Sakura Ogami

**Sakura Ogami** (大神 さくら *Ōgami Sakura*), is a student inHope's Peak Academy's Class 78th, and a participant of theKilling School Life featured in *Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc*. Her title is **Ultimate Martial Artist** (超高校級の「格闘家」*chō kōkō kyū no “kakutōka”* lit. *Super High School Level Fighter*).

## Appearance

Sakura is 6'4" and weighs 218lbs. Her build, deep voice and stern appearance mean that Sakura is often mistaken for a man. She has long white hair, reddened-dark skin; very pale blue eyes, and a scar on her face. She often wears her expression with a slight frown. In flashback material, Sakura is shown with a much slimmer figure.

Her school uniform consists of a traditional seifuku style Japanese school uniform comprising of a white shirt a blue sailor collar, a short blue skirt, and a red tie. The sleeves on the uniform are torn off to make room for her muscular upper arms. She wears bandages wrapped around her calves and forearms. Her shoes are grey and resemble Uwabaki, with writing on the toe box, possibly meant to be her name.

## Personality

Contrary to what her appearance might suggest, Sakura is a quiet, kind and level-headed girl. She rarely loses her nerve and seems able to maintain clarity in any situation. At times she can grow slightly annoyed and upset, like when people assume things like she isn't a good cook due to her looks. During more rare moments, she can lose her temper completely and become extremely intense, particularly when her friends get hurt. She also gets impatient if she cannot properly train for a long period of time. She is known for her love of protein and protein coffee and enjoying exercising early in the morning before a large breakfast.

Due to her more old-fashioned upbringing, Sakura has a habit of talking in an old-fashioned, formal manner. Being raised as the sole heir to a dojo with a three-hundred-year history, she believes that being a martial artist is simply her destiny. Along with learning martial arts, she learned to respect nature and animals, being particularly fond of rabbits as they never seem to get frightened when she holds them.[5]

Along with protecting her legacy as her sworn duty, Sakura wants to prove that a woman can be the*Strongest Person Alive*. She also believes that she must work harder than men to achieve this goal. As a result of striving to be strong, Sakura is embarrassed about her own softer feelings and being feminine, assuming that other people would laugh at her if they knew. She is especially embarrassed about having romantic feelings for Kenshiro, thinking that it doesn't fit someone like her. However, she appeared to grow out of these insecurities after gaining real friends in high school.

Despite her gentle nature, Sakura has trouble socializing with others due to her intimidating appearance and aloof nature. Spending most of her time training, she didn't have any real friends until she attended Hope's Peak Academy. Because of this, she also has a somewhat poor knowledge of modern popular culture. For example, she knows quite little about popular modern music and doesn't understand the live music culture, or know how to sing and dance. Instead, her father taught her to appreciate traditionalenka.[5] She also dislikes action comics, because they tend to have an inaccurate view of martial arts.[5]However, she appears shyly curious about young adult fiction but knows very little about it.[5]

Sakura greatly revered and respected her friendship with the other students of Class 78th, with them being her first real friends whom she trusted deeply. Likely inheriting a spirit of loyalty from her clan, she even committed suicide in order to prevent her friends from turning against each other.

## Talent

### Ultimate Martial Artist

As the Ultimate Martial Artist, Sakura has powerful fighting abilities. She has accumulated a 400-win streak and won a martial arts tournament in America despite her gender. She even defeated her own father at a young age. The only opponent that she has never been able to defeat in a fight is her boyfriend and rival, Kenshiro. Sakura is proficient in many types of martial arts. She has stated her favorite is mixed martial arts (MMA) because it combines every type of martial art.

Mondo Owada, the Ultimate Bike Gang Leader, is hesitant to fight Sakura. While he claims it's because he would never hit a girl, it's likely he knows he can't defeat her.

