#raincode akira

[kanai-ward-census]

Raincode Tournament: Aiko Vs Akira

[negax79]

Aw man I haven't made one of these since... checks notes

OCTOBER?!

Funnily enough some of these were made months ago but never saw the light of day until now, so if you think you saw some images being used for memes months ago, that would be why.

I also continue to make an excess of Desuhiko memes despite him not being my favourite, and continue to horribly underutilise the train detectives.

As ever, be aware of spoilers, ESPECIALLY the last image.

[aappleslice]

your face only exists on a screen ; it's not even the real you

[weirdlycrunchyghost]

what!!!!! what!!!! :( WJHAT!!!

[real-raincode-takes]

i wanna fuck akira

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[moldsporr]

Wait a fucking minute is that

Do I see...

ASTRO BOY????

[funishment-time]

🔵 Kodaka BlueSky Q&As: Rain Code Characters (All)

⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Please be advised! Translations of all Japanese answers derive from a combination of Google Translate and my manager's three-quarters-remembered Japanese. We've tried our best to work out what he's saying, but there will be mistakes here and there. Do not take this as gospel!

To avoid spreading too much misinfo, where we're completely boggled about an answer, we've decided not to even make an attempt. We'll still list the post, but mark it accordingly.

➡️ AN IMPORTANT NOTE FROM KODAKA BEFORE READING:

First of all, the questions answered here are not official. Everything that is official is what is said within the work. In contrast, this is simply what Kodaka, the creator, thinks, and it is not the correct answer. Use this as a starting point to enjoy the depth of each character, or to say, "That's not right!" and enjoy it with your own interpretation. I think of this as a way of communicating with the characters who live in fiction. This is important, so please spread the word.

💕 FEBRUARY 2024:

Q: I love shinigami chan. Please make games forever!

A: YES

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Q: What happened to everyone at Amaterasu Company after the main story?

A: Yomi [Hellsmile] is growing magmatically angry with the opportunity to revolt while imprisoned…!

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Q: Why does Vivia wear such stringy underwear? Does he untie it every time he takes a bath or something?

A: I feel like he just goes in like that.

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Q: Was Vivia's umbrella tattoo done in Kanai? I was curious because that was the only tattoo related to rain.

A: I think he likes the gloomy rain. I'm sure he doesn't think Kanai Ward is so bad.

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Q: The pattern on Director Yakou's uniform is really cool, is there a reason for that?

A: I leave that up to Komatsuzaki-kun, but being a detective is, after all, a job in the underworld, so I think it's better to have that sort of shady side to it.

NOTE: Komatsuzaki is the guy behind Danganronpa and Rain Code's art.

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Q: [the question has since been deleted, but I remember it was about the ages of Master Detectives in Rain Code]

A: It varies quite a bit, but let me just say that most are in their 20s to late 30s. By the way, I'm 45. Oh, you didn't hear that.

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Q: How much does the director smoke in a day? That ashtray is disgusting.

A: That's probably three packs a day. I smoke half a pack a day. Oh, you didn't hear that.

NOTE: This is about Chief Yakou.

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Q: I would like to hear about your impressions of the masked man, and what you were conscious of when writing. I will continue to support your work☔️

A: He's nonchalant, talks about himself without listening to what the other person has to say, but seems intelligent. That's the impression I get.

NOTE: This is about Rain Code's Makoto.

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Q: Kodaka-san!! Thank you for your wonderful works as always ₍ᐢ..ᐢ₎⊹ Amaterasu is exactly my type of organization (especially the head of security...!) Even if it's not a sub-story, I'd like to know if you have any small details that haven't been made public 🙏🏻💞

A: Thank you! Of all the Amaterasu characters, Komatsuzaki-kun was most enthusiastic about the robot researcher.

NOTE: We're pretty sure this is about either the character known as "Akira." The one weird about the Ama-pals.

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Q: A question about Rain Code: Are there plans to release a book that delves deeper into the backstories of the people who appeared in Chapter 0?

A: If there's a demand, I'd like to see a spin-off novel or something...

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Q: Excuse me for asking a question about Yuma, the main character of Raincode! What type of woman does Yuma like?

A: I wonder...! I think he's a pushover. lol

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Q: The names of the characters in Rain Code are sprinkled with elements of Japanese mythology, but is there any inspiration or backstory for this? Is there a reason why you named Makoto after the god of fire?

A: It all started with me wanting to incorporate a Japanese flavour.

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Q: Rain Code was really fun! I wonder if there will be an "if" story where the five train detectives (all real) arrive in Kanai Ward!? I'm ready to buy all the DLC and whatever else it takes👍

A: I would love to depict stories of their success. It would add more depth to Chapter 0.

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Q: Are there any characters who are certain that Halara's gender is this or that?

A: I don't think anyone can ask. Even if they did, Halara would probably think there's no point in answering. They might tell someone they like...

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Q: Mr. Kodaka, what is your impression of Director Yakou of Rain Code?

A: He's caring but also lazy, sloppy but cool... I think he's a very human detective.

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Q: Is Vivia's name a reference to the movie "Ghosts of the Sierra de Cobre"? Are there any other works that the names of the other characters are also based on?

A: I'm ashamed to say that I hadn't heard of that movie. The characters in Rain Code were named with an emphasis on giving them a stateless feel, and on the sound of the name.

