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fandom.07th-expansion | # Lilja
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Lilja Viljakainen
, from AOU Finland, is a member of the Gauntlet Knight squad Grave Mole.
Profile.
"From AOU Finland"
"A member of the 100th Aerial Augmented Infantry Experimental Squad "Grave Mole", of the AOU Combined Military Geroy Level 4 Heavy Military Research Center"
"She is currently serving time as a Class 1 Criminal (her crime is not public knowledge), but has been allowed to leave in exchange for volunteering as a research subject at the Geroy Level 4 Heavy Military Research Center."
"Her grades at the Suomenlinna Aerial Augmented Infantry School before her arrest were incredible, and her records at that school still haven't been broken."
"Large changes have been noticed in her personality and character since her imprisonment, and some sort of experiment at the research center is rumored to be the cause."
Appearance.
Lilja has blonde hair, green eyes and wears accessories resembling pulla. She wears a green jacket over a shirt with a red bow with a frilly skirt and brown boots. Her Gauntlet resembles medieval knight armor. She's also spotted to have two small fangs.
Personality.
Lilja is very loud and wild, typically making fun of Koshka. Though she may not show it, she does care for Koshka. Lilja also has a habit of punctuating her sentences with "meow" and other cat sounds, done deliberately to make Koshka open up to her.
Special Abilities.
Clay Glrl (SS)
"This is apparently a code name that researchers use to refer to her brain. It's said that God made humans out of clay, but... "
"Also, she was in a different building than Koshka at the research center, so neither knows what sort of secrets the other might have. "
Alr Power Control (A)
"Her control over the skies, obtained by advancing thick waves of autonomous weaponry, can force any enemy to retreat or die once it's fully deployed. It's a powerful skill, but it takes time for her to deploy it. It's also possible for her to use that slow deployment to put pressure on her enemies. "
Jack of All Trades, Master of None (B)
"A breakdown of her weaponry reveals it to be colorful and varied, like a kid's toy box. She can skillfully handle just about anything, but she couldn't tell you right away if you asked what her best weapon is. However, she has enough weaponry to deal with any sort of situation."
Background.
As "equipment" for the Geroy Level 4 Heavy Military Research Center, Lilja was spared the death sentence for a crime she committed. She became a Gauntlet Knight and was placed into Grave Mole. Like Koshka, a shock function has been embedded into Lilja's head that electrocutes her when a button is pressed, as a form of discipline. Phase 1, Chapter 24 reveals that Lilja's crime is accidentally killing some instructors when she tried to fly past them as a trainee.
Role in the Story.
For You, the Replaceable Ones.
Lilja is first introduced in Chapter 1 alongside her squad mates in Grave Mole. After showing results at the International Battle Standard Festival, they continue to train. Chapter 8 has Lilja and Koshka suddenly glitching out while speaking in a virtual room with Chloe, with the implication being that her brain is being studied by scientists.
In Chapter 15, Lilja becomes a part of the Order of the Public Bath, agreeing with Miyao's plan to not kill anyone when fights between countries start erupting all over the world. Chapter 17 has Grave Mole going into combat in a battle between AOU Russia and COU China where Lilja shows her prowess with controlling drones.
In Chapter 24, Chloe and Lilja instruct some newly-deployed Gauntlet Knights, where Lilja reveals her crime in a rare moment of self-reflection.
In Chapter 25, Lilja is suddenly electrocuted with her shock function by Chloe and curses her out as she falls into the path of incoming missiles. Her final status is unknown.
The Data Fragments show more interactions between Lilja and her squadmates. "Scolding Withdrawal Symptoms?" shows that Lilja and Koshka were aware of Chloe's "evil" personality beforehand. "Auxiliary Major General Gustafsson" explains Lilja's verbal tics and reveals she's an important part of the Pandora Replication Experiment.
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Lingji
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Lingji Liu
, from COU China, is the leader of the Gauntlet Knight squad Baibao.
Profile.
"From COU China"
"A member of the Imperial Guard Aerial Augmented Infantry Squad "Baibao" of the COU Combined Military HQ"
"During her newborn mental evaluation, she was recognized as a National Special Growth Target. Later on, she was given the best of educations, complete with the best human resources, material resources, and budget, and was fated to become the queen of the Aerial Augmented Infantry representing all allied countries of the COU. She then splendidly answered to those expectations as the strongest Gauntlet Knight in the COU."
"The Kunlun Military Research City proposed a five year plan with an annual budget of 100,000,000 wan for the purpose of copying her mental ability, and this request was accepted."
Appearance.
Lingji has black hair tied into braids. She wears a white hanfu and white socks with black boots. Her Gauntlet resembles knight armor with a pair of ribbons hanging off the shoulder.
Personality.
Lingji is very kind-hearted and responsible, valuing her friends while also maintaining her position as an ace Gauntlet Knight of the COU.
Special Abilities.
Genius-Class Aerial Augmented Infantry Aptitude (SS)
"Since birth, the whole structure of her brain was miraculously suited for joining the Aerial Augmented Infantry. No one doubts that she's a candidate for the strongest Gauntlet Knight on the planet."
Midair Close Quarters Combat Ability (SS)
"She's created a system for close-range fighting designed to work in one-on-one fights against Gauntlet Knights. It's said to be based on the Chinese martial arts and is both devastating and beautiful. All the other COU aces have tried to copy her, but none have managed to master it."
Wants to Experience Defeat (S)
"Like a sixth sense, she has the ability to subconsciously make the correct decision all the time. It's a type of genius, or possibly a supernatural power."
"The Tibet Supernatural Research Center recognizes this as a supernatural ability, but estimates that it is limited to adolescence and will be lost sooner or later."
Story.
Lingji is first introduced in Chapter 2 with the rest of her squad at the International Battle Standard Festival and duels with Miyao, coming out on top. She accepts the Public Bath Oath soon after. Later, Meow's existence is revealed to Jayden, and Lingji and the other female aces help the Mitakes and Jayden reconcile.
In Chapter 11, Lingji and the other Gauntlet Knights decide to complete missions without human casualties in adhering to the Public Bath Oath. Lingji's squad is later sent to destroy ABN mining machines.
In Chapter 16, Lingji shows interest in Miyao's Order of the Public Bath and is later appointed Master by him. In the next chapter Lingji's squad engages AOU forces, including Grave Mole, above the Amur river.
In Chapters 19 and 20, Lingji's grandfather is revealed to be one of the provisional directors recruited by LATO for the signing of a global truce. Lingji contacts him to see if there's anything she and her comrades can do to help, but her message goes unread when her grandfather is killed in the ensuing explosion incident.
In Chapter 22, Lingji encourages Setsugekka Squad to have faith in Miyao when he asks to take control of their Gauntlets and fake a combat scenario.
Chapter 25 has analysts being appointed to observe Gauntlet Knights during the battle before the second global truce since mass sabotage is suspected. Lingji decides to suspend the "don't kill" part of the Public Bath Oath and orders the Gauntlet Knights under her to follow. Lingji and Miyao soon have a midair fistfight, where Lingji is suddenly using a new, golden Gauntlet instead of her standard one. Miyao tries to make Lingji come back to her senses but winds up killing her when his Gauntlet is hijacked by his father, forcing him to destroy Lingji's head with a Rejection Shield-powered punch.
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Lion
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Lion Ushiromiya
is the first child of Krauss and Natsuhi and is consequently the older sibling of Jessica by one year. They were chosen as the indisputable successor of their grandfather Kinzo as the next head of the Ushiromiya family. They first appear in "Requiem of the Golden Witch".
Appearance.
Lion appears as an androgynous person with long blonde hair and gray eyes. Will describes Lion as either an effeminate young man or an assertive no-nonsense young woman, furthering their ambiguous gender. During the events of "Requiem", Bernkastel hides Lion's gender by controlling the people around them, making them refer to Lion as "Successor-sama".
Lion wears what resembles a horse-riding uniform consisting of a white collared shirt with a green brooch and pink scarf, a red jacket, short red pants, and gray boots, with the Ushiromiya crest on their left collar and left side of their pants. Upon their middle finger is the silver successor's ring. Like Kinzo, they have polydactyly.
Personality.
Lion is a mild and polite person without any clear faults. They believe in equality regardless of gender or rank. Because of this trait in their personality, they dislike the fact that they are called "Successor-sama" by the rest of the family. They also do not like rude people and tend to pinch their butts, regardless of their sex. According to one of Ryukishi's 'in-character' answers on Twitter, Lion thinks that regardless of gender, one should be able to stand in the kitchen.
Because people would often ask questions on the topic of their gender, Lion admits to having a bit of a complex towards these questions. When Will asks what Lion's gender is, Lion presents a retort, suggesting the answer to Will's question should be obvious.
Abilities.
Lion is unlike most characters in the series as they are a normal human, having no magical abilities and the like. They are an overachiever at school but their weakest subject would be English due to having a native pronunciation of the language. Lion is good at cooking and badminton; it can be assumed that they are a good teacher as well, being able to teach Willard the sport.
Background.
Lion is actually Kinzo's child by his daughter, Beatrice, who in turn was the daughter Kinzo had by his mistress, Beatrice Castiglioni. The baby Lion was taken by Kinzo and given to Natsuhi to raise in order to prove her capabilities as a mother. In many Fragments, Natsuhi throws Lion off of a cliff in 1968, resulting in Lion being raised instead as Yasuda. This Lion exists in a special Fragment where Natsuhi accepted them, which according to Bern only has a 1/2,578,917 chance of happening. Because Lion exists, the Golden Witch Beatrice doesn't exist, causing an alternate set of events to occur on Rokkenjima in 1986.
Lion grew up receiving the same love Jessica was given by her parents. For most of their life, they believed that they were the child of Krauss and Natsuhi and the older sibling of Jessica. At an early age it was made clear that they were already adored by Kinzo and because of it, they were chosen to be the next head. They were unaware of the fact that Krauss' siblings envied them for it, though they did respect them to a certain degree.
During their high school years, they lived up to their parents' expectations as being an excellent student, the Student Council President and even captain of the badminton team. Aside from being viewed by the rest of the family as still being too young (Lion is 19, and will become head of the family after turning 20), Lion is more suited to be the next head than anyone else. Naturally, Lion's many achievements put quite a bit of pressure on Jessica, and they tend to argue as a result.
Relationships.
Relatives
Meta-World
Other
Role in the Story.
Requiem of the Golden Witch.
Throughout the episode, Lion becomes close with Willard H. Wright while investigating the mysterious circumstances surrounding Beatrice's death. The duo are able to learn the story behind how Kinzo met the original Beatrice and her connection with the Beatrice whom Rosa met, as well as the nature of the individual who created the Golden Witch in the form of Clair Vaux Bernardus. Along the way, it is discovered that Lion and Beatrice cannot coexist, as Lion exists in a world where they were accepted by Natsuhi, thus the cliff incident never happened and the Golden Witch was never created.
In the Tea Party, Lion along with Ange is forced to witness the truth of the Rokkenjima Massacre. As Lion begs Bern to stop it, she shows Lion another world where they were killed in the parlor, ultimately telling them that even by existing, the massacres will still happen and nothing can stop them. Lion is put right into the moment when they are shot by Kyrie, but is miraculously rescued by Will.
Lion almost accepts their fate of being killed no matter what, but is convinced by Willard to run away and breaks down shortly after leaving the meta-world theater, only to be rescued by a mutilated Will again. Together, they try to escape the fate of Lion's death, but end up being surrounded by an army of demonic cats summoned by Bernkastel. It is implied that Will and Lion are killed soon after.
Twilight of the Golden Witch.
Lion and Willard have been revived as pieces by Lambdadelta, arriving to Battler's after party with her. Lion and Beatrice encounter each other, and immediately become aware that they are the same person from different worlds.
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fandom.07th-expansion | # List of Haworthia characters
This is a page for listing the characters in "Haworthia". Most of the images are from the 07th Public Bath 2021 artbook by Remotaro.
| List of Haworthia characters |
fandom.07th-expansion | # List of Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY omnibus manga volumes
| List of Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY omnibus manga volumes |
fandom.07th-expansion | # List of Higurashi home video releases
This page documents Japanese and English home video releases of the series. Unless specifically noted, Nekogoroshi is not included.
Higurashi When They Cry (2006 anime).
Some editions of the 2006 anime DVDs each came with a CD, playing cards, and some TIPS written by Ryukishi07. A standalone OVA titled Nekogoroshi-hen was released as a bonus to those who ordered all nine DVD box sets.
Higurashi When They Cry Kai.
The DVD releases of "Kai" were split into two different subsets: , consisting of volumes 1-6, and , consisting of volumes 7-12. Consumers who bought all Tsumugi volumes could get "Chie's New Year's Gift Set", a set of special curry plates and spoons. Those who bought all 12 volumes could receive a mahjong set.
The limited editions of each DVD contained extras in the form of Ura☆Higu shorts and skits recorded by the voice cast.
The OVA was released as a prize for "CR Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Itadaki" and sold separately for a limited time on Animate Online only, with reservations accepted from October 15 to October 31, 2013 .
The season was released as home media in five box sets from February 24 to June 30, 2021.
English.
Funimation released the season as home media with English sub and dub.
The season is being released as home media in four box sets from November 26, 2021 to February 25, 2022.
| List of Higurashi home video releases |
fandom.07th-expansion | # List of Higurashi manga omnibus and boxset releases
This page details omnibus and boxset rereleases of the Higurashi When They Cry manga.
Box Sets.
Question Arcs Complete Box.
The contains:
Omnibus Releases.
Question Arcs.
Each of the Question Arcs was re-released as a single omnibus volume in Japanese.
Demon Exposing Arc.
Yen Press released "Onisarashi" as a single omnibus volume in English.
Massacre Arc.
Yen Press released "Minagoroshi" as a series of three omnibus volumes each containing contents of two Japanese volumes in English.
Festival Accompanying Arc.
Yen Press released "Matsuribayashi" as a series of four omnibus volumes each containing contents of two Japanese volumes in English.
| List of Higurashi manga omnibus and boxset releases |
fandom.07th-expansion | # List of Interviews
This is a page for listing articles and pages with Ryukishi07, 07th Expansion, or voice actors and affiliated staff in chronological order. Some other information revealed by Ryukishi may also be linked if they cannot be made into separate pages for whatever reason.
| List of Interviews |
fandom.07th-expansion | # List of Manga Afterwords
These pages contain transcriptions of afterwords from Ryukishi07 and artists from manga volumes.
| List of Manga Afterwords |
fandom.07th-expansion | # List of Manga Afterwords/Higurashi
This page contains transcriptions of the afterwords from Ryukishi07 and artists from manga volumes.
Onikakushi-hen Manga Volume 1.
Ryukishi07.
"Hello, I am Ryukishi 07; I wrote the original story. I truly thank you for picking up "Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Abducted by Demons Arc" Volume One."
"Partially because the original story "Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY" is a novel game, almost all of the expressions are written in text. So there are more than a few places where I left them to the readers' imaginations and only depicted vague expressions."
"I am truly thankful to Suzuragi-sensei for portraying the fun and horror of the original story so wonderfully in manga form! Just when their fun daily life has been completely mutilated, there's the shocking scene with Rena, and I couldn't help but be in awe at Suzuragi-sensei's bloodcurdling power!! There are more scary scenes to come in the "Abducted by Demons Arc," so I'm afraid (can't wait) to see the rough draft!"
"The "Abducted by Demons Arc" is the first of the eight story arcs, and I think one of its highlights is that it clearly shows the light and dark sides of the story's setting, Hinamizawa. I hope you enjoy seeing the contrast as the story completely changes from volume one to the future volume two."
Karin Suzuragi.
"With the help of various people, I've finally made it this far. I am extremely grateful to be allowed to have a hand in the manga adaptation of the famous work, "Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY." Furthermore, personally, I was allowed to study my own obsession... (laugh)"
"Ryukishi07-sama, who checked the rough drafts thoroughly and meticulously despite being so busy; My editors, Koizumi-sama and Kouno-sama, who patiently gave me detailed advice; Hikaru Uzaki-sama, Niwako-sama, Yoshi Sakano-sama, Moyomoso-sama, who helped me when I needed it during their hectic schedules. My family, who warmly watched over me."
"And you, who read this manga! Really, thank you very much!"
""Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Abducted by Demons Arc — Manga Version" will be going on to Volume Two. I will continue to do my very best, so please keep reading."
Onikakushi-hen Manga Volume 2.
Ryukishi07.
"The "Abducted by Demons Arc" is the first story in Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY and depicts the themes I want to depict in the overall story most simply. Now, if I were to go even further, perhaps I could say that this "Abducted by Demons Arc" is Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY."
"To give a cryptic explanation, there is only one key hidden in the "Abducted By Demons Arc." This is an extremely important key, and if you can find it, then there is no doubt that you will be able to delve deep not only into the "Abducted By Demons Arc," but also into the "Cotton Drifting Arc" and the "Curse Killing Arc." But because it is such an important key, in order to hide it, there are a large number of fake keys scattered throughout."
"To those of you who are touching on the world of Higurashi for the first time, I hope that you will enjoy drowning in the sea of keys."
"And...to those of you who already know the "Kai" the "solution," to this story, I hope you will warmly watch over those who are enjoying drowning. Because, in any event, the ones enjoying this world the most are none other than the ones struggling to keep their heads above water."
Karin Suzuragi.
"Thank you for staying with me this far. Thanks to everyone's assistance, the manga version of Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Abducted by Demons Arc has safely reached its conclusion."
"Ryukishi07-sama, who supervised the rough drafts and sometimes gave me warm words. My editors, Koizumi-sama and Kouno-sama, Yoshi Sakano-sama, Moyomoso-sama, who supported me not only with the art, but also in other areas."
"And you, who read this manga. Really, thank you very much...! I hope I was able to safely convey the characters' charm and the story's bottomless power that mercilessly shakes up your emotions."
"I have also been allowed to draw the manga version of the solution arc, "Atonement Arc," so, if you don't mind, I would be extremely happy if you would continue to watch over Keiichi and everyone as they grow."
"I will continue to do my very best. Thank you very much."
Watanagashi-hen Manga Volume 1.
"Hello, I am Ryukishi07; I wrote the original story. I truly thank you for picking up "Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Cotton Drifting Arc" Volume One."
"The "Cotton Drifting Arc" is a story that focuses mainly on the leader of Keiichi's circle of friends, Mion. It's the second arc of all of the eight original arcs, and it's the one with the strongest lovey-dovey (laugh) elements. Please enjoy seeing the normally bad-mannered Mion as she moves around in confusion, blushing as she goes."