In *Danganronpa If*, she was able to overwhelm Mukuro Ikusaba, the Ultimate Soldier in one on one combat. According to Kodaka, Juzo Sakakura would most likely lose to Sakura, despite being a world champion and the Ultimate Boxer.[6]

In the Bonus Mode, Ultimate Talent Development Plan, Nekomaru Nidai, a skilled fighter in his own right, is no match for Sakura. Since he works alongside many athletes and trained with Sakura, that makes what he said even more prudent. Maki, the Ultimate Assassin states she is no match for Sakura in terms of raw power.

## Free Time

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

1. God of War Charm
2. Rose In Vitro
3. Fresh Blindings
4. Asura's Tears
5. Secrets of the Omoplata

### Skills

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

### Dorm Room

Makoto is able to see inside Sakura's dorm room during Free Time events. Her dorm room is filled with training equipment. She has several large stacks of breaking tiles, and she has drilled wooden training dummies into the floor. A Gi and red belt hang on the clothes rack near the bathroom door.

## Quotes

*Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc* (English)

**Prologue:**

* "I am Sakura Ogami."
* "Muscular quality and quantity is right around that of an extremely ordinary high school student... Hmph. What a shame. You're not at all fit to act as my training partner."
* "If we do not move forward, we learn nothing. The only choice is to push ahead."
* "True. If we do not move forward, we learn nothing. The only choice is to push ahead."
* "All we can do now is hope for the best and prepare for the worst. Nothing ventured, nothing gained."

**Chapter 1:**

* "We have to find some way out of here, no matter what."
* "This is exactly what Monokuma, or whoever's behind this, wants. They \*want\* us to fight. Don't you see?"
* "But I'm not upset by what I saw. If you're overpowered, you must accept your death. That is the only way of my family. But still...I refuse to believe they would lose so easily. How...?"
* "Either way, we can't run away from the situation, so we have no choice but to move forward."
* "Since we won't be able to help investigate, we're putting our faith in the rest of you."
* "We can't run away from the situation, so we have no choice but to move forward."
* "I try not to make assumptions like that. I simply don't know whether or not you did this. Whatever decision the rest of you come up with, I will follow your lead."
* "There's no point in standing around here. Settle your resolve and step into the future."

**Chapter 2:**

* "Well...staying there, with her scent still hanging in the air... That would hurt just as much."
* "If I didn't get my blood pumping early in the morning, it would throw off my rhythm for the entire day."
* "Friendship between men seems very...simplistic. Nothing like what I'm used to with girls."
* "That's not important. What matters right now is that we find out what happened..."
* "I can't imagine a worse situation than dealing with a stupid murderer..."
* "Chihiro's presence here was...especially weak. Her body, and her soul. To target such a helpless being... It's unforgivable. What a wretched beast to do such a thing... I...I cannot forgive this!"
* "I will uncover the villain who performed such heinous acts on a weaker individual..."
* "I am struck silent by how quickly you gave up..."

**Chapter 3:**

* "Well, whatever else we do today, first we should eat. We can't do anything on an empty stomach."
* "...I believe you. No matter what anyone else might say, I will believe whatever you say, no matter what."
* "Whatever you subject us to, we will not break."
* "She's right. You can't simply purchase a person's life."
* "Just stop. Pressing others about their personal finances is...ugly." (to Toko)
* "Waking up for our breakfast meeting is fine, of course. But getting up a little early s better... You can exercise in your room till nighttime ends. A big meal after working up a sweat is...divine."
* "Kyoko's right. If anyone dares disturb our peace any further... ...they'll have to deal with me."
* "If you lay a finger on Hina...I will show you no mercy!"
* "Our opponent is very dangerous. We don't know what they're capable of. Even here..."
* "Byakuya... If something's happened to Toko, I'll never forgive you!"
* "I don't disagree, but our lives are on the line. If this is what it takes, we have to do it."
* "I don't disagree, but our lives are on the line. If this is what it takes, we have to do it."
* "Your confusing statements don't make any sense. You're only making things more complicated."
* "I suppose sometimes it's easiest to miss what's right beneath your nose. Well then, we'd better go check."
* "I've made a decision... I will no longer retreat, no longer compromise, no longer regret... I've made my decision! I'm going...to resist you!"

