Danganronpa 2 A Complete Guide to Gifts

Amidst the carnage and chaos in Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair, players still have the opportunity to bond with the characters. From Hajime Hinata’s perspective, they can do this by choosing to spend Free Time with any of their classmates – at least the ones who are still alive.

Spending time with their classmates and witnessing Events during their Free Time can earn players Hope Fragments, which will eventually unlock useful rewards in class trials. However, Hajime may need more than just his presence and a few words to get the others to open up. By giving the right gifts at the right time, he will be able to grow closer to his classmates.

Updated on February 19, 2023 by Demaris Oxman: Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair is an excellent sequel to a niche but beloved series. While some fans found the third game disappointing, the second game remains a favorite among many. Its popularity is due in no small part to the excellent cast of characters that Hajime can befriend during his free time on the island. However, with limited time and Monocoins, it can be difficult for players to decide who to befriend. With that in mind, this guide has been updated with more information on the benefits of befriending each student, as well as additional details on where to find gifts in Danganronpa 2.

Where and How to Get Gifts

There are two different ways to buy gifts for classmates in Danganronpa 2. One has a limited but safe selection; the other has a wide selection, but relies on luck of the draw.

The Monomono Yachine Location

Like its predecessor, Danganronpa 2 allows players to try their luck in a gashapon-style game. By inserting Monocoins, Hajime will receive a gift to give to one of his classmates. The MonoMono Yachine is located on the Beach of the first island.

Inserting more coins will reduce the chance of getting a gift repeatedly. However, having multiple identical items is not necessarily a bad thing. Many students share the same Like or Favorite gifts, and characters will not refuse gifts they have received before. Generally, using just one coin will still get the player a gift that someone will like, so don’t waste coins.

Vending Machines in Danganronpa 2

At the Rocketpunch Market on the first island, the player can find a vending machine. For a few Monocoins, Hajime can buy snacks, drinks, and a few other cheap items. Don’t be fooled by the low price – some of Hajime’s classmates will be happy to receive a bottle of ramune or a bag of sunflower seeds.

For a slightly higher price of 50 Monocoins, the vending machine also sells items that unlock bonus scenes. However, if the player’s goal is to make friends with classmates, don’t spend money on these – they are not viable gifts.

Where to Find Monocoins

Players will earn some Monocoins at the end of each trial, depending on how well they perform in the mini-games. They can also be found hidden around the island by investigating various objects. To find Monocoins, just investigate everything!

Liked Gifts and Favorite Gifts

Hajime should give his friends Liked gifts during his first few conversations with them until he gets two or three Hope Fragments with that character. After that, Favorited gifts will be needed to get the remaining Hope Fragments.

Other gifts fall into separate categories of Neutral, Disliked, or Hated. However, don’t worry too much about these other categories. It’s best to avoid giving any character a gift that isn’t on their Like or Love list, as it won’t increase their friendship with Hajime. So the latter is the most important thing to remember.

Players about to give a gift to Sonia Nevermind

At first glance, the purpose of giving gifts in Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair may not be obvious. As a visual novel with a fixed scenario, the protagonist’s relationship with other characters does not affect the plot. However, building friendships has a purpose in the game, beyond simply exploring the world and characters. By collecting Hope Fragments, Hajime can unlock skills to use in class tests. Obtaining each student’s fifth Hope Fragment will unlock a special skill, each with a different effect.

Knowing which skills each classmate unlocks can help players decide who to spend their limited free time with. They are all useful, but some players may find certain skills more useful than others, depending on which mini-games tend to give them trouble in the Class Trials. Skills unlocked by building friendships with classmates in Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair include:

