Higurashi When They Cry: Festival Accompanying Arc
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| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ----------------------------------------  FUCK YES, IT'S QUIZ TIME. All in all it was a better adaption of the ending than I thought possible last week. For everyone who has been screaming for killer lolis these past 8 weeks (shame on you) this episode more than makes up for the relative lack of action in it's predecessors. Next up is the final arc of the second season, Matsuribayashi-hen, and barring any specials probably the last of Higurashi we'll see animated. Though I would kill for some animated Miotsukushi-hen. Edit: If anyone's interested in the differences between the game and this episode, you can watch the PS2 game's version here (Nico Nico Douga, the full thing) or here (Youtube, in parts). It has less action than the episode, but it's longer, the deaths feel less rushed and the talk afterwards is better as well. It does contain some small hints about the next arc though, so be advised. |
Entropy--Oct 2, 2007 3:14 AM
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| I think I cried. I think its cause Hanyuu was upset. I love auauau~ This was a really good episode though. I'm looking forward to learning about Takano again. Although I know what happens I still wish something bad would happen to her. But I guess I can feel bed for her. In some way. |
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| Gah... that was crazy... well, Takano was crazy. Wanting to become Oyashiro-sama was retarded if you ask me. I didn't read the manga, so I had no idea how it was going to end or whatever. I hope the next arc will be good as well... but with a better ending. |
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| This ep made me baww :( Was awesome, but made me baww. So glad it's going to reset, man that was depressing. |
| great epi and with the memories of this arc i hope rika will kick takanos ass and maybe after the end hanyuu willl get a bigger role i guesss auauauau~~~ love her |
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| Somebody review Ni-paa~'s subs plox? |
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| Myaaaa. Arc is over. Everyone diiiiied. D: I cried a little when Keiichi died. I was like, "NUUUUUUU~~~" Then...yeah. Takano's crazy. Her laugh is... amusing. ^^; |
| hehe seem like its "in" now to conquer the world with a evil smile *light, zero i will become shin kami of the new world >_< |
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| To tell you the truth, I really love the episode. But I voted 'Like it!' and it's all thanks to Takano. :/ SHE'S A *bad word beep* I TELL YOU >.> So now we know she was the one who released the gas thingy and killed Rika&gang, which makes me even angrier. And I was really hoping Rena would kill those "Tokyo" men with the hatchet's (whatever you call it) blade side, not the blunt side. T3T And I really cried when Keiichi died. Can't wait for the next arc! :3 |
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| T.T ... what can i say, this anime is awesome. win. <3 oh freiken awesomness ep by the way, hope Rika remembers! |
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| So sad >_< I almost cried, seriously. So close, yet so far away... I probably would've given up a long while ago if I were Rika, so I commend her determination. |
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| Great episode, even though they all died.....TT_TT I loved Rena in this episode. especially the part when she confronted takano. she knew all the right words to say and was clearly getting on Takano's skin. More auauau from Hanyuu please! |
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| I almost cried. Which is rare. D: Takano's laugh is...really weird. o-o; EDIT: I liked the irony in Shion begging for Satoko's life. Her words were very similar to Mion's from season one in the underground torture chamber. :3 |
MirietteOct 3, 2007 5:39 PM
| Wow i must admit this might be one of the best episodes ever Everyone died trying to save the others but sadly failed(i almost cried too)...The evil laugh at the end only goes well with Rena :D God Rena was just win in this episode...she told Takano that she cant be Oyashiro-sama cause one exist and then just laughs in her face So close Rika...go fight fate once more |
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| I kived Rena's verbal pwnage to Takano on how she can't be Oyashiro-sama. That was awesome. That was seriously one of the best episodes in the whole series, first season included. So much emotion. I teared near the part before Rika got watanagashi'd. Now onto Matsubayashi-hen! |
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| I'm strangely attracted to this dark Takano XD |
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| Meh... crunchyroll was acting up on me, so i watched the entire episode with the sound and graphics out of sync. That kind of ruined it for me. Nevertheless, it was a good episode. And Takano... Never underestimate the 'minor' characters. BakaOnna said: I kived Rena's verbal pwnage to Takano on how she can't be Oyashiro-sama. That was awesome. YES. <3 Rena pwns on so many different levels. I think I'll watch it again when the syncs better. :D |