"The original depicts those parts in prose, but through Houjyou-sensei's power, they are now depicted in comic form, fanning the flames even more, and it turns into something big! Truly, thank you, Houjyou-sensei! I would love to see you keep drawing such an adorable Mion!"
"The "Cotton Drifting Arc" does have a lot of those sweet scenes, but at the same time, it holds a trap-like mysteriousness. In regards to the degree of difficulty for the "Cotton Drifting Arc" in the original, the catch copy was, "it has a lower degree of difficulty than the 'Abducted By Demons Arc,' but it is extremely vicious." Please enjoy the vicious traps to your heart's content."
Watanagashi-hen Manga Volume 2.
Ryukishi07.
Vicious Trap
"I wrote the "Cotton Drifting Arc" as the second story after the "Abducted by Demons Arc," and I wrote it with the emphasis on explaining the setting of Hinamizawa more deeply. It's also the story that best depicts the mood of detective novels from the good old days and, of the many "Higurashi" stories, is one of the creator's own favorites."
"Now then. As for the degree of difficulty of the "Cotton Drifting Arc," the creator has stated that "It's not as difficult as the 'Abducted by Demons Arc,' but it is extremely vicious," and essentially, it has the lowest degree of difficulty of all the "Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY" stories. But, as also stated, it has a vicious trap, and if it happens to get you, you're in danger of viciously falling into a pitfall. And the scary thing about this trap is that those who fall neatly into it may not realize that they've fallen into a trap."
"Please check to see if you were caught in the "Cotton Drifting Arc"'s answer story, the "Eye Opening Arc.""
"...If on the off-chance you happen to learn that you were neatly caught in the trap...congratulations, you enjoyed the "Cotton drifting arc" more than anyone (laugh)."
Yutori Houjyou.
"Hello. I'm Yutori Houjyou, in charge of the artwork.Thank you to everyone who has read this far. I am truly happy to be able to have encountered "Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY" and to be able to work on the manga version. The "Cotton Drifting Arc" is concluded, but "Higurashi" isn't over yet! I'm starting the answer arc, the "Eye Opening Arc"!! That person and that person and that person, who we only caught glimpses of in the "Cotton Drifting Arc," show up in the "Eye Opening Arc," a story with a rare flashback mixed in! I'm going to put all my energy into drawing this one too, so please enjoy it. Well then, let's meet in the "Eye Opening Arc!"
"Yutori Houjyou"
"Special ThanksRyukishi07-samaEditor-samaKashi Mochizuki-chanEko Shirayuki-chanHiromi Arase-chanKamura-chanMahiro Takana-chanEveryone who supported me"
Tatarigoroshi-hen Manga Volume 1.
Ryukishi07.
"Hello, I'm Ryukishi07; I wrote the original story. I truly thank you for picking up "Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Curse Killing Arc" Volume One."
"The "Curse Killing Arc" focuses mainly on Satoko, the junior classman who's like an upstart little sister. It really is heartwarming to see Satoko drawn so cheerfully and charmingly by Suzuki—sensei. But it's "Higurashi." it won't end with just the heartwarmingness... "
"The "Curse Killing Arc" is the third arc of the eight original arcs and has been called the most pitiable and vivid of the scenarios. That might be because the theme it deals with is a problem that is close to all of us. I would love it if you would read the comic through the eyes of the main character, Keiichi Maebara, thinking about what you would do if you were Keiichi."
"Now, speaking of Suzuki—sensei, she's a shark! The rough drafts by this sense!, who has a perfect love for hammerhead sharks, always have a shark in the corner, no matter how vivid and shocking the scene may be. It's soothing (laugh)."
Jiro Suzuki.
"To those who are meeting me for the first time and those who aren't, hello, I'm Jiro Suzuki. I sincerely thank you for taking this occasion to buy "Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Curse Killing Arc." ...Man, I really am glad that it came out safely. It's already been almost a year since I was given the Higurashi manga project. Time flies. Regardless of having easily imagined what kind of hellish, angry waves of schedule, which I had never before experienced, would await me if I accepted, since I had an original series I was working on, I agreed right away with such force that I might as well have said, "I won't let any other artist take it from me!" I still remember that day clearly. I mean, I could never forget it. And at the same time, I don't regret it."
"I mean, hey, you. It's the Curse Killing. It's Satoko. It's nii-nii. It's that scene, and that scene. Is it really okay for me to draw it? It is, right? Is it okay for me to be nii-nii? It is, right!? I will draw it! I'll draw it with a goofy grin!"
"While mixing with such subtle misunderstandings, I am writing today with my usual energy."
"And as I work on the second half, Volume Two, of the third and longest arc of the original story, to be honest, every day I'm holding my head in my hands, thinking, "There aren't enough pages!" but I intend to go on drawing with maximum effort and nii-nii power, so that the rough drafts constantly dance on my tongue, without leaving out any of the many delicious scenes that remain. I hope you will support me. And if possible, please also look at my original series, "Record of Souta-kun's Akihabara Struggle," also on sale from G-Fantasy Comics. I mean, please buy it. Please (serious eyes)."
"A certain day, November 2005 / Jiro Suzuki"
Tatarigoroshi-hen Manga Volume 2.
Ryukishi07.
In Order to Break Through the Tragedy
"The "Curse Killing Arc" is the third scenario in "Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY" and is an important story that finishes off the three "Higurashi" question arcs. Also, in the sense of seeking what's necessary to break through the tragedies of this world, it is the most important scenario."
"Satoko's suffering is depicted extremely heartbreakingly in this scenario. And more frightening than anything, I think it brings with it the raw sense of reality that something similar could suddenly happen close to anyone at any time."
"In a way, the "Curse Killing Arc" is the most lighthearted of the "Higurashi" arcs, and in a way, perhaps it could be said that it's the most different from the main world of "Higurashi." but the key hidden in this scenario is another very important one. It's so important that it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it's far more important than the keys of all the three question arcs, and it's the master key of the "Higurashi" world."
"Unfortunately, Keiichi wasn't able to obtain that key in this instance. He'll finally gain this key in a later scenario. I wonder if all of you were able to find it...?"
Himatsubushi-hen Manga Volume 1.
Ryukishi07.
"This "Time Killing Arc" is the fourth of the eight-part series, "Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY." it's the last chapter of the first half, unifying the four question arcs."
"The series known as "Higurashi" was made in an extremely unfriendly way. If I had to make an analogy, it might be something like eating the tough cuttlefish. It's not cut into bite-sized pieces to make it easier to chew. And this arc is the one that shoves that unfriendliness into the players' faces. Therefore, it's entirely up to the player to figure out how to eat it that might be the only point where the players have a little freedom, despite the game not giving them any options."
"In other words, it's just like this manga version. I hope you will chew to your heart's content, this bizarre world told and concluded by Rika Furude."
"I am deeply grateful to Tonogai-sensei, who fully depicted the world of the "Time Killing Arc" in a mysterious way. Please enjoy this last chapter of the question arcs in the "Higurashi" world."
Yoshiki Tonogai.
"Special Thanks"
"Original Story / Supervisor: Ryukishi07—sensei"
"07th Storming Party, Webmaster BT—san"
"Main Partner: M-e-san"
"Subpartner: Katou-san, Roman-kun"
"Thanks: Shiozaa—niisan, F-ki-sensei, Mamushi—san, Shinomiya—san, Morizono—san, Kurowashi—san, Kure—san, Hayashi—san"
"Editors: Nozaki—san, Koizumi—san "
"Yoshiki Tonogai"
Himatsubushi-hen Manga Volume 2.
Ryukishi07.
A Story That Cannot Be Omitted
"Tonogai-sensei, thank you for breathing soul into the "Time Killing Arc"!"
"The original "Time Killing Arc" is only half as long as the other scenarios, but it's an important one that wraps up the question arcs, the first half of "Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY." tonogai-sensei took that and skillfully livened it up in a way that can only be done in manga, treating the timing and mood with care. I feel like I've given the hand of my daughter—the original story—to a wonderful husband."
"The "Time Killing Arc" serves as the fourth of the eight stories and is in an important fixed position, holding responsibility for the story's turning point. Actually, I hadn't thought of that when I started writing. In fact, when I finished the "Curse Killing Arc," I went immediately into writing the "Eye Opening Arc." The scene at the beginning of the "Eye Opening Arc" where Shion runs away was written before the "Time Killing Arc." The biggest reason for this arc is that I was swamped with my other job, and I couldn't spare enough time to release the "Eye Opening Arc.""
"And so I came up with the idea to write a short, curveball kind of episode whenever I had a minute. But when I finished it, it was far from a short, curveball story. It was a straight pitch right down the middle with a full count—an important episode that wraps up the question arcs. Unlike what I had originally planned, I can now say with confidence that this fourth story is absolutely indispensable."
"With this arc, we can finally turn back around in the long story that is "Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY." I wonder if you're all thinking of answers, like, maybe this is the truth... Or maybe this...? You can finally check your answers starting with the "Eye Opening Arc" and the "Atonement Arc." I hope you will all continue to enjoy the world of "Higurashi.""
Yoshiki Tonogai.
"SPECIAL THANKS"
"Original Story / Supervisor: Ryukishi07—sensei"
"07th Storming Party, Webmaster BT—san"
"Main Partner: M-e-san, Roman-kun"
"Subpartner: Katou-san, Shinomiya—san, Morizono—san"
"Thanks: F-ki-sensei, Kure—san, Hazuki—san"
"Editors: Nozaki—san, Koizumi—san"
Yoigoshi-hen Manga Volume 1.
Ryukishi07.
"The "Beyond Midnight Arc" is a new side story that wasn't in the original game series."
"The setting in the side story has left the year 1983 and takes place in the present day, but the world and laws that make up the foundation of the "Higurashi" series still carry over. In that sense, I may call it a side story, but it is still a legitimate "Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY" arc that is in no way inferior to the others."
"The other episodes are filled with the cry of the Higurashi cicadas, which brings a sad feeling in the midst of tranquility, but those voices go unheard in the world of this "Beyond Midnight Arc." Instead, all we hear is the gentle, melancholy sound of the rain late at night. Four men and women gather in a quiet, eerie, abandoned village, not knowing who the others are. By a strange coincidence, they take shelter from the rain together...In the deserted village that was wiped out in a single night by the great Hinamizawa disaster long ago."
"Mimori-sensei has wonderfully depicted that mysterious and eerie world with the tip of a pen pregnant with delicacy and bewitching charm. I hope you will enjoy the continuation of this story of a bizarre night in the rain..."
Yoigoshi-hen Manga Volume 2.
Ryukishi07.
"Hello, I'm Ryukishi07."
"Just as the name suggests, the "Beyond Midnight Arc" was designed as a compact story in which the characters spend one night in the rain. Each of the characters speaks from their personal standpoints (only saying what's best for them), and some-thing keeps twisting...This might ring a bell with very knowledgeable people, but it's inspired by the world-famous story Rashomon, written by Ryunosuke Akutagawa and made into a film by Akira Kurosawa."
"Otobe, who joined a carbon monoxide suicide group but instead stole his dead comrade's cash card, doesn't want the police to be contacted until he gets the money. And Towada, who killed her lover, wants to disappear before anyone finds out. Mion is being followed, and her pursuers continue to surround her, cutting off her methods of escape until they've rallied enough men...Only each person involved with each of the three situations knows that part of the truth. So what if Arakawa, who knows all about Oyashiro-sama's curse, takes all the facts and leads them to a conclusion completely distorted from the truth? ...And that's where we get the story of a single night-the "Beyond Midnight Arc." if I said it was a story that complies with Rule Z of the main "Higurashi" story, I think those of you who are familiar with the original series will understand. I think that our daily lives are overflowing with Rule Z. We take the statements of people who say only what is convenient for their interests, interpret them in a way that's convenient for us too, and then behave based on that forced understanding. ...It may be that, no matter how coolheaded we are, we cannot look at things objectively. All we can do is try to be aware of it ourselves, warn ourselves that everything is adapted for the convenience of whoever told us, and strive to look at things with a level head."
"I am truly grateful to Mimori-sensei, who depicted this compact but mysterious story in such a spectacular way! Mimori-sensei's drawings of Mion in a kimono are so amazingly wonderful that I had a lot of fun looking at the rough drafts for each chapter! Thank you very much for sticking with the series to the end! I pray with all my heart for your future endeavors!"
Meakashi-hen Manga Volume 1.
Ryukishi07.
That Which Exposes "The Underside"
"Based on the contents of the "Eye Opening Arc," you could easily call it the "Shion arc.""
"Shion Sonozaki is Mion's younger twin. At the same time, she is the other side of Mion—or rather, she is a character positioned on the other side of the story. She is the only one of all the heroines who doesn't live in Hinamizawa; she's not even allowed to live in Hinamizawa. While she is the spitting image of Mion, her existence is the exact opposite. So I think you'll understand that writing Shion's story is basically the same as depicting the underside of the world of "Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY.""
"The "Eye Opening Arc" starts in 1982, one year before the main story's setting in 1983. What underside will this arc expose? ...I sincerely hope you will continue to enjoy it."
"When everything in the "Eye Opening Arc" is revealed...Maybe it will spectacularly betray some of your speculation or your deductive reasonings or your expectations. But please, don't be afraid of that. Because those of you who experience that feeling are the ones who will have enjoyed the "Eye Opening Arc" most of all."
Yutori Houjyou.
"Thank you very much, everyone who read this!! How did you like Volume One of the "Eye Opening Arc"? The next volume will be even more muddled and gruesome. I'm afraid to start drawing it!! Well then, see you in Volume Two.Yutori Houjyouhttp://yutori.main/jp/(Japanese only)"
Meakashi-hen Manga Volume 2.
Ryukishi07.
About the "Eye Opening Arc" When It Was in Production
"Hello, this is Ryukishi07. Thanks to all of you, "Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY" has been made into a manga and has gained immense popularity, but for the first two years or so after the original series began, it was completely unknown."
"It was right around the time between the "Curse Killing Arc" and the "Time Killing Arc" that it gradually started making a name for itself over the internet, and from there, it was catching everyone's attention before I knew what was happening."
"And so, while I was able to take it easy writing it up through the "Time Killing Arc," I remember feeling more than a little pressure writing the "Eye Opening Arc" and on, wanting to live up to everyone's expectations."
"It's only natural that when people have high expectations for you, you want to write something that meets those expectations...But does that mean that if no one has any expectations for you, you end up saying "that's good enough"?"
"That's not what it means at all, is it? It has absolutely nothing to do with expectations or pressure. When it comes to putting everything I have into the work that I'm currently making, it has nothing to do with whether or not anybody knows about the series,
Feeling that way, I meant to write the story without losing to the pressure...But every time I read it again, I remember the pressure from back then, and even now I feel like it could crush me. I suppose I'm not very brave (wry smile)."
Yutori Houjyou.
"Hello, this is Houjyou, thank you very much for reading the "Eye Opening Arc" Volume Two. Starting with Volume Three, we will finally get to see the reverse side of the "Cotton Drifting Arc." As the person drawing it, I might be looking forward to it more than anyone. Well then, I would be honored to meet you again in Volume Three."
Meakashi-hen Manga Volume 3.
Ryukishi07.
The Borders of Hinamizawa
"Hello, this is Ryukishi07. I think I would like to use this volume's afterword to talk about the main setting of Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY, Hinamizawa."
"When telling the early stories of Higurashi, for convenience's sake I portrayed Hinamizawa as an exclusive, remote village—the ideal setting for a classic Japanese-style mystery."
"When I say "exclusive, remote village," I think that you all feel an unpleasant atmosphere, like it's closed off from the inside, and the people are very unfriendly to outsiders...But if you look at it the other way around, you might see that the neighbors are all very close and help each other out and that it's a very pleasant society."
"If you think about it, maybe we're all exclusive and isolated most of the time. When we understand something, then we constantly show off our comprehension of it. But when we can't understand something, we actively refuse to attempt any understanding.
In that case, if we change that lack of understanding into understanding, then maybe we can move from creepy Hinamizawa to fun Hinamizawa."
"Feeling that way, I meant to write the story to point out that when we feel like something is excluding us, maybe that's because we're also being exclusive. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. If you show that you understand their ways and are willing to follow them, then they might welcome you as a new friend. If you can sense the border between creepy Hinamizawa and fun Hinamizawa, then, as the author, nothing would make me happier. "
Yutori Houjyou.
"Hello, I am the artist, Houjyou. Thank you very much for reading the "Eye Opening Arc" Volume Three."
"In this volume, I would like to discuss something I'm often asked about: my favorite characters. Of course, I'll start out by saying that I love all the characters."
"My favorite girl would have to be Mion. I was really taken in by her Angel Mort uniform in the "Cotton Drifting Arc.""
"Because of that, whenever I draw illustrations of Mion, I can't help but put a timid expression on her face, and I always think, "I can't do that!""
"Mion is Mion because there's that side of her that's strong at their club activities."
"I love that balance of strength and weakness."
"But when I started drawing the "Eye Opening Arc," I started to love Shion just as much!"
"I love how, even though she has it rough, being kept at a distance from the main family, she doesn't let it bother her and keeps charging forward."
"My favorite male character is Coach Irie!!"
"His ruggedness and persistence drive me crazy!"
"I want him to take me to Hokkaido with him!!"
"My favorite characters to draw are Rena and Satoshi-kun."
"Rena has those unbeatable looks, with her semilong hair and sailor suit!"
"It's fun to draw her spacey expressions, too."
"Satoshi-kun has an aura about him, and that makes him fun to draw."
"He's mild-mannered and puts up with a lot, but he seems listless somehow..."
"Once I start talking about the characters, suddenly all my space is gone."
"Well then, let's meet again in the next volume."
Meakashi-hen Manga Volume 4.
Ryukishi07.
A Long Two Years
"As you have seen, the "Eye Opening Arc" is placed opposite the "Cotton Drifting Arc." That being the case, I think it would be interesting in many ways if you would take a look at this one after you've read the "Cotton Drifting Arc.""
"When I did the original, one arc would come out every six months, so there was a two-year period between the second arc, the "Cotton Drifting Arc," and the fifth arc, the "Eye Opening Arc.""
"During that time, I received a lot of e-mails from readers who had seen the "Cotton Drifting Arc" and were writing their messages under the assumption that Mion was the murderer, so I remember it being a very long two years where I was thinking, "Argh, I wanna publish the 'Eye Opening Arc' soon and clear Mion's name!" now that I've been able to clear up the false charges against Mion, I'm a little relieved (laugh)."
