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* [[Alternative Character Interpretation]]: Due to the grim setting and backstory of the game. Is Akira a brooding anti-hero or dark and apathetic due to his upbringing as a child soldier? Is Keisuke a spineless wimp or does he have reason to act like he does? Is Arbirtro a [[Complete Monster]] or simply doing what he can to survive in a [[Crapsack World]]?
* [[Alternative Character Interpretation]]: Due to the grim setting and backstory of the game. Is Akira a brooding anti-hero or dark and apathetic due to his upbringing as a child soldier? Is Keisuke a spineless wimp or does he have reason to act like he does? Is Arbirtro a [[Complete Monster]] or simply doing what he can to survive in a [[Crapsack World]]?
* [[Complete Monster]]:
* [[Complete Monster]]:
** The Executioners. Even though they're only supposed to go after participants who break the rules, they'll still kill {{spoiler|or rape}} someone if they feel like it.
** The Executioners. Even though they're only supposed to go after participants who break the rules, they'll still kill {{spoiler|or rape}} someone if they feel like it.
** Also Arbirtro, with his odd hobbies and how he treats Akira if he is captured.
** Also Arbirtro, with his odd hobbies and how he treats Akira if he is captured.
* [[Crowning Music of Awesome]]: The whole soundtrack.
* [[Crowning Music of Awesome]]: The whole soundtrack.
* [[Draco in Leather Pants]]:
* [[Draco in Leather Pants]]:
** Shiki. He may not be an outright villain, but even in his best paths, he's still a raping murder machine. That doesn't stop the fangirls from creaming over him. He does literally have leather pants, though. [[Everythings Better With Zippers|With zippers.]]
** Shiki. He may not be an outright villain, but even in his best paths, he's still a raping murder machine. That doesn't stop the fangirls from creaming over him. He does literally have leather pants, though. [[Everythings Better With Zippers|With zippers.]]
** The anime Shiki however subverts this trope due to too many [[Kick the Dog]] moments that go straight into the [[Moral Event Horizon]] territory.
** The anime Shiki however subverts this trope due to too many [[Kick the Dog]] moments that go straight into the [[Moral Event Horizon]] territory.
** Both of the Executioners get a fair amount of this, but Gunji in particular is ''very'' popular with the fandom.
** Both of the Executioners get a fair amount of this, but Gunji in particular is ''very'' popular with the fandom.
* [[Ensemble Darkhorse]]:
* [[Ensemble Darkhorse]]:
** In the game, Shiki appears much less often than most of the main cast yet has more fangirls than all the other characters combined.
** In the game, Shiki appears much less often than most of the main cast yet has more fangirls than all the other characters combined.
** The Executioners-especially Gunji-have also gained a lot of popularity despite only having one (bad) ending each and not much involvement in the storyline besides that.
** The Executioners-especially Gunji-have also gained a lot of popularity despite only having one (bad) ending each and not much involvement in the storyline besides that.
* [[Fanon Discontinuity]]: The anime, especially the ending, has been officially disowned by a lot of fans of the game.
* [[Fanon Discontinuity]]: The anime, especially the ending, has been officially disowned by a lot of fans of the game.
* [[Fan Preferred Couple]]:
* [[Fan-Preferred Couple]]:
** [[Angel Devil Shipping|Shiki x Akira]] easily beats all other pairings in the English-speaking fandom. Granted, it is not more or less canon than any other pairing in the series.
** [[Angel-Devil Shipping|Shiki x Akira]] easily beats all other pairings in the English-speaking fandom. Granted, it is not more or less canon than any other pairing in the series.
** Apparently over in Japan, Keisuke x Akira is very popular among the fans.
** Apparently over in Japan, Keisuke x Akira is very popular among the fans.
* [[Fashion Victim Villain]]: Arbitro wears a mask, a red shirt with a bright green tie under a white suit...not to mention a ''purple feather boa''. [[Lampshade Hanging|Several characters comment on this.]]
* [[Fashion Victim Villain]]: Arbitro wears a mask, a red shirt with a bright green tie under a white suit...not to mention a ''purple feather boa''. [[Lampshade Hanging|Several characters comment on this.]]
* [[Launcher of a Thousand Ships]]: Akira. With 100% canon bonus.
* [[Launcher of a Thousand Ships]]: Akira. With 100% canon bonus.
* [[Moral Event Horizon]]:
* [[Moral Event Horizon]]:
** Because of his [[Draco in Leather Pants]] status, it will probably be ignored, but {{spoiler|Shiki crossed it when he killed Keisuke who was trying to protect Akira.}}
** Because of his [[Draco in Leather Pants]] status, it will probably be ignored, but {{spoiler|Shiki crossed it when he killed Keisuke who was trying to protect Akira.}}
** He also crosses it in the game when {{spoiler|he drinks Nano's blood}}. Naturally, there is an option to stop him.
** He also crosses it in the game when {{spoiler|he drinks Nano's blood}}. Naturally, there is an option to stop him.
* [[Most Annoying Sound]]: Some of the BGM tracks, before one gets used to them.
* [[Most Annoying Sound]]: Some of the BGM tracks, before one gets used to them.