Classmate	Skill	Effect
Akane Owari	Peach Muscle	Increases rate of fire for Truth Bullets.
Byakuya Togami	Sting	Increases the number of Monocoins earned.
Chiaki Nanami	Cheat Code	The time limit in Nonstop Debates does not decrease.
Fuyuhiko Kuzuryu	Silver Spoon	When Hajime misses or answers incorrectly, the damage he takes is reduced.
Gundham Tanaka	Infinity Unlimited Flame	Shooting down White Noise in Nonstop Debates becomes easier.
Hiyoko Saionji	Pivot Turn	During the Closing Argument, any panels that do not fit into the narrative will be erased.
Ibuki Mioda	Shred Guitar	Increases acceleration speed during Logic Dive.
Kazuichi Soda	Handiwork	The player can reload two bullets at once during Panic Talk Action
Mahiru Koizumi	Auto Focus	When concentrating in Nonstop Debates, the player will automatically target the weak spot.
Mikan Tsumiki	Silent Massage	Increases the Focus Gauge’s recharge rate.
Nagito Komaeda	Trance	During Panic Talk Action, lower combos will increase tempo.
Nekomaru Nidai	Power of Life & Death	Pushing through an opponent’s statements in a Rebuttal Showdown becomes easier.
Peko Pekoyama	Lightning Flash	Counterattacks are more powerful during the Rebuttal Showdown.
Sonia Nevermind	Envious Influence	Increases the capacity of the Influence Gauge.
Teruteru Hanamura	Tasting	Arguments in the Nonstop Debate and Rebuttal Showdown are limited to three statements or fewer.

Each Character’s Favorites

Below, players can find a complete list of each character’s Favorite Gifts – the gifts they should bring when attempting to complete some of that character’s most recent Free Time Events. Since many characters have dozens of gifts in their Favorites list, a few are listed here, while players can find links to comprehensive lists on each player’s wiki page.

Akane Owari

With her insatiable appetite, the feisty gymnast Akane will rarely turn down a snack. Almost any food item from a Vending Machine or MonoMono Yachine will do, but here are some of her favorites.

Loves:

• Prepackaged Orzotto
• Potpurri Center

Likes:

• Ramune
• Dried Chocolate Chips
• Cod Roe Bread
• Sweet Bag
• Moon Stone

Byakuya Togami

Like Akane, Byakuya is not one to turn down snacks. However, his preferences are different, as the player can see below. Also, as someone of wealthy origin (or rather – spoiler – someone pretending to be from a wealthy family), he appreciates the finer things in life.

Loves:

• Chocolate Chip Dried
• Bag of Sweets
• Cocoshimi
• Black Rabbit Picture Book

Likes:

• Prepackaged Orzotto
• Gugelhupf Cake
• Cloves of Hope
• Coconut
• Bvarbi’s Gold

Chiaki Nanami

Everyone’s favorite gamer girl is among Hajime’s easier-to-please classmates. With a fairly large list of Favorites and a few other Likes, it’s not too hard to find something she’ll like. Predictably, she’ll be happy to receive anything related to video games as well as other fun trinkets and knick-knacks.

Love:

• Tips & Tricks 2nd Edition
• Power Glove
• Nitro Racer
• Potpourri Century
• Test Tube Rose
• Skull Mask

Like:

• Viva Ice
• Sunflower Seeds
• Hope Peak Ring
• Slap Bracelet

Fuyuhiko Kuzuryu

Fuyuhiko is one of the harder characters to befriend, partly because he’s only willing to talk after Chapter 3. Furthermore, his Love list is extremely short – although he does have a lot of Likes. Food isn’t the way to his heart, but he does seem to enjoy odd collectibles.

Loves:

71. Antique Dolls
72. Stardust

Likes:

7. Non-Alcoholic Wine
8. Iroha T-Shirt
9. Golden Case
10. Mysterious Sword Book

Gundham Tanaka

Gundham is an eccentric character and his favorite hobbies reflect that. This lovably quirky animal lover will appreciate anything related to the occult or the strange. Additionally, his Four Dark Devas’ snack (i.e. sunflower seeds) is high on his list.

Loves:

18. Sunflower Seeds
19. Crushed Evil’s Earrings
20. Small Degenerate Reactor
21. Angel Fruit

Likes:

4. Blue Ram
5. Falkor’s Silencer
6. Phantom Ring
7. Jabba the Frog

Hiyoko Saionji

For players willing to put up with Hiyoko’s annoying attitude, keep an eye out for elegant, feminine items. Her favorite gifts reflect her appearance rather than her personality; most are childish or girly.

Loves:

35. Cloth-covered backpack
36. Biggest fantom
37. “Act 10 Poem” article
38. Potpourri Century
39. Test tube roses

Likes:

3. Coconut water
4. Jabbaian jewelry
5. Black rabbit picture book
6. Antique doll

Ibuki Mioda

Similar to Chiaki, Ibuki is probably the easiest to make friends with. Her Favorites list is longer than most, and her Favorites include dozens of items. Fitting her talents, most are music-themed; however, she also enjoys snacks and fun toys.