"The suspicions about the dark side of the village that center around the sonozaki family will be carried over into the next story, the "Atonement Arc." I hope you will all continue to enjoy the mysteries of Hinamizawa in the answer arcs of "Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY.""
Yutori Houjyou.
"Thank you very much for reading the last volume of the manga version of the "Eye Opening Arc.""
"It is now time for me to say good-bye to my beloved Shion and my beloved "Higurashi." I made it to the end, agonizing the whole time and being helped along by the strong energy of the original series."
"I pray for a future in which Shion doesn't make any mistakes, a future where everyone can live in happiness with smiles on their faces."
"Creator and Supervisor Ryukishi07-sensei, BT-sama, Sakura Yata-sama, Mahiro Takana-sama, Eko Shirayuki-sama, Kashi Mochizuki-sama, Ogawa-sama, Koizumi-sama, and everyone who was kind enough to read this book, truly, thank you very much!"
Tsumihoroboshi-hen Manga Volume 1.
Ryukishi07.
A Girl and Her Kyouki
"In the world of the "Atonement Arc," one of our heroines, Rena Ryugu, is portrayed as the main character. The girl Rena is the character who truly embodies the world of Higurashi with its intense ups and downs, and I don't think anyone could represent Higurashi as well as she does."
"The girl Rena really does have a lot on her mind. After thinking seriously about so many things, she deliberately creates a persona that doesn't seem to be thinking anything at all. It's precisely because she is that way that she is able to consider the possibility that other people, like her, have created their own outward personas after thinking seriously and agonizing over things. In that sense, I hope that you will understand how much it hurts her when, in the story, Keiichi irresponsibly envies Rena for being so carefree every day."
"I think that it's because Rena represents Higurashi that she is the one featured most often in Higurashi illustrations. And when she is, she can never be without her trademark item, the nata cleaver. If you pay careful attention while reading the original, it's true that she does have the cleaver in a lot of shocking scenes. But if you look at it more generally, it doesn't actually show up very much. She has it in all of the illustrations, so I suspect people might get the impression that she walks around with it every day."
"Incidentally, the cleaver is a dangerous weapon. Dangerous weapon is kyouki, which leads us to a different kyouki, madness—the madness of an ordinary girl. So Rena's always holding the cleaver hints at the madness hidden in daily life. ...In that case, if she loses that madness, will all the world's problems be resolved...? Rena is on the box of the last arc of the original series, the "Festival Accompanying Arc," but there is nothing in her hands; her weapon is gone. ...The weapon kyouki leads to the madness kyouki...Do you have any kyouki in your pockets...?"
Karin Suzuragi.
"Thank you very much for picking up Volume Ane of the "Atonement Arc." I was really happy to be put in charge of the manga version of the "Atonement Arc," which is said to be the most intense of the original arcs."
"Kana kana kana kanata nata nata nata ta ta ta ta ta. I will do my best to convey to all of you, through the manga, the excitement I tasted in the original. The "Atonement Arc" is going to get more and more intense, so if you like, please join me for the next volume too...!"
"—Special Thanks—Ryukishi07-sama, BT-sama, Yatasakura-sama, Koizumi-sama, Kouno-sama,"
"Hikaru Uzaki-sama, Tana-sama, Niwako-sama, Mutsumi Banno-sama, Moyomoso-sama,"
"And you!"
Tsumihoroboshi-hen Manga Volume 2.
Ryukishi07.
About the "Atonement Arc" When It Was Being Written
"Volume Two of the "Atonement Arc" is over, and our story is finally rushing to its climax."
"Of all the arcs in Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY, the "Atonement Arc" has great significance and is a major turning point in the series. In that sense, the next volume, Volume Three of the "Atonement Arc," may be the one volume of all the volumes of Higurashi that you really won't be able to take your eyes away from. I hope you will continue to have high expectations of the "Atonement Arc" as woven by Suzuragi-sensei's pen!"
"Now, when I started writing Higurashi it wasn't very well known. But with the release of the "Eye Opening Arc," the arc right before this arc, it became very popular, and my parents found out about it. So, for the "Atonement Arc," there were some heartwarming and embarrassing episodes during which I got advice from my parents about the story's setting and the like. For my unlearned self, the experience and knowledge of my parents, who had lived more than twice as long as I had, was a powerful weapon."
"...Thinking about it, going to other people for advice instead of worrying about things on your own is one of the things Keiichi implored Rena to do in the "Atonement Arc." Maybe I should have stopped being embarrassed and asked them for more help. I'm grateful to my scientific father, who looked it right up when I asked "How many liters of xxxx would you need to xxx a classroom?" (wry laugh)"
"Everyone, if there's anything bothering you, please go to your father or mother first."
Karin Suzuragi.
"Thank you for sticking with us this far. Because of all of you, Volume Two of the "Atonement arc" has made it safely to publication. Thank you very much! I got to draw a lot of Higurashi again, and it was fun. If this volume could be printed in full color, it would be very vivid, painted in red. I like it."
"The comic version of the "Atonement Arc" is finally reaching its closing half. Even greater tragedy will befall the club members. But tragedy isn't all that awaits them. I'll work hard so that you can enjoy the future intense developments, so please read on."
"Thank you to everyone who sent me letters. They're a big encouragement."
"—Special thanks—"
"Original Story, Supervisor: Ryukishi07-sama, BT-sama, Yatazakura-samaEditors: Koizumi-sama, Kouno-sama"
"Partners: Tashiro-sama, Tana-sama, Niwako-sama, Bancho-sama, Moyomoso-sama, Rico-sama, and Yoshiichi Akahito-sensei."
"AND YOU!"
Tsumihoroboshi-hen Manga Volume 3.
Ryukishi07.
""'Precisely Because He is a "Normal Person""
"Hello, I'm Ryukishi07."
"For this afterword, I would like to talk about the main character of Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY, Keiichi Maebara."
"It's true that Keiichi Maebara has several unique traits. But fundamentally, he's a normal person, just like you and me. He has an energy befitting his age, and he can't sit back and watch when something's bothering his friends. Those are all traits that would be natural and not a bit strange for any of us to have."
"And if this Keiichi can confront the hardships that befall him and overcome them, then that means we can all overcome, just like him. It thrills me to think of it."
"Of course, Higurashi is entertainment. Nothing could be better than for you to laugh and cry as you read it."
"But if there's anyone who learns from Keiichi Maebara and puts what they learn into practice, then as the author, I'm certain that nothing could make me happier."
"Oh, but please imitate Keiichi's good qualities, okay? Don't copy the bad ones!"
"Everyone, if there's anything bothering you, please go to your father or mother first."
Karin Suzuragi.
"Thank you very much for sticking with me this far. The "Atonement Arc" has passed its turning point. All that's left is a straight dash to the finish. It'll be a climax from beginning to end! I hope that you'll join me again."
"This volume is a big one with a lot of pages. I've always secretly dreamed of putting out a really thick graphic novel, so I am extremely glad and humbled. Volume Four, the next volume, will be the last one. I will do my best to make it even more intense than this one."
"Thank you to everyone who sent me letters. They're a big encouragement."
"—SPECIAL THANKS—"
"Original Story, Supervisor: Ryukishi07-sama, BT-sama, Yatazakura-sama"
"Editors: Koizumi-sama, Kouno-sama"
"Staff-sama: Erina-sama, Tashiro-sama, Shigetomo Tanakura-sama, Atori Amou-sama, Nayu Y-sama, Niwako-sama, Bancho-sama, Tomoka Furuda-sama, Misshii-sama, Moyomoso-sama, Rico-sama, YF-sama, Yoshun-sama"
"AND YOU!"
Tsumihoroboshi-hen Manga Volume 4.
Ryukishi07.
What It Means to Challenge the Tragedy, to Oppose It...
"All the stories until now were about getting involved in, and helplessly falling prey to, tragedies that couldn't be anything but inevitable. At last, the main character sends up a beacon, announcing his counterattack against the tragedy...That is the image I had when I created the "Atonement arc."
"Challenging the tragedy" does not mean "Fighting the tragedies that have already happened." it means not causing a tragedy, or rather, fighting against the impending tragedy."
"Thinking about it, from the "Abducted by Demons Arc" to the "Curse Killing Arc," there was always a hasty conclusion calling for a violent solution, getting the story lost in tragedy...To fight against the tragedy means not using violent means of opposition, but to oppose the violent means that turn things into tragedy."
"In that sense, maybe the opposition to the tragedy, where Keiichi and Rena face off on the roof, was a failure. Maybe it would have been best to try to clear up the misunderstandings before Rena took over the school...But faced with an incident that had already happened, Keiichi thought about the events and challenged them in the best way he knew how. And in the very end, Rena was able to choose not to let the cleaver fall on Keiichi...And maybe that is Keiichi and Rena's victory after opposing the tragedy."
"That's exactly why in that last battle on the roof, if Keiichi had defeated Rena...In the context of the story, that would not have been a victory."
"To challenge the tragedy. To oppose it that means to not let a tragedy happen. That is the kind of story the "Atonement Arc" is."
Karin Suzuragi.
"The "Atonement Arc," which could also be called "The Tale of the Hardest Rena Ryugu Has Ever Worked in Her Life" has managed to reach its conclusion in Volume Four. It's been a long, but short two years—they were over before I knew it."
"Those who helped me on the basis of this work, Ryukishi07-sama, BT-sama, Yatazakura-sama, and my editors, Koizumi-sama, Kouno-sama. My staff: Erina-sama, Tashiro-sama, Shigetomo Tanakura-sama, Nayu Y-sama, Niwako-sama, Bancho-sama, Tomoka Furuda-sama, Moyomoso-sama, Rico-sama, YF-sama, Yoshun-sama. And everyone who stuck with me this long. Thank you very much."
"The manga version of Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY will continue with the "Massacre Arc" and the "Festival Accompanying Arc." You might get a peek at some action from the members of the Higurashi cast who haven't had a chance in the spotlight yet and at the other side of the Higurashi world. If you like, please see through it to the end"
Minagoroshi-hen Manga Volume 1.
Ryukishi07.
What Lies Behind the Murders
"Hello, I'm Ryukishi07. The explanation of the Rules X, Y, and Z at the beginning of this volume indicates that this long arc will finally take us to the depths of the mystery."
"These three rules intertwine in complex patterns, creating the stories leading up to this one. ...And when you put the previous stories together and look through them, what comes faintly into view are these rules."
"Thinking on it, I suspect our society is similar. Each and every incident has its own conclusion. But in most cases, the motive and the background of each crime never come to light."
"However, if you put all the incidents together, maybe you can start to see certain rules behind them...?"
"I want us not to think about each incident individually, but to find the background to each one. I think that by doing that, we will be able to keep thinking past the trivial problem of "Who did it?" and think about why these crimes happen."
"We can discover the problem and face it and fight to prevent these things from happening again. This is what it means to oppose the tragedy."
"And now that you know the rules, you can put a period on all the previous Higurashi stories, rife with mysteries, and get closer to what lies beneath it all."
"I hope you will all join Rika and see this story through to the end."
Hinase Momoyama.
"How do you like the "Massacre Arc"? I hope you enjoyed it. The real battle starts in the next volume. It will be truly painful for Rika and her friends...But I hope that I can keep drawing to the best of my abilities as they work and grow in their attempts to beat destiny."
"Special-Special Thanks!! Original story, Supervisor: Ryukishi07-sama, BT-samaEditors: Nakagawa-sama, Koizumi-sama"
"My assistants, who met my unreasonable demands (heh)! (You're the best!)My friends and family who supported me behind the scenes! (I love you!)...And you!!!"
Minagoroshi-hen Manga Volume 2.
Ryukishi07.
The Heroine in the Shadow
"Hello, I'm Ryukishi07."
"As those of you who have been reading Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY from the beginning probably know, the hidden main character of these stories is Rika Furude. Rika Furude is special—she commands a view of the entire story—and therefore, she is an important character whose position is most similar to that of all of you readers."
"However, when writing the series, I wanted to make it so you weren't aware of her importance until very late in the story. I was faced with a predicament because I didn't want her to stand out too much until then. As a result, in the opening story, Keiichi, Rena, and Mion all run around having fun while Rika-chan just stands behind them, beaming, and she ends up fading into the background."
"On the other hand, because of that, when she occasionally comes out and does or says something mysterious, the impression she leaves is that much deeper."
"I suppose that when someone who is usually quiet finally mutters something, it holds that much more meaning."
"I think that there are some people who act quiet and aloof at school because they want to be that type of character, but those people don't communicate enough. That type of behavior will lead to a repetition of the mistakes in the "Abducted by Demons Arc."
Rika is most certainly not a "quiet" character. She plays and laughs with everyone, and then when the situation calls for it, she says something very significant."
"As for myself, my intent is to usually say things that are silly and pointless, and then occasionally say something really cool, but no one takes it seriously. Hmm, so if your conduct isn't right, then it doesn't matter when you say something good (sweat)."
Hinase Momoyama.
"Volume Two is finally out! The worst type a world tame up again, and now Rika and the others have started their fight to save Satoko. Without weapons. It's a Higurashi first! They've all done some growing through all the tragedies of the past."
"I want to do my best so that I can draw Rika-chan as she continues to grow with the help of her friends.♥Special x2 Thanks ♥Original Story, Supervisor: Ryukishi—sama, BT—samaEditors: Nakagawa—sama, Koizumi—samaMy Assistants: Iida—sama, Ono—sama, Ekuni—kun, Kusaka-sama, Satou—sama, Shouno—sama, Tsukiyo—sama, Neko x3—san, Hamada—sama, Hime-sama, Matsunaga—sama, Yamagata—sama, Yuukos-sama, I—chan"
"& everyone in my family& You♥♥"
Minagoroshi-hen Manga Volume 3.
Ryukishi07.
The Source of Terror
"The "Massacre Arc" is the story in which all the mysteries of Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY are solved. Basically, that means it's something of a point of no return—once you've read this story, you'll understand everything and you'll never reexperience the suspense and excitement you felt before you read it. And so, I remember when I released this arc, I felt very sad because we were reaching the final stages when I would have to say good-bye to Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY."
"Now, in the "Massacre Arc," we meet a new character—Hanyu. She is a mysterious being, and you could say that she is the embodiment of Oyashiro-sama. The true identity of the deity around whom such eerie traditions revolve as told in all the other arcs is this strange little girl. I suppose a lot of readers were disappointed that she wasn't much more dignified. And of course, I designed her deliberately with that in mind. It's just like Rena's paranoia in the "Atonement Arc." ...When you learn that the "Oyashiro-sama" that you've feared all this time, imagining some kind of ghastly creature, is this pathetic crybaby of a girl, you'll never be afraid of her again. Nothing is more terrifying than something you've decided you don't understand."
"That is the source of everything that goes by the name terror. People fear what they are unfamiliar with. That being the case, once you get to know something, the fear is swept away. Get to know the thing you fear, and when you understand each other, there will be nothing to be afraid of."
"That's the message I wanted to deliver by making Hanyu so different from what all the other stories would have made you imagine."
Hinase Momoyama.
"Thank you so much for staying with us so far. At about the end of Volume 2, Keiichi and company got a lot more people to join their fight. And as that happened, the number of background characters really grew...I hope that I can keep working hard without getting discouraged, just like Keiichi and company.Momo"
"Special special thanks!"
"Original Story, Supervisor: Ryukishi—sama, BT—samaEditors: Nakagawa—sama, Koizumi—samaMy Assistants: Ekuni—kun, Hime-sama, Cyco-sama, Mito-sama, Muramura-sama, Motchii-sama, & my family, & everyone who read this!!!"
Minagoroshi-hen Manga Volume 4.
Ryukishi07.
True Power
"Thank you for your patronage. I'm Ryukishi07."
"The Satoko rescue story in the "Massacre Arc' is actually the greatest answer to an important theme in all of the Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY stories. It goes without saying that Satoko's family environment is tragic and complicated and that it's too big of a problem for one boy like Keiichi to handle all by himself. In the "Curse Killing Arc," Keiichi tries to solve her problem with a shortsighted and violent tactic—ambushing Teppei. And when you read that arc, you readers probably thought that was the best solution to the problem."
"The "Massacre Arc" is the story that offers the correct answer to the problem. Keiichi, who is just one helpless boy, uses the power of a large group of people and eventually even gets the mayor involved. With that political power in hand, he solves the problem. However, there is one point here that I want to make very clear so as to leave no misunderstanding. I want you to see that what was right was for Keiichi to consult all those people—he didn't solve the problem by going to specific people who already had political power and authority"
"It's true that in the story Oryou talks directly to the mayor, and the result is that the child consultation center intervenes and the problem is solved. That might lead you to believe that Oryou was the only real help in reaching the solution and that Keiichi only needed to go to her. In fact, the world is overflowing with stories where people solve problems by using their connections to people with power, and it makes sense that there are people who think that's how you solve problems. And Oryou really did have enough influence that she could have solved the problem on her own. But it was essential that the village council agree to join the cause before Oryou made any move. And to get the consensus of the council, the support of all the adults of the village was indispensable. In other words, Oryou represented the whole village when talking to the mayor. The problem would not have been solved if left to her influence alone."
"It's the same in real life. Reality isn't so kind as to let you solve every problem just by talking to an influential politician and making connections. It's only after you gain the support and understanding of many people that their support transforms into political power and the problem is resolved through political means. If you ignore that process and try to solve problems politically without public consent, then that's no different from resorting to violence without authority. What's important in this story is that Keiichi asked for help from a lot of people and was able to get support from all of them."
"When people come together, then people with all kinds of abilities will join your cause. Their various skills will blend together to become an even greater power, and then problems can be solved peacefully and in the correct manner. For the purposes of moving the story along, all of that power culminated in the one character of Oryou Sonozaki, but I sincerely hope that will not give you readers the wrong idea."
"True power is based on the will of the people. If you try to ignore that, it's the same as committing an act of violence. If you can understand that, then I think you will also have a better understanding of just how amazing Keiichi's accomplishments in this story are."
"I hope all of you who are trying to do what's right will stop doing things on your own, assuming that no one will understand, and go to others for help and support. I hope with all my heart that this story will come across the way I meant it to."
Hinase Momoyama.
"Thank you so much for joining us on volume four of the "Massacre Arc." I'm so relieved that the climax of the first half, Satoko's rescue, ended without incident. I'm so glad that they broke down Rule Z and changed the village, and that Satoko was able to grow and mature!!"And, and! As for me personally, it was really fun being able to draw the older characters—Oryou-san, Teppei, the Sonozaki assembly man, etc."
