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This Memorial Edition is promising, not only because it is the umpteenth revival of the arch of the golden age; But also because it adds minimal parts, graphic corrections, and new ones music, The CGI is well maintained, considering the average standard of quality produced by Japanese studios, this is clearly of modest quality.Beyond that you have a good direction, and the episodes sometimes consist of a good 70% of classic animation, and the rest in cgi, which is not annoying. For all those who complain about THIS berserk anime, I would like to say they don't understand shit, because a berserk anime with this ... quality, and it shows mostly from the campfire of dream scene. Look at it, appreciate a good transposition of the work, and hope that other better ones will arrive in the future.

This will be a review for the entire Umineko series.
In my opinion, one of the most genuinely heartfelt praises one can bestow upon a work of fiction is “I don’t want this to be over.” I had this feeling hit me pretty strongly about three quarters of the way through Umineko When They Cry—which is saying a lot, given that the game took ~130 hours to complete. It is possibly my favourite work of fiction I’ve experienced, and cements my opinion that creator Ryukishi07 is a genius. Well… A genius who could benefit from an editor; but a genius nonetheless. It is a complex, mystifying, ... emotional tale which has more layers than I could even begin to break down here. Rather than immediately trying to sum the game up, let’s instead start by talking about what it is.
Every year, relatives of wealthy Kinzo Ushiromiya gather on the private island of Rokkenjima to discuss the division of the head of the family's estate. On the night of October 4, 1986, however, a storm hit the island, cutting off all communication with the outside world. Among them, there is a mysterious killer who, from time to time, comes to exterminate the members of the family. The culprit's modus operandi suggests that he acts with magic, so much so that his identity is almost immediately attributed to Beatrice, the Golden Witch protagonist of the "folklore" of Rokkenjima. Only Battler Ushiromiya can't believe this version, determined to explain the various murders rationally, and at the end of the second day, after the death of all his relatives, he gets to fight the witch herself. The boy is then transported to a metaphysical plane to continue Beatrice's game.
After three sessions of grueling battles, Beatrice has finally been neutralized, but not yet defeated, now reduced to a state of unconsciousness. Battler then decides not to rage on the impotent body of the witch, temporarily abandons the challenge and leaves the game in the hands of the witches Bernkastel and Lambdadelta. Upon his return, he discovers that the story has already come to an end, and a new inhabitant of the island, Erika Furudo, openly reveals the identity of the culprit: her name is ...


Similarly to the saga of Higurashi When They Cry, the Answer Arcs are positioned symmetrically with respect to those of Question: for example, in EP5 the relationship between Natsuhi and Kinzo is deepened which in EP1 was only hinted at, in EP6 the relationships between Kanon and Jessica, and Shannon and George return to being the focus of the episode, while in EP7 the true past of "Beatrice" is revealed along with the solution of the epigraph.
For the first three episodes, Umineko Chiru maintains the gameplay typical of the When They Cry series, devoid of choices and therefore, completely linear; the last chapter, however, takes a radically different direction, so much so that fans have jokingly referred to it as a "parody" of Professor Layton (Level-5 videogame franchise): in EP8, you have to solve some intelligence games , whose resolution allows you to discover the latest background of the Ushiromiya family and to obtain a token from each character. At the end of the game, you will get a symbolic prize based on the number of coins you have accumulated.
In addition, towards the middle of the episode, you will be called to participate in the latest Bernkastel enigma, a game where the murders of Rokkenjima take place regularly and in which the identity of the culprit must be deduced; in this part, the magic is completely absent and the only aids available are the various Purple Declarations, true sentences if spoken by the innocent but false in the mouth of the guilty, and the Clues section, where Battler and Beatrice present their arguments.

Compared to the first series, the script reaches an exquisitely sublime level, taking the narrative to a higher level, higher and higher until it sensationally breaks the fourth wall.
The battle against magic is no longer understood according to an "anti-fantasy" thought, but through a "mystery vs fantasy" position, with all the rules that the yellow genre typically adheres to.

