Author: 07th expansion (creators of the original visual novel)
Studio: Studio Deen
Released: April 4, 2006
What's it about?
When High school student Maebara Keiichi and his family move to the rural little town of Hinamizawa everything seems peaceful and idyllic at first, it's not long before Keiichi is befriended by four girls who soon initiate him into they're after school games club and everything seems to be nigh on perfect, but Keiichi will learn there is more to his new friends and his new town than meets the eye, revelation after revelation are followed by a string of brutal murders in this enigmatic series told in a variety of scenarios and viewpoints, just what is it that links these scenarios together? All is revealed as the series progresses.
What's good
If you like mysteries then Higurashi will certainly deliver, and the series will keep you in suspense well beyond the first season. Interesting and amusing characters along with light-hearted segments in some of the scenarios means that this series is a definite favourite for this reviewer. I especially liked seeing characters portrayed in different lights depending on the scenario, giving the characters a somewhat more complex feel. Being a fan of mystery stories as well, I also enjoyed watching the story unravel as the series progressed.
What's bad
If you're not a fan of being kept in the dark this series won't be for you, being based on a visual novel the series stays true to the original, taking you through the first few scenarios designed for the viewer to try and piece together their own idea of what's going on before seeing the truth with their own eyes. Another downside is that fans of violence might be disappointed with the second season while conversely squeamish viewers won't be too fond of the first one. The series can also be somewhat confusing at times, with a sometimes convoluted plot combined with a pair of characters who are twins who like to switch places at times. Mix all this together and you have a chaotic recipe for viewer confusion.
Conclusion
Despite its few bad points this is a solid series, the long and drawn out suspense creating the foundations needed to make the plot deep and interesting. In this reviewer's opinion Higurashi is an amazing series, though that is a somewhat biased opinion. Will you like it? Chances are if you're put off by anything mentioned in this review then you already know the answer. But if you're looking for a gripping new series I recommend you give this one a try.
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