he's resolved to sweep the halls and fret away any impending danger, even if he has to resort to strenuous means to ensure it.

> "Unacceptable! We won't be falling for your ruse, villain!"
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### GizmoDuck

Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera, under the alias GizmoDuck, is the Ultimate Superhero and is a supporting character in Ronpa and Friends. Partnered with the intellectual mind of his boss, GizmoDuck aims his sights on protecting those who need assistance wherever possible, even if his lack of awareness may lead him down treacherous paths...

> "Whatever situation we're in now, I promise to keep you all safe and protected!"
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### Gyro Gearloose

Gyro Gearloose is the Ultimate Inventor, and is a supporting character in Ronpa and Friends. Positioned in the ranks of the ultimates as a top advisor, his limited arsenal of equipment won't prevent Gyro from upkeeping the safety of all the participants, using whatever methods required to make that path an absolute certainty.

> "Well, I suppose I'm not going to be *breaking* us out any time soon."
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### Chip Pinetree

Chip Pinetree is the Ultimate Detective, and is a rival antagonist in Ronpa and Friends. The more calculating member of the Pinetree Brothers, his no-nonsense demeanor permits him to discover elements and information others can't easily find themselves, even if what he learns may put him and those he loves at further risk.

> "Dale and I went through every inch of this place. The doors sealed up tight, and the windows all have these weird plates over them."
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### Dale Pinetree

Dale Pinetree is the Ultimate Sidekick, and is a supporting character in Ronpa and Friends. The more empathetic member of the Pinetree Brothers, he is keen on learning all he can about his new friends, and ensuring that his partner and brother-in-arms can do the same before his dismissal of social relationships can pin him as a vulnerable target.

> "There ain't even a spot Chip n' I could fit through! They all had some kinda scientific doohickey on em!"
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### Panchito Pistoles

Panchito Pistoles is the Ultimate Marksman, and is a supporting character in Ronpa and Friends. A dedicated and unrelenting member of the Three Caballeros, Panchito ensures that with his band reunited, their performances will be certain to assist the group in becoming closer together, even if their commanding nature might permit someone to vie for that power.

> "That won't stop me now! We're together again, and the Three Caballeros can now ride again!"
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### José Carioca

José Carioca is the Ultimate Travel Agent, and is a supporting character in Ronpa and Friends. A diligent charmer with a silver tongue, José can find relative ease when building the strongest bonds with friends and strangers alike, granting those who are close to him with an unwavering committal of trust, even when given to those who intend to exploit it.

> "Don't worry, my friend. I would never come between you and your beloved."
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### Peg-Leg Pete

Peg-Leg Pete is the Ultimate Car Salesman, and is a supporting character in Ronpa and Friends. A parental figure at heart, his dedication to his family eroded away the colder, harsher demeanors of his past. Integrating back into the core of those he once looked down upon, he hopes to mend those bonds before anyone opts to cut his rope loose.

> "Being a dad really changed me, y'know?"
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### Mortimer Mouse

Mortimer Mouse is the Ultimate Rival, and is a rival antagonist in Ronpa and Friends. A natural prankster at heart, his natural charisma allows him to often swindle his way into many a situation, but when the target of his unwavering hatred returns into his life within the perfect setting, will he act on the temptation to finally settle the score, once and for all?

> "HA-CHA-CHA! The ol buzzer trick! Gets em every time!"
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### Oswald The Lucky Rabbit

Oswald The Lucky Rabbit is the Ultimate ???, and is a rival supporting character in Ronpa and Friends. A skeptic to the end, Oswald's instincts against a cast of unknown faces prompts him to hide away his true nature and thoughts to himself. When the odds begin to stack against, he stacks his resolve to an equal playing field, and vows to take the game down from the inside.

> "I'm just wondering when you're gonna drop the nicey-nice act and admit you're the one behind this."
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## Credits

While the series has almost unanimously been a solo project by EmpireSpade, being all of the series' creator, writer, artist, admin, and manager, the series has also attracted the assistance of guest producers, artists, musicians, and voice actors.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17844492869132132/
2. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/tv/CMzqcU-gkcu/