MonoMono
MonoMono is a fictional term primarily used within the Danganronpa video game series, most notably in Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony. It refers to a group of five robotic mascots, each modeled after and controlled by one of the Monokubs, Monokuma's children.
The MonoMono Machine is a device that dispenses these robotic mascots. The machine's function within the game is to provide items, often used to progress the narrative or trigger specific events. The items dispensed are called "MonoMono Machine Items," and their specific nature varies depending on the context of the game and the player's progress. While the machine superficially resembles a gashapon machine, dispensing items for a price, its purpose is more narrative-driven than purely for resource acquisition. The items obtained are typically crucial for solving mysteries or advancing the plot.
The term "MonoMono" in this context serves as a general identifier for both the robotic mascots that appear and the items dispensed by the associated machine. The presence of the MonoMono Machine and its items is a recurring element that reinforces the themes of manipulation and engineered chaos prevalent in the Danganronpa series.