Anime Hajime Review: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai

***Warning, the following may contain spoilers for Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai. Reader discretion is advised. ***

Series Synopsis

The small country town of Hinamizawa remains cursed.

Time and time again, the village has witnessed countless acts of violence. And the residents have been stuck in a perpetual loop surrounding the June of 1983. It seems that fate has doomed this land to suffer the same tragedy for eternity.

Throughout the course of each cycle, one of four scenarios will play out.

One, Keiichi Maebara (voiced by Soichiro Hoshi) succumbs to deep paranoia. Two, twins Shion and Mion Sonozaki's (voiced by Satsuki Yukino) psyche snaps. Third, Satoko Houjou (voiced by Mika Kanai) must suffer at the hands of her abusive uncle. Four, Rena Ryugu (voiced by Mai Nakahara) believes to uncovers a plot that will lead to the death of everyone.

When one world ends, the next begins. At the center of it all is the one who appears destined to die, Rika Furude (voiced by Yukari Tamura).

Yet for the first time, hope has made itself known. Perhaps the curse of this endless June will finally end.

Anime Hajime Review: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni

***Warning, the following may contain spoilers for Higurashi no Naku Koro ni. Reader discretion is advised.***

Series Synopsis

It’s June 1983 in the village of Hinamizawa. Once again it is time for the annual Watanagashi Festival. Though the town is buzzing with anticipation, there’s a noticeable sense of dread in the air. For the past four years, on the day of the festival, a person has died while another has disappeared.

These events are unknown to the town’s newest resident, Keiichi Maebara (voiced by Soichiro Hoshi). Despite his recent arrival, he has managed to befriend several of his classmates.

Rena Ryugu (voiced by Mai Nakahara) loves all things cute and is kind to everyone. Yet underneath she hides a ferocious, violent short fuse.

Mion and Shion Sonozaki (both voiced by Satsuki Yukino) are twins from the towns highest family. The sisters remain close. Although, family politics often force them against each other.

Sotoko Houjou (voiced by Mika Kanai) and Rika Furude (voiced by Yukari Tamura) are a few years younger than Keiichi. They support each other since their families have been affected by the Watanagahsi Curse.