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Q: Was there a deciding factor in casting Uchida Yuuma for the role of Seth?

A: I basically leave the casting up to the sound company. They did a very good job.

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Q: I'm sure Desuhiko has picked up as many women as there are stars in the sky, but does he actually have much experience in love?

A: Although he is not unpopular, he is most likely rejected quickly.

🍀 MARCH 2024:

Q: I'd like to know the ages of the Resistance members (even a rough estimate is fine if you haven't thought about it)! Since Iruka is planning to receive a birthday present from her parents, is she the youngest member?

A: Judging from his voice, Shachi sounds like he's 52 years old.

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Q: Excuse me. Who is most given chocolates on valentine day in raincode ?

A: Maybe, Vivia.

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Q: Why did Shinigami-chan give Halara-san the nickname "Hellara"?

A: I wanted Halara to be so stoic it drew Shinigami's attention.

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Q: There may not be sushi in Kanai Ward, but I'd like to know what your favorite sushi toppings are, folks at the detective agency.

A: Desuhiko likes sea urchins, Yakou likes mackerel, Vivia doesn't feel like eating, Halara likes maki rolls, and Fubuki tries to save the fish with time reversal.

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Q: [The question has since been deleted, but I believe it was about Seth's childhood.]

A: His childhood must have been similar to that of Jataro [Kemuri]...

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Q: I would like to hear about Martina's "calculation" of Yomi, which came up in a previous Rain Code interview. Did you have any stories in mind, Mr. Kodaka?

A: She thought she could use Yomi's favor to advance her own career.

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Q: I'd like to know the name of the Amaterasu Researcher who appears in Director Yakou's DLC!

A: His wife? It's a secret! I only tell people when I'm drunk, so... nope. (said cutely)

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Q: I'm guessing the age order of the train detectives is Zange > Melami > Zilch > Aphex > Pucci, is that correct?

A: There are various theories about the location of Melami [in that order].

🥬 APRIL 2024:

Q: Do special abilities have a genetic component? (e.g., Vivia's family is more likely to see spirits)

A: Sometimes it is and sometimes it is not. It is said that the Clockford family will rarely produce a child like this due to genetics.

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Q: Sorry if this has already been mentioned❗️ Harara Nightmare's gender is unknown, but do they ever wear feminine clothes like skirts as fashion?

A: "No. I only wear clothes that are easy to move in."

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Q: Halara is often depicted holding a lollipop, but do they have a favorite flavor?

A: Anything as long as it's sweet. It's to get the sugar needed for that person's brain.

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Q: I played Raincode to the end ☔️ I love the masked man...! I'd be happy if you could tell me anything about him.

A: "I made the masks myself. I made them suspicious on purpose to scare people away."

NOTE: This is about Rain Code's Makoto again.

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Q: A question! I'm curious about what method the Raincode super detectives used to get into Kanai Ward! What other routes could they have taken besides the Amaterasu Express!? I'd be happy if you could tell me who got there and how!

A: I'm saving [this info] so I can make a special edition someday! lol

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Q: who would you choose to solve a mystery and why? kirigiri, saihara or halara?

A: It would be great if the three of them performed together!

🌺 MAY 2024:

Q: What do you think about animals other than dogs and cats, Halara?

A: "More precious than humans."

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Q: Can Chief Yakou cook?

A: "I can make lazy meals."

☀️ JUNE 2024:

n/a

🎇 JULY 2024:

n/a

🌭 AUG 2024:

Q: I want to know how Yomi Hellsmile is doing after the main story of Raincode. Also, how is Seth Burroughs doing?

A: In his luxurious cell, his desire for revenge boils.

🍁 SEPT 2024:

Q: Is there any reason why the masked man in Rain Code has one eye?

A: Apparently he chose the most suspicious mask possible, so that no one would like him.

NOTE: This is about Rain Code's Makoto once more.

🎃 OCT 2024:

Q: Even though Fubuki is a rich girl, why does she have a chin piercing...? Did she get it on her own or was it recommended to her by those around her?

A: “I was born and raised in a place with that kind of culture.”

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Q: Excuse me for asking a question! If you were to rank everyone at the Night Detective Agency in order of ←big eater, small eater→, what order would they be?

A: It's confirmed that Fubuki eats the most and Vivia eats the least.

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Q: How did Halara, Fubuki, Desuhiko, and Vivia reach Kanai Ward without getting caught or killed like the Master Detectives on the Amaterasu Express? How did they evade the Peacekeepers?

A: Each of these episodes would make a long and thrilling story that could be made into a movie.

🦃 NOV 2024:

n/a

🎄 DEC 2024:

Q: Is Dominic Fultank based on Adam Smasher from Cyberpunk 2077? Seeing as they're both scarred veterans?

A: It is similar, but unrelated, as it was already designed before the launch [of Cyberpunk].

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Q: How did Makoto fake and fabricate the WDO HQ bombing?

A: He created the video in CG.

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Q: What is the name of the woman, childhood friend, and Amaterasu Researcher Yakou wed? And how did she die? All we know thus far is that she was killed 4 years ago, and Dr Huesca was involved, but how exactly? I also noticed Yakou went on to wear her glasses. Does he miss and love her that deeply? 💙💜

A: Yes, he [does]. His glasses belong to his loving wife.

