The Emotional Roller Coaster That Is Nagito Komaeda 

Nagito is the type of guy who, if he idolized firefighters, would commit frequent acts of arson just so the firefighters would have more opportunities to “be heroic”.

“Nagito seems chill, maybe we’ll hang out with Nagito.” I have legitimately never heard of a more ominous and foreboding sentence.

Love him or hate him, there's no denying that this character WILL leave one heck of an impact on you.

Ah, the bagel boy, you hate to love him. That's how it is with every Danganronpa 2 player, lol. You always pick your favorites, you get angry at Komaeda, and at the end go "damnit, why do I love him"

She basically embodies how Hajimeme feels about Nagito and it's hilarious "Like bruh stfu, i hate uu" but at the same time "hey let's hang out with him, why tf am I hanging out with him??"

So excited to see the 5 stages of the Nagito Komaeda grief.

"I'm gonna totally forget that [name] in about 5 seconds." Nagito then proceeds to become the most unforgettable character in the series

According to the wiki, one of the themes Nagito was developed with, is: "the fear of someone you can’t empathize with/someone that can’t empathize" Your reactions speaks for themselves really.

I love the fact that when Nagito goes "No, that's wrong!" everyone is like "😦 HE SAID IT- HE SAID THE LINE- WH- THAT'S MY LINE WDYM???"

I love how Nagito gets a separate video, despite the fact that the SDR2 vid is mostly about him.

this character is the single most unifying character in the franchise. love him, hate him, everyone, EVERYONE, agrees that he's the most iconic, important character in the franchise. more iconic than any mascot.

Beginning: Let's all go on Komaeda's wild ride! Literally anytime later: Please let me off of Komaeda's wild ride.

Nagito is the personification of Brain Rot. He just does more and more mental damage to you until you just give up and threat him like a mascot or something lol

Crystal is doomed to have a character arc with almost any character of a new game she plays. It started with Akechi, and slowly went to other characters, like Majima, Sholmes, and now this Hopeful Dude.

Fun fact: Nagito wasn't lying about his past!

i honestly couldn't even hate him 😭 his facial expressions, the way he speaks so sarcastically and his teenager surfer dude voice cracks me up LMAO

What a guy. The komaeda journey was endlessly entertaining

I absolutely loved how Nagito literally broke your brain with nearly every piece of dialogue. Can't really help but to respect the psycho, he was really committed to his view of the world.

Hate him or love him, you cannot escape NAGITO KOMAEDA! * Nagito's wheeze laugh *

Thinking of her reactions as Hajime's are pretty funny and accurate.

Tears of sadness were shed for Akechi. Tears of insanity were shed for Nagito.

As an old fossil who was around back when this was first being translated on SomethingAwful, I will never get tired of seeing other people go through the Komaeda Experience.

Crystaahhl: Aw he's so cute! Nagito: **plays russian roulette**

there are two kinds of people in this world the ones who loved nagito and then hated him after the reveal and then people who loved nagito and then loved him even more after the reveal

He's a very lovable character. I mean, obviously he's a dangerous person that IRL should probably be behind bars for both his sake and the safety of everyone else, but he's just so much fun in the game. He's also interesting because while he doesn't have a high opinion of himself, he unwillingly finds himself in a situation where he needs to become the "hero" that he was expecting to find in the group.

Nagito 🤝 Joshua 🤝 akechi The calm but crazy guys,and also boyfriends of the main Character

24:44 nothing beats that moment when you figure out what he was trying to do lmao

Hurrah, you did it. I was hoping you'd make a video for him. Nagito and Akechi are my favourite fictional people because I love complicated, antagonistic and divisive characters. I get more attached to them than the heroes of stories because I love trying to understand why they are who they are. And I enjoy watching other people's reactions to them. Your playthrough of this was the highlight of my week.

Props to you, i didn´t even tried to understand nagito

im loving the emotional whiplash she's feeling

God, with this reaction to nagito... Im terrified by what kokichi will do to her mental state

the class was legit like "nagito's the traitor. why? vibes."