"Now it's finally revealed that Takano-san is the true culprit behind Oyashiro-sama's Curse, and thus we begin the second half's battle. How will Rika and her friends fight against Rule Y? I'm going to keep working my very hardest, so please keep reading.Momoyama"
"Specialx2 Thanks!!Original Story, Supervisor: Ryukishi—sama, BT—sama, Jika-sama, and Tsubaki Naruse-samaEditors: Nakagawa—sama, Koizumi—samaMy Assistants: Ekuni—kun, Hime-sama, Cyco-sama, Mito-sama, Aoi Shouno-sama, Motchii-sama, Yuukarin & my family, & everyone who read this!!"
Minagoroshi-hen Manga Volume 5.
Ryukishi07.
Hinamizawa Syndrome and Paranoia
"One of the themes in Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY is the idea that if you stop communicating and succumb to paranoia, it will always spark a tragedy. To depict this "it will always spark a tragedy" aspect in a very clear, organic way with no ambiguity whatsoever, I came up with "Hinamizawa Syndrome." Anyone who manifests Hinamizawa Syndrome gives in to extreme paranoia and as a result causes multiple tragedies. The important point here is that Hinamizawa Syndrome doesn't cause the tragedies directly but indirectly. It's true that when the symptoms activate, the victim may cause a tragedy and kill someone. However, it was the person who committed the murder, not Hinamizawa Syndrome. The syndrome drove them to kill."
"It's easy for us to understand direct crimes. He wanted money, he killed someone, he took their money. If that's all there is to it, it's very easy to blame the criminal. But if we knew the following about that person's history, then maybe our opinion would change a little: The killer has been cruelly abused since he was young. He has absolutely no self-esteem. He's always been forced into a subservient position, and as a result he had no time to worry about school and had to enter the real world with a very poor academic history. Unable to choose a career, he finally found a job, but because of his servile attitude, he became a target for bullying and was forced. To change jobs again and again. In the end, in desperate need of money and driven to the edge mentally and emotionally, the only option he can see is the aforementioned tragedy. Of course, knowing this doesn't change the fact that what he did was wrong. However, now that we know all this, I think we might start to think that some of the blame lies in the environment that created the criminal."
"The emotion of paranoia is no more than a symptom of poor communication, and that is one of the many themes I wanted to bring across in this work. In the case of the paranoid Keiichi committing murder, of course Keiichi should be blamed. But when I think of the circumstances that forced Keiichi to murder, I think it's not right to accuse only Keiichi. And to make that a little easier to understand, I came up with this term "Hinamizawa Syndrome." when someone falls prey to this illness, they become extremely paranoid and aggressive, and they cause tragedies. These tragedies are very unfortunate, and while the diseased is still a criminal, he or she is also a victim (a patient). That should be pretty easy to understand. In other words, the name of the sickness, Hinamizawa Syndrome, is just a key word to represent the "environment and history" that drove the criminal to murder. However, by understanding the name of the illness, it becomes possible for us to move from a position of merely blaming the person who committed the murder and to direct our attention and questions to the environment that created the murderer."
"Is there someone close to you whose isolation and helplessness are amplifying his paranoia and leading him to aggressive behavior? It's easy to talk behind that person's back and say, "Oh, he's not very social," or "He's weird and creepy." but before we start prejudging him, why not think about the environment that made him what he is—why is he in that shell, what made him so hard to approach? He might actually be a nice person who just wants friends. Maybe he's had a lot of bad experiences that make him afraid to associate with other people, and he's trying to protect himself by being the first to attack, shielding himself with the quills of cowardice... Please look at the people around you and notice if they have Hinamizawa Syndrome. He didn't do anything wrong. It's his illness that's making him bad."
"How can we break the bonds of Hinamizawa Syndrome? It's not an easy thing to do, but I'm sure all of you who have been with the story this long already know the answer."
Hinase Momoyama.
"I want to work even harder on the next volume!"
"Specialx2 Thanks!!Original Story, Supervisor: Ryukishi—sama, Jika-sama, Tsubaki Naruse-sama, Kakumu-sama, and BT—samaEditors: Nakagawa—sama, Koizumi—samaMy Assistants: Ekuni—kun, Hime-sama, Mito-sama, Motchii-sama, Yuukarin, Aoi Shouno-sama, Maruyama-sama, Tsuchii-sensei, Cyco-sama & my family& YOU!!"
Minagoroshi-hen Manga Volume 6.
Ryukishi07.
A World Made of Overlapping Sheets of Paper
"Hello, I'm Ryukishi07."
"This volume brings us to the conclusion of the "Massacre Arc" of Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY."
"The "Massacre Arc" gives the most answers of any of the other stories up to this point. After reading this arc, I think that all the scattered puzzle pieces that you have collected up until now should finally be fitting together."
"Befitting an arc entitled "Massacre," this one also features the most characters so far. There is something that only you readers, who have seen the world through the various perspectives of the main characters, will be able to see—something that will help you find the truth. Something that may look merely like a line when you see only one piece of paper, but when you put the multiple sheets of paper on top of each other, they form a picture...Maybe the world of Higurashi is a world made up of individual pieces of paper laid on top of one another."
"I'm sorry it took until the last volume to say this, but Hinase Momoyama-sensei, thank you for all the wonderful illustrations you drew for this manga. You always made the world of Higurashi so exciting with your great drawings, and I always looked forward to reading your rough drafts. I look forward to seeing your future works."
"The world of Higurashi will continue just a little longer. I hope you will stay with me until the very end."
Hinase Momoyama.
"Thank you for reading this far. I remember reading the visual novel, and when I got to the terrible, terrible ending, the tears just wouldn't stop. And when Rika-chan refused to give up, seeing her fight against her hopeless fate...she was so heartbreaking and so glorious. Like Rika-chan, I would never have been able to safely bring this manga to a close all on my own.Ryukishi—sama, Yatazakura-sama, Tokibi-sama, Tsubaki Naruse-sama, Nekozakura-sama, Kakumu-sama, BT—sama...My editors: Nakagawa—sama, Koizumi—sama And my assistants: Ekuni—kun, Aoi Shouno-sama, Taruma-sama, Tsuchii-sensei, Hime-sama, Maruyama-sama, Mito-sama, Yuukarin, Motchii-sama, Yamao-sama, Yoneda-sama...And my friends, family, the Nakagawa-sama who's not my editor (hee),and all of you who read this. It's thanks to you. I've gotten so much help from all of you, I can never thank you enough.Thank you, thank you, thank you so much!!!"
"The story is now down to just the final "Festival Accompanying Arc." How will the battle end between Rika-chan and Takano? Please take a look at that piece of the story too.Momoyama"
"P.S. Keiichi's dad and Chie-sensei are there with the villagers in the last chapter. I made it kind of like a Where's Waldo?, so please look for them!"
Matsuribayashi-hen Manga Volume 1.
Ryukishi07.
Beginning of the Miracle
"Hello, I'm Ryukishi07."
"The "Festival Accompanying Arc" is the final arc of Higurashi: WHEN THEY CRY, and it demonstrates how much miraculous power can be created by believing in each other and working together."
"In that sense, this final arc is the ideal story, in a way, and the story of the final battle."
"Will Rika Furude and her friends manage to make it safely past June 1983? How will the final battle end? ...To tell that story, the arc has to journey back in time."
"What you've just read depicts the childhood of a key character, Miyo Takano. By seeing her upbringing and her feelings and learning about her strength, you can all discover, little by little, the truth behind this story."
"A believing heart calls forth miracles. In that case, her strong feelings have the power to call forth miracles as well."
"I hope you will all watch as Miyo Takano brings about her miracles. "
Karin Suzuragi.
"—SPECIAL THANKS——Original Story, Supervisor—Ryukishi07-sama, BT-sama, Yatazakura-sama"
"—My Editors—Koizumi-sama, Kouno-sama"
"—My Staff—Erina-sama, Tana-sama, Shigetomo Tanakura-sama, Nayu Y-sama, Niwako-sama, Bancho-sama, Tomoka Furuta-sama, Rico-sama, YF-sama, Yo-shun-samaAND YOU!"
"Thank you for reading this far. Volume 1 is all about Miyoko. I love Miyoko when she's being cute and when she's being scary. The "Festival Accompanying Arc" starts right away with a climactic situation, but we've only just begun. This is the prologue to the prologue. The next part of the story is going to be just as exciting, so if it's all right, please stay with us to the very end."
Matsuribayashi-hen Manga Volume 2.
Ryukishi07.
With An Occasional Smile
"Hello, I'm Ryukishi07."
"As you can see in the "Festival Accompanying Arc," Kyosuke Irie is an important character who is deeply connected to Hinamizawa Syndrome. When I was working out his character early on, I really wasn't sure how to give him presence without making him seem too suspicious. As a result, his defining trait was his obsession with maids—a bizarre characteristic that is way out in left field when compared to the significance of his backstory."
"At first I thought he was just a goofball completely unbefitting his grand history. But as I rounded out his character little by little, I started to think that that's exactly what makes him human. And in the beginning he played his part well as the clown. It was nothing more than a little prank to tease the unlucky Satoko."
"But I wonder if perhaps when he was playing that goofy character, those were the only times he was able to forget his tragic past. And he'd no doubt learned that a smile, even a fake one, can lighten the load on one's heart. Life isn't short enough that we can carry a heavy load and live only for that purpose. Rather, if you don't make sure to smile, even if you don't mean it, and relax a little at a time, you're guaranteed to be crushed by your load somewhere along the way. And that's why Irie would chase Satoko around with a maid's headpiece—those were the only times he could forget his past and smile with all his heart...Then he would be able to feel that much more passion for his research and efforts to eradicate the tragic disease."
"I don't think any of us has an easy life. But if our only focus is on carrying our load, that load will crush us. Please learn from Irie and smile and goof off sometimes. I'm sure it will lighten your load."
"Oh, but I don't mean you should do the maid thing."
Karin Suzuragi.
"Thank you for reading through Volume 2 of the "Festival Accompanying Arc." Miyoko is all grown up now I hope that you will watch to see what happens at the end of Myo's tale of hard work and to see the future of Hinamizawa. Please keep reading."
"—SPECIAL THANKS——Original Story, Supervisor—Ryukishi07-sama, BT-sama, Yatazakura-sama"
"—My Editors—Koizumi-sama, Kouno-sama"
"—My Staff—Shigetomo Tanakura-sama, Nayu Y-sama, Hikaru Nikaido-sama, Niwako-sama, Tomoka Furuta-sama, Rico-sama, YF-sama, Yo-Shun-samaAND YOU!"
Matsuribayashi-hen Manga Volume 3.
Ryukishi07.
The Correct Solution
"The story leading up to 1983 finally made it to the fourth year's curse. Tragedies and atrocities aren't something that suddenly happen for no reason; they come about after many negative things build up to them. After seeing everything build up like this, I expect you have a different impression than you did reading the "Abducted by Demons Arc" when you first encountered the tragedies of this story."
"Also, this arc closes in on the story of Satoshi defending Satoko. In a harsh family environment, Satoshi accepts a bitter fate in order to defend Satoko, and eventually the burden becomes too much for him... In those circumstances, Satoko did nothing but hide behind her brother, and Satoshi just took it and refused to go to anyone for help. Both of them are very tragic characters. But like Keiichi correctly demonstrated in the "Massacre Arc," when you have a problem that you can't solve on your own, the solution is not to keep it to yourself and maintain the status quo. There is no doubt that Satoshi and Satoko should have taken their problems to adults like their coach, for example, who was very worried about them. But for some reason, when people find themselves in really trying situations, they have a sad habit of withdrawing into their shells as a way to get through their problems, and they take themselves away from the solution."
"Let's say you find yourself in a situation that you can't change on your own, and you can't think of a solution, so you end up just dealing with it. It's only a matter of time before it crushes you...At those times, just leaving everything to chance is not the best idea. Like Keiichi once did, we should go to as many people as we can to find help."
"If Satoshi and Satoko had summoned their courage and faced their family situation...then this may have turned into a much different story...What would have happened if Keiichi had come to their school in 1982? Or if you had moved to their school in 1982? How could you have saved them? I think it would be very nice if you would think about those things as you read this story."
Karin Suzuragi.
"Thank you for reading through Volume Two of the "Festival Accompanying Arc." The spinning of story fragments has reached its climax at last. I hope you will watch over Miyoko, Irie, the club members, and everyone as their strong wills weave the threads and give shape to Hinamizawa's ultimate destiny."
"...I received the sad news that one of the members of 07th expansion, BT-sama, passed away on July 10. I can't express in one sentence the power BT-sama had, but to give you an idea, he set up and managed the message boards so the official character rankings were more fun, and he was like the man to see to get in touch with 07th Expansion."
"On the manga side of things, he mainly checked my rough drafts. His checks were very thorough and warmhearted. Not only that, he didn't only do the office-type work that was his job—he was always the first to tell me how he felt about the manga. He even posted his feelings on each chapter of the manga on the website bloc. Every time one came out. Those posts, and the comments I received from him directly when I went to thank-you parties and the like, really let me know that he truly enjoyed reading my manga and loved it with all his heart."
"On a personal basis, he's also said to me, "Be confident and do your best" and "Keep going but don't push yourself." He was a big man who never forgot to show warm kindness and consideration, despite how busy he must have been himself. And it's because he was such a big man that when I think that I'll never see him again, my strongest feelings are still that I can't believe it I don't want to believe it."
"A friend of mine told me, "What those of us left behind can do is to continue to treasure the things treasured by those who have passed on." I think my friend is exactly right. As long as Higurashi and Umineko are around, as long as I can draw, as long as people remember BT-sama and these works, I believe that his feelings will carry on, and I will do my best so that I can spin the threads of the "Festival Accompanying Arc" so that you all can enjoy it."
"BT-sama, thank you for everything. I wish you all the best in the next life with all my heart."
"Humbly yours, Karin Suzuragi. October 26, 2009"
Matsuribayashi-hen Manga Volume 4.
Ryukishi07.
The Correct Solution
"Hello, I'm Ryukishi07."
"In this volume, we have the long-awaited appearance of Akasaka. I didn't think that I myself...I mean, that Akasaka would be such a popular character. Maybe he's Higurashi's ever-important, standard "good-looking guy" character."
"Ah! But some people suspect him of having a thing for little girls...No, no, he doesn't! Akasaka is working hard to help Rika-chan (laugh)."
"The "Festival Accompanying Arc" still has a ways to go yet. Following Akasaka's lead, Ooishi gets to show us how manly he can be in the next volume. I do hope that you will see not only the children's battle in this story, but the adults' battles and conflicts as well."
"Well then, I pray that we meet again in the next volume."
Karin Suzuragi.
"Thank you for reading this far. It's so cool when Hanyu and Miyo-san confront each other, isn't it? The clash of conviction versus conviction. Now all the game pieces are in place, and the "Festival Accompanying Arc" has finally reached the setting of 1983 Hinamizawa. After everything, starting with the "Abducted by Demons Arc," going through all the question and answer arcs, spinning the threads of the world fragments, this is where it brings us, and that's what makes me all the more emotionally invested in it. I will do my best to keep drawing the emotions of the Higurashi characters. Please keep reading."
"This summer, Volumes Four and Five of the "Festival Accompanying Arc" are being. Released simultaneously, so I wanted to make the afterword really cute, and then I went crazy with the art under the jackets. It may have been a kind of adventure I hadn't had in a while. If you feel so inclined, then please, take a look under the jacket."
"But, as usual, I'm bad at expressing myself in words, so I feel embarrassed and very apologetic. I'll work hard at drawing."
"—SPECIAL THANKS—"
"Original Story, Supervisor: Ryukishi07-sama, BT-sama, Yatazakura-sama, Tokibi-sama, Tsubaki Naruse-sama, Nekozakura-sama, Kakumu-sama"
"My Editors: Koizumi-sama, Kubota-sama"
"My Staff: Shigetomo Tanakura-sama, Nayu Y-sama, Niwako-sama, Tomoka Furuta-sama, YF-sama, Yo-Shun-sama"
"AND YOU!"
Matsuribayashi-hen Manga Volume 5.
Ryukishi07.
Rugged Austerity and Passion
"Hello, I'm Ryukishi07."
"Ooishi is a character with flavor. He has a rugged austerity unique to older men. His elderly point of view and speech pattern leave a deep impression, and he gives off the aura of someone with a broad perspective. But on the other hand, he hasn't forgotten the passion of his youth, and he works hard to solve the murders before he retires. And because of that, he is faced with the problem of his pension—a problem very far removed from the lives of young people."
"His true feelings, the image he's set up for himself, and his future livelihood...After much inner conflict and turmoil, Ooishi will most likely still continue to press toward solving the murders. He will finally reach the truth in this, the "Festival Accompanying" arc."
"I hope he exposes the truth, retires, and lives his golden years in peace... Nn—fu—fu."
Karin Suzuragi.
"Thank you for reading this far. The day of the cotton drifting is almost upon us, and the club members are moving into position for their counterattack. I will do my best to draw the heated developments. I hope you will enjoy it."
"As I draw the answer arcs while listening to the Higurashi soundtrack, sometimes I find myself looking back on the question arcs. When I first played through the question arc visual novels, they were spooky, terrifing, and mysterious—everything you'd want to help you feel a chill in the summer—and I could get it any time of year. Looking back, sometimes I'll be overwhelmed by a slightly delayed feeling of "Rena's so great when she's flipped out" (I don't know what to do with myself), but the extreme variations in temperature, chilling versus nonchilling, are what make Higurashi so appealing. I think that if I were to alternately draw question-and-answer arcs, I could experience a mental roller-coaster ride. It makes me want to find time to play through the question arcs again."
"Higurashi taught me a lot about the charm of penalty games and various different kinds of moe. I think fondly on the days when I had someone tell me where to find maid cafes and maid bars in Akihabara, and I rushed to them to understand better the appeal of Higurashi."
"—SPECIAL THANKS—"
"—Original Story, Supervisor—Ryukishi07-sama, BT-sama, Yatazakura-sama, Tokihi-sama, Tsubaki Naruse-sama, Nekozakura-sama, Kakumu-sama"
"—My Editors—Koizumi-sama, Kubota-sama"
"—My Staff—Jun Akagami-sama, Shigetomo Tanakura-sama, Nayu Y-sama, Niwako-sama, Noda-sama, Tomoka Furuta-sama, YF-sama, Yo-Shun-sama"
"AND YOU!"
Matsuribayashi-hen Manga Volume 6.
Ryukishi07.