**Chapter 4:**

* "I... I'm... Who would ever believe in someone who doesn't believe in themselves?"
* "I'm going to challenge them. Even if it means we both go down, I \*will\* defeat them. \*That\* is how I intend to take responsibility."
* "I didn't know what to do. I went back and forth about confiding in you again and again... But I was scared. I thought if I told you, you might think less of me."
* "To hurt Hina... Damn you...! To leave me alone, but hurt her... What is this...? What isssss thiiiiiissss!? Grrrrnnnnhhhh! Unforgivable... I can't forgive them!"
* "Hiro...if you want to hate someone, hate me. If you want to hurt someone, hurt ME! WHHHHYYYYYYYY!!!"
* "I...can't calm down... I don't care if I suffer for this. It's my fault, after all. But now \*you're suffering because of me... You tried to protect me, but because of me... ...my closest friend got hurt! Because of me... ...my friends are all going to kill each other. This is all...my responsibility."
* "Hina... Please, don't think of things like that. They're not my enemy. They're...friends." (AboutByakuya, Toko, and Yasuhiro)
* "H-Hina... I...I'm so glad I got to meet you..."
* "You might not see the importance of a dojo, but my family has watched over it for over 300 years. I couldn't let it be destroyed under my watch. So even if it meant my own life, I had to protect it. That's how I saw things... However, as I lived here with all of you... As I lived herewith Hina... ...my resolve began to weaken. Watching everyone fight with such despair, trying so desperately to stay alive... ...I saw the weakness in my own heart, the mistake of succumbing to the mastermind. And more than anything... ...I cannot betray those who would call me their friend. That's how I came to feel. Of course, I understand if you all hate me. All of this is because of my own weakness... I'm perfectly willing to accept whatever attack you may want to make on me. So this is my atonement for betraying you. That's what I had in mind... But unfortunately, that's not enough. This won't end with just me accepting your hatred. My own situation has started having an effect on more people than just me... Which is exactly what the mastermind wanted when they revealed my betrayal. My betrayal brought suspicion, disharmony... The mastermind knew that eventually it would escalate into someone murdering someone else. Of course, I'm still responsible for that, as well. I have an obligation to get this situation under control. And to fulfill that obligation, I've decided to do as the mastermind has commanded. I will do as I was told, and commit murder. But I've decided... The one I'm going to kill is... ...myself. If the mastermind demands that I kill someone, then that someone will be me. Then my dojo will be safe, and above all else, none of you will have to kill anyone. When I die, the source of conflict among you all dies with me. For that, I'm willing to give up my life. If it can save you, then sacrificing my own life could have no greater meaning. Whatever you think of me, please know that you are all my most treasured friends... I've never had people like you in my life..."
* "Finally...Hina, I want to apologize to you especially. The reason I didn't tell you any of this is because I knew you would try to stop me. I'm really, truly sorry. But please don't be sad. If I can thwart the mastermind's plans, if I can keep you from killing each other... ...that's enough for me. This is the path that I have chosen. This is the only way I have left to distinguish myself. And you can use this note to bring the class trial to a quick end. I'm so sorry to ask you to do something so unpleasant, but I have to leave the rest to you. Please talk to Byakuya, Toko, andHiro on my behalf. I can't tell anyone about my plan while I'm alive, but I wanted you to understand why I'm doing this. In the end, though, I hope to show myself through actions and not words. Hopefully then they'll see... I never saw you as my enemy. You were only ever my friend, who I wanted to help as much as possible... Hina...whatever it takes, survive. Survive along with everyone else. No matter what...just survive."
* "And let me just say this to the mastermind. I'm not going to just lay down and die. I \*will\* fight you, you bastard. No matter what. ...And that's seriously it!"

