Hundred Line Prequel Novel Announced by Kazutaka Kodaka

More backstory is coming for the Special Defense Force.

During the “Hundred Line: Final Defense Academy 100-Minute Broadcast” livestream on August 2, Kazutaka Kodaka (creator of Danganronpa and Hundred Line) announced that a prequel novel is in the works. The new story will focus on other members of the Special Defense Force featured in the game.

Previously, a prequel novella titled “Hiruko Shizukuhara’s First Battle: Special Defense Force Prequel FILE03” was distributed as a pre-order bonus, focusing on one of the playable characters. The upcoming novel will expand on that concept, shifting the spotlight to additional Defense Force members.

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During the broadcast, voice actor Taihi Kimura (Takumi Sumino) read a short excerpt from the novel, narrating a segment that featured the character Darumi Amemiya.

While release details and format are still undecided, Kodaka confirmed he’s aiming for the novel to explore the entire Special Defense Force cast.

? Source: Famitsu