In the ending credits, he is also seen making phone calls, most likely asking Ryota about how to impersonate certain aspects of him or asking about his health. On the other hand, Junko was busy bringing a container full of Blue Bull for Ryota as well as checking on his status. Hina began to show Makoto Kyoko's notebook, reading her findings aloud, he stated that all the deaths were in fact suicides. Whether or not Ryota learned of this is unknown. Her analytical talent allowed her to see a certain "something" in Ryota during their first encounter, and immediately tried to find out his talent. Kyoko still suggests they may not be safe, Ryota agreeing, explaining the attacker has complete control of the facility and could open the lock any time. Ryota is now a member of the class rather than letting the Ultimate Imposter use his identity, they both share class together. Ryota becomes fearful, suggesting they remove themselves from the room and find a safe location in case the attacker decides to react, Ruruka agrees although Kyoko explains she needs to finish her investigation.

Some techniques he uses are subtle changes in coloration to stimulate the visual cortex, induction of eye movement to manipulate memory of the experience, and sound to control the viewer's focus. He then made it to the broadcasting studio and uploaded his Hope Video, before distributing it worldwide. Ryota and the others are able to recover quickly, Koichi providing a distraction which prompts Juzo to react, setting off a trap that lodges a spear in his shoulder, Ryota is impressed. He is extremely passionate about anime and he is very angered if he hears anyone insulting it and he then attempts to prove them wrong by explaining anime's history and significance to Japan's culture. It was revealed that he moved into one of the school trustees' facility with the help of the sisters, and continued to work on his animation comfortably.
Makoto explains that Kyoko entrusted him with her hope and he must fulfill what she believed in, by moving forward, coming to the realization that he would have done something reckless had he found out, Ryota is silenced. Ryota Mitarai- quirk: framerate! After leaving Hope's Peak, his title was updated to the Former Super High School-Level Animator. Chisa consoles him, she holds his face and asks him if she can watch his anime after the ordeal is over, which calms Ryota. His room had two DALL monitors accompanied by a graphics tablet for drawing. In Hope Arc, Imposter, along with the other classmates and The two are later seen leaving the building together and spending time together on a ship, where Ryota recalls Imposter's old phrase about only being able to trust fats and sugars. He abruptly chose to say no more, Hina began to question him further but was interrupted when Ryota received a surprise message from the deceased Kazuo. However, Junko brainwashes Mikan without Ryota's knowledge, and Mikan ends up traumatizing Ryota. He explains to her that his anime was supposed to be used to spread hope, not to be used to spread despair, when trying to convince himself that he didn't have a part in her plan, she convinces him otherwise and states that running is his despair. He and the others learned that they were thrust into Monokuma's Final Killing Game, featuring the mankind's last hope Future Foundation, started with After Monokuma announced the Final Killing Game rules, Ryota tried to ease the heated situation. Kyoko begins examining the bookcase, Ryota becoming interested, asks to hear her findings and she points out a scratch on the floor showing the bookcase had been moved. Juzo is able to break free from Ruruka's control, giving Kyoko the chance to explain Ruruka's motive for killing Sonosuke, revealing the secret exit behind the bookcase.

A while later, he began to become worried about Mikan, feeling as if Junko had changed her somehow. Imposter took care of him and, after doing research on Ryota, introduced himself and revealed his backstory. Before the fourth timer is about to end, Makoto and Ryota try to move a large object in front of the doorway but do not have the strength, Hina taking over and pushing it with ease, both to their embarrassment. Ryota was one of the people scouted directly by Kazuo to join Future Foundation. He lived in the old student dormitory, and occupied the third room on the right of the hallway. After he heard Makoto's broadcast via the intercom, he wondered why Makoto was so willing to reveal his NG Code. Because of Kyoko's cold demeanor, it takes a while for Ryota to become friends with her. After witnessing his desperation, the Imposter lectured him on his overworking habit.