**Free Time Events:**

* "My post-training break is the most relaxing time of my day. The sensation of your muscles cooling down after heating up during a workout is the only true reward. No matter how many times I experience it, I never get tired of it."
* "I can't say I've ever seen it as tough. It's all so that I can get stronger, after all... And I have to keep on getting stronger, because my destiny is to fight. From the day I was born, I've been fighting. Heaven sent me to live as its champion."
* "That's right. It's the most effective real-world fighting style, which is why I chose it. I don't want to just be the best in competitions. I want to be the strongest human on Earth."
* "I was born into my family as an only daughter. Male or female doesn't matter. It's my duty to protect our legacy. And because I am a woman, I must be even stronger than if I were a man. Some would say that a woman is incapable of becoming the strongest human alive. I want to prove them wrong. Which is why I subjected myself to such feverish training under my father's instruction. Surpassing my father was certainly important to me."
* "I'm not sure I did the right thing. My father also had the desire to become the strongest human alive. But I can't look back. I can only move forward and try to claim that title for myself. That is my destiny. Well, that's all for now. That was enjoyable. Goodbye."
* "In mixed martial arts, speed, agility, and endurance are all necessary parts of total body coordination. If that's your goal, you can't just focus on one aspect of your training."
* "n mixed martial arts, speed, agility, and endurance are all necessary parts of total body coordination. If that's your goal, you can't just focus on one aspect of your training. But even in this modern era, he never used that kind of scientific approach... His only teacher... is real combat. He laughs in the face of combat sports. No one can come close to him... Martial arts relies on a certain amount of luck. A lucky punch, a missed step, can decide who wins. But none of that matters to him. He never loses. There's no strategy that can beat him. Many have studied him. All have lost. His name... is Kenshiro. As he described it to me, he inherited what he called the ancient assassination art.."
* "Please, try to understand. Even I... I too have the heart of a woman..."
* "I just... didn't want to be laughed at. Can you imagine? A girl like me, using the word love? And being shy about saying it is even more girly, right? I creep myself out, to be honest..."
* "But there's no point to recalling his words now. I really am a girl... Still dragging his words with me like a chain around my neck..."
* "You don't have to be modest. I know strength when I see it. Okay?"

**TMNT X Pokemon:**

* "Donnie, calm down. You're doing it too much."
* "Understood."
* "These Krang are unstoppable."
* "We mustn't give up. We have to stop them."
* "This tea is very good, Sensei."

## TMNT X Pokemon

Sakura trains her friends to make sure they get enough exercise. She often force them to drink protein shakes and can go a little overboard.

## Trivia

* In the 16th Monokuma Theater of the re-release of *Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc* on the PS Vita, there is a short clip of a parody fighting game staring Sakura called *Sakura's Revenge*. She fights through a horde of enemies, only to begin to face down a giant Monokuma, where then some text pops up stating the game development has been canceled, but encouraging the player to buy *Danganronpa* for themselves and all their friends to see its release.
	+ The origin of this video comes from an ad made to promote the first release of *Danganronpa* on the PSP.

* In *Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair*, there is a large statue of Sakura in the Grape House inside the Funhouse labeled "Ogre", and Nekomaru Nidai told Hajime Hinata that he met the person depicted in the statue once in the mountains. In School Mode, Sakura mentions she has trained in the mountains. In *Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony's* Ultimate Talent Development Plan, Nekomaru and Sakura confirm that they did indeed meet in the mountains and train together.
* Sakura's English voice actress, Jessica Gee-George, is married to Leon Kuwata and Shuichi Saihara's English voice actor, Grant George.
* Sakura and Peko Pekoyama both attended Shiranui High School.
* In a series of tweets from Kazutaka Kodaka during Valentine's Day of February 2013, he tweeted "in-character" as several of the *Danganronpa* cast, including Sakura.[9] The tweet translates into this:

“*Take this, though I cannot vouch for how it tastes. I-It was my first time making chocolate…*”[10]
* On Sakura's birthday in 2017, Kazutaka Kodaka tweeted an "in-character" birthday message to celebrate it.[11]
	+ The tweet translates into this:

*Ogami: “Hmph, chocolate, eh? Lately thanks to Asahina’s influence I have been going to eat sweets on my days off. I gratefully accept this. Of course I will also have protein coffee with it. Protein is a wonder drug that can heal any wound and cure any ailment.”*[12]