Let's analyze this break starting from its characters, in particular, from the new detectives introduced:
Erika Furudo, the great investigator and Witch of Truth. She appears in End of the Golden Witch as Bernkastel's avatar to replace Battler in the lead role. From the start of the game, Erika is awarded the Detective's Authority, a special power that allows her to elevate her sensory perception and analytical ability to Unquestionable Truth, and to gain the support of the Eiserne Jungfrau, the executors of Knox's Ten Rules. (to write an intellectually correct mystery). Initially the girl appears to help Battler, until at some point she reveals her true nature of her and she begins to abuse her powers to humiliate others and create a false culprit, all to prove her intellectual superiority of her.
In all of this, why has such a negative character managed to rank so high in the fandom popularity polls? Simply, because Erika Furudo is part of the fandom itself: she is a troll, a charismatic intellectual, she wants to be right, even at the cost of prevailing over everything and everyone. She is not only Bernkastel's “Mary Sue”, but she represents that hidden desire of readers and users to feel satisfied with their own acumen, and to satisfy their own personal curiosity.
Another character quite self-inserted but morally opposed to Erika is Willard H Wright, the Chief Inquisitor of the great celestial court. Willard is the detective of the seventh game, Requiem of the Golden Witch, a world in which Battler does not attend the 1986 family reunion. Here, he is forced by Bernkastel to investigate Beatrice's death, and befriends Lion Ushiromiya. In addition to the Detective's Authority, Willard also holds the Spectator's Authority, which allows him to question his interlocutors on a metaphysical level simply by touching them.
The substantial difference between Erika and Will is that if the former has a Lawful Evil character, the other has a Neutral Good temperament; this is manifested in their solution method. While Willard is far more powerful than the Eiserne Jungfrau, strong in her Twenty Rules, he chooses to use only four of them. Not surprisingly, he has a great respect for all those involved in the mysteries, even for the guilty ones, since according to him it is important not to neglect their motives.
Willard represents that particularly distinguished user of the forums, intelligent, apparently shy, but in reality kind and welcoming, who emerges from the toxic atmosphere of the virtual community.

Last but not least, I would also like to mention the goat demons, servants of witches, who in the last episode reveal themselves for what they represent in the real world. I can't reveal any more spoilers, but I'm just saying that anyone who hasn't experienced the collective frenzy in Umineko's fandom won't find much familiar with them.
Umineko manages to delight with her excellent introspective analysis of the characters. The realism of character and social dynamics is transmitted through the interactions of an increasingly vast cast, especially in the seventh episode where, instead of the classic game addressed in the previous chapters, there is a real etiological excursus designed to probe the human psyche. The story of Beatrice thus becomes an elegy of the purest feelings, corrupted by mental disorder, the distortion of reality and emotional dependence. In fact, the theme of true love here becomes the central pivot of the entire series, the element that "moves the sun and the other stars", as well as the means to reach the solution of the mystery. In addition, Ryukishi07 has shown a profound sensitivity in talking about very current hot topics, such as sexism, gender identity and social alienation.

Gintama is finally over, and with its end, it leaves an unbridgeable void in the hearts of fans around the world. However, with an incredible ending to say the least.
The film from a technical point of view is perfect. Impeccable animation, direction, and script. A great merit is the management of the most important scenes, such as that of the final battle, and the various ost inserted at the right time and in the right scenes, which arouse only summers and emotion in the Viewer.
What can I say, a perfect film to say the least, for one of the best anime of the ... last 20 years, and the best battle shōnen ever.

