Danganronpa takes place at an elite high school named Hope's Peak Academy, which has "Ultimate" students (Super High School Level) of the highest caliber in various fields each year. There is also raffle and chosen to enroll into the academy as the "Ultimate Lucky Student" that was won by Makoto Naegi. A sadistic, remote-controlled bear named Monokuma appears before them, telling them they will be imprisoned in the academy for the rest of their lives!