Loves:

46. 2.5D Headphones
47. American Cry
48. Despair
49. Double-Sided Ukulele
50. Absolute Tuning Fork
51. Setsugekka Lust

Likes:

5. Weasel Coffee
6. Jabba’s Natural Salt
7. Queen’s Coat
8. Nitro Racer

Kazuichi Soda

Danganronpa 2’s resident Gearhead loves receiving gadgets and gadgets as gifts. Some even have descriptions that claim to help those less fortunate in love – Kazuichi always has Sonia in mind, after all.

Loves:

47. Radio Detector
48. Lilienthal’s Wings
49. Small Degenerate Reactor
50. Timey Old Radio
51. Broken Warhead

Likes:

43. Manma Nam
44. Razor Ramon
45. Entertainment Box
46. Potpurri Century

Mahiru Koizumi

There aren’t many gifts available in Danganronpa 2 that relate to Mahiru’s talent for photography; however, there are a few that highlight her penchant for organization, propriety, and caring for others. Like other schoolgirls, she’s not above a pretty piece of jewelry.

Loves:

32. Silver Ring
33. Kirlian Photography
34. Japanese Teacup
35. Century Potpourri
36. Test Tube Roses
37. Mini Dress

Likes:

39. Popular Handbook
40. Note Kiss
41. Antique Doll
42. Girl With the Bear Hairpin

Mikan Tsumiki

Many of Mikan’s best gifts relate to her talent as a nurse, but there are plenty of other gifts on her list. Vending machine snacks and drinks aren’t exactly the way to go, but Mikan seems to enjoy things that are both useful and pretty.

Loves:

25. Queen’s Coat
26. Mr. Staple
27. Bandages

Likes:

28. Half-Head Safety Shoes
29. Passion Glasses
30. Silver Ring
31. Ogami Family Code
32. Infrared Thermometer

Nagito Komaeda

Many fans believe that Nagito cannot truly be understood, and that his greatest gifts don’t offer much insight. Like Nagito himself, these items and their descriptions range from uplifting to strangely disturbing. It is worth noting that he has the least number of Liked gifts, with only 8.

Loved:

33. Hope Peak Ring
34. Memo Pad
35. Mukuro’s Knife

Liked:

12. Clove of Hope
13. Another Hope
14. Kick Away
15. Secret Wind Sword Book

Nekomaru Nidai

The best gifts from the ever-enthusiastic Nekomaru are varied. Of course, a few are sports-related; however, others seem a little out of place. It seems that the Ultimate Leader’s interests far outweigh his talents.

Loves:

19. Coconut
20. Fresh Book Cover
21. Ogami Clan Code
22. Sand God’s Storm Horn

Likes:

21. Light-colored Jeans
22. Popular Guidebook
23. Snow Sea
24. Tissue

Peko Pekoyama

The serious, intense Peko takes a while to soften, but the following gifts will help Hajime get to know her. Despite her love for anything related to swordplay and martial arts, she still has a feminine side, as some of her best gifts show.

Loves:

22. Apron Dress
23. Antique Doll
24. Gilded Case
25. Potpourri of the Century
26. Secret Sword Book

Likes:

7. Non-Alcoholic Wine
8. Another Battle
9. Stardust
10. Japanese Teacup
11. Test Tube Rose

Sonia Don’t Mind

The princess of Novoselic always shows off her high status because the best gifts for her are quite luxurious. However, she cannot resist gifts that cater to her dark passions, such as mystical events or bloody historical battles.

Loves:

11. Gugelhupf Cake
12. Light-Coloured Jeans
13. Another Battle
14. Potpourri Century

Likes:

6. Cinnamon Tea
7. Mesopotamia
8. Timey Old Radio
9. Mysterious Photo Frame
10. Test Tube Rose

Teruteru Hanamura

Danganronpa 2’s token escalation is defined as much by his lecherous nature as by his passion for cooking. It’s no surprise that many of his greatest gifts have sexual connotations; however, others highlight his talent as a chef.

Love:

29. Passion Glasses
30. Note Kiss
31. Kokeshi Generator

Like:

48. Male Pillar
49. Measuring Bottle
50. Gag
51. Girl With a Bear Hairpin

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