higurashi∞infinity ... WHEN THEY CRY

Episode 6 Cover & Portrait

2009-11-27T16:48:00.000-08:00

Beatrice's Character song "Chain" Translation

2009-11-08T19:46:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone LOL!!
It's really hard maintaining/updating/working on everything in a huge site with one single person (me).

I did this really fast so it's probably shitty, but it's some material to post to the few people (read: none) that visit this site.
Here you go everyone

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長い月日ずっと　望んでいた願いは
闇へ　迷い込んだ
欲しがっていたのは　泡沫の幸せ
無限の力は叶えてくれた?

The wish I desired for so long
Strayed off into darkness
Can this Endless power realize
The fleeting happiness I wanted?

冷たい椅子の上で　座り込んで考えていた
果たせない約束　待ち続けた千年

I sat down on a cold chair and pondered
Whether the promise I waited for 1000 years for can even be granted

金色色の蝶たちが　奏で集う幻想
愛があったのなら　真実は視える
狂おしく咲きゆく　薔薇たちに抱かれては
一人づつ消えてしまう　ねぇ早く　見つけて

Gold butterflies play and gather around
If you have love, the truth can be seen
When I grasp roses, they bloom madly and disintegrate
One by one, they disappear too rapidly; I have to find them

誰がために生まれて　誰がために泣くのか
戻らぬ問いかけ
囚われた小鳥は　自分さえ視えずに
赤く胸壊を染めてた

For whom was I born, for whom do I cry?
I ask questions with no response
In the small caged bird, I can see myself
My fragile heart is dyed red

破壊と再生の　ループの海で漂って
辿りついた岸へ　上がることを許して

Drifting in the sea of the loop of destruction and creation
To the shore you arrive at, follow its path upstream

滅びゆく力に　何にもできなくとも
愛があったのなら　魔法は視える
空っぽの部屋へと　一人きりのにしないで
この胸にやっと　誇りがもてるなら　抗おう

In the power of breaking and dying, even if nothing is created
If you have love, magic can be seen
Please don't go alone to an empty room
In my heart, finally; If you have enough confidence, I'll fight back

ひとつの愛を　見つけたときに
全ての虚実は　つながり意味を失う
片翼でも・・・飛び立とう・・・懐かしき郷へ

When you find your loved one
The difference between truth and lies hold no meaning
Even with one wing... you can fly... to the beloved hometown

「本当」の魔女だと（なりたい）
認めて欲しいから
どんなに長い　時も乗り越えて

(I want to become) A “true” witch
Because I want you to accept me
No matter how long it takes, I'll keep trying time after time

滅びゆく力に　何にもできなくとも
愛があったのなら　魔法は視える
狂おしく咲きゆく　有限の命抱いて
蒼色の空へ　扉開く時　笑おう

In the power of breaking and dying, even if nothing is created
If you have love, magic can be seen
When my finite life is embraced, it blooms madly and disintegrates
Towards the blue sky; when that door opens, let's laugh...

金色色の蝶が舞う

The golden butterflies dance

煉獄の狭間で・・・

In the interval of purgatory...

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うみねこのなく頃に UMG compilation+UMG Vol.5 Preview

2009-08-02T17:02:00.000-07:00

Here are all volumes of the うみねこのなく頃に UMG (Umineko Motion Graphic). Vol.1 Vol.2 Vol.3 Vol.4 And here is the preview of the UMG for Vol.5,which involves all of the previous episodes.

Umineko no Naku Koro ni Chiru (Episode 5) OP

2009-07-18T17:43:00.000-07:00

Sorry

2009-07-01T14:18:00.000-07:00

Here's to everybody who didn't forget of me. I wonder if i still have readers? I apologize. I'm trying to fix up the site, so please be patient. I will now resume adding information and news here, I hope I can get you all back. The episode will be subbed soon, so check back.

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei Concept Art + OVA delayed

2008-09-25T19:43:00.000-07:00

The concept art for the Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei OVA has been released on Famitsu's official website. It features all of the main characters' new designs plus several of their designs in swim suits.

Additionally, it has been announced that the Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei OVA has been delayed its first release until February. The new release dates are as follows.

Title	DVD Edition Release Date	Blu-ray Edition Release Date
OVA First Volume - Hajisarashi-hen	2/25/2009 Expected Sale Date	3/25/2009 Expected Sale Date
OVA Second Volume - Saikoroshi-hen : First Chapter	3/25/2009 Expected Sale Date	4/2009 Expected Sale Date
OVA Third Volume - Saikoroshi-hen: Second Chapter	5/2009 Expected Sale Date	6/2009 Expected Sale Date
OVA Fourth Volume - Saikoroshi-hen: Third Chapter	6/2009 Expected Sale Date	7/2009 Expected Sale Date
OVA Fifth Volume - Hirukowashi-hen	8/2009 Expected Sale Date	9/2009 Expected Sale Date

Source: Famitsu.com

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei OVA character design

2008-09-20T15:54:00.000-07:00

The Higurashi no Naku Koro ni OVA, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei's official site has been updated with a commercial promoting the series whilst revealing the new character design to be used for the series.

The character design is quite similar to the style used in the Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai anime series, but holds a slightly more simplistic tone.

The picture provided at the right is the promotional picture demonstrating the new design. It was scanned from a magazine promoting Rei.

You can view the promotional commercial at the official site located in the source link.