[the-babygirl-polls]

Babygirl Polls Lineup: Week One

Hello everyone! Here we have the lineup for the first week of the Babygirl Polls! Thank you so much for all your submissions!

Klarion Bleak (Young Justice)

Dante Sparda (Devil May Cry)

Ace Ukiyo (Kamen Rider: Geats)

Bro Strider (Homestuck)

Michael Schmidt (Five Nights at Freddy's)

Cole Brew (Rhythm Doctor)

Peppino Spaghetti (Pizza Tower)

Negan (The Walking Dead)

Todd (Not Me: The Series)

Dan (Not Me: The Series)

Sound (My School President)

Nuengdiao (Never Let Me Go)

Adolin Kholin (The Stormlight Archive)

Xue Yang (The Untamed)

Aaron Warner (Shatter Me)

Jean Descole (Professor Layton)

Curt Mega (Spies are Forever)

Klavier Gavin (Ace Attorney)

Ghost (Call of Duty)

Emperor Belos/Phillip Wittebane (The Owl House)

Wen Kexing (Word of Honor)

Miles Edgeworth (Ace Attorney)

Taichi Hiraga-Keaton (Master Keaton)

Akk Pipitphattana (The Eclipse)

Dean Winchester (Supernatural)

Bruce Wayne/Batman (The Batman (2022))

Kenzo Tenma (Naoki Urasawa's Monster)

Jason Todd/Red Hood (DC)

Usami Tokishige (Golden Kamuy)

Char Aznable (Mobile Suit Gundam)

Harry Du Bois (Disco Elysium)

Vegas (Kinnporsche: The Series)

Barry the Chopper (Full Metal Alchemist)

Khatha (Midnight Museum)

Ronald Lynch (Home Movies)

Ballister Boldheart (Nimona)

Rex Dangervest (The Lego Movies)

Emmett Brickowski (The Lego Movies)

Knife (Inanimate Insanity)

Nickel (Inanimate Insanity)

Balloon (Inanimate Insanity)

Nona (Locked Tomb Series)

Laudna (Critical Role)

Ryu Suyeol (Bad and Crazy)

Paul Matthews (Hatchetfield)

Gregory House (House MD)

Ingo (Pokemon)

L (Death Note)

Elijah Volkov (Camp Here and There)

Kevin (Welcome to Night Vale)

Yuma Kokohead (Master Detective Archive: Raincode)

Alex Horne (Taskmaster)

Vash the Stampede (Trigun, Trigun Maximum, and Trigun Stampede)

Greg Davies (Taskmaster)

Byron (Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum)

Shang Tsung (Mortal Kombat 1)

Garry (IB)

Homelander (The Boys)

Cardan Greenbriar (The Folk of The Air Trilogy)

Omega (Mega Man Zero)

Clive Rosfield (Final Fantasy 16)

Cassian Andor (Star Wars)

Ted Spankoffski (Hatchetfield)

Tang (Lego Monkey Kid)

Tomura Sigaraki (My Hero Academia)

Liam de Lioncourt (Monster Prom)

Matthew Patel (Scott Pilgrim Takes Off)

Ethan Winters (Resident Evil)

Kim Dokja (Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint)

Waver Velvet/Lord El Melloi II (Fate Series)

Dave (Dave and Bambi)

Yoo Joonghyuk (Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint)

Envy (Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood)

Akira Nishikiyama (Yakuza/Like A Dragon)

Eddie Diaz (9-1-1)

Simon Petrikov (Adventure Time and Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake)

Sanji (One Piece)

Adrien Agreste (Miraculous Ladybug

Romeo Montague (& Juliet)

Luz Noceda (The Owl House)

Lance Dubois (& Juliet)

Francois Dubois (& Juliet)

William Shakespeare (& Juliet)

Chesed (Lobotomy Corporation)

Cesare (Bigtop Burger)

Morris (Stardew Valley)

Kinger (The Amazing Digital Circus)

Estinien Varlineau (Final Fantasy XIV)

Frederick Chilton (Hannibal)

Leon S. Kennedy (Resident Evil)

Jaskier (The Witcher)

Geralt of Rivia (The Witcher)

Radovid (The Witcher)

Trafalgar Law (One Piece)

Zagreus (Hades)

Shadow The Hedgehog (Sonic)

Sepiroth (Final Fantasy)

Vegeta (Dragon Ball Z)

Charlie Kelly (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia)

Reverend Rod Putty (Moral Orel)

[seth-burroughs]

hey hey hey heyhey guys guys guys guys i sat down today and finally after centuries of torture and misery and trying to decipher how does a so-called "code" work i finally figured out how to make custom cat files from catgen and then add them onto existing files to a clan in clangen. chat. chat. chat i did it do youy care. you know what that means chat we are putting the raincoders into clangen we're turning them into warrior cats. warrior cat be upon ye. hold on im gonna uhhh get on with it in a minute cause so far there is. a fuckton of these characters hold on let me just list them uhh

makoto

yomi

dr. huesca

martina

seth

swank

guillaume

dominic

fake zilch

yakou

yuma

fubuki

desuhiko

halara

vivia

nun

servant

priest

worshipper

hana

kurumi

yoshiko

waruna

kurane

karen

not counting the resistance/train gang/shinigami/dead ppl/jiei, kei, akira and ramen stand guy cause im not adding them for one reason or another. anyway uhhhhh i got this dw abt me just gonna. rapidly start catifying kanai ward

[navxry]

Explanation below: (utc, will tag everyone because Im insane unless you're on discord alone then oops)

Under any circumstances: lol no one because I could never.

