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Milgram (stylized as MILGЯAM) is an interactive multimedia project by Takuya Yamanaka and DECO*27. The development of the story changes depending on the vote of the audience.

Synopsis
The viewer is placed in the role of Es, the warden of a prison called Milgram, where they must judge the 10 prisoners. Es does not know what the prisoners have done, only that they have all apparently committed murder. The series takes place mostly through songs and music videos "extracted" from the prisoners and released periodically, as well as interrogation audio dramas. For a period of time after the release of each music video, voting is opened on the official website and portal app. Viewers may vote once daily on whether they believe a prisoner should receive a verdict of innocent (forgiven) or guilty (unforgiven). The verdicts of each voting session directly affect the characters' behavior and events of the following trial.

Jackalope (ジャッカロープ)
Voiced by: Jun Fukuyama

A jackalope who serves as the head of the Milgram prison and Es' guide. He is able to speak to Es, but for unclear reasons none of the prisoners can understand him. He finds the prisoners' suffering amusing and has a chatty demeanor. Jackalope often voices his opinions on the female prisoners' appearances, and claims he would base all verdicts on looks if he was in Es' place.

Es (エス)
Voiced by: Yurina Amami

The young warden of Milgram with no memories outside of the role. They have an androgynous appearance and their gender is obfuscated in their official profile. Es is extremely dedicated to their role as the warden, but seems to become distressed when Milgram itself is questioned. Es has one song, Undercover, as well as cover versions for prisoners' songs that have reached certain view count milestones.

Haruka Sakurai (櫻井遥)
Voiced by: Shun Horie

A timid and childish teenage boy. He struggles with understanding more advanced vocabulary and sometimes reacts strangely, like smiling when he is slapped by Es. His murder was committed in an attempt to get attention from his neglectful mother. After being voted innocent in the first trial, he becomes more confident, but lashes out when questioned. He develops an attachment to Muu, considering her his "real mother" and threatening to kill himself if she is voted guilty. Haruka's first song is "Weakness" (弱肉共食), and his second song is "All-Knowing and All-Agony" (全知全悩).

Yuno Kashiki (樫木優乃)
Voiced by: Yuuka Aisaka

A playful but observant girl. She initially puts up a friendly and cheerful facade around others, but her true personality is cool and indifferent. The "sin" that resulted in her being brought to Milgram is explicitly stated to be an abortion due to her participation in compensated dating. Yuno was voted innocent in the first trial but expresses distaste at Es (and the audience)'s perception of her as naive. Her first song is Umbilical, and her second song is Tear Drop.

Fuuta Kajiyama (梶山風汰)
Voiced by: Arthur Lounsbery

A brash and hot-tempered young man with a strong sense of justice. Despite his impulsivity and harsh words, he is described as a good, timid person, and dislikes violence. Fuuta was involved in internet vigilantism which eventually lead to the death of a middle school girl. He was voted guilty in the first trial, leading Kotoko to attack him and blind him in one eye. His first song is "Bring it On" (事変上等), and his second song is "Backdraft".

Muu Kusunoki (楠夢羽)
Voiced by: Arisa Kaori

A half-French girl from a rich family. She was initially frightened and petulant, and appeared to have stabbed a classmate after experiencing bullying. After being voted innocent in the first trial, she reverts to a more haughty, spoiled personality and denies any fault in her murder. Her first song is "After Pain", and her second song is "It's Not My Fault" (悪くないもん).

Shidou Kirisaki (桐崎獅童)
Voiced by: Shugo Nakamura

A doctor who initially requests to be given the death penalty. Shidou is compassionate and appears calm despite the stressful circumstances, though he claims it's only because he isn't very expressive. He is confused and disgusted by his innocent verdict in the first trial, but finds a sense of duty in caring for the prisoners injured by Kotoko. His first song is "Throw Down".

Mahiru Shiina (椎奈真昼)
Voiced by: Miho Okasaki

A bubbly young woman who frequently talks about love. She received a guilty vote in the first trial and was attacked by Kotoko, leaving her in critical condition. Her first song is "This Is How to Be in Love With You" (愛なんですよ).

Kazui Mukuhara (椋原一威)
Voiced by: Takeuchi Ryouta

The oldest prisoner in Milgram, at 39 years old. Similarly to Shidou, he cares significantly about the younger prisoners. His first song is "half".

Amane Momose (桃瀬遍)
Voiced by: Minami Tanaka

The youngest prisoner in Milgram, at 12 years old. She is mature and polite despite her age. She is also devoutly religious and holds great disdain for Shidou. After being voted guilty in the first trial, Amane's disposition changes considerably. Her first song is "Magic" (おまじない).

Mikoto Kayano (榧野尊)
Voiced by: Natsuki Hanae

He claims he ended up in Milgram by mistake and he never committed murder, but becomes distressed and violent when Es mentions the topic of repressed memories. He is then revealed to have dissociative identity disorder. This allows him to bypass restrictions that prevent prisoners from harming Es. He was attacked by Kotoko after receiving a guilty verdict, but managed to fight her into a standstill. His first song is "MeMe".

Kotoko Yuzuriha (杠琴子)
Voiced by: Aimi

A cold, rational woman. She expresses interest in Milgram and offers to become a deputy of sorts for Es. After receiving an innocent verdict in the first trial, she attacked several of the prisoners who were voted guilty. Her first song is "HARROW".

Writer
Takuya Yamanaka

Producers
Takuya Yamanaka

DECO*27

Music
DECO*27

Arrangement
Rockwell

TeddyLoid

Related

 * Milgram experiment
 * Stanford prison experiment