Sakutaro Higashi (voiced by Griffin Burns in English, Natsuki Hanae in Japanese)
Ultimate: ???
A Message from Japanese Voice Actor Natsuki Hanae
“I’m Natsuki Hanae, and I play Sakutaro Higashi in Danganronpa 2×2. I’m here to introduce myself as the voice behind the character making his debut in Danganronpa 2×2.
“The character I play, Higashi, is one of the high school students who gets caught up in the class trials in Slayhem mode. When it comes to Danganronpa, I’m sure everyone is curious about his Ultimate talent… well, you’ll have to play the game to find out!
“This is my first time participating in the Danganronpa series, and it’s a huge honor to be a part of it. The recording sessions were incredibly fun. Reading through the script, and learning about the culprits, the tricks, and other things. I had such a great time, and really hope all of you will enjoy it too!”
A Message from English Voice Actor Griffin Burns
“Hey I’m voice actor Griffin Burns, and I play Sakutaro Higashi in Danganronpa 2×2.
“I am thrilled to be making my debut in 2×2. I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself.
“The character I play, Higashi, is one of the high school students that gets dragged into the Class Trial during the Slayhem mode. As for Higashi’s ‘Ultimate’ talent which everyone wonders about when it comes to Danganronpa… well, you’ll just have to play the game to find out!
“So everyone, please look forward to the release of Danganronpa 2×2 on January 14, 2027, as well as the mysterious new character, Higashi.
“Thank you everyone. Talk soon!”
■ Slayhem Mode
Danganronpa 2×2 lets players experience Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair in two different modes. Players can choose between the revamped scenario in “Original” mode, which retells the story from the 2012 release with enhanced visuals and updated presentation for modern game systems, and “Slayhem” mode which features a new scenario based on Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, but completely different storyline. Both options are available from the start of the game.