Two Heads Are Better Than One. Three Heads Are Better Than Two
"Hello, I'm Ryukishi07."
"Now even the "Festival Accompanying" arc has reached its final stages."
"This is also the volume where the grown-ups fight their battles. Especially Ooishi! He makes peace and joins forces with the Sonozaki family—once his powerful enemy with a strong influence on everyone in the village—and together they repel Ootaka. I wonder if it's because he's so well loved that he was able to come out victorious. Because if Ooishi had lost his battle, Operation Forty-eight Hours would have ended in failure. As for Ootaka...I get the feeling that he's your typical punching bag character. (ha-ha!)"
"This volume also included Tomitake's big moment in the spot-light. Tomitake, the man who stops at nothing to help the woman he loves. I never even dreamed that he would get to be such a beloved character."
""There's someone I want to protect, even if it costs me my own life...I can't afford to stop because I'm helping the one I want to protect." I've always wanted to say something that cool. But in the end, it didn't take much to catch him. (ha-ha!)"
"Is there someone close to you who's like Tomitake? When your friend is agonizing about something all on their own, please be there for them so that you can agonize and think about the problem with them. Two heads are better than one. Three heads are better than two. As the circle expands, eventually it becomes great power."
"I hope that you will be a part of that circle..."
Karin Suzuragi.
"Thank you for reading this far. Before I draw the rough drafts of the manga, I play through the visual novel for a review. But the "Festival Accompanying" arc is one climactic battle after another, so I get very absorbed in it because it's so good (of course, all of the arcs are good.) Akasaka's karate skills are unbelievable, aren't they? I bet life would be really fun if I could get that good at martial arts, I suddenly realized that the Angel Mort costume, which I've drawn regularly since the "Abducted by Demons" arc, hasn't shown up in a really long time, and I got just a little depressed."
"The battle surrounding Rika-chama still has a long way to go, I hope you will watch over the dead heat between Takano's will and the club members' wills until it's all over"
"—SPECIAL THANKS—"
"—Original Story, Supervisor—Ryukishi07-sama, BT-sama, Yatazakura-sama, Tokibi-sama, Tsubaki Naruse-sama, Nekozakura-sama, Kakumu-sama"
"—My Editors—Koizumi-sama, Kubota-sama"
"—My Staff—Jun Akagami-sama, Shigetomo Tanakura-sama, Nayu Y-sama, Niwako-sama, Noda-sama, Tomoka Furuta-sama, YF-sama"
"AND YOU!"
Matsuribayashi-hen Manga Volume 7.
Ryukishi07.
Somebody Has to be the Villain?
"Hello, I'm Ryukishi07."
"How did you like this volume of the "Festival Accompanying Arc"?"
"Takano, woman of mystery. In this story, we are getting close to the heart of her feelings. Takano is one of the few adult women in the Higurashi series. To prove the validity of her and her grandfather's work, she tries to take hold of Rika and all of Hinamizawa. Of course, to Rika and her friends, Takano's actions are terrible, and she is a contemptible enemy. And because Takano has taken on the role of villain... the story approaches its conclusion."
"Is it true that a story doesn't end unless someone is the villain? Will the story never be resolved unless someone is made out to be the enemy? If there's no conflict, then no one is the enemy. It may be very difficult to find such a fragment. But you have come this far into the world of Higurashi; you can do it. Would you please look out for that fragment for me? You are capable of taking the witch's step."
"I recommend it."
"I hope to meet you again in the next volume—the climax of this story."
Karin Suzuragi.
"Thank you for reading this far. The "Festival Accompanying Arc" is just one battle after another, and the grown-ups really get to show their stuff. This is the seventh volume of that arc; the next volume will be the last. I feel like it took a long time, and yet it also seemed to fly by. Thank you for supporting me through it all. I hope I can make the climax really exciting. I would love it if you watched over me to the very end!"
"—SPECIAL THANKS—"
"—Original Story, Supervisor—Ryukishi07-sama, BT-sama, Yatazakura-sama, Tokika-sama, Tsubaki Naruse-sama, Nekozakura-sama, Kakumu-sama"
"—My Editors—Koizumi-sama, Kubota-sama"
"—My Staff—Jun Akagami-sama, Shigetomo Tanakura-sama, Nayu Y-sama, Niwako-sama, Noda-sama, Tomoka Furuta-sama, YF-sama"
"AND YOU!"
Matsuribayashi-hen Manga Volume 8.
Ryukishi07.
This is My Wish
"Hello, I'm Ryukishi07."
"In this volume, the "Festival Accompanying Arc" reaches its conclusion at last. In other words, this long, long trip through the various fragments finally comes to an end. To all who have walked with me on the long journey of this story, I truly thank you. When I realize that this will be the last time I write an afterword for the manga version of the main Higurashi question—and—answer arcs, I am filled with deep emotion."
"The story only covers the week leading up to the cotton drifting here in the "Festival Accompanying Arc." It was a very busy week for our heroes and truly their final week. For Rika and her friends and for Miyo Takano. How did you enjoy the world of Higurashi? As you know, Rika and Hanyu, in addition to the club members and everyone else in Hinamizawa (though they didn't know it), have repeated this world again and again. It was a vicious, cruel, and completely outrageous world. But for those of us living now, maybe in exchange for not constantly repeating our world, we're being tested to see how we will live our one lifetime. Keiichi and his friends failed again and again through countless worlds. And then in the "Festival Accompanying Arc," they finally reached a conclusion that could be called the "right one." but I hope that you, who have seen the many worlds, will never forget the tragedy and regret that they endured again and again. And I hope that you, living right now, will never forget the everyday miracles of living a normal life—of laughing, eating, falling in love...that is my wish."
"Now, then, Rika and Hanyu have reached the end of June 1983 for the first time, and their long, long journey has reached one conclusion. But the world of Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY has just a little bit further to go in the "Dice Killing Arc." I hope you will stay with me a little longer too."
Karin Suzuragi.
"The manga version of the "Festival Accompanying Arc" has reached its end. The journey through all eight volumes felt both long and short—it was over in a flash. I wouldn't have been able to run this far if not for all of your support. Thank you so much for watching over me."
"Up until now, I have lived my life alongside Higurashi. The "Abducted by Demons Arc" was terrifying. Rena's transformations were so scary, I read it with my hand up, poised to cover the screen. The "Cotton Drifting Arc" was filled with such constant terror that, as expected, I read on with my hand up to the screen. The "Curse Killing Arc" kept surprising me, but I charged through it the action scenes in the "Time Killing Arc" had me at the edge of my seat, wondering anxiously if Akasaka would make it through alive. The "Eye Opening Arc" was so fascinating as it exposed the tricks and turns underlying the plot, I couldn't tear my eyes away. The "Atonement Arc" made my heart leap as it alternated between oncoming terror and relief. The "Massacre Arc" brought me to tears with its theme of the power of unity and its unbearable reality. And I lost all track of time playing the "Festival Accompanying Arc," with its power of optimism, collection of miracles, and exhilarating battles. I remember being completely absorbed, reading about the painful and powerful process through which Miyo Takano built up her indomitable will. I am so happy to have been given the opportunity to turn parts of all that into a manga."
"...Still, Rena's transformed face really was horrific, and for a while I couldn't even look at the official message boards because of it but now I'm overcome with urges to see it to draw it, to seek it out. I'm so fickle. There was a time when I couldn't handle horror, but thanks to Higurashi, think I've built up a resistance to it it also taught me a lot about moe. Cat ears, kneesocks, the "absolute territory," maid-san paradise...I think the Angel Mort design is excellent. Thank you for letting me draw so much."
"To everyone who sent me letters during the series' run, thank you. Some people sent me multiple letters, and they were a big encouragement to me. Thank you for all the new year's cards, summer greeting cards, and winter greeting cards. I'm sorry I couldn't send you replies. I hope I can return your kindness with the manga I draw every day and by filling in as much space as possible with bonus drawings. You sent me so many adorable illustrations of Rena, Mion and Shion, Rika-chama and Hanyu—they were such a pleasure to see. I've been very blessed to have met all of you through Higurashi."
"If there's one thing I regret, it's that I couldn't visit Shirakawa-go again while I was working on the series. I had no idea the memories of my visit before starting the series would be such a source of comfort to me. Shirakawa-go is a great place. Its natural scenery is beautiful, and the people there are very kind. If you ever visit, I hope you get a taste of just how wonderful the place is. If I ever have the chance to spend more time there, I would like to experience dusk and early morning at Shirakawa-go. I want to see the summer water sprinkling and the sake festival and—though it would be hard to get there in winter—what it's like in the snow. I bet it's amazing. I want to take good care of Shirakawa-go and all of japan's nature. The cicadas and Higurashi too, of course. Chirp, chirp, chirrrp..."
"Now that the "Festival Accompanying Arc" is over and Rika has made it past June of 1983, the "Dice Killing Arc," which could perhaps be called her final trial, is about to begin. You could say it's the arc that brings all of the Higurashi stories to a conclusion. I hope you will watch over Hanyu as she contends with the feelings in her heart and Rika as she struggles toward a new resolution."
"If possible, I hope that this last volume will reach BT-san. I would be so happy if BT-san—who always read the Higurashi manga with a smile, enjoying it with all his heart—could read this book."
"Thank you so much for staying with us all this time. I hope you will enjoy the "Dice Killing Arc"!
"—SPECIAL THANKS—"
"—Original Story, Supervisor—Ryukishi07-sama, BT-sama, Yatazakura-sama, Tokika-sama, Tsubaki Naruse-sama, Nekozakura-sama, Kakumu-sama"
"—My Editors—Koizumi-sama, Kubota-sama"
"—My Staff—Jun Akagami-sama, Shigetomo Tanakura-sama, Nayu Y-sama, Niwako-sama, Noda-sama, Tomoka Furuta-sama, YF-sama"
"AND YOU!"
Saikoroshi (manga).
Ryukishi07.
The Power of Meaningful Daily Communication
"Hello, I'm Ryukishi07."
"Looking back, I'm suddenly struck by the realization that it's been five years since we began—this has been a very long story. For the time being, Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY reaches its conclusion in the "Dice Killing Arc." First, to all of you who read the manga, to everyone involved in this project, and Suzuragi-sensei—thank you very, very much."
"Back when I was writing the script for the original, I didn't have any experience writing novels. I came up against many challenges, and at one point, I even had to stop writing altogether. Nevertheless, though imperfect, the series made it far enough to be turned into a manga. I owe it all to everyone who supported me and the help of my friends. As for the "Dice Killing Arc," its theme is daily communication."
"I pray with all my heart that we all recognize the overwhelming support we get from the people around us and that we will treasure and cultivate the power that comes from that."
Karin Suzuragi.
"Thank you for staying with us all this time. I believe the future that Rika chose for herself will surely be a happy one I think that we only live once, and we face lots of big choices and difficult decisions on the way. If we don't allow ourselves to be carried away by our surroundings and choose our own path—one that suits our needs—then that is the right answer. We've each been given our own life, and I want to live mine to the fullest."
"I am truly grateful for the blessing of being allowed to work on Higurashi from the "Abducted by Demons arc" to the "Dice Killing Arc." it was a lot of fun drawing all the Higurashi characters and their myriad emotions. Thank you to everyone who supported me, to my editor who helped me with the writing, and to my staff. With all of your help, we made it to the end. I hope that this arc, where Rika-chan fights her own battle, will reach BT-san too."
"BT-san once said to me that it's important to keep running at 70 percent power. I don't think I'll ever forget that. Although sometimes you have to go at 120 percent to take hold of an opportunity, and you can choose to keep up that pace. There are many different paths and many different choices."
"I'm rooting for all of you, that you will create great futures. And I'm looking forward to 07th Expansions's future works. I expect brilliant stories filled with emotion, suspense, and terror—all kinds of things to shake up people's hearts. It's a blessing that I can look forward to something twice a year, every year. But please take care of your health."
"Thank you for everything. If we get a chance to meet again, I look forward to it!"
"—SPECIAL THANKS—"
"—Original Story, Supervisor—Ryukishi07-sama, BT-sama, Yatazakura-sama, Tokibi-sama, Tsubaki Naruse-sama, Nekozakura-sama, Kakumu-sama"
"—My Editors—Koizumi-sama, Kubota-sama"
"—My Staff—Shigetomo Tanakura-sama, Nayu Y-sama, Niwako-sama, Noda-sama, Tomoka Furuta-sama"
"AND YOU!"
| List of Manga Afterwords/Higurashi |
fandom.07th-expansion | # List of Similar Characters
Ryukishi07’s works often feature characters that are similar to those in his previous works, either through appearance, similar names, or personalities. He likens his characters to actors, explaining that they look the same because it's one person playing different roles.
This page lists the characters that meet at least one, preferably more, of the following criteria and groups them together based on their “original” version:
In general, characters need to meet at least two of the above to be listed, unless they have a near-identical appearance.
The name order in the Japanese source texts is used for the characters listed on this page to preserve the puns.
As Ryukishi07's first major work, has been referenced in later series the most; some of these connections can be considered major spoilers for "Higurashi" in one way or another. Proceed with caution.
Rika Furude and Frederica Bernkastel.
Rika Furude lookalikes are the most prominent, each usually featuring blue hair in a hime cut.
A being named Frederica Bernkastel related to Rika has also been referenced in later works.
Rika and Bernkastel both share a birthday on August 21.
Miyo Takano and Satoko Houjou.
Takano lookalikes are second to Rika lookalikes in prominence, featuring blonde hair and sometimes a name that can be read as 34 in some way or consists of "Tanashi" or "Miyoko". They often appear as rivals or friends to Rika lookalikes. A case can also be made for some of them having connections to Satoko Houjou.
Miyo Takano, Lambdadelta, and Meryl Tanashi all share a birthday on June 20. In addition, Miyo and Meryl both have the O blood type.
Takano's first name consists of the kanji for "three" and "four". Lambdadelta's full name written in (ΛΔ) reads "34". Vier Dreissig's name is German for "four thirty", but could also be interpreted as referring to "vierunddreißig", which means "thirty four".
In the 21st episode of , Eua refers to Satoko as "Vier", "Mitsuyo", and "Anomalous Spinal Cord Specimen LD3105". "Mitsuyo" can be read as 34.
Additionally, the name of the "Umineko" character Sayo can be read as 3-4. Nanakaku Beako, a VTuber associated with 07th Expansion, has her birthday on March 4 (3/4).
Tetsurou Okonogi.
The namesake characters from "Higurashi" and "Umineko" and Maurice Monobe all share a birthday on December 1, as well as the A blood type.
Okonogi's tendency to appear in nearly everything was made the subject of a fad where 07th Expansion posted a spritesheet of Okonogi faces and encouraged fans to paste his face into different media.
There is also a minor character similar in appearance named in "Rewrite", which Ryukishi wrote a route for.
Jirou Tomitake.
Jirou and James both share a birthday on September 14 and the B blood type.
Juuza Amakusa.
Amakusa and Skylark 13 are special cases due to Skylark 13 not having a sprite in the original "Higurashi" visual novels. His first visual appearance was in the "Matsuribayashi" manga, 3 years after Amakusa's first appearance in "Alliance of the Golden Witch". However, the first "Matsuribayashi" drama CD, released after the end of the manga serialization, features an Amakusa lookalike on its cover illustrated by Ryukishi07 himself; this can be seen as an acknowledgement of this design of Skylark 13's appearance from him.
In Nekodamashi-hen Part 4 of , aired on January 28, 2021, Skylark 13 makes an unambiguous appearance according to the credits of the episode.
Battler Ushiromiya.
Battler and Butler both share a birthday on July 15.
Sakutarou.
Sakutarou and Sakunoshin both share a birthday on March 9, with Sakunoshin using edited sprites of the former.
Additionally, Sakutarou has younger brothers named Sakukichi and Sakusuke, who is suggested to be the same Sakusuke that appears in The Story of Coffee.
Wang Yuanhong.
According to the 07th Party 7 livestream, Ryukishi enjoyed Takuya Tsukamoto's performance as Wang in the stage play adaptation of "Rose Guns Days" so much that he got him a speaking part in "Symphony of Catbox and Dreams" as a new character, Mikami.
| List of Similar Characters |
fandom.07th-expansion | # List of Umineko home video releases
This page documents Japanese and English home video releases of the .
| List of Umineko home video releases |
fandom.07th-expansion | # List of collaborations and crossovers
This page documents collaborations and crossovers of Ryukishi07 works with non-07th Expansion-affiliated companies and games.
General.
Sanrio.
As an April Fool's joke in 2021, Sanrio collaborated with "".
| List of collaborations and crossovers |
fandom.07th-expansion | # List of in-universe references
Many of Ryukishi07's works contain references to his other works. Whether or not these references have greater significance is up to reader interpretation.
See List of Similar Characters for character lookalikes and references to them across his work. Also see WanyaDora, another recurring element.
Note that references among "Hinamizawa Bus Stop", "Kaidan to Odorou", and , between and , and between "Haworthia" and are not listed because this site considers works from each of those groups to be associated with each other.
| List of in-universe references |
fandom.07th-expansion | # List of popular culture references
Ryukishi07 has a habit of making references to pop culture in his works, sometimes anachronistic. This page compiles them and lists them in the order they appear.
Note that cases of Ryukishi07's works referencing each other are "not" listed. References to real life historical events are also "not" listed.
Onikakushi.
is the founder and mascot of the restaurant chain. Various adaptations and console ports change Sanders' name to either Kenta or Randy, with the KFC name changed to similar acronyms if shown.
This is a reference to the anime "", which is known for featuring colony drops (space colonies hijacked and made to plummet onto Earth's surface) committed by the antagonists, the Principality of Zeon.
A reference to ', which released in 1991 and is known for introducing the combo attack mechanic that would become a mainstay of fighting games. The updated rerelease ' would introduce the super meter/gauge.
Watanagashi.
A reference to the series "", which began in 1996. It stars a girl named Sakura Kinomoto who fights evil and wears various outfits while doing it. The character follows Sakura and records her battles with a camera.
Hinamizawa Bus Stop.
The "Mouseland in Tokyo" is likely a reference to .
Legend of the Golden Witch.
A reference to the video game series, of which Ryukishi is a fan.
Turn of the Golden Witch.
A reference to the book "".
Banquet of the Golden Witch.
A reference to the movie , which features a fictional unit of measurement called a "merute" that is supposed to equal one meter.
Alliance of the Golden Witch.