This series is titled Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, which means “When the Cicadas Cry.” For various English releases, the series is given the odd title Higurashi When They Cry, as a sort of half-translation that includes the word that all the English fans refer to the series by. The series first took form as eight doujin (i.e. indie) murder mystery visual novels released by a fellow who went by the name Ryukishi07. This man was… not the best artist. But he was one hell of a writer, and the stories became popular enough to lead to full-blown anime and manga adaptations.Higurashi is about a ... series of mysterious deaths that have been happening each year at a small, remote village. Many characters are involved, and different story arcs focus on different ones, sometimes changing the protagonist in order to offer a new point of view. A very complex mystery is presented, and the story does well to encourage an effort of piecing everything together. Are the deaths being carefully orchestrated by certain individuals in the village? Or is the village indeed under the influence of a supernatural curse? Half of the fun of Higurashi is in trying to work out precisely what is going on. Why are these people dying–and if it was murder each time, who killed them, and why? The truth only becomes clear when examining all the overlapping stories together.

The thing that people tend to remember most about Higurashi is the horror, and indeed, the horror is spectacular. Various characters go through with some really surprising, gruesome, and unsettling things, and it’s fascinating to see the different paths they take as they gradually “lose it.” This is a series that does not go easy on anyone, and the suffering they have to go through leads to some incredibly memorable scenes.But here’s the thing–Higurashi is actually really good at not only horror, but drama, tragedy, slice-of-life, and comedy as well. The writing is just that solid, that the series is able to juggle so many subplots and develop so many characters, and throughout it all manage to cover an entire spectrum of emotions. The humor is top-notch, some of the funniest stuff I’ve read. And on the flip side, considering the way things play out, some of the most heart-wrenching developments are to be had here too. I think it all comes down to the characters.

This is what I’ll always remember the most for the Higurashi franchise: all of the great characters, the ways they each developed over the course of the story, and all their interactions with one another. The lead cast consists of a boy named Keiichi who transfers from the city and joins a club of girls who play card games, board games, and the like. They get into ridiculous antics together, and the fun and lighthearted dialogue does well to really get you attached to all of them. They’re such a great group of friends… So it really is too bad that they have to be in a horror story! The plot for Higurashi is so good though, and for me at least there never seemed to be point where it felt tired, padded out, monotonous, or unfocused. Having a large cast also helps in this case, as even many of the secondary characters are really fleshed-out and intriguing in their own right.Definitely consider giving the manga a shot if you’re ready to take the plunge! It’s a large and somewhat complicated franchise to get into, but it’s well-worth reading through. If you can’t afford the manga, perhaps consider the anime. And, of course, be sure to watch for the visual novels being released on Steam, if you’re interested in getting the longest, most thoroughly detailed, and most atmospheric experience.

At this point in history, I can say that Higurashi is a masterpiece in the true sense of the word. A UNIQUE story, told in a PHENOMENAL way. As a kind of puzzle, of which initially, we only have one piece, and as time goes by, each piece begins to accumulate, and to be placed in the right position, to arrive at the truth.
The basic plot, albeit simple, and in principle suggests a simple slice of life, transforms and develops into something extremely larger, full of mysteries, Gorgeous characters, exciting moments and just as many moments of pure suspense.
This and more, is Higurashi, a ... story, which, even if it takes place within a large time loop, located in the village of Hinamizawa, manages to convey many messages to the viewer.

I recommend watching the entire anime, but also to recover the original material, the visual novel in fact, and also the manga. Because, even if they are three different media, in these you You will find the story you already know, reproduced with different details than other media, even substantial changes of certain points in the story, which make the world of Higurashi, Even more vast and immersive, even if it is wonderful.

Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni Gou is a sequel to the original series by studio Deen, written by the homonymous genius Ryukishi07. The series begins in the same way as the first season, and then continues changing important events, only to notice that the loop has started all over again. The technical sector is excellent, from every point of view, direction, general direction of the episodes, the animations are of a very good level, and the design of the characters is spatial. Design conceived by Same designer of the Monogatari and Zaregoto series. I highly recommend everyone not to start the series from this anime, ... being in effect a third season. The series arises as a psychological, horror, splatter, dramatic, comic and demented genre, each genre is developed and exploited to full levels, like the old series there is an excellent alternation between Slice of life moments, and dramatic moments of pure terror that lead to confusion in the viewer.