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When They Cry: Higurashi

Jun 21, 2011

If the first 15 seconds of this anime was any indication, it was that Higurashi no Naku Koro ni was going to be one heck of a ride.   Story: The story (as explained in the synopsis of the page), introduces Keiichi Maebara as he meets new friends such as Mion/Shion Sonozaki, Rena Ryuugu, Rika Furude, Satoko Hojo, and others in the town of Hinamizawa, a fictional rural town based off the actual Shirakawa-go town in Japan. As expected, everything goes to hell in a handbasket and the whole party (and the viewer) try to figure out what the hell is going on. The whole story is planted, and revolve around... See full review

10/10 story
9/10 animation
10/10 sound
9/10 characters
9.5/10 overall