Much of this scene with Krauss fighting a Goat Butler parodies the series , which is known for measuring characters' strength through numerical power levels. The Tenkaichi Budokai, or World Martial Arts Tournament, is an in-universe tournament in "Dragon Ball" where the strongest fighters compete.
For You, the Replaceable Ones.
A reference to the RPG "" released in 1995, which features an .
| List of popular culture references |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Little Joker Higurashi X Umineko Supplement Booklet
is a book that released with the first ever issue of Gangan Joker on April 22, 2009. It contained "Matsuribayashi" manga chapter 9 and "Legend of the Golden Witch" manga chapters 16 and 17. It also contained comments from Ryukishi07 and artists Karin Suzuragi and Kei Natsumi.
Comments.
Translated by Omegabodega.
Ryukishi07.
<tabber>
<poem>
To All the Beloved Readers of Gangan Joker:
About Higurashi When They Cry:
Higurashi When They Cry is a suspense horror work set in a Japanese village in 1983. I'd be happy if you enjoyed this story depicting festivals and curses set in the recent past of 20 years ago. The true charm of the comic version lies with each artist's fascinating depiction of Higurashi's long story. The abundance of text and visuals unique to manga allows the original Higurashi's world to be easily understood and freely enjoyed, don't you think? Higurashi's comic version is recommended to everyone in the future who wants to enter the world of Higurashi.
About Umineko When They Cry:
Umineko is a completely different story than Higurashi. In 1986, on a small island in the Izu islands, the Ushiromiya family gathers on Rokkenjima. Umineko shows serial murder incidents happening in the Ushiromiya family conference. While Higurashi is a Japanese-style work set in a village in the mountains, Umineko is staged in a Western-style house on a secluded island, and so I think it can be enjoyed as a different suspense horror work from Higurashi. The epitaph describing the cache of gold, the legend of the witch inhabiting the island, and more: all sorts of mysteries await all of you readers. Won't you pursue these mysteries together with the characters?
Original Work and Editing: Ryukishi07
Representative of the doujin circle 07h Expansion. In charge of the scenario and character graphics of Higurashi When They Cry and Umineko When They Cry.
</poem>
<poem>
Gangan Joker 読者の皆様へ
「ひぐらしのなく頃に」について
「ひぐらしのなく頃に」という作品は、昭和58年の日本の寒村を舞台にした、サスペンスホラー作品です。20年ほど前という、ついこの間の昔に起こる、祭りと呪いに彩られた物語をお楽しみいただければ幸いです。 コミック版では実力ある先生方によって、「ひぐらし」という長い物語のそれぞれが魅力的に描かれています。マンガならではの豊富なテキスト量とビジュアルにより、原作「ひぐらし」の世界をわかりやすく、気軽に楽しんでいただけるのではないでしょうか。コミック版「ひぐらし」はこれから「ひぐらし」の世界に入ろうという皆さんにお勧めの「ひぐらし」です。
「うみねこのなく頃に」について
「うみねこ」は「ひぐらし」とは全く異なる物語です。1986年、伊豆諸島にある小さな島、六軒島に集まる右代宮家一族。「うみねこ」は、その右代宮家の親族会議で起こる連続殺人事件を描いています。「ひぐらし」は山奥の村という和風の題材ですが、「うみねこ」は孤島の洋館を舞台とし、「ひぐらし」とは違ったサスペンスホラーを楽しんでいただけると思います。黄金の隠し場所を示す碑文、島に住まう魔女の伝説など、さまざまな謎が読者の皆さんをお待ちしています。皆さんも物語の登場人物と一緒にこの物語の謎に迫ってみませんか?
原作・監修 竜騎士07
同人サークル 07th Expansion 代表。 「ひぐらしのなく頃に」「うみねこのなく頃に」シナリオキャラクターグラフィックを担当。
</poem>
</tabber>
Karin Suzuragi.
<tabber>
<poem>
Matsuribayashi-hen finally moves forward to the Hinamizawa of 1983. I hope to fully depict the activities of Miyo Takano, the people surrounding Hinamizawa, and the club members who play a central role in the Higurashi world.
I look forward to your continued support. Miss Higurashi is Satoko. Do your best, Satoko!
</poem>
<poem>
祭囃し編もいよいよ昭和58年の雛見沢に向かい歩みを早めていきます。 鷹野三四を始めとした雛見沢を取り巻く人物達、そしてひぐらしワールドの中心を担う部活メンバー達の活躍を余すところなく描いていけたらと思います。
今後とも何卒宜しくお願い致します。ミスひぐらし・沙都子。 頑張れ沙都子。
</poem>
</tabber>
Kei Natsumi.
<tabber>
<poem>
Hello to all of you, whether it's nice to meet you or not. I'm Kei Natsumi, and I'm in charge of the Umineko EP1 manga adaptation. I love Umineko, so I'm happy to be involved in the project like this. This love is not a lie! The manga version of EP1, which is covered in my love, is now entering a very critical stage. The will start this year, and whether you have already played the original or not, I hope you will enjoy the manga version as a review. Thank you very much in advance.
</poem>
<poem>
はじめましての方もそうでない方もこんにちは。うみねこEP1コミカライズ担当の夏海ケイです。うみねこ大好きなので、こうして企画に関わらせていただけて幸せです。この愛に嘘はない！そんな夏海の愛にまみれた漫画版EP1もかなり佳境へ入ってまいりました。 今年はアニメも始まりますし、原作プレイ済みの方もそうでない方も、漫画版で予習復習理をごゆるりとお楽しみいただけましたら幸いです。 どうぞよろしくお願いします。
</poem>
</tabber>
| Little Joker Higurashi X Umineko Supplement Booklet |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Logic Error
A is the worst mistake that a Game Master can make, being a contradiction in the tale that they've created. When a Logic Error occurs, the Game Master can either fix it or admit their mistake, with the latter case resulting in the game board immediately being destroyed. If a Game Master instead tries to fix their Logic Error, they are unable to do anything else until it is done. Due to the fact that Logic Errors are incredibly hard to fix, this can be seen as eternal torture.
Both Bernkastel and Lambdadelta have suffered through Logic Errors; Bernkastel's case specifically demonstrates that Logic Errors can be forced on a piece by a Game Master. Bernkastel was given the responsibility of solving the Logic Error without even knowing it, and after succeeding she became the Witch of Miracles.
The only Logic Error seen and explored in detail is the one caused by BATTLER and Erika in "Dawn of the Golden Witch". BATTLER wanted to make his piece version fake his death and escape a locked room, but unbeknownst to him Erika had retroactively sealed the room with duct tape, and this was not revealed until after BATTLER had declared that he wasn't inside the room with red. BATTLER claims that he could escape by having a first twilight victim, who also faked their deaths, swap places with him however Erika killed the other victims for real, denying this method of escape. Thus, BATTLER's mind was trapped inside of a similar room, his goal to escape the chain-locked room while the chain was still intact.
BATTLER is eventually freed when Beatrice challenges Erika as Kanon escapes the guesthouse and swaps places with him.
| Logic Error |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Looper
A looper, also known as , is a human with the power to travel between Fragments. This ability manifests whenever the looper dies, and they are able to retain most if not all their memories of previous loops. This power is called " in the manga.
Becoming a Looper.
Humans become loopers when they are bestowed this power by a higher being. In Rika's case, she travels between Fragments with the help of Hanyuu. An interview suggests that Rika cannot use this power by herself and has to agree with Hanyuu on when to loop. Rika is unable to fully remember events directly preceding her deaths due to being unconscious or violently murdered in most of them.
In "", it is said that the crack in Hanyuu's horn is the reason for Rika's incomplete memories. Hanyuu later bestows Rika with the full extent of her powers before disappearing, allowing Rika to fully remember events preceding her death. Meanwhile, Satoko gains the power to loop thanks to Eua, while fully retaining her memories from other Fragments due to Eua's power not being imperfect like Hanyuu's.
Influence on Other Humans.
"Higurashi Gou" shows that loopers with a close relationship to other humans will influence them to remember things from previous Fragments. Shades of this have been present in characters since the start of the original story, but it wasn't until "Tsumihoroboshi" that Keiichi could fully remember what he did in "Onikakushi". "Minagoroshi" shows that Rena and Shion were also able to retain memories from other Fragments, with Keiichi himself remembering "Tatarigoroshi" in that same arc. Ryukishi07 suggests that Keiichi was especially influenced by Rika due to "sharing the same fate". "Higurashi Gou" further shows that Teppei and Takano became able to remember Fragments once Satoko became a looper.
The trigger for affected humans to remember previous Fragments seems to involve them dying in previous worlds, as both Teppei and Takano recall "dreams" where they die. The influence of others is said to be irreversible, and that once a person begins remembering other Fragments, they cannot be forgotten. The more a looper loops, the stronger this memory accumulation grows.
Risks.
When a looper steps into a new Fragment, it is unclear what happens to the original version of themselves when it occurs. "Minagoroshi" and "Saikoroshi" suggest that the looper's consciousness overwrites the previous version's consciousness.
The personality of the looping version is also said to be much different than the normal human version as a result of living for much longer.
This apparent dissociation between a looper's original self and their older self can lead them to consider themselves . Witches face dissociation from themselves and also in relationships with non-loopers. Rika frequently refers to herself as a witch due to living for so long and at times treats her friends as disposable, as seen in "Tsumihoroboshi" when she gives up on curing Rena and opts to get along with the "next" one. An alternative version of Satoko that was inadvertently created due to Satoko's looping, is referred to as a witch by both Eua and herself, as Eua declares that Satoko is no longer human but a witch.
Despite being physically immortal in a sense, loopers can still experience mental trauma. Though Satoko has committed suicide many times to loop, she still suffers from PTSD because of Teppei.
There is a supposed counter to a looper's immortality: the Onigari-no-ryuuou, an ancient artifact with the ability to kill loopers.
| Looper |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Lord BATTLER
| Lord BATTLER |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Loss
Loss is the seventh episode of the "Okamikakushi" animation.
| Loss |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Lost Children in Winter
is the fifty-sixth event in . It is a Christmas event that ran from December 19, 2022 to December 28, 2022.
Related Units.
The following units increased event-related drops when brought into battle. They are units and character stories associated with this event.
All following units have a rarity of SSR.
| Lost Children in Winter |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Lost Item
| Lost Item |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Love
Love is the sixth episode of the "Okamikakushi" animation.
| Love |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Love in Bathing
was the seventh event in . It is a bathhouse and hot springs-themed event that ran from December 4, 2020 until December 14, 2020. The SR card "Bubble Master" Hanyuu Furude was available to those who completed the event story.
While the SSR units associated with the event originally were in 5-star only, a rerun of the banner associated with the event on November 5, 2021 unlocked 6-star variants for them.
Boosted Units.
The following units increased event-related drops when brought into battle. They are units associated with this event.
All following units have a rarity of SSR.
The following unit was a reward for completing the event and has a rarity of SR.
| Love in Bathing |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Lucifer
is the eldest sister of the Seven Sisters of Purgatory, representing the fallen angel and the corresponding sin of . She first appears in "Banquet of the Golden Witch".
Appearance.
Lucifer has long, straight black hair, fair skin and big red eyes. Her clothes are the same as those of the other Stakes. She wears the one-winged eagle on her "skirt".
Personality.
Lucifer is very prideful and refuses to accept defeat, and she especially dislikes being humiliated.
Abilities.
Like the other Sisters of Purgatory, Lucifer can create a magic sword and transform into a stake to fly at very high speeds and gouge people. Additionally, Lucifer can extend her nails to sharp points, and her moveset in Golden Fantasia shows that she can also grow a pair of wings for defense.
Background.
Lucifer is the eldest sister of the Seven Sisters of Purgatory, who are summoned by Beatrice to assist with her ceremony. Her vessel is that of a ceremonial stake set that Kinzo bought.
From an anti-fantasy perspective, Lucifer is an imaginary friend created by Yasuda and based off of the servant Lunon.
Role in the Story.
Banquet of the Golden Witch.
Lucifer makes her first physical appearance and engages Kanon in a sword fight. She loses and endures much bullying from her sisters.
End of the Golden Witch.
In the ???, Lucifer and the other Stakes arrive to help Battler once he becomes the Golden Sorcerer.
Other Appearances.
Golden Fantasia.
Lucifer is a playable character.
| Lucifer |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Lucifer/Gallery
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Luck Ganriki
Luck Ganriki (Circletempo) is a composer who began working with Ryukishi07 starting with .
| Luck Ganriki |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Luka Urushibara
is a character appearing in in the "" collaboration event From the Future.
Appearance.
Luka has a feminine appearance. He has short black hair and wears a shrine maiden outfit.
Personality.
Luka is very quiet and reserved, often standing by passively when Okabe and Kurisu argue.
Background.
Luka joins Okabe's experiment to enter the "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni" game world using a VR machine and travels to a supposedly virtual 1983 Hinamizawa.
Role in the Story.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Mei.
Luka brings over some vegetables to the Future Gadget Lab and becomes part of Okabe's VR experiment. He, Okabe and Kurisu travel to the world of "Higurashi" and are amazed by how real everything feels and smells. Luka watches as Kurisu argues with Okabe since the latter never thought of a way out, and the club soon appear and learn their situation. Luka notices that Satoshi's form is flickering and tells Kurisu about this.
The lab crew goes with Kazuho's group to a pay phone and learn from Tamura that the world is falling apart. They need to destroy some monsters using objects from their original world, and Luka finds he has a Role Card. Satoko, Rika, and Satoshi appear, who learn about the situation with their world line. Luka comforts Satoko when she starts crying over having to say goodbye to Satoshi to fix the world.
The group goes to the Furude Shrine and defeats the monsters, and everyone returns to their original world. Luka wakes up back inside the lab, thinking the virtual world was really real.
| Luka Urushibara |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Luka Urushibara/Sprites
| Luka Urushibara/Sprites |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Lunon
is a former servant of the Ushiromiya family. She only appears in "Requiem of the Golden Witch""."
Appearance.
She has long, straight black hair; fair skin and big gray eyes. Her clothes are the same as the other female Ushiromiya servants.
Personality.
Lunon is shown to have a harsh personality and often picks on Yasu for being clumsy, forgetful and for being younger than her. She, along with the other servants (excluding Manon) are jealous of Yasu's special treatment. She is somewhat lazy, as according to Kanon, she only cleans the areas that Natsuhi checks.
Background.
Lunon was an orphan who lived in the Fukuin House and later worked in the Ushiromiya household. She was one of Yasu's first coworkers alongside Lenon, Sanon, and Reinon.
Role in the Story.
"Turn of the Golden Witch".
Although she did not appear in this arc, she was briefly mentioned by Natsuhi as having done Shannon's work in cleaning the staircase and Kinzo's study, when Shannon was deep in thought on Eva's words being unsuitable for George. Afterwards, Kanon cursed about her and Natsuhi after Natsuhi gave Shannon the order to clean the reception hall for talking back at her.
"Requiem of the Golden Witch".
She, along with various characters, were questioned by Zepar and Furfur as witnesses to describe what Yasu was like before becoming a witch. Though Shannon is said to be working alongside them and is also a witness, the servants (except Yasu, Kumasawa and Genji) don't seem to notice her at all.
| Lunon |
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Lycoris
| Lycoris |
fandom.07th-expansion | # M.Zakky
M.Zakky is a composer who began working with Ryukishi07 starting with .
| M.Zakky |
fandom.07th-expansion | # MARIA
| MARIA |
fandom.07th-expansion | # MIYAO
MIYAO is a mysterious entity that claims to be an alternate personality of Miyao Mitake.
Appearance.
MIYAO initially has the exact same appearance as Miyao. Later he appears with a body with crystal-blue skin and gold attachments.
Personality.
MIYAO acts smug and condescending.
Background.
MIYAO claims to have knowledge of the future and claims to be an alternate personality of Miyao's created for the purpose of stopping his "murder program".
Story.
MIYAO is introduced in Chapter 3 when he suddenly appears within Miyao's mind, having an identical avatar to Miyao. MIYAO claims that he's an alternate personality of his and that Miyao will kill Lingji, Koshka, and Jayden in the future. Miyao denies that any of that will happen, but MIYAO insists that Miyao is a murder program and can prevent this future by disappearing.
MIYAO appears again in Chapter 6 wearing a blue body, wanting to make things less confusing. He tells Miyao about the Three Kings' plans to create a hell on Earth where humans hate each other. If Miyao wants to stop them, then he must kill the Three Kings or kill himself.
In Chapter 13, Miyao arranges with other Gauntlet Knights to stop the worldwide conflicts by throwing battles. MIYAO says that this won't work forever, and sooner or later the knights will have to fight and kill each other to satiate the warmongers.
MIYAO repeats that Miyao is a program, suggesting that they both are clone programs of the original Miyao with fabricated childhood memories. The blue-bodied one shows an image of a dead Miyao with half of his body missing. Miyao refuses to believe this and asks why MIYAO doesn't just delete him if they're both programs. The other responds that he wouldn't be appearing like this if it were possible.
As proof that Miyao is a murder program, MIYAO says he can trigger it by showing an image of a certain person, and Miyao will become determined to kill that person no matter who stands in his way. MIYAO shows the image, and Miyao is confused.
In Chapter 22, MIYAO says that Miyao's started to sympathize with the Three Kings' desires to destroy humanity. MIYAO swears to delete Miyao when groups of Keropoyos suddenly appear, sensing MIYAO's presence as an unapproved program. MIYAO quickly disappears.
In Chapter 24, after the drone attacks, Miyao summons MIYAO and asks what will happen next; the latter agrees since Miyao finally acknowledged his existence. MIYAO explains that all of the 4DP satellites in Earth's orbit will construct strange totems and send them plummeting into the oceans, killing ocean life and poisoning the water supply and 8MS. A certain other 8MS will also begin attacking humanity like a virus. MIYAO says that all these tragedies are occurring because of Miyao's program and reminds him that the prophecy of him killing his friends is approaching. Miyao promises that if MIYAO really is telling the truth about the world's destruction, then he'll disappear. MIYAO accepts this, and more Keropoyos appear to hunt down MIYAO gain. MIYAO asks his other self to keep their relationship a secret since he's the only way to "free himself from the machine."
| MIYAO |
fandom.07th-expansion | # MIYAO/Sprites
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Madoka Minai
is a police officer and Tomoe Minai's younger sister. She is first introduced in the manga-exclusive arc "Onisarashi" and gains a much larger role in the Advanced Story.
Profile.
"A police officer in the Traffic Division of the Kakiuchi Police Department. Tomoe's younger sister."
"She used to work as a hostess at a cabaret club, but got a job as a police officer on the recommendation of Yamaoki, one of her customers."