Only verbally:

Sam (@paperbcy) - I will fight you only verbally with lore because I know well enough that you'll give me something to lose my mind over. And yes, if you do that with the kids, I will 100% rattle you like a maraca.

Yami (@pastel-rights) - I thought abt putting you on the too scared to fight them but tbh I would probably end up causing the fight 😔 so if we do fight, I'll do better on verbal because I can always give you drabbles to toss me over LMAOOOO (I'm sorry Yami)

Snob (@snobwaffles) - tbh I would most likely just fight you (/exag) on theories LMAO but not as much? You're like the least person I'd think of fighting but yeah, having a dispute is the funniest idea and I can't fight you physically 💔

Probably:

Tae (@nice-chiaki) - I apologize in advance but again, probably. You make me lose my shit over VC sometimes, Tae, but the most I'd do is just rattle you 😔

Es (@faesther) - sighs in astro-attorney event... yeah, probably, but not physically. I think it's funny if we'd have a trial again but it's about the dumbest shit and the others in the server get to witness the chaos LMAOOOO

Ansy (@ansy-tea) - ik you're not going to see this but I AM GOING TO RATTLE YOU AFTER AUYFF, IRODORI AND FLAWLESS. I am going to shake you like a maraca and God knows what crimes I will commit after. Am I sorry? Not really, but probably. It's still a huge probably because you can hand Pants to me and I'd book it.

Depends on the day:

OG Esther (@mixed-kester) - YOU. YOUUUUUUU... OHHHH. Sometimes I contemplate in the day on whether or not to rattle you man, and you. YOU. YOU GIVE ME IDEAS THAT BRING ME AGONY (/exag). But no, all jokes aside, depends on the day and if I feel like giving you something to lose your mind about because you do it to me with Esther, Kaeya, and Tinuvion LMAO

Ryan - I'm sorry but you made me lose it over Akira, Akechi, and the P1 protag and NOW in Raincode. I'm going to strangle you /j. Tbh you also made me realize how much I liked Heizou when he first released, and THEN killed me with him... AND THEN MADE ME LOSE IT OVER EVERYONE ELSE.

Carmine - YOUUUUU x2 OH, YOU... YOU MAKE ME WANT TO BITE YOU (/exag /j) I swear I'm normal I SWEAR. you are a lyney simp in denial but the shit you make me go through, the pain, AND THE CLOWNING TOO... I'm going to kick your ass with my muses and you can't stop me (/exag)

Literally never, an angel:

Mei (@meimeimeirin) - Okay but I'm gonna be fr here I. I could never LMAO. You're so nice to me and everyone and it makes me sad if I have to like,,, fight you. You're genuinely not confrontational and I feel like Zhongli would scold me if I tried.

Ying (@yingviere) - yeah, no. You're also very nice but also I feel like if I have to, I'd just do what I did in the recent event LMAO, but I'd rather not 🤲

Loqua (@taciturned-loqua) - mafia event flashbacks... and also you're the biggest Lovecraft simp I know during the mafia event. Even if I was the mafia as a joke, I'd refuse to target you. You're very sweet and I'd probably cry if I have to fight you.

Misha (@mishantics) - oh hell no LMFAOOOO you are a very talented artist, wild, but I rlly enjoy your vibes :D 10/10 won't fight you

Shiro (@leftdestiny-posts) - like Loqua, mafia event flashbacks. Also, you are extremely sweet when we VC-ed for the first time and I genuinely thought that you would be this imposing person but... nope LMAO (also if I have to, I'll do it via writing LMAOOOO)

Too scared to fight them:

Raven - You are a cryptid incarnate that I could never read and I swear to the Gods I would rather hand you my female muses for sapphic moments than fight you.

Anyways, will this get updated? Maybe. But this is fun so uh 🫡 I apologize in advance for the placements, but do remember that these are all /lh and I will 100% treat this as a joke because I don't wanna harm my mutuals.

Stole this from Tae's months ago and... forgot. Oops

Anyways haunt me if y'all wanna be added 🫡 will be doing the mutuals I can remember in both discord and Tumblr

[negax79]

Times are-

fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucked

-right now but I stay silly and return with more of that one game that won't exit my brain. I made a lot so there'll be more.

[real-raincode-takes]

we as a fandom must acknowledhe more the fact akira domestically abuses the amapals and bathes with them. Those are his spouses and they are not good for each other

.

[funishment-time]

🔵 Kodaka BlueSky Q&As: Misc Rain Code & Other Questions

⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Please be advised! Translations of all Japanese answers derive from a combination of Google Translate and my manager's three-quarters-remembered Japanese. We've tried our best to work out what he's saying, but there will be mistakes here and there. Do not take this as gospel!

To avoid spreading too much misinfo, where we're completely boggled about an answer, we've decided not to even make an attempt. We'll still list the post, but mark it accordingly.

💕 FEBRUARY 2024:

Q: While I'm at it, could you please tell me where to send fan mail for Rain Code and Danganronpa?

A: Please send it to Spike Chunsoft.

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Q: What's your favorite furikake?

A: The ashes of the dead.

