How could this be? Why must tragedy play out once more? Things seem to be the same as before, yet they’re not. Suffice to say, a new mystery has arisen, and bloodied bodies are piling up once more. It's hard to talk about the plot of Gou and Sotsu without spoiling anything. Think of this review as a spoiler free reason to return to Hinamizawa. My purpose is to convince those who love Higurashi but avoided this new anime project because of the constant complaints from Real Fans™ about it that they should reconsider. If you think my merely liking Gou and Sotsu makes you want to PM me and call me a million variations of The R Word, that is your right. (If you thought my review of Castle in the Sky was glowing, well, I’ve seen The Sun shine.) I say all of this now because if any of you think I’m too biased to properly review Gou and Sotsu, you may leave. And let it be known that Higurashi and Umineko are my favorite works of fiction. (The third being that Star Wars had a huge impact on me as a child.) Ryukishi is also my favorite living author of narrative fiction. They are only two of three works of fiction to have ever changed me on a fundamental level. I should also mention the following: Higurashi and Umineko changed my life. It is equal to Ryukishi’s own Umineko in my eyes now. Since my last review here was way back in December of 2015, Higurashi has gone up in my personal ranking. They just plain sucked! People have seen anime that sucked before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked!īefore I continue this apologetic, let me quality myself. Sure, it has 4.5/5 stars on Funimation, but all I hear, from both casual viewers and longtime fans alike, is that Gou and Sotsu sure did suck alright. Conversely, I have some thoughts on how the one time an anime sequel is good, everyone shits all over it. This is a show I can watch in either format and enjoy.Īs such, if you’ve seen the score I’ve given, you’ve no doubt formed some thoughts about me. Michelle Rojas sounds EXACTLY like how Mion sounds in my head when I read the manga, for example. Higurashi Rei and Sotsu? Everyone, even the moe girls, sound just as good as their originals. The first Higurashi anime’s English dub is quite possibly the worst dub that’s not by 4Kids or Sentai Filmworks in existence. Uncontroversial opinion: the English dub is as good as the original Japanese. Also of note is that Funimation did an English dub. Rika is still my favorite Yukari Tamura performance after all this time. Speaking of technical aspects, the Japanese voice cast is still ace after all these years. The visuals are not the best ever, but at the very least, this new anime from Passione looks better than the Deen anime productions of old. The music is not the best, but it’s not the worse either, especially at the end. And returning composer Kenji Kawai has once again come to lend his talents to the music score. Character designs were by Akio Watanabe, best known for his work on the Monogatari anime Unlike the earlier anime adaptations, this one was co-written by Ryukishi himself. For the purpose of this review, my thoughts refer to both Gou and Sotsu. Running at 39 episodes long, the new anime is more substantial than a typical 1 to 2 cour series. Everyone thought he was over and done with, considering the original Higurashi spanned 8 visual novels, nearly 40 manga volumes and 50 anime episodes, and that’s before you factor in the spinoffs. When no one expected it, 07Ryukishi returned to Hinamizawa for a new anime storyline. This begins her journey to get the future she desires-by any means necessary. Just when she is at wits' end, an encounter with a supernatural entity changes Satoko's perception and imparts new revelations about her best friend Rika. Longing to return to the nostalgic days in Hinamizawa, Satoko despairs and wishes things could be changed. This leaves the girls living in completely different worlds, with Rika enjoying her new life and making new friends while Satoko grows more and more isolated. However, the realization of her dream forms a rift between them. Rika is determined to follow her dreams and wants Satoko by her side.Īlthough Satoko is hesitant, she decides to walk this path with Rika. However, as Rika and Satoko begin to grow older, a life-changing opportunity presents itself to both of them. Alongside their other friends, they spend every day together, and every moment is filled with fun and laughter. Rika Furude and Satoko Houjou are best friends who have lived in the small village of Hinamizawa for their entire lives.
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