"Because of her optimistic and carefree personality, she often clashes with Tomoe, who is the complete opposite, but she worries about her sister more than anyone else."
Appearance.
Madoka has short brown hair and amber eyes with a mole under her eye. She typically wears a police uniform. In the console versions, Madoka's casual wear consists of a pink shirt, black jacket with green lining, and blue jeans.
Personality.
Madoka cares about her sister and worries about her getting hurt on her assignments. Despite this, they still bicker sometimes, especially regarding Madoka's engagement to Yamaoki.
Madoka has a simple job as part of the transportation divison of the police station but is wary about provoking the wrong people and getting into trouble.
Background.
Madoka and Tomoe were born to Yuusuke Minai and Nobumi Minai. In 1971, the Minai sisters were orphaned when a fire broke out in their home, resulting in the deaths of their parents. Madoka developed PTSD due to seeing her parents corpses firsthand and became very afraid of fire, having panic attacks sometimes. Madoka began to do poorly in school, with Tomoe acting as her guardian and working jobs constantly to provide for them. Tomoe especially saved up for Madoka's future wedding fund.
One day, Madoka ran away from home and left a note for Tomoe, as she felt guilty for always relying on her. Madoka moved to Tokyo and got a job as a cabaret club worker. She met Kaoru Yamaoki during her job and developed a romantic relationship with him, later getting engaged. Madoka began to get over her fear of fire.
Madoka reunited with Tomoe at some point and got a job at Kakiuchi Police Station as a police officer, working alongside her sister at times. Madoka's relationship with Yamaoki is the source of rumors that she's dating him for Tomoe's benefit however.
"Miotsukushi Ura" reveals that Shirou Hanada was responsible for the fire that killed Madoka's parents long ago.
Role in the Story.
Onisarashi.
Madoka tells Ooishi and Akasaka about the autopsy results for Aki Kimiyoshi's dismembered corpse. They determined that she died about 5 days ago from a cerebral contusion, and she was chopped up after the fact.
Someutsushi.
Madoka is first introduced in the TIP "Kindhearted Older Sister". She talks with Fujita about how Tomoe might not be cut out to be a detective since she's too compassionate.
Kageboushi.
Madoka is out on patrol when Ooishi pays a visit to Kakiuchi Station and tells her on the radio she needs to bring Tomoe to the station. Madoka meets Tomoe at Kakiuchi Airport, where they discuss Tomoe's annual visits to the place and the rumors surrounding the airport's reconstruction. Each sister also apologizes for a prior argument, and Madoka brings Tomoe to the station.
A few days later, Madoka asks Tomoe to come with her to a meeting with Yamaoki's parents. Tomoe refuses but Madoka pleads her to come just this once and put in a good impression with the chief's parents. Tomoe relents. Madoka also mentions a dentist appointment, and Tomoe is given inspiration for a case.
The date with Yamaoki and his parents begins, but Madoka is concerned since Tomoe hasn't shown up yet. Yamaoki suddenly cancels things and takes Madoka with him to the hospital, where Tomoe was brought after being stabbed by a robber. Tomoe passes away soon after. Madoka is saddened to learn that Tomoe lost her life protecting the bankbook with her wedding fund in it.
Meanwhile, Kakiuchi Station is investigating the apparent disappearance of Aki Kimiyoshi, with her family being suspicious. Developments are made, and Madoka radios Akasaka and Ooishi with the info that Aki's severed head was found on a roadside.
Madoka and Akasaka talk, where Madoka reveals she's pregnant by Yamaoki and resolves to become stronger in the wake of her sister's death. Madoka plans to name her child Tomoe if it's a girl.
The final TIP "Letter from Madoka" features Madoka, now married as Madoka Yamaoki, sending a letter to Akasaka 3 years later and talking about how they caught Tomoe's murderer.
Tokihogushi.
In 1982, Tomoe and Madoka go out to dinner and run into Tomoe's old friend Osamu Tsukada. Tsukada flirts with Tomoe a bit and leaves, and Madoka points out how Tsukada was concealing the wedding ring on his finger.
After dinner, Madoka goes back to her car to retrieve something when she sees some mysterious people standing by it and running away. Her car explodes right then, and Madoka starts to have panic attack. While Tomoe tries to calm her down, she sees Rena standing off in the distance and thinks she was responsible. Madoka is taken to the hospital to recover.
Tomoe and Madoka talk in the hospital about Tomoe's recent suspension when a patient enters Madoka's room and suddenly leaves. Tomoe is confused, and Madoka explains that the floors of the hospital are similar, so people will often walk into the wrong rooms on accident. Tomoe is inspired and manages to solve a murder case.
Miotsukushi Ura.
In 1983, Madoka asks Tomoe to accompany her on a date with Yamaoki to meet his parents. Tomoe agrees. Later, Madoka shows concern for Tomoe overworking herself on a case.
After Tomoe's near-death experience at being caught in a trap by Hanada, she is brought to the hospital where Madoka spends a lot of time watching over her. Madoka praises Tomoe for being so dedicated to her job and managing to find leads in a case the rest of the station was struggling with. She laments not being as good as Tomoe and promises to do better.
The station obtains evidence regarding Akihiko Chiba's involvement in corruption, and Tomoe, Madoka, and Fujita start packing it up to send to the Nagoya District Prosecutor's Office. Tomoe suddenly uncovers the secret behind Kakiuchi Airport and the case her father had been investigating before his death. A man named Sorimachi from the Tokyo DPO then arrives and explains that the Nagoya DPO is actually working for Chiba and will delay the investigation. Trusting him, Tomoe tells Madoka and Fujita to mail the materials to Tokyo instead.
The police raid Kakiuchi Airport and Tomoe arrests Hanada, avenging the deaths of her parents. Madoka informs Yamaoki that she's pregnant with their child, and he goes a little crazy.
| Madoka Minai |
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Maebara Keiichi
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Magatama of Fuwarazu
The , also called the Beads of Fuwarazu are ancient artifacts belonging to the Furude family. They are a pair of magatamas, one red and one white, magically imbued such that whoever holds the white magatama will receive the unconditional love of whoever holds the red, no matter their age or gender. The Magatama of Fuwarazu are the main focus of the fighting game Higurashi Daybreak and the "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei" arc "Hirukowashi-hen".
Etymology.
"Fuwarazu" is derived from the phrase "fuwashirazu" (不和知らず) which means "not knowing discord".
Background.
The official website for "Higurashi Daybreak" provides one explanation for the Magatama of Fuwarazu's origins: In the late 1700s, during the Tenmei era, demons suddenly emerged from Onigafuchi Swamp and possessed the residents of Onigafuchi. These possessed villagers caused chaos from attacking and killing each other, and so the priestess of the Furude Shrine prayed for peace. Oyashiro-sama told her that the demons were attacking because a treasure from Hell had ended up in the human world. The priestess went to the swamp and found this treasure, a pair of red and white magatamas, and cleansed them of impurities. The demons disappeared, and peace returned to Onigafuchi.
This artifact was revered as one of the greatest artifacts of the Furude family, being sealed inside of the Furude Shrine. However, the demons still wanted to recover this treasure, with a prophecy dictating that they would return if the Magatama was ever unsealed. The prophecy also said the seal will be broken in 200 years, with disasters to befall the village then.
"Hirukowashi-hen" suggests that Oyashiro-sama created the Magatama of Fuwarazu to attract love between people, for he was originally known as a god of marriage and matchmaking, and Onigafuchi was very isolated. It is implied that many childbirths resulted because of this artifact. The Magatama of Fuwarazu were sealed high above the sky, with an incense burner used in the sealing ritual and kept within the Furude Shrine's warehouse.
Abilities.
Whoever holds the white magatama will automatically receive the affection of whoever holds the red. The magatama stimulates love receptors in the brain, secreting a substance that induces pseudo-love feelings. Even if someone isn't holding the magatama anymore, the effects will persist for a while.
The magatamas will also take effect if someone swallows them. To restore them to their original form, both magatama holders must be together at the Furude Shrine while a ritual is performed.
Role in the Story.
Higurashi Daybreak.
The various story modes feature characters fighting over the Magatama of Fuwarazu for their own purposes.
Hirukowashi-hen.
Rika discovers that the Magatama of Fuwarazu have been unsealed due to the incense burner used in the sealing ritual breaking. Since it was sealed above the sky, it could land anywhere in Hinamizawa. The red magatama winds up falling at the junkyard and into Rena's mouth, who accidentally swallows it. She begins acting strange at school the next day, worrying the club. Rika explains Rena's behavior and the artifact's power to them. They realize that someone else must have picked up the white magatama, making Rena think of them heavily.
They realize she's fallen in love with Tomitake and rush to find him. They head to the Furude Shrine and knock him out but are unable to find the white magatama on his person. Tomitake wakes up and explains that he did find a white magatama at the junkyard yesterday, but he gave it to Takano a while ago.
The group confronts Takano, who is enjoying the newfound affection from Rena, but she runs away. After they catch up, they learn she dropped the white one. Ooishi is revealed to have picked up the white magatama. That night, he, Rena and Akasaka start playing mahjong in a parlor. The group tracks them down, where Ooishi will only give up the magatama if they beat him in a game.
Ooishi ultimately loses and prepares to hand over the magatama, but he slips and it lands into Keiichi's yawning mouth, who swallows it. The group rushes to get the two magatama holders to the shrine. Rena and Keiichi then perform the ritual with Rika, and the Magatama of Fuwarazu are restored.
Alternative Hirukowashi-hen.
After Takano drops the white magatama, Irie is the one to find it. He challenges the club to a baseball game and relinquishes it after his defeat.
| Magatama of Fuwarazu |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magazines
This page contains articles about 07th Expansion works from various magazines.
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
is a series of 4-koma manga published by Enterbrain under their Magi-Cu 4-koma line with 15 total volumes.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 1
Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 1 is the first volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni published by Enterbrain.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 1 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 10
Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 10 is the tenth volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni published by Enterbrain.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 10 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 11
Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 11 is the eleventh volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni published by Enterbrain.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 11 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 12
Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 12 is the twelfth volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni published by Enterbrain.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 12 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 13
Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 13 is the thirteenth volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni published by Enterbrain.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 13 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 14
Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 14 is the fourteenth volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni published by Enterbrain.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 14 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 15
Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 15 is the fifteenth and final volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni published by Enterbrain.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 15 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 2
Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 2 is the second volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni published by Enterbrain.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 2 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 3
Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 3 is the third volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni published by Enterbrain.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 3 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 4
Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 4 is the fourth volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni published by Enterbrain.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 4 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 5
Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 5 is the fifth volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni published by Enterbrain.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 5 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 6
Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 6 is the sixth volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni published by Enterbrain.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 6 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 7
Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 7 is the seventh volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni published by Enterbrain.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 7 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 8
Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 8 is the eighth volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni published by Enterbrain.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 8 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 9
Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 9 is the ninth volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni published by Enterbrain.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Volume 9 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni
is a series of 4-koma manga published by Enterbrain under their Magi-Cu 4-koma line with 2 total volumes. It was followed up with a second series titled Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San
is a series of 4-koma manga published by Enterbrain under their Magi-Cu 4-koma line with 8 total volumes. It is a follow-up to Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San Volume 1
is the first volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San Volume 1 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San Volume 2
is the second volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San Volume 2 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San Volume 3
is the third volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San Volume 3 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San Volume 4
is the fourth volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San Volume 4 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San Volume 5
is the fifth volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San Volume 5 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San Volume 6
is the sixth volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San Volume 6 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San Volume 7
is the seventh volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San Volume 7 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San Volume 8
is the eighth and final volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni San Volume 8 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni Volume 1
is the first volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni.
Summary.
Ushiromiya-Style Punishment Game.
Shannon spills a cleaning bucket, and a disappointed Natsuhi says she'll begin punishing her for every mistake she makes. She has Shannon put on a school swimsuit, saying it's a punishment costume passed down though the Ushiromiyas for generations.
Kanon can't believe Natsuhi would make Shannon wear that, and she realizes she's late for her next shift. Natsuhi makes Shannon wear cat ears next and taunts her with a bell collar. Kanon watches the scene confused.
Kanon spills a wheelbarrow and kneels before Natsuhi to accept punishment. Natsuhi makes him add "-danyan" to the end of his sentences for the next 24 hours.
Gohda watches from behind a corner and becomes jealous. He announces he burned a dish, but Natsuhi seems to ignore him.
Natsuhi is shocked that Gohda wants a punishment and makes him do 1000 Hindu squats, then goes back to Kanon.
George prepares to propose to Shannon with a ring and enters a room to see her wearing the swimsuit, cat ears, and collar. He bolts back out the room, blood surging from his nose.
Shannon checks on George's bloody body, commenting on how tragic he looks. George says he's fine and asks what's going on, and Shannon says this is a penalty passed down through the Ushiromiya family. George grins with ambition.
Gohda finishes his squats and reports to Natsuhi, but he trips and knocks over a dish cart. Natsuhi makes him do 2000 sit-ups next.
Natsuhi watches Genji and thinks about how he's a faithful servant, but even she has a punishment planned. She accidentally knocks over Kinzo's most prized vase and breaks it, and Kumasawa slides in to say she must also face a punsihment, to set an example. Natsuhi is not pleased.
Natsuhi embarassedly puts on a sailor school uniform. Krauss notices it and takes off his suit jacket, thinking Natsuhi must be trying hard tonight. Natsuhi pulls out a Winchester in response.
Shannon messes up again, and Genji tells her to let him take the blame. Genji reports to Natsuhi, and she tells him to put on a custom-made Beatrice dress.
Suspicion.
Rudolf lays into Battler for talking bad about him to Kyrie behind his back. He performs the Konami Code on Battler while hurting him.
On the airplane, Battler freaks out about the feeling of falling, and George says the airplane has only begun takeoff. He says the feeling of falling will still be the same then, and Battler falls unconscious. George appreciates the new peace and quiet.
Battler reunites with Jessica and is surprised to see she grew breasts, asking to rub them. Maria looks on with interest, and Jessica tells Battler to get ahold of himself when he's in front of a nine-year-old.
Battler reunites with Shannon and also asks to rub her breasts. Maria once again appears and takes an interest, and Battler stops himself. Jessica sees he's crying.
Shannon says she's just furniture. Maria wonders why Battler wants to touch her when she's furniture, and Jessica says he also lusts over wardrobes. Battler yells it's a misunderstanding.
Jessica asks if Battler acts this way around every woman, and he says it's just his manner of communicating. They look at Maria, and Jessica pulls her away and says to be careful around the shady Battler.
Maria is asked if Battler did anything weird to her, and she says 6 years ago, Battler asked to rub her. The younger Battler just gave her a chest poke, and the present Battler despairs.
Maria starts calling Battler a 12-year-old lolicon, and he resolves to clear up this misunderstanding. He looks over at Kanon and asks to rub his chest.
Battler explains his goals to Kanon, and he says he's just furniture. Jessica watches with awe, and Battler gets surprised.
Kumasawa watches from behind a corner and comments on how much he's grown. She takes notice of his apparent interest in men, and Battler denies it.
Kanon reports everything to Kinzo, who says he's a disgrace to the Ushiromiyas for generations to come.
Night Owls.
Battler, George, and Jessica play board games. Jessica recommends they try black magic next, surprising the guys. Jessica says it was actually Maria talking in her sleep and interrupting her.
Jessica wonders if Maria really loves black magic so much that she talks about it in her sleep, and then she hears her muttering curses. Jessica becomes horrified.
Jessica says they'll do card fortune telling next, having gotten into it when it became popular at school. Jessica says she can read their futures, but Battler says he's pursuing higher education while George is climbing the corporate ladder. Jessica gets angry.
Jessica wants them to ask something, but Battler asks her to tell her own future. Jessica says that's against the rules. She offers to make a quick divination for Battler and tell him the chances of getting caught for sexual harassment in the future, much to his displeasure.
Jessica performs the fortune tell and is confused by the result. Battler says the question must be rude, but Jessica repeats it some more and is enraged as to why the chance is 0% in the future.
Jessica gets tired and decides to do love fortunes next. Battler likes the idea of taling about love affairs, and both him and Jessica address George.
George is sure the others have more experience than him, but Battler says there are so many targets while Jessica is the diviner. They look at George expectantly.
They decide to figure out who George likes. Jessica performs a tell and decides he likes quiet maid-like women with short hair. George meekly says it's too specific.
George asks to become the diviner for the others, but the color drains from Jessica's face, and she says she feels like reading the weather now.
Jessica thinks the theme was too vague, and Battler says they should ask if they'll get married. The two of them perform the tell, and then they grovel before George and say they're on his side.
Jessica says they keep getting weird answers when they tell the future, and Battler says it must be a coincidence. Suddenly a loud noise rings out, but they see it was just Maria rolling out of bed, still asleep.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni Volume 1 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni Volume 2
is the second and final volume of Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni.
| Magi-Cu 4-Koma Umineko no Naku Koro ni Volume 2 |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Magic Circles
The Magic Circles, or Pentacles in the manga, are occult symbols found at several points in the story. They are believed to grant various supernatural effects when drawn. The symbols are identified by Maria, who is well versed in occult knowledge. In "Turn of the Golden Witch", it is shown that all these symbols are found in Maria's notebook, and were drawn by Beatrice when they met up during family conferences.
The magic circles used in the story are taken from "The Key of Solomon", a real life grimoire from the renaissance period.
Seventh Magic Circle of the Sun.
The design of the magic circle resembles a German Iron Cross surrounded by a circular perimeter. The writings on the magic circle are in Hebrew. On each of the arms of the cross are the names of the angels who preside over wind, fire, earth and water: Chasan, Arel, Phorlakh, and Taliahad. Similarly, between the arms of the cross are the four great kings of the elements: Ariel, Seraph, Tharshis, and Cherub. The words written around the perimeter are from Psalms 116:16-17 of the "Bible", stating "The Lord has freed me from my chains. I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on the name of the Lord." (original in-game translation)
It is used to borrow the power of the Sun in order to free the user from their bonds, whether physical or mental. According to Maria, the murders of the first twilight are offered as sacrifices to gain the power of this magic circle.
It is found on the doors to the locations of the first twilight corpses in the first, second, third, and fifth games. During the fifth game, the magic circle is noticeably more poorly drawn.
First Magic Circle of the Moon.
The design of the magic circle resembles a representation of a door. The Hebrew verse on it is taken from Psalms 107:16, and say "For he has broken gates of brass and cuts through bars of iron" (original in-game translation).