Source: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei Official Website

Umineko no Naku Koro ni - Shikata Akiko

2008-08-30T03:37:00.000-07:00

Akiko Shikata's latest album "Umineko no Naku Koro ni" has been released. It contains songs from the Umineko no Naku Koro ni visual novel, the sequel to Higurashi no Naku Koro ni and Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai in the When they Cry series.

Download Full Album | Download Album Scans

When they Cry... Website Makeover

2008-08-30T03:30:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone. I'm going to do a major makeover on higurashi∞infinity to make it more suitable for the upcoming Umineko stuff. I am asking today if any of you have any ideas I could use as the name for the site. For some ideas, higurashi∞infinity was chosen as the name to represent this site with the "infinity" representing the endless June in Higurashi no naku koro ni. The infinity sign is also located on the logo for the animated series, and therefore was chosen. I need a name for both

An umineko no naku koro ni website portion
The entire "When they cry" series portion

I prefer original names so that my site is easily distinguishable from other websites, and that nobody else would want to make a site with the same name. If you have any ideas please post them in the comments!

Series Character Song Remix CD - Nanikagachikaunodesu

2008-08-15T14:50:00.000-07:00

The first Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Character song Remix CD, "Nanikagachikaunodesu" has been released. It includes previously released songs recomposed by famous remixers. The album was created for two of the most popular and catchy Higurashi character songs- Nano desu☆ and Keiichi-Ooishi Uwasa no Jikenbo ABC. You can download the CD below.

Download Full Album | Download Album Scans

Umineko no Naku Koro ni soundtrack announced, to be released soon

2008-07-25T02:33:00.000-07:00

The Umineko no Naku Koro ni visual novel soundtrack will be released August 15th at comiket, and will be fully on sale at anime shops on August 29th. Shikata Akiko, who is the already known artist for the theme song of the Umineko visual novel, will have a large role in the soundtrack, and will release a new song within the soundtrack titled "Katakoi", a full version of the song "Umineko no Naku Koro ni" and several other songs. Hiroshi Yoshino, who arranged the Wolf & Spice soundtrack, and Takashi Yoshi who did soundtracks for many movies will also contribute in the soundtrack. It will cost 1,500 Yen, with the catalog code The tracklist is below.

Fukukatsu no Hi ~Prologo~
Umineko no Naku Koro ni
Kiniro no Chousou ~Uruwashi no Bansan~
Katakoi
Kuro no Liliana ~Melancholia~ (instrumental)
Umineko no Naku Koro ni -Alternative Instrumental Suites- (Instrumental)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei Update

2008-07-23T03:00:00.000-07:00

It has been announced that the upcoming Higurashi no Naku Koro ni OVA, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei, will contain 5 episodes. I am getting the impression that it will go straight to DVD, with no TV release, as the DVD release dates have already been decided, but I'm deeply hoping it will be shown on TV because a two-month gap between episodes seems like a bit much. It will be released on a span of 5 DVDs with one episode on each, with a total of three arcs. The release dates are as follows.

OVA Vol.1 - Shamefully Bleached Cotton chapter
---DVD Release: Dec. 26th, 2008; Blu-ray Release: Jan. 23rd, 2009
OVA Vol.2 - Dice Murder Chapter, Part 1
---DVD Release: Feb. 26th, 2008; Blu-ray Release: Jan. 23rd, 2009
OVA Vol.3 - Dice Murder Chapter, Part 2
---DVD Release: Apr. 2009; Blu-ray Release: May 2009
OVA Vol.4 - Dice Murder Chapter, Part 3
---DVD Release: Jun. 2009; Blu-ray Release: Jul. 2009
OVA Vol.5 - Daytime Destruction Chapter
---DVD Release: Aug. 2009; Blu-ray Release: Sep. 2009

Umineko no Naku Koro ni Animation Official Site Opens

2008-07-18T02:29:00.000-07:00

The official website for the Umineko no Naku Koro ni animated television series has opened its doors to visitors and fans.

The website already has a decent amount of material and a wonderful layout.

You can view the official site in the source link.

Source: Umineko no Naku Koro ni Official Anime Website

Funimation Licenses North American "When They Cry" Releases

2008-07-08T00:11:00.000-07:00

A day I have been looking forward to for a while, Funimation has relicensed Higurashi no Naku Koro ni's North American release, or "When They Cry." The previous licensee, Geneon, went under and was forced to drop all of it's series'. As a result, the volumes following vol.3 were put on indefinite hiatus and were presumed to never have an official North American release, and the already released DVDs went out of print and are now extremely rare. Here are the announced release dates for the Funimation releases of "When They Cry" Whey They Cry, Vol.1 - $29.98 - 9/30/2008 Whey They Cry, Vol.1 + Artbox - $39.98 - 9/30/2008 Whey They Cry, Vol.2 - $29.98 - 9/30/2008 Whey They Cry, Vol.3 - $29.98 - 9/30/2008 Whey They Cry, Vol.4 - $29.98 - 9/30/2008

