Mikane

Mikane is the femslash ship between Akane Owari and Mikan Tsumiki from the Danganronpa fandom.

Canon
While the relationship between both characters is never really highlighted, they appear to be on friendly terms. A majority of their interactions seem to come from how Akane's recklessness often leads to her having to receive medical attention from Mikan. This happens in Chapter 2 when Akane shows up to the diner with a severe head wound. Mikan expresses concern for her well-being, and quickly rushes her into the bathroom to be treated. Later on in Chapter 3, Akane falls victim to the Despair Disease, along with Ibuki Mioda and Nagito Komaeda. And is once again taken into Mikan's care.

During the third Class Trial, Mikan is accused of killing Hiyoko Saionji and Ibuki. And Akane becomes her most vocal and persistent defender. While she is initially calm at first, simply believing that Mikan isn't even capable of committing murder in the first place. She becomes increasingly more angry as the trial progresses, and Mikan is continuously cornered by Hajime Hinata and Nagito. Akane's refusal to doubt Mikan is due to the nurse taking care of her until she recovered from the Despair Disease, which implies that she holds a great amount of trust in her. She is ultimately the last one to stop defending Mikan, after being calmed down by Chiaki Nanami.

Fanon
The ship mainly sailed due to Akane defending Mikan in Chapter 3. Some fans also enjoy the tough girl/gentle girl dynamic between the characters.

Both are also implied to be victims of sexual harassment, which is revealed during their Free Time Events. The severity of which was so bad, that both of them had gotten used to it and no longer viewed it as morally wrong. Because of this, fans believe that Akane and Mikan would be able to relate to each other, and console each other.

The ship is relatively obscure in the fandom, losing in popularity to some of the characters' more popular shipping choices. Particularly on Mikan's side, where the ship is overshadowed by Band Aid, Hinamiki and Komamiki. The ship is slightly more popular on Akane's side. Although it is significantly less popular than Akanidai and Soniakane.

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Trivia

 * Both characters like the following presents:
 * Safety Half-Shoes
 * Silver Ring
 * Hope's Peak Ring
 * Cloth Wrap Backpack
 * Mr. Stapler
 * Bojobo Dolls
 * Century Potpourri
 * Girl with the Bear Hairpin
 * Bandage Wrap