The magic circle has two effects. It allows the user to open any door regardless of how it was locked, and it also grants one the power of observation to find a solution (door) in a difficult situation.
It is found on the doors to the rooms containing the second twilight corpses in the first and second games.
Fifth Magic Circle of Mars.
The design of the magic circle is that of a scorpion surrounded by a circular perimeter.
It possesses a strong magic repelling power, and can even prevent Beatrice from entering a room. It does not however block the entry of familiars which may entice a person to leave the safety of a protected room.
It is found inscribed on the outer doorknob of Kinzo's study. Maria also gives two charms bearing a weaker version of this magic circle to Battler and Jessica on the first day of the first game.
Third Magic Circle of Mars.
The design of the magic circle is that of three equilateral triangles whose sides join together to form a fourth inverted equilateral triangle. The Hebrew verse written on it is taken from Psalms 77:13, and states "What god is so great as our God?" (original in-game translation)
The meaning of the magic circle is "discord", and it agitates internal divisions within the enemy in order to cause their own downfall.
It is found in the envelope in Kinzo's study in the first game as well as the parlor envelope in the second game.
Gaap's Sigil.
A sigil of the demon Gaap. It is the only magic circle not found in The Key of Solomon or Maria's notebook.
It appears in "Alliance of the Golden Witch" when Kinzo summons Gaap.
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Magic Theory
All of the magic of the universe shall be based on the existence of a clear theory and ideas. From this fact, it is one of the elements that are required to the reasoning player explore the identity of what is self-described as magic.
is a supernatural force that witches, sorcerers and demons use. It also looks like the power to turn the impossible into possible and, in fact, is divided into several compendium of magic, and its effects appears to be different for each system.
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Mai Kawasumi
is a character appearing in in the "" collaboration event Bright Schoolhouse.
| Mai Kawasumi |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Mai Kawasumi/Sprites
| Mai Kawasumi/Sprites |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Mai Nakahara
| Mai Nakahara |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Maidenlike Impact
is the fifty-fourth event in and the tenth collaboration event. It is a collaboration with that ran from November 1, 2022.
Related Units.
The following units increased event-related drops when brought into battle. They are units and character stories associated with this event.
All following units have a rarity of SSR.
| Maidenlike Impact |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Maidens Traveling in Summer
was the twenty-fourth event in "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Mei" and the fourth collaboration event. It is a collab with Clannad that ran from August 13, 2021 until August 27, 2021.
Boosted Units.
The following units increased event-related drops when brought into battle. They are units associated with this event.
All following units have a rarity of SSR.
| Maidens Traveling in Summer |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Makoto Sawatari
is a character appearing in in the "" collaboration event Bright Schoolhouse.
| Makoto Sawatari |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Makoto Sawatari/Sprites
| Makoto Sawatari/Sprites |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Mamiya Rina
| Mamiya Rina |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Mamiya Ritsuko
| Mamiya Ritsuko |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Mammon
is the fifth sister of the Stakes of Purgatory, representing the demon and corresponding sin of . She first appears in "Banquet of the Golden Witch".
Appearance.
Mammon has long brown hair, fair skin and big red eyes. Her clothes are the same as those of the other Stakes. She wears the one-winged eagle on her "skirt".
Personality.
Mammon tends to get very possessive of people and objects.
Abilities.
Like the other Sisters of Purgatory, Mammon can create a magic sword and transform into a stake to fly at very high speeds and gouge people.
Background.
Mammon was summoned by Beatrice long ago to take part in her ceremony. Her vessel is that of a ceremonial stake set that Kinzo bought.
From an anti-fantasy perspective, Mammon is an imaginary friend created by Yasuda and based off of the servant Manon.
Story.
Banquet of the Golden Witch.
Mammon is summoned alongside the other Stakes of Purgatory by Beatrice to claim victims for the first twilight. They gang up on Gohda and try to attack Kumasawa, who is revealed to be Virgilia.
Alliance of the Golden Witch.
Mammon accompanies Ange the most out of all the sisters, and is referred to as her "one and only friend". She and Sakutarou are the ones primarily seen until Ange suffers a breakdown. The Stakes are all ordered to kill Ange's bullies, and when they are unable to, they're all denied and cast away, leaving Mammon left. She scolds Ange for being so weakminded and is ultimately cast away during Ange's rage.
Later on, when Ange travels to Rokkenjima, she resurrects the Stakes and apologizes to them. Mammon soon accompanies Ange when she steps foot onto the island.
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Mammon/Gallery
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Mamoru Akasaka
is a police officer who comes to Hinamizawa in 1978 to investigate the kidnapping of a government official's son. He first appears in "Himatsubushi".
Profile.
"He is a detective in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Public Safety Division."
"After the Great Hinamizawa Disaster, he cooperates with Ooishi, who is working hard to solve the mystery, and visits Kakiuchi City to find out who is from Hinamizawa Village. He tells Natsumi and the others that he is from the "Okinomiya Bookstore"."
"He lost his wife, Yukie, five years ago, and now lives alone with his only daughter Miyuki."
Appearance.
Akasaka has black hair and red eyes. He wears a suit and tie for work while his causal wear consists of a yellow jacket over a blue shirt and jeans.
Personality.
A kind individual, Akasaka is very devoted to his wife Yukie and regrets having to leave her for work. He is also responsible, believing it important for people to do their political duty in voting. According to an interview, Akasaka subconsciously has a desire to be yelled at and does things that annoy people, especially if it's Yukie.
In the future, Akasaka develops a serious and fearsome side to him as a result of his karate training. He becomes a staunch opponent against evil and injustice that is reflected in his actions.
Background.
When he was younger, Akasaka had experience playing at mahjong parlors and became very good at the game before getting banned at a few places for raising the stakes so much. Akasaka says he quit the game because Yukie got mad at him and because he was unlucky, but an interview instead suggests she merely told him to stop. He eventually became a police officer.
In the worlds where Yukie and Rika die, Akasaka heavily blames himself for not heeding Rika's warning and failing to save them. He starts training in karate to remind himself of them.
Role in the Story.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Question Arcs.
Himatsubushi.
Most of this arc is told through Akasaka's point of view in 1978. He first appears speaking to his wife Yukie, who is in the hospital preparing to give birth. Akasaka is urgently called to the government office concerning the kidnapping of Toshiki Inugai, the Minister of Construction's son and gets assigned to investigate the Onigafuchi Defense Alliance in Hinamizawa, which is fiercely protesting the government's dam project and has enough motive to perform the kidnapping. Akasaka then heads to Okinomiya to meet with some police officers there, including Kuraudo Ooishi. Akasaka learns from Ooishi about what the Defense Alliance is like and rumors of their shady dealings.
Akasaka heads to Hinamizawa under the guise of a tourist and meets with some villagers, including a young Rika Furude. Rika tags along with Akasaka on his tour and ominously tells him to return to Tokyo when the two are alone. Akasaka doesn't take her seriously and brushes it off as Rika just playing around.
Akasaka goes to play mahjong with Ooishi and some other people, where he shows off his mahjong prowess. Afterwards, Akasaka has a meeting with his informant and obtains the minutes of a Defense Alliance meeting. He learns that they know about the kidnapping incident even though it should be confidential, and the Three Families may even be responsible for it. He also begins to think that Rika knew who he was all along.
Akasaka and Ooishi continue to investigate the kidnapping and come across a wallet dropped by Inugai that was found in an abandoned area, later checking it out and finding the kidnappers. Akasaka fights with one of them but winds up getting shot in the shoulder. The kidnappers soon run away but Inugai is rescued, and Akasaka heads to the Hinamizawa clinic to get his wound treated.
At night Akasaka tries to call his wife and see how she's doing, but every phone he tries to use has its wire cut, with Rika following him everywhere. Rika plays dumb when Akasaka determines her to be the one cutting the wires, and Rika takes him to the Furude Shrine for the Watanagashi Festival. As they overlook the village, Rika suddenly tells Akasaka that she will be killed in a few years and predicts the deaths and disappearances that will happen annually, ending with her own death in June of 1983. Akasaka ruminates on her predictions for a bit but leaves the village soon after, returning to Tokyo.
Akasaka reunites with Ooishi in in 1985, where Ooishi moved to after his retirement. Akasaka reveals that Yukie died in 1978. While Akasaka was away, his wife accidentally fell down the stairs one night and died, although their daughter Miyuki was able to be born despite her mother's death. If Akasaka had gone back to Tokyo as Rika said, she wouldn't have died; Rika's cutting of the phone lines seemed like an attempt to keep Akasaka from breaking down upon hearing of Yukie's death that night.
They then talk about the Great Hinamizawa Disaster and how the village has been placed on lockdown for the foreseeable future. Akasaka learns that Rika's predictions have all come true and cries when he realizes that she was asking for help all those years ago. Akasaka and Ooishi swear to discover the truth behind the Disaster and write a book together about the annual deaths and disappearances, titling it "Higurashi - When They Cry."
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai.
Tsumihoroboshi.
In the final TIP "The Demon's Script", Akasaka and Ooishi head to Hinamizawa in 1998 to investigate it, as the lockdown on the area has finally been lifted. They talk about how Miyo Takano's scrapbook and Rena Ryuugu's theory about alien parasites infesting the village might actually be true, as there are some inconsistencies with the JSDF's handling of the Disaster.
Minagoroshi.
Akasaka makes his first appearance with a sprite. He visits Hinamizawa in 1983 and meets Ooishi and the club at a toy store in Okinomiya. He was on a trip with his wife and left his daughter with his parents. Akasaka mentions that when he first came in 1978, Rika warned him that something bad would happen if he didn't leave, and this time Akasaka heeded her warning. He returned to the Tokyo hospital soon after and learned that a janitor had slipped on the stairs Yukie normally used and got hurt. He thanks Rika for saving his wife and promises that with his newfound experience and strength, he'll repay her. Akasaka plans to stay in Hinamizawa until the Watanagashi Festival.
Rika asks Ooishi where Akasaka is later and he mentions that he's at a hot spring with his wife, very far from Hinamizawa. Akasaka will be back before the festival starts however, but Rika is still devastated; she believed Akasaka's appearance meant this would be a perfect world.
Akasaka attends the festival the next week and regrets not being around when Rika needed him. He leaves the village soon after.
Matsuribayashi.
At the end of the Connecting Fragments section, a broken Fragment is discovered that originated from "Himatsubushi"'s world. Inside this Fragment, long past 1983, Akasaka has become a skilled policeman and karate master. He takes down a diplomat and a gang that were planning to sell government secrets, and without any civilians being harmed. After the case, Akasaka goes to train at his dojo and ruminates on his failure to save Yukie and Rika all those years ago. He prays and wishes to go back to that day, and Rika answers him. While she can't send Akasaka back in time, she instead takes his skills and passes them on to the 1983 Akasaka in the new world of "Matsuribayashi".
In 1983, Akasaka and the Tokyo police department begin an investigation into government corruption and how many institutes were illegally receiving funds. The case is transferred to another department however, which effectively cancels it. While gathering documents Akasaka glances at one of the named institutes receiving illegal funding, the Irie Clinic, and remembers that he visited the place back in 1978. He listened to Rika's warning to go back to Tokyo and called Yukie, telling her to be careful and saved her from an accident; Akasaka wanted to thank Rika but forgot with all the busy days that followed. Remembering that Rika's predicted time of death was also coming soon, Akasaka places a call to Okinomiya PD and talks with Ooishi.
Akasaka visits Hinamizawa and reunites with Ooishi. He learns about the annual deaths and disappearances, which all happened exactly as Rika predicted. Akasaka explains that Rika will be killed next and convinces Ooishi and company that everything she told him in 1978 came true so far. Akasaka and Ooishi go to talk with Rika the next day where Akasaka promises that he'll repay her for back then. Rika cries and buries herself in Akasaka's chest, happy that he's shown up in the final world.
Akasaka makes his acquaintances with Tomitake and Irie and reveals his knowledge of their involvement with the Tokyo organization and the Alphabet Project. The group thinks Takano to be the most likely candidate for wanting to kill Rika and plan to arrest her. Akasaka learns from Tomitake and Irie the purpose of the Mountain Dogs and how they monitor Rika's house through a wiretapping shack. As part of Rika's plan, Akasaka secretly stays at her house and pretends as though she's sick, to protect her from any intruders that might appear.
Akasaka learns from Irie about Takano's connection to the late Dr. Takano, the Emergency Manual, and that in order to defeat the Mountain Dogs, they'll need Tomitake to summon the Bloodhounds. Akasaka and Irie develop a phone-code system for secretly warning the other of any complications that may arise. He later learns of the 48-hour operation Rika's planned that involves faking her death.
Irie runs into trouble at the clinic and sends a code to Rika's house, informing Akasaka that he may be in danger now. Akasaka escapes Rika's house towards the Sonozaki house and attracts the attention of some Mountain Dogs. Akasaka evades his pursuers and gets his hands on a Mountain Dog outfit, disguising and later saving Rika when she gets captured at the Sonozaki house. Akasaka proclaims that after regretting it in countless worlds, he has finally remembered Rika's promise. He easily dispatches the surrounding Dogs and duels with Okonogi, who he learns was one of the kidnappers he fought five years ago. Okonogi and the Dogs are forced to retreat in the face of Akasaka's might.
Akasaka, Kasai, Irie and Shion head to the Irie Clinic to rescue Tomitake so he can call the Bloodhounds. They take out the first few guards and attempt to sneak into the security room when Akasaka and Kasai put out uniforms and pretend Shion and Irie are hostages, but the room guards catch on. An alarm sounds that threatens to lockdown the area and incapacitate the group through sneezing gas, but Kasai manages to break into the room and shut it off.
Though they've rescued Tomitake, they still need to escape the village to call the Bloodhounds, as the Mountain Dogs have cut off Hinamizawa's phone lines and they've blockaded the exits. Akasaka commandeers a van with everyone inside and successfully breaks through the blockade; Tomitake is taken to a phone booth where he successfully calls the Bloodhounds. Akasaka heads back to Hinamizawa because he feels he still hasn't kept Rika's promise, but the club has already defeated the rest of the Dogs and Takano.
Akasaka goes to have fun with everyone else at the festival and runs into his wife and daughter, who secretly followed him to the village.
Other Appearances.
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Nekodamashi and Kagurashi.
For reasons unknown to her, Rika is forced to go through June 1983 again and dies in many more loops. In one of the loops she ends up in, Akasaka miraculously returns to Hinamizawa. Rika asks for his help and has him meet her at her shack, but for unknown reasons Akasaka succumbs to Hinamizawa Syndrome. He takes Rika hostage as Ooishi and the police surround the shack and call for his surrender. Akasaka thinks there are bugs crawling around in his skin and douses the room with gasoline, trying to burn them all. He scratches his neck in insanity as the shack explodes, with Rika setting off for the next loop.
In the final episode, Akasaka is seen practicing martial art in March 1987.
Onisarashi.
Akasaka appears in this manga-exclusive arc to investigate Natsumi Kimiyoshi's family after the Great Hinamizawa Disaster.
Taraimawashi.
Akasaka meets with Ooishi years after the Great Hinamizawa Disaster to interrogate Mion Sonozaki.
Kageboushi.
Akasaka joins with Ooishi and Tomoe Minai is investigating strange incidents in Kakiuchi City shortly after the Great Hinamizawa Disaster.
Miotsukushi Ura.
Akasaka and his family go on a trip to a hot springs, stopping in Kakiuchi on the way and meeting Tomoe.
| Mamoru Akasaka |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Mamoru Akasaka/Gallery
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Mamoru Akasaka/Sprites
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fandom.07th-expansion | # Mana Kuzumi
Mana Kuzumi (九澄 マナ "Kuzumi Mana") is a 12 year old girl who moves to the city with her older brother, Hiroshi Kuzumi, and her father, Masaki Kuzumi. Due to a car accident, she is bound to a wheelchair.
Physical Appearance.
Mana has long black hair and purple eyes.
She usually wears a white dress with a bow, a white hat, and white shoes.
| Mana Kuzumi |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Manazashi (song)
"For the album, please refer Manazashi / anNina"
is the ending for the Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei OVA adaptation. It was performed by anNina. The song was written by interface and composed and arranged by inazawa. A titular single featuring the full version was released on 24th June, 2009.
Video Releases.
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External Links.
Translation:
| Manazashi (song) |
fandom.07th-expansion | # Manga
| Manga |
fandom.07th-expansion | # MangaGamer
MangaGamer is an English visual novel localization company responsible for the official English releases of the franchise.
07th Expansion Titles.
The "Higurashi" series was released under the title "Higurashi When They Cry". The initial release had the Question Arcs as a single game, while the Answer Arcs were split into individual releases. A Steam release of the titles was announced at Anime Expo 2014 (July 3) with an added "Hou" subtitle, featuring a redone translation and new art by Kurosaki. The localization of "Higurashi Hou" was announced at Anime Boston 2015 (April 3).
As of September 12, 2021, MangaGamer staff have confirmed they have not stopped translation work on "Rei" and "Hou", according to a message in their official Discord server. "Higurashi Rei" was announced for a June 2, 2022 release date on May 5, 2022.
"Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Question Arcs" (original localization) — December 15, 2009
"Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai" (original localization)
"Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou"
"Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei" — June 2, 2022
The localization of "Umineko" under the name "Umineko When They Cry" was announced at Anime Expo 2015 (July 5). The official release includes a rework of the fan-translation by Witch Hunt and additional art from the pachinko game by Kei Natsumi. Both halves of the story later received hardcopy releases. A localization of the fighting game under the name "Umineko: Golden Fantasia" was also announced at Anime Weekend Atlanta 2016 (October 2).
"Umineko no Naku Koro ni Question Arcs" — July 8, 2016
"Umineko no Naku Koro ni" (hardcopy) — August 18, 2017
"Umineko no Naku Koro ni Chiru" — November 17, 2017
"Umineko no Naku Koro ni Chiru" (hardcopy) — July 12, 2018
"Umineko: Golden Fantasia" — December 8, 2017
MangaGamer announced an official worldwide English release of the series on Steam in collaboration with Witch Hunt at Sakuracon 2019 (April 19).
Other Licenses.
On February 7, 2014, MangaGamer started distributing the "Higanbana" and "Rose Guns Days" VNs for explicit usage with existing English patches. "Higanbana" and "Rose Guns Days" became unavailable for purchase when MangaGamer's old contract with 07th Expansion expired on April 26, 2015, and currently have not been renewed.
| MangaGamer |
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