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna Release

2008-07-03T19:00:00.000-07:00

The DS port of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna has been released in Japan. If you haven't heard much about it until now, both are visual novels and the original story of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni. They were originally computer visual novels but the graphics were redone and updated, with added extras, and made for the PS2. That PS2 game is now available on the Nintendo DS (with more arcs than the original). Keep in mind that this is a visual novel, which is not a traditional, completely interactive video game and involves a lot of reading (with occasional voicing-- lovely!) I've retrieved links to download the game so you can test it yourself. Of course, this game is in Japanese and unless you have a decent Japanese vocabulary you're going to have a hard time playing, but you can always grab the handy dictionary. If I find some time I'm considering to make an attempt to translate it and hopefully start an internet spur of translations... maybe. Enough talking! Here are your links. Qshare: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Filefactory: Download Uploaded.to: Download The downloads links are completely credited to: [Source] You will need a Nintendo DS emulator to play it. I won't be posting any because they are not mine to host and I can't say for sure which one will work on your system. Do an easy google search for "nintendo ds emulator". (You bitch! You could have posted the links, etc.)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei

2008-06-20T15:17:00.000-07:00

The OVA set due for late this year/early 2009 has finally been confirmed to be titled "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei." The story was originally released as a fandisc game which was released at Comiket 71 on December 31, 2006 as a token of gratitude to the fans. (Rei means "Gratitude") It takes place directly continuing the final scene of the last episode of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai. If there is only one arc in the OVA, it will be titled "Saikoroshi-hen." If they decide to have more than one arc, it will also include "Hirukowashi-hen," however it is unlikely that it will also have the latter.

Character Song Remix CD~Nanikagachigaunodesu☆~

2008-05-30T23:35:00.000-07:00

The tracklisting for the Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Remix CD has been announced! It will include three mixes of Nano Desu☆ and another three of Keiichi, Ooishi no Uwada no Jikenbo ABC. To be a little honest, I'm actually a bit scared of what the outcome of the latter will be...

01. Nano desu☆ ~Oyashirosama BREAKS~ 　　Remixed by DJ SADOI 02. Nano desu☆ ~High Speed Au-Au TRANCE~ 　　Remixed by Tiibe 03. Nano desu☆ ~deep smoke mix~ 　　Remixed by peachman 04. Keiichi, Ooishi no Uwasa no Jikenbo ABC ~North Europe Mix~ 　　Remixed by Nishida Masara 05. Keiichi, Ooishi no Uwasa no Jikenbo ABC ~PSYCHO SPACE MIX~ 　　Remixed by CHAMAR / TOD AQUARIUM RECORDS 06. Keiichi, Ooishi no Uwasa no Jikenbo ABC ~type-R~ 　　Remixed by Shingo Ideta

Higurashi Fair: The Real-Life Watanagashi

2008-05-30T13:55:00.000-07:00

A Higurashi fair will be held on May 31st to June 29th. It will be themed after Watanagashi (Cotton Drifting), for a real-life Watanagashi festival. To catch the atmosphere, it will also extend to a shrine that is to be named "Furude Shrine" for the days the fair is going on. It will hold mainly at the Animate headquarters in Ikebukuro. You can buy lots of limited-edition goodies from the festival, including Musubi file.04 that will not be officially released until late June. Additionally, I would like to die now. Source: [1]

Character CD: "Irie and their Counterattack" track listing

2008-05-30T10:16:00.000-07:00

The (probable) final Higurashi no Naku Koro ni CD has been given a tracklist. As mentioned before, the CD will be sang by the voice actors of Irie (Doctor), Chie (Teacher) and Akasaka (Police Officer Investigator). Here's the tracklist for you all. It will be released on August 15, 2008. I honestly don't understand the extremely long release date, however.

01. HEAVEN's Door 　　By Irie (Seki Toshihiko) 02. BUCHIKAMACE Tekkabuto Dan! 　　By Mamoru Akasaka (Daisuke Ono) 03. Chie Sensei no Kareeraisu Ondo 　　By Rumiko (Orikasa Fumiko) 04. HEAVEN's Door -Irie off ver.- 05. BUCHIKAMACE Tekkabuto Dan! -Akasaka off ver.- 06. Chie Sensei no Kareeraisu Ondo -Chie Sensei off ver.-

Musubi File.03

2008-05-17T14:50:00.000-07:00

The cover for Musubi File.03 has been released. This time it is none other than Satoko! I really like how most of the covers show a similar trend... Anyway, it contains episodes 17 and 18 of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, with of course extras! It will be on sale 5/23. You can also get the limited edition version with Box. You can buy it at almost any DVD store in Japan, or you can order it online at such sites as yesasia.com and cdjapan.co.jp . Source: Official site

Higurashi Photobook: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Illustrations

2008-05-13T01:38:00.000-07:00

A new photobook is coming out titled "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Illustrations" (ひぐらしのなく頃に　イラストレーションズ). It will be released on May 24th (2008.05.24) and will cost ￥2,500 (which is about US$25 in America's current economy). The images in the photobook will be all of the images used to promote Higurashi throughout it's entire anime airing. That includes all magazine illustrations, calendar pictures, box art, etc. Don't worry though- all of the images with be clean and textless unlike previous releases. Time to make some wallpapers and posters! Source: [1]

Umineko no Naku Koro ni to be animated!

