Monokuma is the black-and-white bear mascot of Danganronpa, the murder-mystery game series that later became an anime. After a class trial finds a student guilty, Monokuma announces that it is punishment time before carrying out an elaborate, themed execution. The line became widely shared through gameplay videos, anime clips and meme edits, where fans reuse it to signal an over-the-top comeuppance. Its mix of cheerful delivery and dark stakes keeps it recognisable years later, even for viewers who have never played the games.