* [[Squick]]:
* [[Squick]]:
** One of the endings has {{spoiler|Keisuke ripping out Akira's guts while proclaiming that he loves Akira. He's also sporting a look that seems similar to an orgasm.}}
** One of the endings has {{spoiler|Keisuke ripping out Akira's guts while proclaiming that he loves Akira. He's also sporting a look that seems similar to an orgasm.}}
** {{spoiler|And don't forget that one ending with the screwdriver rape!}}
** {{spoiler|And don't forget that one ending with the screwdriver rape!}}
** Happens near the beginning as well. Akira comes upon two people having sex. One of them [[Brain Bleach|Is.]] [[Nightmare Fuel|Not.]] [[I Love the Dead|Moving.]]
** Happens near the beginning as well. Akira comes upon two people having sex. One of them [[Brain Bleach|Is.]] [[Nightmare Fuel|Not.]] [[I Love the Dead|Moving.]]
* [[Ron the Death Eater]]: In the English-speaking fandom, Keisuke is often seen as pathetic and weak compared to other members of the cast.
* [[Ron the Death Eater]]: In the English-speaking fandom, Keisuke is often seen as pathetic and weak compared to other members of the cast.
* [[Tear Jerker]]:
* [[Tear Jerker]]:
** Admit it, {{spoiler|you thought that when Keisuke accidentally got Akira's blood on him, you thought he died.}}
** Admit it, {{spoiler|you thought that when Keisuke accidentally got Akira's blood on him, you thought he died.}}
** {{spoiler|Keisuke's death. If that wasn't anymore heartbreaking, Akira finally sheds tears for him.}}
** {{spoiler|Keisuke's death. If that wasn't anymore heartbreaking, Akira finally sheds tears for him.}}
* [[Unfortunate Implications]]: The only character who is still explicitly into guys in the anime adaptation is the [[Depraved Homosexual]].
* [[Unfortunate Implications]]: The only character who is still explicitly into guys in the anime adaptation is the [[Depraved Homosexual]].
* [[The Woobie]]: Everyone in the cast-with the exceptions of Emma , Gwen, the Vischio, and Shiki-counts somewhat as this.
* [[The Woobie]]: Everyone in the cast-with the exceptions of Emma , Gwen, the Vischio, and Shiki-counts somewhat as this.


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Latest revision as of 20:14, 28 December 2014


  • Alternative Character Interpretation: Due to the grim setting and backstory of the game. Is Akira a brooding anti-hero or dark and apathetic due to his upbringing as a child soldier? Is Keisuke a spineless wimp or does he have reason to act like he does? Is Arbirtro a Complete Monster or simply doing what he can to survive in a Crapsack World?
  • Complete Monster:
    • The Executioners. Even though they're only supposed to go after participants who break the rules, they'll still kill or rape someone if they feel like it.
    • Also Arbirtro, with his odd hobbies and how he treats Akira if he is captured.
  • Crowning Music of Awesome: The whole soundtrack.
  • Draco in Leather Pants:
    • Shiki. He may not be an outright villain, but even in his best paths, he's still a raping murder machine. That doesn't stop the fangirls from creaming over him. He does literally have leather pants, though. With zippers.
    • The anime Shiki however subverts this trope due to too many Kick the Dog moments that go straight into the Moral Event Horizon territory.
    • Both of the Executioners get a fair amount of this, but Gunji in particular is very popular with the fandom.
  • Ensemble Darkhorse:
    • In the game, Shiki appears much less often than most of the main cast yet has more fangirls than all the other characters combined.
    • The Executioners-especially Gunji-have also gained a lot of popularity despite only having one (bad) ending each and not much involvement in the storyline besides that.
  • Fanon Discontinuity: The anime, especially the ending, has been officially disowned by a lot of fans of the game.
  • Fan-Preferred Couple:
    • Shiki x Akira easily beats all other pairings in the English-speaking fandom. Granted, it is not more or less canon than any other pairing in the series.
    • Apparently over in Japan, Keisuke x Akira is very popular among the fans.
  • Fashion Victim Villain: Arbitro wears a mask, a red shirt with a bright green tie under a white suit...not to mention a purple feather boa. Several characters comment on this.
  • Launcher of a Thousand Ships: Akira. With 100% canon bonus.
  • Moral Event Horizon:
    • Because of his Draco in Leather Pants status, it will probably be ignored, but Shiki crossed it when he killed Keisuke who was trying to protect Akira.
    • He also crosses it in the game when he drinks Nano's blood. Naturally, there is an option to stop him.
  • Most Annoying Sound: Some of the BGM tracks, before one gets used to them.
  • Squick:
    • One of the endings has Keisuke ripping out Akira's guts while proclaiming that he loves Akira. He's also sporting a look that seems similar to an orgasm.
    • And don't forget that one ending with the screwdriver rape!
    • Happens near the beginning as well. Akira comes upon two people having sex. One of them Is. Not. Moving.
  • Ron the Death Eater: In the English-speaking fandom, Keisuke is often seen as pathetic and weak compared to other members of the cast.
  • Tear Jerker:
    • Admit it, you thought that when Keisuke accidentally got Akira's blood on him, you thought he died.
    • Keisuke's death. If that wasn't anymore heartbreaking, Akira finally sheds tears for him.
  • Unfortunate Implications: The only character who is still explicitly into guys in the anime adaptation is the Depraved Homosexual.
  • The Woobie: Everyone in the cast-with the exceptions of Emma , Gwen, the Vischio, and Shiki-counts somewhat as this.