2008-05-02T17:06:00.000-07:00

The third story of the 'When they Cry' series is finally going to see it's adaption into the animation world. The animation will, like Higurashi, be animated by Studio Deen. The official site of higurashi - oyashirosama.com - has created a special page with small bits of information regarding the Umineko animation, which you can see directly here. Umineko is the third story in the 'When They Cry' series (Higurashi no Naku Koro ni being the first, and Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai being the second). It made it's debut as a visual novel on August 17th of 2007. It currently has two releases with another planned for release, and more being made. _____ Regarding the site, though a site for Higurashi, I will continue to update on information and news of Umineko. If necessary, I will consider branching off into it's own blog. So from now on (for now) I will update with information of the Umineko series. For information regarding Umineko no Naku Koro ni only, you can here: Umineko no Naku Koro ni

Higurashi Third Series, Not Third Season

2008-05-01T11:40:00.000-07:00

It has been reported that news for the Higurashi third season will not be a third season, but a third series. It will be released in the form of OVA (Original Video Animation). (For those who do not know, OVA's are usually around the length of 2 episodes.) It is still unconfirmed whether the series will be based off of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei (two stories that were originally released on a fandisc in 2006), however suspicions are still high that that will be the case. Source: [1]

Sequel to Higurashi movie already in progress?!

2008-04-28T08:27:00.000-07:00

OYASHIROSAMA.COM - the official website for the Higurashi no Naku Koro ni animated series has announced that the sequel to the first Higurashi movie has been planned and is already in progress. Whether you're for the production of another Live-Action movie or completely against it, it's coming anyway! Source: [1]

Higurashi Manga American Release

2008-04-19T14:38:00.000-07:00

Higurashi has been acquired for American distribution by Yen Press. The publisher made the announcements during its Saturday afternoon panel at New York Comic Con 2008. It will initially run in the Yen Plus anthology magazine, the first issue of which will be sold starting on July 29. Standard volumes of Higurashi will go on sale in the first part of the next year. Source: [1]

WHEEL OF FORTUNE (運命の輪) single

2008-04-15T16:59:00.000-07:00

Hello everybody. The WHEEL OF FORTUNE single is out today. Since you are a bunch of cheapskates and probably won't buy it anyway, I will post it for download here. Please enjoy it! 01. WHEEL OF FORTUNE (運命の輪) - download 02. ディオラマ - download 03. WHEEL OF FORTUNE (運命の輪) -instrumental- - download 04. ディオラマ -instrumental- - download

New Character CD & Remix Album

2008-04-14T03:57:00.000-07:00

A new CD containing new character songs as well as a few previously released remixed character songs will be released. - Keiichi/Ooishi no Uwasa no Jikenbo ABC - Maebara Keiichi (Hoshi Souichirou) and Ooishi Kuraudo (Chafuurin) - Nanodesu☆ - Hanyuu (Horie Yui) The title for the new character CD is titled "Irietachi no Gyakushuu" (meaning: Irie and the others) The cast for that is Irie Kyousuke, Akasaka Mamoru, Chie Rumiko. --Anyway, it's very late and I can't stay awake any longer. Information on the character CDs and other shit ASAP

WHEEL OF FORTUNE (Unmei no Wa) PV

2008-04-06T20:10:00.000-07:00

A day or so late but nonetheless here is the music video to "WHEEL OF FORTUNE (Unmei no wa)"from the Higurashi no Naku Koro ni movie by Eiko Shimamiya. Apparently it was not supposed to be released yet, but BARKS had it up just long enough to grab it. So here it is. You can also download the mp3 to the song here: WHEEL OF FORTUNE mp3 Please enjoy it!

Advanced Movie Tickets On Sale

2008-04-03T17:16:00.000-07:00

Last weekend the advanced movie tickets for the Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Movie were put up for sale. If you would like to purchase an advanced ticket, you can go to your local ANIMATE shop (Japan Only). If you do not live near an ANIMATE shop, you can mail-order your tickets. Here is a list of places that will be selling the tickets: 池袋シネマサンシャイン（http://www.cinemasunshine.co.jp/）渋谷Q-AXシネマ　（http://www.q-ax.com/）名古屋ピカデリー（http://www.nnk-cinema.co.jp/）なんばパークスシネマ（http://www2.parkscinema.com/ticket/p0010.do?th=0101）シネ・リーブル梅田（http://www.cinelibre.jp/umeda/）シネ・リーブル神戸（http://www.cinelibre.jp/koube） And here's a list of places that you can mail-order your tickets: ・アニメイト（http://www.animate.co.jp/）　※徳島店を除く・とらのあな（http://www.toranoana.jp/）・メロンブックス（http://www.melonbooks.co.jp/）・ゲーマーズ（http://www.broccoli.co.jp/gamers/）・アニブロゲーマーズ（http://www.anibro.jp/）・マグマニ（http://www.magmani.com/）・アソビットシティ（http://www.akibaasobit.jp/storeinfo/game.html）・PANORAMA LD‐DVD.COM（http://www.ld-dvd.co.jp/index.asp?sphp=special/higurasi/index.html）・アニメイトＴＶ通販（http://shop.frontierworks.jp/detail.asp?merchcd=TICKET-0087） The advanced tickets include special gifts that you receive with your purchase. Below is a compilation of what you can get with your advanced tickets. 1. Ryukishi07 newly-written TIPs, with a deluxe hardcover 2. Original Higurashi syringe mechanical pencil. Is filled with a "mysterious liquid." This special offer is worth over 2000 yen. The production of these items are limited, so please get them as soon as possible.

Translated from Higurashi Official site www.oyashirosama.com

Kizuna DS Trailer

2008-03-16T18:38:00.000-07:00

The trailer for the Higurashi DS game "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna" is available. Maybe a little late, but it's here nonetheless.

