This review is solely based on my impressions of chapter 1 of Higurashi 's visual novel, part of Ryukishi's 07th Expansion. Considering the script and writing is as closest as one can do here, there aren't any big differences whatsoever.
First of all, anime and novel approach are really different. Deen's adaptation rushed the content, for seemingly obvious reasons. Hinamizawa's world and atmosphere wouldn't be well built in animated media, and if it tried to it would reach 50 episodes for each arc.
in LN/VN have a clear understanding of the village lore, and every part involved has enough screentime. This can be an issue
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Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Abducted by Demons Arc, When They Cry Episode 1 Demoned Away Arc Japanese: ひぐらしのなく頃に 第一話~鬼隠し編~ InformationType: Light Novel
Volumes: 2
Chapters: Unknown
Status: Finished
Published: Aug 2, 2007 to Sep 4, 2007
Serialization:
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