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| that was the best ep of the second season so far. Rena and Keiichi were awesome with their bat and cleaver. |
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| Oh man, this is crazy. I cursed a lot ^^. Damn Takano b!tch. Was a great episode though, very Higurashi-like. And also... Rena was freaking amazing! Love her. Looking forward to the next episode. |
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| This episode is another example of why Rena is the best. I would just take her home if she kills Takano in the final arc. I nearly cried a few times. Takano's laugh...meh...not what I expected. I really like Satoko's laugh for some reason. |
FateSyka said: EDIT: I liked the irony in Shion begging for Satoko's life. Her words were very similar to Mion's from season one in the underground torture chamber. :3 I hadn't even noticed that until now! I'm beginning to think that was specifically specific. |
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| OH MAN. I have no words to describe that last ep. wow. Its just too bad I knew in my heart they weren't going to make it out in the end. That Takano beeyatch needs to go DOWN! The cruelty of the executions . . . ARRGH!  |
T0sh1k1 said: that was the best ep of the second season so far. Totally agree |
| FUCKING AMAZING EPISODE!!!!!!!!!!! This arc was awesome and the last ep got the credit!!!!TAKANO BITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In this anime i cant decide which is my favourite character omfg!!! Rena,Keichi,Shion,Mion,Rika,Satoko(not so much)..All are great....Hope next arc we see Rena and Keichi Cutting Takanos head.... -.- Seriously i hate that bitch |
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| That was a good one. T_T Why did i keep the hope that at least one of them would make it...... "Which one is green, broccoli or cauliflower?"......She has to go down! >.</ |
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fabrikun said: Absolutely.T0sh1k1 said: Totally agreethat was the best ep of the second season so far. otaku1699 said: Me too ;_;That was a good one. T_T Why did i keep the hope that at least one of them would make it...... |
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| This episode is great... completely in spite of the fact that everyone ends up getting owned in the end You know why? Because you can just tell that the next reincarnation WILL be the last... oh and hanyuu, crazy cute xD Rena standing up to Takano was great. and the takano laugh at the end, man, higurashi is awesome with the crazy/evil laughing. 5/5 ez |
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| Possibly the most screwed up quiz ever taken >_> Also, Rena should hit them with the sharp end next time. Awesome episode, hopefully everything goes better in the next world... |
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| awww. they all died. and they were so close. XP damn that Takano. and her laugh was the worse. >.< maybe Hanyuu will get a bigger role next arc. XD okay, onto the next arc, and a new world. XD |
| Haha! That long post above, I won't get to waste my time reading information about her. Cause I really hate her, and I can watch it the next episode just now. So, no problem in reading spoilers, I just need to watch it. Don't inform more. As far as Higurashi lives, I just want: Ni-pah!~, Hauu!~, Auauauaua!~, Kana, Kana?!, and the "I wanna take her home" dialogue. Hahaha! Rena for the win! XD |
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| When Kei died I was like .. "reset .. RESET!!" .. imagine that they would survive .. it would be a Keiless world =P But then ... after Rena-chan died, "this will reset or I'll rate down Higurashi really bad" .. a Keiless world is imaginable, a world without Rena would be no fun at all =X Rena PWNs in this ep .. omoshi kaeri rena-chann!! kana kana xDDD |
| Aargh, I knew this was going to come back and bite everyone. It was going toooo well. |
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| YAY!!! Massacre!!!! Well... I guess that's the end of this arc ^^" But seriously... when Takano was laughing and saying she was Oyashiro-sama in the end... I really expected someone to come up behind her and shoot her in the head... fitting end xD But it never happened T~T |
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| Broccoli or cauliflower scene was made of so much win. I felt sorry for Mion when Keiichi died =( |
| One of the most complicated question from 1st season is answered in this episode. |
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| There's the "massacre." Wow, that was a really awesome episode! Takano holds her own in villany. We had a deus ex machina when Mion, Shion, Rena, and Keiichi suddenly show up, and now they're using their signature weapons against a common, real enemy instead of on each other. It was so sad when they were picked off one by one. And Rika's death...ouch. D: Well, in the next arc, we're going to see Hanyuu take action. Does that mean that she's going to take physical form and be more than a spirit? Looking forward to the next (and final) arc! Though the subs kinda ruined the mood after Mion wanted to be the decoy and the rest of the gang runs away, Shion said, "Why did she want to become an hero." An hero. I lol'd. |