"Wheel of Fortune" and "Hikari Nadeshiko" covers

2008-03-13T15:02:00.000-07:00

The cover for Eiko Shimamiya's eighth single and theme to the Higuras hi Live-Action movie has been released. I will post the tracklist once more. (Release: Apr. 16, 2008)

WHEEL OF FORTUNE (運命の輪)
Diorama (ヂオラマー)
WHEEL OF FORTUNE (運命の輪) (Instrumental)
Diorama (ヂオラマー) (Instrumental)

You can pre-order it at the following links: Regular Edition (CD Only): YesAsia | Amazon JP | CD Japan Limited Edition (CD+DVD): YesAsia | Amazon JP | CD Japan In addition, the cover for her 2nd full-length album as well as the tracklist has been released as well. Notable tracks include "Naraku no Hana," Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai's Intro theme. The tracklist is below. (Release: Apr. 2, 2008)

Introduction
ひかりなでしこ (Hikari Nadeshiko)
ATLANTE
観覧車 (Kanranja)
scheherazade
奈落の花 (Naraku no Hana)
青い果実 (Aoi Kajitsu)
FLOW
あすなろの木 (Asunaru no Ki)
十四の月 (Juuyon no Tsuki)
ハルミチル (Haru Michiru)
愛のうた (Ai no Uta)

You can also pre-order it at the following links: Regular Edition (CD Only): YesAsia | Amazon JP | CD Japan Limited Edition (CD+DVD): YesAsia | Amazon JP | CD Japan

Kizuna Screencaptures

2008-03-04T21:54:00.000-08:00

IGN has put up a page for Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna, the DS adaption of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri. The page has a bunch of screencaptures from the game, if you haven't already you should check it out! IGN: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna Screencaptures

Higurashi Kai - Musubi File.01 Cover and info released!

2008-02-28T15:45:00.000-08:00

The cover for the next Higurashi dvd - musubi 1's cover has been revealed to the public. This DVD contains episodes 13-14 of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai. It will include tons of special features and extras. It will be released March 21st. Title: DVD 捜査録 - 結（ムスビ） - file.01 (DVD Sosaroku - Musubi - file.01) Price: 6,930 Yen (tax included) (About US$69)

New movie trailer and promotional poster released

2008-02-25T15:37:00.000-08:00

A new movie trailer has been released from Phantom Film for the upcoming Higurashi movie due for theaters this summer, which you can watch below (coming soon) or at Phantom Film official site. It is more in-depth than the previous teaser that was released and I've developed more positive feelings towards the movie so far. Phantom has also released a promotional poster (chirashi) for the movie as well, which you can see to your right. (And in case of inquiry, the text on the paper is Keiichi's hidden 'suspicion letter' he placed behind the clock.)

Higurashi on the DS!

2008-02-22T17:36:00.000-08:00

It has been decided that Higurashi will be released for the Nintendo DS! A quote from the official site as follows:

"The original software is very popular. With manga, anime, novels, live-action movies and other various media. The PS2 version has accumulated more than 20 million copies sold, that it was just a matter of time Higurashi on the DS would finally come. Please enjoy it on the new system and stay tuned!"

Title: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna (first volume) Model: Nintendo DS Players: 1 Price: 3990 yen (or 3800 yen including tax) (approximately US$25) Developer: Alchemist Source(s): [1], [2]

Advanced ticket sale rewards

2008-02-20T12:44:00.000-08:00

For those of you who will live in or will be in Japan around the time of it's release, by buying your ticket before or on 3/29/2008 (Saturday) you will be given a gift with your ticket (they are apparently wrongly announced before). You can get either (1) Higurashi material collection (2) Injection syringe type mechanical pencil

Satoshi and Keiichi Character CD

2008-02-14T17:38:00.000-08:00

The last of the character CDs! (for now) The third Higurashi no naku koro ni Kai cd has released, this time Satoshi and Keiichi's CD. Aside from the hilariously disturbing cover, the single is actually really good, and the drama is pretty funny as well. The song titles are YellowsicKING (Satoshi) and 'Cool ni nare!~Keep on our love~' (Keiichi). You can download it below!

"WHEEL OF FORTUNE" and "Hikari Nadeshiko"

2008-02-08T21:19:00.000-08:00

The title of Eiko Shimamiya's upcoming album has been confirmed to be Hikari Nadeshiko (ひかりなでしこ). If you would like to purchase it, you can do so at these links: Yesasia - Limt. Edition | Reg. Edition CDJapan - Limt. Edition | Reg. Edition Also, information has been released regarding "WHEEL OF FORTUNE."

MAXI SINGLE WHEEL OF FORTUNE (運命の輪) 2008/4/16 FCCJ-0002 1,890 Yen Tracklist
WHEEL OF FORTUNE (運命の輪)
Diorama
WHEEL OF FORTUNE (運命の輪)(Instrumental)
Diorama（Instrumental）

Also, it has been announced that the second track "Diorama" will be the ending theme to the Higurashi movie.

Eiko Shimamiya Announces 2nd Album

2008-01-25T23:05:00.000-08:00

To fans of Eiko Shimamiya, the artist behind the intro themes, her official site has announced a second album. A translation of the announcement is as follows:

"It has finally been decided that a 2nd album will go on sale. The day it will go on sale is April 2nd. As for the album title and song titles, that is yet to be announced."