Shoutouts to the people in chat at 23:03 that said HOPIUM instead of COPIUM

Levels of confused: Slightly confused Moderately confused Absolutely bamboozled *Nagito*

crystaahhl : I need a break from this man game : alright, let's start the 2nd chapter with Nagito narration for you

Between nagito and akechi, it is so damn refreshing to see someone who within their playthrough can understand the nuances and complexities of a character and also love them Which is why I'd pay an arm and a leg to see you play Your Turn to Die

Man I love Crystaahl going full Tsundere when chat was going "You liiiike him!"

Ah yes, the reverse akechi

Crystaahl: "Maybe he shuts up when he's dead." Me, remembering the time delay video message: 🤭🤭

27:15 that's why I subscribe to the theory that he placed all the evidence they needed in his cottage instead of hiding it better so that the remnants of despair could have a chance at solving the mystery and thus achieving the greatest hope. although this remains largely a fan theory since this possibility was not brought up at all in the game

Love seeing Nagito do this to people

I love it when people lose their minds over Nagito’s personality, I mean I don’t think it’s possible to understand him but he’s still a nice guy I think, anyway this video was great, I’m actually new to this channel but this made me want to see more

so like, nagito is by far my favourite dr character, i have so many hours of over analyzing him in my head and never got "the right" video on youtube adressing what i missed about experiencing nagito without like, a full plauthrough (which sucks since it takes forever). this video is legit exactly what i was looking for, someone who decided at the start of the game "here is a cool character" (based on design, flow of the game, voice acting, and just randomness), and from that point to be taken in to an amazing roller coaster. seeing the amount of attention he took from you through the video, i have so much in common in that aspect. and also, it was hillarious to me to see you say "i won't remember his name" RIGHT :D thanks for a brilliant video + sub

When I went blind into DR 2, thinking I will hate it, Nagito completely changed my view on the game. I'm happy someone like him even exists in any piece of media.

Ah yes the "Nagito Love and Hate Package", comes with Confusion and Despair truly the peak of any Danganronpa game. We should've called the game, "The Komaeda Files"

Considering her reactions to Nagito and Akechi, I would LOVE to see Crystal react to Your Turn To Die. That game has probably my favorite Komaeda-type character

Watching you lose your mind over Nagito was hilarious. I love the man and was both confused and intrigued by him when I played. SUCH a complex character and honestly, he made the game even better!

I used to hate Nagito's guts, but now I pity him. He is such an extremely confused kid, to put it lightly.

If she thinks that nagito is crazy right now, imagine her reaction to the danganronpa 3 anime. Well the prequel side of it anyway… honestly I think the entire thing could possibly break Crystal…

"I'm gonna forget him in five minutes." No you won't.

Oh no, where we go again with these unhinged pretty boys.

*nagito's sprite bounces into the room* *FEAR*

I always considered him entertaining and one of my favorites. I just didn't realize how much I really loved him until I was watching the anime and his foot showed up on screen and rocks started to fall, and I screamed for a whole minute.

Me about Danganronpa 1: I love the gameplay Me about Danganronpa 2: I love the Nagito Me about Danganronpa v3: I love the Kokichi

CrystAAHHL seems to like problematic but interesting characters... *Looks at Akiechi*

how to describe nagito komaeda in one sentence "i don't understand"

Crystal reacting to Nagito literally "excisting" or even mentionned was literally one of the funniest shit I have ever seen on a Danganronpa playthrought.

Being a Nagito fan isn't just a hobby, it's a lifestyle, a reason to breathe, an escape from this cruel world filled with thieves, it's art, the first gift you open on Christmas, a hug from a loved one, everything you've ever wanted, everything you need.

This guy makes the joker look like a reasonable person.

Neither love or hate works for the emotion one feels after seeing Nagito. It simply is an emotion without a current name. you simultaneously know he is a twisted person, but also want to believe he is doing a good, and want to see what he is up to

Honestly, S tier character. I wanna punch him in the face.

I agree with you, if he knows the truth, he might not do his suicide thing. The problem is, he just found out that his group are a remnant of despair, something that he hates so much. And Chiaki can't tell the truth to him either because she's not programmed to do it If Chiaki tells Nagito the truth, the game will go to different route, and maybe ends faster too. I wish I can see this alternate ending lol

I love all the different kinds of love ppl have for Nagito. Either you're a simp for him when it turns out he's evil, like Kubzscouts, or you deny loving him the entire game even though you secretly do

The opposite character development than the Akechi story which was hate to love. It ironic if you ask me

15:33 It would've been more insane if he kept all 6 bullets in the gun which would result in his luck jamming the gun. Kinda wish they did that instead

Crystal before: "I'm gonna try talking to Nagito!" Crystal after talking to Nagito: 14:26

I don’t know a single thing about Dangaronpa, aside from seeing Nagito as a character and that Bryce Papenbrook voices him. But, Crystaahl’s reactions are just hilarious to see.