| Takano suuuuucks >< boooooooo !!!!!!! i would have cried at this episode a little maybe if i was in my normal state but im numb for now so i cant, damn >< |
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| This episode is definitely my favorite of the season so far. Plenty of action and it's fair share of emotion as well. |
| For the thousandths time, why the fuck didn't mion use her friggin' gun!!! |
| ~de Arimasu |
Wyvr said: For the thousandths time, why the fuck didn't mion use her friggin' gun!!! Cos its not a gun. Awesome episode, awesome arc, really pumped about the next arc arc (13 episodes.. its gonna be a big one!) but they seemed to have finally cracked it! Still a few things need explaining but this shows doing a better job of the plot then I ever thought was possible, I was expecting a Stephen King-esque cop out explanation.. |
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| Gah,I never thought I could hate Takano more than I did before I saw that episode. Insane wannabe-god bitch! D: And her laugh's so cheap. I can't wait to start the new arc! Hanyuu should play a much bigger role now that our people noticed her existence ^^ |
| Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuudge. That was gruesome.;_; Well...we knew it was gonna happen. What a nice ending for it though, everyone together like that. And I knew there was something up with Hanyuu's lack of hope that was amiss and just wasn't right for things. And Furude Rika can forget things sometimes?:| I thought she said earlier that she could remember everything. That was supposed to be what made her special. I mean she knows she's been through this a hundred years. And she can remember every time I have seen. Though by the looks of it it looks like now they've gained her ability, however possible. I guess it was only a matter of time after they remembered past events a little bit. I still didn't expect it though. And not so soon for sure. And so....the hope still rings! Even more resounding that before even! I can't wait to see the rest of this show. |
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| Hauuu! This was really an awesome (if very sad) episode. I was reminded again why Rena is such an awesome character; she really shined this time. This also explains some of the confusing things from earlier in the series -- why so many Hinamizawa people were in the school (and why some, including Rena, were missing), and of course, Takano's role in everything. |
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| That explains why the villagers were dressed in casual clothing, at night. That issue bug me alot. They were rounded up like animals, confined in rooms, and forced to breathe poison. So no volcanic gases, nor aliens involved. This also explains why was Rena running around in the mountains at night. She probably escaped the roundings by the military, but was hunted down in the end. So Satoko uncovered the conspiracy, and was murdered because of it. Since that was an anime-only arc, I don't think we need to discuss that it about it. Nice team-work! Too bad they all died, again, in the end :2 Damn that Takano. Even if her reasons for going mad are pityable, I'll still hate that cold-blooded bitch from now on. Cute theathre-preview. Rika's nipas and mis are as cute as Hanyuu's hauuhauus. :) |
| Rena was totally awsome this episode. She stood up against the crazy bitch Takano and faced death without a trace of fear. Sakoto is extremely annoying when she have all these mental breakdown and start crying like the world is gonna end and she just want to die. I still have some questions to ask reguarding the disease. Remember previously, when Keichii and Sakoto were the only survivors? Why didnt they kill them and cover up their deaths together with the other villagers since they too are infected with the disease. |
Hydrazoid said: I still have some questions to ask reguarding the disease. Remember previously, when Keichii and Sakoto were the only survivors? Why didnt they kill them and cover up their deaths together with the other villagers since they too are infected with the disease. When Keiichi survived, he could still have been assassinated...we just didn't show it...But if he didn't discover anything, they have no reason to kill him. Just like in one world, Rena survived, but she went mad so they didn't bother to kill her.... And the disease is "apparently" not contagious, only Hinamizawans have it....But I could be wrong.... |
bla bla bla The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.Niko-kun said: On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard? |
| Eventho theres not much violence at these events, it's absolutely the climax of the series. Everything is clear. The mysterious deaths (like Tomitake's, Fake corpse of That bitch) and the disease. I really got pumped up when i saw the others helping Rika and Satoko on the escape event. I hoped that Rena would have sliced the guys with her hatchet. Rika, Fate can be changed. Remeber, to kick the takano bitch's ass, and save Hinamizawa. AuAuAuu~ |
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