NOTE: Furikake is a type of Japanese seasoning. Kodaka is a weird guy.

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Q: Is it okay to send a New Year's card to Too Kyo [Games] as a fan letter to you?

A: That's fine. I'll watch for it.

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Q: Can I send a birthday present for a character to the company?

A: Please send it to Spike Chunsoft!

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Q: Please tell us what games you've played! What movies and shows have you watched? What books, manga, and comics have you read? What media have you consumed?Please tell us! We want to know what are your inspirations. I don't know what media I should consume. And we all want to know more about you!

A: I am inspired by all kinds of games, comics, novels and movies. I used to work part-time in a video game store. I love Tarantino.

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Q: Do you have a favorite line or phrase from Danganronpa or Rain Code?

A: When I search for "Danganronpa quotes" and look back at the lines that come up, I think, "This is a great line!" For Rain Code, it's any line that Shinigami-chan says that helps Yuma get back on his feet!

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Q: Sorry for the second question! I have a lot of questions about Rain Code, but I'm hesitant to ask them here because it would be a total spoiler for the main story... I'd love to have the opportunity someday to ask questions with full spoilers OK. Are there any plans for that at the moment?

A: That sounds great. I'd love to do it. But I don't think I'd be able to reveal spoilers openly unless it's a real event.

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Q: Excuse me for the second question!! Previously, there was a Danganronpa collaboration with Identity V, but are there plans for a Rain Code collaboration...!!!!!

A: We would really appreciate it if you could send a persistent message to Identity V!

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Q: I'm sorry it's not Danganronpa or Raincode... I love both series, and I'm really looking forward to the release of Tribe Nine. I have a question about Tribe Nine. Sonoda from the Oota Tribe could kill Haneda at any time, even though he has murderous intent towards him, so why does he keep him alive by just beating him up until he's on the verge of death? Also, why is Sonoda the only one who is a little better dressed (in a suit and tie) than the other members?

A: When it comes to Tribe Nine, to be honest, Akatsuki has a much higher weight than Too Kyo Games, so only Akatsuki can answer that question...!

NOTE: Akatsuki is the company publishing the upcoming Tribe Nine game.

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Q: Are there any other Rain Code characters besides Dr. Robot that are favorites of Mr. Komatsuzaki? Also, I would like to know more about Mr. Komatsuzaki and would like to see more media exposure for him.

A: Basically, I think they are all my favorites. I'm very particular about it, and I've made many drafts over the years. But I'm sure ramen store owners would love him [Akira].

NOTE: We're pretty sure "Dr. Robot" is the character listed as "Akira" in the credits, but we're not 100% certain. Also, Komatsuzaki is the artist behind Danganronpa and Rain Code.

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Q: What is your favorite foreign movie?

A: Tarantino!!

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Q: Is there ever a character that you liked so much that you thought it would be a shame to kill them off, but you still ended up killing them anyway?

A: On one hand, I want to get to know them better. If the character isn't well-defined enough to the point where I want to get to know him or her better, there's no point in letting him or her die… So, I let them die while wishing I could depict more of them.

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Q: Mr Kodaka, can I please ask another question? Persona 3 RELOAD came out recently. Have you played it yet? Did you play the original Persona 3, including Persona 3 FES and Persona 3 Portable? Have you played all of the Persona games, including the spinoffs? Are you a fan of the Persona series?

A: i have played all the persona series, from 1 to 5. I haven't played any of the spin-offs though, I'm waiting for the release of 6.

🍀 MARCH 2024:

Q: How did you and Mr. Komatsuzaki meet and start working together?

A: We met in the smoking area at work.

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Q: Please tell me how to cook delicious rice🍚

A: Mannan rice is great for dieting.

NOTE: Mannan rice is a (usually) microwavable kind of rice that's part konjac (you know, the thing Kirumi has trouble cutting). It's low-calorie. The joke here is probably that Kodaka doesn't cook, he makes things in the microwave. Relatable, really.

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Q: What are your favorite indie games? Have any indie games inspired and/or influenced your own games and works? If so, what are those indie games that inspired you as a creator? Are there any indie games that you recommend we should play? Or what indie games should more people play in general? 🙏 🙏 🙏

A: If Hotline Miami is an indie game, it is Hotline Miami. I love it the best.

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Q: Can I please ask another question?🙏 I really enjoyed watching Akudama Drive, so I would like to see the concept art and character and setting materials, but I don't know where to find them. I especially want to see drawings by Rui Komatsuzaki, Cindy H. YAMAUCHI and the staff. Is there a book? 📖

A: The artwork for Akdamadrive has not been released. Maybe not much is made in the case of the animation. Please submit a request to Studio Piero for Komatsuzaki and Cindy's designs, as well as Kansai's designs, which are awesome!

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Q: i'll ask another! piggybacking off another question on here, what games have you been playing recently? what games are you excited for coming out in the future?

A: I've been too busy lately to play games. I want to play cruel games.

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Q: I love games with interesting stories like Danganronpa and Raincode, but Mr. Kodaka, who writes the scenarios for such interesting games, is there a game whose story you thought "this wowed me!"?

A: Resident Evil Code Veronica, FF7, and Killer 7 are fun. When I first played Persona 3, I thought that Megaten [Megami Tensei] killed it.

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Q: if you had a forte which would you want to have? i want to have desuhiko’s disguise

A: me too!!!!!!