The message goes on to details of her recent trip to the Grand Canyon. You can view the original message at her official site in the source below, or use the affiliations section at the left of this site. Source: [1]

Takano Miyo and Tomitake Jirou Character CD

2008-01-15T12:45:00.000-08:00

I know there hasn't been much news lately, but there has been a little- Takano and Tomitake's CD released today! Of course it features the voice actors of their characters singing a brand new song about Higurashi. I especially love Takano's song! The songs are called "梵～ｋａｒｍａ～" and "愛のイナズマ閃光". Download entire single + scans Also, if you download and the tags are corrupt, you can click here for a list of all of the correct tags. (2KB)

Rika and Hanyuu Character CD

2007-12-28T17:00:00.000-08:00

The Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai Character CD 1 has been released! It features Yui Horie(Hanyuu) and Yukari Takari(Rika) singing two new songs, "Nanodesu / 「なのです☆」" and "S-A-G-A~rinne no hate ni / 「S・A・G・A～輪廻の果てに～」". This is the first of 3 currently announced Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai character CDs that are in line for release. They are as follows: Character CD 1 - Hanyuu and Rika (07.12.29) Character CD 2 - Takano and Tomitake (08.01.16) Character CD 3 - Satoshi and Keiichi (08.02.14) 「なのです☆」 ____________ 「S・A・G・A～輪廻の果てに～」 If the links die please report them by commenting on this post. Thanks!

Behind the Scenes of Higurashi movie

2007-12-26T22:52:00.000-08:00

Sites Famitsu and Dengeki Online have offered an exclusive first look on the Higurashi live-action movie due for theatres later in 2008, which is still undergoing some filming on location at Shinto shrine in Nagano Prefecture, Takatomachi. Pictures include Director Ataru Oikawa as well as the cast, Goki Maeda (Keiichi), Airi Matsuyama (Rena), Rin Asuka (Mion), Aika (Rika), and Erena Ono (Satoko). Ryukishi07, the creator and writer of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni revealed that he will have a cameo appearance in the film as well.

Picture, Left to Right:Rena(Matsuyama), Satoko(Ono), Keiichi(Maeda), Rika(Aika), and Mion(Asuka)

Source: (1), (2), (3)

"Dodge Rena's super-high-speed punch! 'Renapan' is brought to i-mode"

2007-12-26T00:27:00.000-08:00

Taito has released the minigame 'Renapan', originally for the PC, for i-mode cellphones. They're planning to release another version in late August that will go on to support online rankings. Source: (1), (2) Just for fun, I've also set up a page where you can play Renapan right here, which has translations and instructions for the game. For it, you can go here to play it!

Higurashi Movie 30 Minute Special

2007-12-25T21:32:00.000-08:00

The Higurashi Movie special aired recently.It special includes interviews with the cast and director of the movie, and premieres Eiko Shimamiya's new song, "Wheel of Fortune". It shows many clips of the movie, as well as short interviews with each of the main actors and actresses. Currently there is no subbed version of this special, but even if you do not speak Japanese I'd recommend watching it anyway. I hope you all enjoy watching this as much as I did!
Online Videos by Veoh.com

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 24: Oshimai

2007-12-22T14:45:00.000-08:00

Episode: Chapter Ten: Oshimai (End) Arc: Matsuribayashi-hen (Festival Accompanying)

Higurashi 2008 Calendar now on sale - Pictures revealed

2007-12-20T21:50:00.000-08:00

The Higurashi calendar for 2008 is now on sale and can be purchased. It has 6 pictures (7 including the cover, see right) and is 1 picture per 2 months. Some of the pictures might be familiar to you while others are new to us. I'll post links where to purchase it later on.

Most searched keywords of 2007, Japan

2007-12-19T16:02:00.000-08:00

The ranking of google's 2007 keywords are as follows. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni is the 2nd most searched keyword of 2007 in the Entertainment category. Entertainment (movies,music,TV..) Top 10:

01 - Hana yori dango 2 (Dorama) 02 - Higurashi no naku koro ni (Anime) 03 - Lucky Star (Anime) 04 - Ai no ri (Movie) 05 - Kamen Rider Den-O (TV series) 06 - DragonBall (Anime) 07 - Fuurin Kazan (Taiga dorama) 08 - Karei-naru Ichizoku (Dorama) 09 - Liar Game (Dorama) 10 - Suiyoubi dou deshou (Cable Dorama) Celebrity Top 10: 01 - Nakagawa Shouko 02 - Sawajiri Erika 03 - Hatsune Miku 04 - Leah Dizon 05 - Kojima Yoshio 06 - YUI 07 - Aragaki Yui 08 - Nagasawa Masami 09 - AAA 10 - Asao Miwa General Top 10: 01 - Yahoo 02 - YouTube 03 - mixi 04 - amazon 05 - 2ch 06 - nicovideo 07 - Rakuten 08 - wiki 09 - map 10 - weather

Source: ERIKA FANTASY

Higurashi Movie Trailer; Season 3 Announcement!

