The original novel 'Battle Royale' by Koushun Takami was published, inspiring the later film adaptation.
The Japanese film 'Battle Royale' directed by Kinji Fukasaku was released, becoming a cult classic and influencing many later works.
Kinji Fukasaku, the director of Battle Royale, passed away, marking the end of an era for Japanese cinema.
Class 3-B students are randomly selected for participation in the Battle Royale program.
The Battle Royale officially begins as the students are forced to fight each other to the death, with collars that explode if rules are broken.
Yuichi and Mitsuko form a temporary alliance to increase their chances of survival.
Kazuhiko is killed by Shogo Kawada early in the game, revealing Shogo's advanced survival skills.
Shogo reveals he has survived multiple Battle Royale games, sharing his survival insights.
Naomi and Noriko work together using their skills to evade other students.
A critical battle occurs between Shuya and Kiriyama, two of the last surviving participants.
