Spike Chunsoft will hold Danganronpa Creative Contest with Steam keys of Danganronpa 2x2 as rewards

Spike Chunsoft has revealed that they are working with MediBang to hold the Danganronpa Creative Contest as part of the series' 15th anniversary celebrations. The contest will run online worldwide from June 1 to August 31.

This contest will consist of 4 different categories: Original illustrations, Colorings of provided artwork, Cosplays, and Handicrafts. The winners of these contests can get some reward money, but the list of rewards also notably include Steam keys for Danganronpa 2x2, which is set for a worldwide release in 2026. As a side note, other than the PC platform, Spike Chunsoft is also planning to release Danganronpa 2x2 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 1&2, and Xbox Series X|S.

You can find more details about the Danganronpa Creative Contest after the jump right below.

Spike Chunsoft, Inc. today announced the "Danganronpa Creative Contest" on the illustration social media platform ART street, operated by MediBang Inc. The contest is part of the company’s ongoing celebration of the Danganronpa series’ 15th anniversary, which began in November 2025. The latest addition to the series, Danganronpa 2x2, is currently under development.

Submissions will be accepted in four categories: illustration, cosplay, crafts and coloring. The submission period runs from June 1 to August 31, 2026 (JST). Awards include a total of 200,000 yen (approximately $1,200), as well as commemorative items available exclusively through this contest. Please visit the official contest page on ART street for details.

The "Danganronpa Creative Contest" site will feature a "User award" ranking event for each category. Entries that rank No. 1 based on the number of "likes" will also be recognized. Users who are not submitting entries may participate in ranking event voting.

Contest Details

Name
"Danganronpa Creative Contest"

Theme
Submissions should express fans’ passion for the series, such as a favorite character or memorable scene. Acceptable mediums include illustration, cosplay, crafts and coloring. Submissions may be based on any title in the Danganronpa series.

Submission period
June 1 to August 31, 2026 (JST)

Awards
Grand prize (Illustration category - one winner)

• 50,000 yen (approximately $300)
• Commemorative item
• Danganronpa 2x2 Steam Key

Grand prize (Cosplay, Craft, Coloring categories - one winner per category)

• 30,000 yen (approximately $190)
• Commemorative item
• Danganronpa 2×2 Steam Key

Selected entries (three winners in the illustration category and one winner in each of the other categories):

• 10,000 yen (approximately $60)
• Commemorative item
• Danganronpa 2x2 Steam Key

User award (one winner per category, awarded to the entry ranked No. 1 as of the final update on September 7, 2026 (JST):

• Commemorative item

Lucky prize (three winners selected at random from all categories, see details below):

• Danganronpa 2x2 Steam Key

Lucky prize drawing 
A random drawing for a chance to win a Danganronpa 2x2 Steam Key will be held for those who also post their "Danganronpa Creative Contest" entries on X. When a work is submitted to ART street, an individual page is created for that entry. To enter the drawing, participants must post the URL of their entry page along with the hashtag #DanganronpaCC on X. A total of three winners will be selected at random from all categories from among those who post by September 7, 2026 (JST).

How to enter and eligbility
Entries must be submitted through the illustration platform ART street. The contest is open to participants worldwide. For full details on how to enter and eligibility requirements, please visit the official "Danganronpa Creative Contest" website at https://medibang.com/page/free/Danganronpacc/