Ep. 8: Komaeda tests his luck after the Student Council massacre plunges Hope's Peak into despair
Aired on September 1, 2016

Following the massacre of the Student Council, Hope's Peak Academy is overwhelmed by despair. Amidst this chaos, Komaeda engages in testing his luck. The events surrounding the Student Council's demise have created a significant impact on the institution, leaving its members to navigate the resulting atmosphere of hopelessness. Komaeda's actions during this period serve as a focal point for the unfolding narrative, highlighting the personal response to the collective tragedy. The situation remains tense as the consequences of the violence continue to resonate throughout the school environment.
Episodes
- Ep. 4 · Class 1-B Faces Practical Exams Amidst Melancholy and Surprise
- Ep. 5 · Yukizome Returns to Class After Four Months in the Reserve Course
- Ep. 6 · Exploring whether hope exists for individuals lacking natural talent or if despair is their only fate
- Ep. 7 · The Most Atrocious Incident in Hope's Peak High School's History
- Ep. 8 · Komaeda tests his luck after the Student Council massacre plunges Hope's Peak into despair
- Ep. 9 · Chisa Yukizome Remains Unsmiling Amidst Escape and Protection Challenges
- Ep. 10 · Hope is invoked to smile at the despair brought about by betrayal
- Ep. 11 · Hope's Peak High School recites a death haiku as despair consumes the institution
- Ep. 12 · Despair Arc 6 - A Despairfully Fateful Encounter