🥬 APRIL 2024:

n/a

🌺 MAY 2024:

Q: Are there any plans to make a Happy Rain Code where the train incident never happened?

A: I'm sure Melami would solve the first clock tower case. No, she won't wear those clothes…

NOTE: A reference to the flashy clothes you find in Melami's room during the first case.

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Q: Mr. Kodaka, you often respond to illustrations drawn by your fans on Twitter, but do you also watch the hand-drawn videos that your fans post on YouTube?

A: I don't watch YouTube because it takes a long time. I can see the pictures right away [on Twitter], so I just respond to the pictures and hope that people who like them will follow me.

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Q: Which do you prefer, liberal arts girls or science girls?

A: I like both!

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Q: Was Mr. Kodaka a super high school level film director when he was in high school?

A: During my time at university and as a part-time worker afterwards, I was a really low-achieving film director.

☀️ JUNE 2024:

Q: I have a question about the world of Rain Code. I heard that there are about 1000 super detectives in the world of Rain Code, but are there detectives with the same abilities and titles?

A: There are similarities, but no exact matches.

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Q: Regarding Raincode's special detective abilities. In the story, it was stated that if one acquired special detective abilities during his two-year training period, one would be registered as a super detective. If one were to express an ability that could be considered a special detective ability while working as a regular detective, would one be re-registered as a super detective?

A: Abilities often depend on innate talent, but that's a possibility.

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Q: Is it decided how old the characters in works such as Danganronpa and Raincode are? If so, how old are they?

A: Of course, Danganronpa is mostly in their teens. Raincode has a wide range, but even Yakou is in his 30s.

NOTE: This is kind-of hilarious, because I'm pretty sure it's canonically stated Yakou is actually in his late 20s...in something that Kodaka himself wrote. I'll have to go find evidence.

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Q: Why do you have so many cats in your work?

A: Because Komatsuzaki likes cats. I like dogs.

NOTE: Komatsuzaki is Kodaka's usual artist. He's worked on Danganronpa, Rain Code, and the upcoming The Hundred Line.

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Q: There have been various spinoffs for Raincode and Danganronpa, but can we assume that the interpretations and character settings discussed in these spinoffs are official?

A: I'm not sure about the official take [from Spikechun], but if you enjoy it, enjoy it, and if you don't want to accept it, don't accept it. I think it's all up to the player's freedom.

NOTE: By "spinoff," this probably means the anthology mangas, light novels, audio dramas, etc.

🎇 JULY 2024:

Q: Do Rain Code and Danganronpa take place in the same world? Do any of your games and works have a shared universe with another? Or are they all separate? 🤔 💭 I'm asking because I just had a dream about Rain Code today!

A: I won't make a clear statement. I am not sure what will happen in the future. Anyway, please spread the Rain Code around the world.

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Q: Can I change my clothes before changing into the Final Defense Academy uniform in Hundred Line? I like the original clothes because they are so unique... Or do you wear uniforms only during battles?

A: We'll give you more details later, but they usually wear casual clothes and change into their uniforms when they fight!

NOTE: I'll start a Hundred Line section when the game comes out next year. For now, I'll put Hundred Line questions in here or in Game Development.

🌭 AUG 2024:

Q: What percentage of people in the world of Rain Code have special abilities? I wonder if most people have the ability to do something like "ordinary psychometry" like Halara did in the past.

A: No, it's still rare. I guess it's about as rare as Devil Fruit users.

🍁 SEPT 2024:

Q: The specific ages of most of the characters in Danganronpa and Rain Code have not been revealed, but is there a reason for this?

A: I thought age was an unnecessary filter.

🎃 OCT 2024:

Q: The collaboration between Kodaka and Ryukishi07 hasn't happened yet. Why?

A: Collaboration won't work unless there is a good amount of compatibility and compromise.

NOTE: Ryukishi07 is the pen name of the author who created the When They Cry VN series.

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Q: In The Hundred Line there is a girl with a tomato head. Who was the one who suggested that character, Kodaka or Komatsuzaki?

A: I told him to imagine a pumpkin, but that would be too Halloween-like, so Komatsuzaki made it a tomato.

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Q: There are supposed to be 16 playable characters in Final Defense Academy, but only 15 members are known at the moment. Does this mean that more members will be added along the way?

A: Hawawa…!

NOTE: "Hawawa" is an expression of surprise, rendered as "はわわ." I believe it's typically considered cutesy and feminine, which is why, if I recall correctly, Usami/Monomi uses it a lot. Regardless, I think this poster stumbled across something Kodaka didn't think people would notice!

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Q: Do you prefer girls with high or low voices?

A: Hmm, both are cute.

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Q: You said before that Rain Code was inspired by Tim Burton. Was Shinigami based on Beetlejuice? Also, have you seen the new Beetlejuice Beetlejuice? Or have you watched Wednesday on Netflix? Or which Tim Burton films exactly inspired Rain Code?

A: I referred to some kind of atmosphere. I didn't refer to it that clearly.

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Q: If your allowed to answer this question, is the girl in the middle originally Takumi? Or is it the boy on the top right?

A: She became a character named Shizuhara.

[The art in question:]

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Q: What's the story behind the Guren 5 manga? How did you come to work together with Yuuki Kodama? I read all the issues, and I was very impressed with both of your talents displayed in the work!