2007-12-17T19:52:00.000-08:00

A trailer for the Higurashi movie has been put up at the official site. You can see a few of the actors and actresses here, too. The set is amazing so far! And.. you can hear the song playing, right? If you haven't noticed, miss Shimamiya will be singing for the movie as well! You can watch the trailer below. Aside from that, I've also got some other news. It appears that there will be a third season for Higurashi no Naku Koro ni. There are multiple sources stating this from reliable places but it's still a great surprise! The amount of episodes as well as the exact date it will air is still unsure, but that doesn't affect the impact of this news! Please keep coming back for more info, I'll be sure to update you with everything! Also, as a side note, the final episode of Kai has been released already, but no subs yet. Wait a little longer! Rough translation of site:

Third Season Production Decision of 'When they Cry' Animated Cartoon It was decided that there will be production of a 'When they Cry' third season of the animated cartoon. Detailed information is not decided yet. Please continue your support for 'When they Cry' in 2008.

source: (1)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 23: Kessen

2007-12-16T15:48:00.000-08:00

Episode: Chapter Ten: Kessen (Bloody Battle) Arc: Matsuribayashi-hen (Festival Accompanying)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 22: Koubou

2007-12-07T22:06:00.000-08:00

Episode: Chapter Nine: Koubou (Offense and Defense) Arc: Matsuribayashi-hen (Festival Accompanying)

30-minute special on Christmas Eve

2007-12-06T04:06:00.000-08:00

According to this report from Animate, a 30-minute special for the upcoming Higurashi live-action movie will air Monday, December 24th on Sun TV. The movie itself will be directed by Ataru Oikawa and will star Gouki Maeda (Keiichi) and Rin Asuka (Mion). A Spring 2008 release date for theaters has been set.

I'll post the video as soon as it's available! It'll be interesting seeing out first actual peek at the cast. source: (1), (2)

Shoutbox

2007-12-03T12:40:00.000-08:00

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 21: Yonjuu-hachi Jikan

2007-11-26T20:00:00.000-08:00

Episode: Chapter One: Yonkuu-hachi Jikan (48 Hours) Arc: Tatarigoroshi-hen (Curse Killing)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 20: Torappu

2007-11-19T20:00:00.000-08:00

Episode: Chapter Seven: Torrapu (Trap) Arc: Tatarigoroshi-hen (Curse Killing)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 19: Makuake

2007-11-12T20:00:00.000-08:00

Episode: Chapter Six: Makuake (Opening) Arc: Tatarigoroshi-hen (Curse Killing)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 18: Saigo no Koma

2007-11-05T20:00:00.000-08:00

Episode: Chapter Five: Saigo no Koma (The Last Place) Arc: Tatarigoroshi-hen (Curse Killing)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 17: Bouryaku

2007-10-29T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Four: Bouryaku (Strategy) Arc: Tatarigoroshi-hen (Curse Killing)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 16: Owari no Hajimari

2007-10-22T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Three: Owari no Hajimari (The Beginning of the End) Arc: Tatarigoroshi-hen (Curse Killing)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 15: Ugomeki

2007-10-15T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Two: Ugomeki (Wriggling) Arc: Tatarigoroshi-hen (Curse Killing)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 14: Miyo

2007-10-08T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter One: Miyo Arc: Tatarigoroshi-hen (Curse Killing)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 13: Shūmatsu

2007-10-01T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Eight: Shuumatsu (Finale) Arc: Minagoroshi-hen (Massacre)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 12: Hinamizawa Shōkōgun

2007-09-25T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Seven: Hinamizawa Shoukougun (Hinamizawa Syndrome) Arc: Minagoroshi-hen (Massacre)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 11: Tsuyoi Ishi

2007-09-14T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Six: Tsuyoi Ishi (A Strong Will) Arc: Minagoroshi-hen (Massacre)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 10: Taiketsu

2007-09-07T20:00:00.001-07:00

Episode: Chapter Five: Taiketsu (Confrontation) Arc: Minagoroshi-hen (Massacre)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 09: Kōshō

2007-08-31T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Four: Koushou (Negotiation) Arc: Minagoroshi-hen (Massacre)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 08: Yuragi

2007-08-24T20:00:00.001-07:00

Episode: Chapter Three: Yuragi (Wavering) Arc: Minagoroshi-hen (Massacre)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 07: Unmei no Kaekata

2007-08-17T20:00:00.001-07:00

Episode: Chapter Two: Unmei no Kaekata (How to Change Destiny) Arc: Minagoroshi-hen (Massacre)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 06: Meiro no Hōsoku

2007-08-10T20:00:00.001-07:00

Episode: Chapter One: Meiro no Housoku (Rules of the Labyrinth) Arc: Minagoroshi-hen (Massacre)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 05: Hinamizawa Daisaigai

2007-08-03T20:00:00.001-07:00

Episode: Chapter Four: Hinamizawa Daisaigai (The Great Hinamizawa Disaster) Arc: Yakusamashi-hen (Disaster Awakening)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 04: Yotei Chōwa

2007-07-27T20:00:00.001-07:00

Episode: Chapter Three: Yotei Chouwa (Pre-established Harmony) Arc: Yakusamashi-hen (Disaster Awakening)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 03: Muryoku

2007-07-20T20:00:00.002-07:00

Episode: Chapter Two: Muryoku (Powerlessness) Arc: Yakusamashi-hen (Disaster Awakening)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 02: Onigokko

2007-07-13T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter One: Onigokko (Tag) Arc: Yakusamashi-hen (Disaster Awakening)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Episode 01: Saikai

2007-07-06T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Saikai (Reunion) Arc: No Arc

