The story takes place in a universe similar to our real life and each of the characters are fans of Danganronpa themselves. A super-fan of the game series opened a Real-Life Hope's Peak Academy, otherwise known as the Material Hope's Peak Academy. Their goal was to make an elite school modeled after the in-game Hope's Peak Academy - inspired by the "Ultimate Talent" aspect of it. 16 fans with exceptional talents enroll in this fanmade school and things quickly go awry, with a familiar monochromatic bear showing up.