It was sure a trip watching the stream and someone discovering Nagito for the first time. Totally agree that he gave up at the end because i think ironically he didn't really have hope himself so he couldn't find it in himself to think they, the remnants of despair, could really change.

From start to finish. Always thinking about him.

i love watching others' sdr2gd playthroughs and concentrate on their view on komaeda throughout the game. it's the main reason i watched almost all youtubers play it. there is just something very entertaining about seeing everyone die inside. you get to see some very meme-able expressions and reactions anytime he talks, some people completely skip through his dialogue while sighing and some people...just love him. i think crystal had some of the best reactions and i'm happy he got his own video. funni.

The perfect character doesnt exi-: **Nagito Exists**

you really went through a gamut of emotions with this one lmaooo glad to see you enjoyed Nagito's character!

Oh dear god, Nagito... I played Danganronpa 2 nearly 8 years ago, and I still don't know if I like him or hate him.

I have the feeling, ever since Akechi the crazy Characters that Crys is meeting getting weirder and crasier with each game. Can`t wait for the next one X"D

Ah Nagito, the platonic ideal of surprise insanity.

Ah yes.. DR2 be like in the beggining: Owe how cute DR2 after.. He would be cute being strangled with this freaking hope stuff

Bullying a girl? Not cool Hajime.

best character in the whole series for sure

Man I found your DR2 video and I’ve been binge watching ever since. Your personality is the best.

A reverse Akechi!! 😆😆 He's one of my faves but this is hilarious.

best character in the series

I like how his name is also an anagram of Makoto Naegi

When i first played i thought he was gonna be a 2nd Kyoko 💀

Nagito is such a legend

9:56 "i literally hate this man." the man in question: (⁠•⁠‿⁠•⁠)

Do you ever notice how he steals Hajime/Makotos "No that's wrong!" line in the first trial and just never does it again? BRO STOLE HIS SWAG AND DID IT ONCE!

I've said it before, but the rivals get harder and harder to wrap your brain around. Byakuya, while he wasn't an open book, it's not hard to tell what he wants and why he does things. Nagito, his actions and his motives aren't always pointing the same direction, but you can chalk it up to "Dude's brain is turning into swiss cheese." He really should have been chaperoned. I'm assuming if you're here you've played 1 and 2, spoilers for V3 Chapter 5 below break. And then fucking Kokichi, you never really know what he wants or why he is the way he is. His plans and his motives are known only to him. If left to his own devices, he gets up to some shit. You can't really take anything he says at face value.

the term "emotional rollercoaster" was invented for nagito komaeda

so glad yall made this video LMAO i was hoping for this one

Dealing with Nagito has given Crystaahl a new emotion.

Let's just say, if you thought people shipping Akechi with Joker was nutty. Wait till you see the ships between Nagito and Hajime. By the way..... Nagito: DO YOU LIKE BOATS?!?!

Yeeees. Love how you posted both your Akechi and Nagito journeys. They are my favorite characters in Danganronpa and P5, respectively.

Honestly my experience with Nagito was very different. I loved him from the beginning, then when he turned out to be crazy I still loved him but it made me really sad and frustrated because I just couldn't understand him. It stayed that way until the trial for his death, when I found out he was hoping Chiaki would be his killer, then I hated him with all my being... and then I got over it and went back to loving him while watching the anime

"Maybe he's just a chill guy."

Thankfully he probably has access to medication post-DR3.

Its quiet funny how polarizing every games asshole is. You gotta give it to the writers: Byakuya, Nagito and Kokichi are brilliantly written.

DUDEEEE this made my day :D Your reactions were so funny lol

From “I’ll forget this name in 5 mins” to “my boyfriend” 😂😂😂

I feel like I have seen this before.. a certain detective comes to mind.

crystaahhl's brain constantly rots when speaking to bagel boy