A: I miss it..!

🦃 NOV 2024:

Q: Why don't Rain Code characters get birthday comments and tweets like Danganronpa characters? Many fans have spent time and money to send gifts to Spike Chunsoft to celebrate their birthdays. So please, can you write comments for them too? 🙏

A: I want to write them, but it would interfere with my work. It's hard to even write comments just for the Danganronpa characters. I haven't been asked to do it as a job, so I can't ask the staff to help me. I've already started Danganronpa, so I'll continue as long as the gifts keep coming, but it would take courage to start Rain Code in the same way. If Spike Chunsoft would at least ask me to do it as a job, I could get the staff to help me.

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Q: There are five members of the Special Defense Forces at the Final Defense Academy who are not in the first classroom. Is it a coincidence that the gender ratio of the members is biased? Also, why are those five not there from the beginning?

A: That's a good question! The story starts off differently from Danganronpa.

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Q: I understand. Thank you for dedicating so much time to composing the Danganronpa character birthday tweets! And, even if you can only retweet for the birthdays of Rain Code characters, we deeply appreciate it and are grateful to you! Should I send gifts to TooKyoGames for The Hundred Line birthdays?

A: If you give it to Aniplex, I think they will collect it! Please love them!

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Q: Is there any significance to her wearing a different outfit than the other students?

A: That's a good question. I can't answer

[The "her" in question:]

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Q: Have you decided on each character's dominant hand?

A: When it's necessary for a trick. I don't want to discriminate against people based on their handedness!

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Q: Mr Kodaka, you said before that for the music of Rain Code, you made Masafumi Takada listen to music from the soundtracks of detective dramas. May I ask what the names of those dramas are? I would like to watch and listen to them as well!

A: [A link to this song on YouTube.]

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Q: Mr Kodaka, do you listen to the rapper duo Insane Clown Posse? Someone noted Darumi Amemiya resembles a Juggalo, that is, a fan of Insane Clown Posse? I know the Mystery Phantoms in Rain Code were based on KISS, but is there any influence from Insane Clown Posse or Juggalo subculture in Amemiya?

A: “I wasn’t aware of it at all.”

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Q: Mr Kodaka, what is your dog's name and gender? Rui Komatsuzaki drew them in Zilch Alexander's character art, and you post about them sometimes on Twitter and Instagram. Sorry, I don't want to be intrusive or anything, I was just curious for the past few years. Thanks for understanding! 🙏

A: He is a male Shih Tzu named Ritz.

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Q: Mr Kodaka, SIREI and NIGOU are described as robots, but are they sentient AIs (Artificial Intelligences) or are they remotely controlled by another person or persons?

A: It’s one of the mysteries revealed throughout the game.

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Q: So when will we learn more about the Special Defense Unit? Like when will we get some new names? Or a sneak peek of their personalities? Or is all of this Aniplex’s decision?

A: About 100 days before the release, the mysteries are revealed all at once.

🎄 DEC 2024:

Q: In Akudama Drive, Swindler cuts her hair near the end of the series. And back in Danganronpa Trigger Happy Havoc, you originally intended for Kirigiri to cut her hair but couldn't work it into the narrative. Was Swindler cutting her hair a reference to this canceled plot point? Or was it a reuse?

A: It is an expression of the moment when she became hungry, an idea of director Taguchi.

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Q: Kodaka-san, which of Uchikoshi Kotaro's works do you like the most? I recently started playing "ZERO ESCAPE: The Dilemma of Time" and it's really fun!

A: Hmm, Punch Line

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Q: Why did you decide to get a Shih Tzu out of all the dogs available?

A: I like their faces.

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Q: If Fubiki's Forte comes from Life Is Strange, Zange is modeled on Snake, and Vivia's Forte derives from Murdered: Soul Suspect. Are there any inspirations behind Desuhiko, Yuma, or other Detectives' Fortes? Or inspo behind any other characters? I know about Alice: Madness Returns, Control, and Eva

A: I have taken inspiration from Alice Madness Returns, Control, and Life is Strange.

[moldsporr]

About that character inmpression, ship thingy you posted... Of course I'l ask you about Yomi (you can answer each questions for him if you want 👀👀)

Aaaand hmmm

What do you think about Yomi x Seth, Hellxander, Fake Zilch x Seth, and Yomi x Fake Zilch x Seth ?

That might be a lot in one go, so uh, take your time!

OURGHHH Yomi. Okay this is gonna be a lot but lets-a go yahoo

Alright first off, first impression of him.

His introduction was literally golden. From his and Martina's Akira reference to Yomi fake-sobbing before coldly ordering Seth to be executed. I was kicking my feet. He immediately shot to my top favorite (before being kicked down again by Yuma and Makoto) but I absolutely enjoyed what an evil little gremlin he was from the very beginning. Honestly, one of the best introductions of a villain I've ever seen.

Next, headcanons. I think he was a theatre kid in high school. I'm saying this from experience. Every theatre kid goes through a little phase where they're evil and flamboyant it comes with the title. Yomi's just went on a little too long, silly silly boy. OH and I think he has chew toys. Being evil is stressful he's gotta chew on smth or else he'll just take it out on an underling, yk?

