Even with a stellar presentation, this would've still been an unengaging turd, but that's not good either. This sharp turn into foul territory makes me question the sincerity of the anti-child abuse messages in the original. Satoko turns from an abuse victim to faking getting abused to manipulate her friends. Satoko is the big bad because she will kill anyone to keep Rika from escaping. No nuance, Rika is the good guy because she wants to save everyone. The new theme is a shallow 'good versus bad' conflict.
Water down themes from the original to act as set dressing cycles of abuse, cultural preservation, evil government, harmful traditions, etcetera. There's no deeper meaning for why the loveable cast of maniacs loses their grip on reality-wacky old Satoko pulls the strings.
She injects various friendly faces with Hinamizawa Syndrome, the virus that causes psychosis. The only thing that distinguishes this as a sequel is Satoko's intervention. In terms of character development, do you remember Satoko's abusive uncle? Well, they gave him a redemption arc! Great work, guys. There's nothing new here Keichi, Rena, Mion, and Shion have the same character arcs, except their personalities are stripped to outlines of their former selves. Have you ever heard of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker? George Lucas co-wrote the script, and it ended up being the worst received film in the franchise. Sometimes they lose their spark altogether. There's a common argument that this show can't possibly be crap because Ryukishi07, the original visual novel author, co-wrote the show's script! That's a pretty awful excuse I shouldn't have to explain why, but I will.
HIGURASHI NO NAKU KORO NI SERIES
Supposedly, these anime are the bridge between this series and Umineko, but it would be less exhausting to read a Wikipedia summary. Sotsu had the same problem, and it failed to justify its existence. I only finished it because I wanted to see what would happen to my favorite characters. Higurashi's first two seasons were a nicely completed story. I could end the review here, but we need to discuss what turned this from a lukewarm spin-off to the worst thing that has ever happened to When They Cry. The end goal is for her to give up her dreams of escaping. Every time they enter a new loop, a comically evil version of Satoko makes Rika suffer as much as possible. With the help of an enigmatic spirit, Satoko gains the same looping ability as Rika. Satoko dreams of staying in Hinamizawa forever, but she will not let Rika leave. Rika wants to leave Hinamizawa and go to a prestigious high school. These reboots focus specifically on Rika and Satoko. Sotsu is supposedly the "answer arcs" but it is 90% reused footage with slight alterations. Gou was purposefully mismarketed as a remake to attract curious new viewers-then it rebranded itself as a sequel to get the old fandom's attention. Over a decade after the original anime aired, they have resurrected the franchise for no reason other than profit. And now that it finally has gotten a reboot, I wish it hadn't been. I always wanted to see one of my favorite stories remade. I love Higurashi, but admittedly the original adaptation has aged poorly. Higurashi Gou and Sotsu are exactly what people mean when they say that phrase. 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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