UNKNOWN ANIME OF AUGUST: Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni

LimePenguin · **Posted:** Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:40 pm

So, Higurashi (released on DVD in the states under When They Cry by the now dead GENEON lable) was originally based on a "Sound Game", a visual novel that focused more on the story, the surroundings, and didn't involve hooking up with any of the girls (unlike AIR, KANNON, CLANNAD, Fate/Stay Night, etc.) It was created in a guys garage (literally!) by 07th Expansion. It was sold at Anime Conventions in Japan and its brilliant script and horrifying moments made it an instant favorite, which lead to a manga adaptation, three Anime seasons (the third one coming either late this year or early 09) and a very successful live-action film.

So, discuss the wonderful world of Hinamizawa! And don't forget to pay your respects to Oyashiro-Sama!

Link · **Posted:** Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:43 pm

UNF! UNF! UNF!

That's the sound of me humping this thread.

This anime totally got overshadowed by all the Death Note crap everywhere.

Definitely worth checking out if you haven't yet. It's like... looking through a multi-faceted gemstone at a storyline. You have all these various paths and points, and it almost is like watching a choose your own adventure book. You see all these paths and points and how they would play out under various circumstances with only a few key events remaining the same, and then you're more or less supposed to solve the puzzle and mystery behind a mysterious chain of murders.

It's very awesome, and the first 4 episodes (the first story arc) still creeps me out to this day.

LimePenguin · **Posted:** Mon Jun 09, 2008 6:08 pm

One of my favorite things to do is to re-watch the show and pinpoint EXACTLY where things fall to shit

Link · **Posted:** Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:05 am

Yeah, once again... people need to watch more Anime and stop circle jerking over Gurren Lagann and Death Note for the past year. >_<

Seriously.

Kaiji
Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni
Darker Than Black
Claymore

WHERE THE HELL ARE THESE DISCUSSIONS AT?!?!

LimePenguin · **Posted:** Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:50 pm

Duuuhhrrrr why watch Kaiji when you can have NA-RU-TO.

Why is it that good anime with brilliant stories are always over-looked in favor of mindless 500+ episode bore fest? <_<

Link · **Posted:** Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:24 pm

LimePenguin wrote:

Duuuhhrrrr why watch Kaiji when you can have NA-RU-TO.

Why is it that good anime with brilliant stories are always over-looked in favor of mindless 500+ episode bore fest? <_<

You are quickly becoming one of my favorite anime watchers on this forum.

LimePenguin · **Posted:** Sun Jun 15, 2008 6:45 pm

The feelings mutual. :-D

Though I'll admit I do enjoy One Piece every once in a while. Its the Anime equivilent of Jackass: Its not deep, its not smart, but it sure is fun to watch...Shit are we off topic.

So, yeah, you get ahold of the live movie yet? Man does it look sweet!

LimePenguin · **Posted:** Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:51 pm

Oh, yeah!

07th Expansion's newest game, Umineko no Naku Koro ni, has been picked up for Animation! I've read some of the manga, and its just as creepy and bizzare and Higurashi, except this is (believe it or not) even more violent! :-?

What a head trip!

http://www.onemanga.com/Umineko_no_Naku_Koro_ni/ <--- Link to the Manga

Link · **Posted:** Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:20 am

ULTRA AWESOMENESS! Yeah Loli Death Machine FUN TIME!

LimePenguin · **Posted:** Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:51 pm

Holy shit my thread got picked for the Unknown Anime of August?! WOO-HOO!

Link · **Posted:** Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:00 am

Indeed, but I think it's only going to be me and you discussing it. Feel free to write your heart out about it in your first post. Inform the masses!

LimePenguin · **Posted:** Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:19 pm

I did a series summary...Any suggestions Oh Great Link?

Link · **Posted:** Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:30 pm

Post some clips and/or trailers for the series or something swell like that.

Axel · **Posted:** Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:15 am

That shit is creepy as all hell, I just watched the first 4 episodes. Can you post me the names of each season please? so I dont watch them out of order?

Link · **Posted:** Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:20 am

Axel wrote:

That shit is creepy as all hell, I just watched the first 4 episodes. Can you post me the names of each season please? so I dont watch them out of order?

There are only TWO seasons right now:

Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni & Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni Kai

All the episodes should be in # order. Most Arcs are 4 episodes long, but occasionally there is a 5 or 6 episode long arc. There is also a HUGE 12 episode arc at the end of the 'kai' season. Also, there is an OVA that happens at the end of the first season.

Axel · **Posted:** Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:51 am

Link wrote:

Axel wrote:

That shit is creepy as all hell, I just watched the first 4 episodes. Can you post me the names of each season please? so I dont watch them out of order?

There are only TWO seasons right now:

Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni & Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni Kai

All the episodes should be in # order. Most Arcs are 4 episodes long, but occasionally there is a 5 or 6 episode long arc. There is also a HUGE 12 episode arc at the end of the 'kai' season. Also, there is an OVA that happens at the end of the first season.

How many episodes in each?

Link · **Posted:** Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:54 am

26ish per season. There is a third season in the works. Also, a Live Action movie of the first 4 episodes you just watched.

Axel · **Posted:** Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:57 am

Link wrote:

26ish per season. There is a third season in the works. Also, a Live Action movie of the first 4 episodes you just watched.

Well there goes my weekend >D

3 an hour

54ish episodes give or take. 18 hours to watch them all. I've done it before >D.

I find this anime very interesting. At first I was like its boring, and then it suddenly got extremely interesting.

Spoiler

What's the live action movie called? And is it any good?

Link · **Posted:** Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:00 am

Axel wrote:

What's the live action movie called? And is it any good?

Check Wikipedia for details. I can't remember it's exact name, but chances are you can find it on the net & subbed by now.

LimePenguin · **Posted:** Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:34 pm

As unoriginal as it is, the film is simply called "Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni"!

However, recently, two DS games have been released! Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni: Tatari

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrtfXfE7 ... re=related

Supposedly these are side-stories that flesh out some of the other arcs, while also introducing an entirely new cast and story-line which is freakin' awesome.

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