As for complaints and praise... weeeell, I thought his takedown was a little... anti-climatic? Like on the one hand, I'm very happy for Martina to get to send him to jail. You go girl. But also, he just sorta... accepts being arrested? I wanted him to resist more. Kicking scratching and screaming, yk?? He did a little of that but not much. And I wish we'd seen him in the epilogue, maybe as a small little shot of him in jail being all pouty. As for praise, I really love how fun-to-hate he is. The game makes it very clear he's horrible and you can't really sympathize with him, but also, he's just so fun to watch. Like. What's wrong with him *twirls hair*

Favorite pairing, hmmmmmmmmmm. Initially it was Makoyomi, but rn it's a three-way tie between Makoyomi, Yomiakou, and Hellxander. These dynamics are all just... really fascinating in all honesty. I want to study them. I'm so glad this fandom enjoys toxic yaoi I think I would go insane if there wasn't a plethora of content for these weirdos.

And finally, my overall opinion. He's my wife. My evil scrunkly meow meow. I'm gonna put a collar on him and cook him a yummy dinner while he's chained to a chair. Also his English VA is amazing and did a wonderful job making Yomi iconic, I'm planning on playing Raincode again but with JP voices to compare. He's the silliest villain I've ever seen. They did a great job with his writing, I think. He just, immediately grabs you- and when you look deeper into him it's genuinely so interesting and fun.

OKAY NOW FOR SHIPS.

Yomi x Seth is definitely an interesting ship for me. I don't actively think about it but when I come across content of them, my brain goes "fuck yeah". Sadly their interactions don't give us much to go off of as much as other pairs, but it's always a joy to see.

Hellxander. My beloved. Finding Fake!Zilch in the factory and hearing him ramble about Yomi was eye opening. Kodaka did not need to have that in there but it's there and it's amazing. I wish Yomi had a line or something about Zilch, I want to know how he feels about the guy. Was it a parasocial type of thing??? Was Yomi leading him along??? Please Kodaka. Yomi DLC where we visit Kanai Ward and Yomi is doing community service and having flashbacks to his old gay lover Hitman and he cries in the rain "I hate that ugly bowl cut detective!!!!!!! Curse you Yuma the Kokohead!!!!!!!"

Fake!Zilch x Seth isn't something I've ever really thought about, but I can kinda see a dynamic there. Frail little guy x tough hitman? Yeah that's certainly a good dynamic. I just don't know if this particular case would really... grab me?

And Yomi x Fake!Zilch x Seth... yeah I think that's just torture for Seth. Which is fine I like torturing the guy. I can definitely see Yomi being like "lol that seth guy is soooo funny to torment" and zilch is like "do you want me to torment him director yomi. Anything for you director yomi" and Seth is like "can I please just do my job. Please. Please"

[kanai-ward-census]

And thus, we have reached the end of the 1st Raincode Tournament.

Our crowned winner is our cutie patootie amnesiac detective....

YUMA KOKOHEAD!!!!!

Even though he did not receive as many actual votes as others, he's still number 1 since he made it through the bracket.

Thank you to everyone who participated. This was a lot of fun! I'm definitely going to do this again. Not till sometime in 2024, though!

Here is my collection of celebratory doodles so far.

1. "My Man" FT. Yuma, Desuhiko

2. "Marketable plushies" FT. Yuma, Shinigami

3. "Yomi's failed plan" FT. Yomi, Huesca, Makoto

4. "Yomi's Supporter" FT. Yomi, Zilch, Martina

5. "Tuckered Out" FT. Vivia, Halara, Fubuki

Anyways, below is the ranking via how many votes each character received. (Spoiler: Yuma did not win this one but that's okay)

Raincode Ranking!

This was calculated via adding all their percentages from the polls they were in.

Vivia Twilight, 456.147 Votes

Makoto Kagutsuchi, 316.043 Votes

Yakou Furio, 297.969 Votes

Kurumi Wendy, 277.832 Votes

Yuma Kokohead, 234.941 Votes (is still considered our winner!!!)

Aiko, 185.957 Votes

Fubuki Clockford, 184.015 Votes

Kurane, 183.027. Votes

Zilch Alexander, 178.974 Votes

Ramen Stand Owner, 176.012 Votes

Yoshiko, 159.806 Votes

Waruna, 158.043 Votes

Pucci Lavmin, 151.97 Votes

Shinigami, 128.1461 Votes

Iruka, 107.003 Votes

Nun, 96.044 Votes

Margulaw, 95.03 Votes

Shachi, 94.027 Votes

Halara Nightmare, 69.012 Votes

Number One, 65.028 Votes

Melami Goldmine, 46.008 Votes

Aphex Logan + Yakou Furio's Wife, 35.966 Votes (each)

Desuhiko Thunderbolt, 35.96 Votes

Martina Electro, 34.034 Votes

Fink the Slaughter Artist, 32.032 Votes

Yomi Hellsmile, 30.832 Votes

Zange Eraser, 28.987 Votes

Servant, 25.992 Votes

Servan, 24.96 Votes

Karen, 21.021 Votes

Guillaume Hall, 20.944 Votes

Worshipper, 19.005 Votes

Icardi, 17.978 Votes

Seth Burroughs, 17.03 Votes

Dominic Fulltank, 15.984 Votes

Priest, 14.03 Votes

Swank Catsonell, 8.091 Votes

Dr. Huesca, 7.98 Votes

Akira, 4.029 Votes