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!
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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!
Read more...Sites Famitsu and Dengeki Online have offered an exclusive first look on the Higurashi l
ive-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)
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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!
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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.
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) Read more...
ひぐらしのなく頃に Movie
With Kai complete with it's airing, they're releasing another Higurashi epedemic. The Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Movie.
They've brought together a promising cast of talented actors and actresses for this movie. The movie is said to be an adaption of the first arc, Onikakushi-hen(Sprited Away by the Demon), which is about the first four episodes of the anime. It will be directed by Ataru Oikawa and is set to be aired in Japanese theatres around Spring of 2008.
[Picture, Left to right: Rena (Airi Matsuyama), Keiichi (Gouki Maeda), Mion (Rin Asuka)]
Cast
Gouki Maeda
Role: Keiichi Maebara
Birth Date: Apr 3, 1991
Born: Kanagawa Prefecture
Maeda has performed in many TV programs such as "Wai wai kizzu" (Station:CS/CATV), "Otokonoko onnanoko" (Station:CX) and "Sawayaka 3 Kumi" (Station:NHK). He has gained attention recently in commercials and magazines including "Myojo", "Kindai" and promoting the "Newly Modeled PSP" (Sony Computer Entertainment). This will be his movie debut. As he was openly awaiting work, he recieved a role for "Komori Kachou no Yuuga na Hibi" (scheduled to open to the public in 2008) and because he is a young male actor he is being paid attention to for future work.
Airi Matsuyama
Role: Rena Ryuuguu
Birth Date: July 15, 1990
Born: Fukuoka Prefecture
Matsuyama aims to be an actress, and has been an active model in "Love Berry" magazine since childhood. She became an Elite Model Finalist in 2006. She performed in the TV dramas "Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Haru no Tokubetsu hen (Sane Education)" (Station:CX) and "Kyouto he Okoshi Yasu!" (Station:MBS/TBS). Her activity in commercials has been steadily expanded and she has been selected for "Yamazaki Chinese (07/08 Autumn/Winter). This will also be her first movie.
Rin Asuka
Role: Mion Sonozaki
Birth Date: March 28, 1991
Born: Osaka Prefecture
Her debut in acting was in 2007 for the drama "Asakusa Inn" (Station:TBS). Afterwards her charm was demonstrated in commercials and on stage. Her movie debut was called "Tenshi ga Kureta Mono" which released in 2007. She will also appear in "Dousoukai (temporary)" (scheduled to open to the public in 2008).
Aika
Role: Rika Furude
Birth Date: Oct 1, 1991
Born: Chiba Prefecture
Aika debuted in 2006 in television commercials. She has advanced from gravure modeling in 2007 and suddenly seemingly the next day attracted much attention, and shone in Miss Magazine 2007. She is energetic as an actress; her main movie appearances are "Omoide no Nagisa" (2007) and "URAHARA" (scheduled to open to the public in 2008).
Erena Ono
Role: Satoko Houjou
Birth Date: Nov 26, 1993
Born: Tokyo
She debuted as a member in the idol unit "AKB48" produced by Yasushi Akimoto. She was chosen from the audition from 20,000 applications directed at membership. It majorly debuted in 2006. She participated in the 2007 Red and White New Year's Music Special. Her movie appearances include "Ashita no Watashi no Tsukuri Kata" (2007) and "Densen ka" (2007).
