Danganronpa 2x2 Slayhem Mode reveals Sakutaro Higashi voiced by Natsuki Hanae in JP & Griffin Burns in EN

Spike Chunsoft has revealed the new Danganronpa 2x2 Slayhem Mode character Sakutaro Higashi who will be voiced by Natsuki Hanae in Japanese and Griffin Burns in English.

Danganronpa 2x2 launches on January 14, 2027 for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store). You can find the new Japanese voice actor message video and more from Spike Chunsoft below:

Spike Chunsoft, Inc. today announced a new character for Danganronpa 2x2, the high-speed deductive action game coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The character will make their debut in Slayhem mode, the game's new scenario.

Slayhem Mode's New Character

Ultimate ???
Sakutaro Higashi
Japanese VA: Natsuki Hanae
English VA: Griffin Burns

A Message from English Voice Actor Griffin Burns

Hey I'm voice actor Griffin Burns, and I play Sakutaro Higashi in Danganronpa 2x2. 
I am thrilled to be making my debut in 2x2. 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 2x2 on January 14, 2027, as well as the mysterious new character, Higashi. 
Thank you everyone. Talk soon!

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 2x2.

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!