
Who knows what other changes will be made? We’ll just have to wait and see. For the most part, it is a retelling of the opening parts of Onikakushi-hen – complete with a game of zombie tag.Įven so, there are key differences that attentive viewers will pick up on: Keiichi remembering events from other Fragments, as well as Tomitake not playing with the club. It must be said, however, Higurashi Gou episode 2 really isn’t about anything like that. Furthermore, none of the subsequent arcs have nearly really answered the fundamental question: where does the Hinamizawa Syndrome actually come from? So, there is scope for more stories. While seeing Rika and her friends rise up and finally prevail against the events of 1983 was a beautiful thing, it stands to reason that not everything would be hunky-dory: after all, the Hinamizawa Syndrome still exists, and so does the mysterious “Tokyo” organization. The worry is that this could devalue the satisfying conclusion reached at the end of the series, but I’m cautiously optimistic. Umineko: When They Cry ( Umineko no Naku Koro ni, meaning 'Umineko: When the Seagulls Cry') is a kinetic sound novel by 07th Expansion that takes place primarily on October 4th and 5th, 1986, on the island of Rokkenjima. I wasn’t sure where to fit this in, so here we are. What makes the beginning of Higurashi Gou episode 2 so eyebrow-raising is the fact that Rika appears as an adult, complaining to Hanyu about “having to repeat it again.” This suggests that the ‘happy ending’ reached at the end of Matsuribayashi-hen was not so permanent, flinging Rika back to the past after either dying or being killed. Much of Higurashi NEW episode 2 proves that this is meant for more experienced fans, and this review will be written as such. Of course, if this is your first time experiencing Higurashi, then perhaps consider stopping here and watching the original series.

And if you’re not familiar with the term ‘Time Void’ as it appears in Minagoroshi-hen, then perhaps consider consulting the wiki – it is your best friend when it comes to confusing terms such as this. If you’re not familiar with the Meta-World, then that is understandable: it is something which features more prominently in Umineko, representing the idea of alternative realities and parallel universes.

Crimes Murder Mutilation Type of Villain Romantic Minion Asmodeus is the youngest of The Seven Sisters of Purgatory and a villainess from Umineko no Naku Koro Ni. The big one, of course, is the beginning: Rika waking up in the Meta-World, confronted by Hanyuu and surrounded by Fragments. Origin Umineko When They Cry Occupation Furniture Powers / Skills Murder Mutilation Hobby Seeking a boyfriend. What makes me say this? While it is true that this has not been officially confirmed, several aspects of Higurashi NEW episode 2 all but confirm this. This new Higurashi anime is not a remake, but a continuation. While the first episode left me a little cold, episode 2 seemed to directly address all of my problems: not only did it divert from the original series, it also showed that it had more of a reason to exist than simply cashing in on the series’ continued popularity. Tuning into Higurashi: When They Cry – NEW episode 2 was an earth-shattering experience.