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 26: Riteiku

2006-09-26T20:00:00.000-07:00

Chapter Five: Reteiku (Retake) Arc: Tsumihoroboshi-hen (Atonement)

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 25: Chikyuu Shinryaku

2006-09-19T20:00:00.000-07:00

Chapter Four: Chikyuu Shinryaku (Invasion of Earth) Arc: Tsumihoroboshi-hen (Atonement)

>> Next Episode Episode 26

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 24: Sanjūyon-gō Bunsho

2006-09-12T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Three: Sanjūyon-gō Bunsho (File No. 34) Arc: Tsumihoroboshi-hen (Atonement)

>> Next Episode Episode 25

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 23: Kaeru Tokoro

2006-09-05T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Two: Kaeru Tokoro (A Place to return to) Arc: Tsumihoroboshi-hen (Atonement)

>> Next Episode Episode 24

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 22: Shiawase

2006-08-29T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter One: Shiawase (Happiness) Arc: Tsumihoroboshi-hen (Atonement)

>> Next Episode Episode 23

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 21: Danzai

2006-08-22T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Six: Danzai (Conviction) Arc: Meakashi-hen (Eye-Opening)

>> Next Episode Episode 22

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 20: Tsumetai Te

2006-08-15T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Five: Tsumetai Te (Cold Hands) Arc: Meakashi-hen (Eye-Opening)

>> Next Episode Episode 21

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 19: Shikaeshi

2006-08-08T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Four: Shikaeshi (Retaliation) Arc: Meakashi-hen (Eye-Opening)

>> Next Episode Episode 20

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 18: Oni no Ketsumyaku

2006-08-01T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Three: Oni no Ketsumyaku (Demon's Blood) Arc: Meakashi-hen (Eye-Opening)

>> Next Episode Episode 19

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 17: Kejime

2006-07-25T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Two: Kejime (Distinction) Arc: Meakashi-hen (Eye-Opening)

>> Next Episode Episode 18

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 16: Hatsukoi

2006-07-18T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter One: Hatsukoi (First love) Arc: Meakashi-hen (Time Wasting)

>> Next Episode Episode 17

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 14: Hinamizawa

2006-07-04T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter One: Hinamizawa Arc: Himatsubushi-hen (Time Wasting)

>> Next Episode Episode 15

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 09: Ani

2006-06-30T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter One: Ani (Older Brother) Arc: Tatarigoroshi-hen (Curse Killing)

>> Next Episode Episode 10

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 13: Shazai

2006-06-20T20:00:00.001-07:00

Episode: Chapter Five: Shazai (Apology) Arc: Tatarigoroshi-hen (Curse Killing)

>> Next Episode Episode 14

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 12: Nakushimono

2006-06-20T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Three: Nakushimono (Lost Item) Arc: Tatarigoroshi-hen (Curse Killing)

>> Next Episode Episode 13

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 11: Sakaime

2006-06-13T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Three: Sakaime (Borderline) Arc: Tatarigoroshi-hen (Curse Killing)

>> Next Episode Episode 12

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 10: Kizuna

2006-06-06T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Two: Kizuna (Bond) Arc: Tatarigoroshi-hen (Curse Killing)

>> Next Episode Episode 11

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 08: Negai

2006-05-23T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Four: Negai (Wish) Arc: Watanagashi-hen (Cotton Drifting)

>> Next Episode Episode 9

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 07: Uso

2006-05-16T15:47:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Three: Uso (Lies) Arc: Watanagashi-hen (Cotton Drifting)

>> Next Episode Episode 8

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 06: Takano

2006-05-14T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Two: Takano Arc: Watanagashi-hen (Cotton Drifting)

>> Next Episode Episode 7

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 05: Shitto

2006-05-02T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter One: Shitto (Jealousy) Arc: Watanagashi-hen (Cotton Drifting)

>> Next Episode Episode 6

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 04: Yugami

2006-04-25T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Four: Yugami (Disturbance)
Arc: Onikakushi-hen (Spirited Away by the Demon)

>> Next Episode Episode 5

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 03: Gishin

2006-04-18T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Three: Gishin (Suspicion)
Arc: Onikakushi-hen (Spirited Away by the Demon)

>> Next Episode Episode 4

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 15: Kizashi

2006-04-11T20:00:00.001-07:00

Episode: Chapter Fifteen: Kizashi (Sign) Arc: Himatsubushi-hen (Time Wasting)

>> Next Episode Episode 16

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 02: Kakushigoto

2006-04-11T20:00:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter Two: Kakushigoto (The Secret)
Arc: Onikakushi-hen (Spirited Away by the Demon)

>> Next Episode Episode 3

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Episode 01: Hajimari

2006-04-04T23:59:00.000-07:00

Episode: Chapter One: Hajimari (Beginning)
Arc: Onikakushi-hen (Spirited Away by the Demon)

>> Next Episode Episode 2

CDs

2006-04-04T23:50:00.005-07:00

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Eiko Shimamiya Download	why, or why not Rekka Katakiri Download	Higurashi no Naku Koro ni OST Kenji Kawai Download
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni OST Kenji Kawai Download	Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Character CD 1 Rena, Keiichi, Ooishi Download	Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Character CD 2 Mion and Shion Download
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Character CD 3 Rika and Satoko Download	Image Album Kakera Musubi Various Artists Download