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Arri · 08-28-2009, 01:34 AM

I saw "no Naku Koro Ni" and expected higurashi.

So far I'm dissapointed

What's the anime about, so far?

Orpheus · 08-28-2009, 02:02 AM

Been following the VN's storyline quite well. Even though they seem to be rushing things. Skipping some important details, but I guess it's doing fine.

They are currently in episode 2, about two episodes left before episode 3 begins.

Arri · 08-28-2009, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Orpheus

Been following the VN's storyline quite well. Even though they seem to be rushing things. Skipping some important details, but I guess it's doing fine.

They are currently in episode 2, about two episodes left before episode 3 begins.

thats all fine and dandy but what's it about?

Orpheus · 08-28-2009, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Arri

thats all fine and dandy but what's it about?

Oh, you had Lambdadelta on your avatar so I kinda thought you knew.

Several people are trapped in an island that is enclosed by a typhoon when mysterious murders start to happen. There's a legend that says that a witch (Beatrice) is the owner of this island and that this might be her doing. The main character, Battler, doesn't believe in magic and witches, and struggles to find the human culprit.
Overall, the whole series is about the battle between Beatrice and Battler: Battler denies witches and Beatrice doesn't like this, she wants to make him surrender so she can win the "game". Her power is "Endless magic", which means she can revive and kill people endlessly, so that's how she prepares the "table" for each game: she revives everyone then kills them in different ways, making it hard for Battler to believe it was done by humans.
Then some other witches come along: Bernkastel, which looks a LOT like Rika and might be related (Bernkastel mentions that she was once a part of a game as well) and Lambdadelta, which looks a lot like Miyo from Higurashi and which might also be related.

It's a battle between the anti-fantasy and the anti-mystery sides.

Abhorsen · 08-30-2009, 05:14 PM

is this worse or better then higurashi? dunno if i gonna watch it, the last few eps of KAI sucked hard imo. but the first season was nice

Orpheus · 08-30-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Abhorsen

is this worse or better then higurashi? dunno if i gonna watch it, the last few eps of KAI sucked hard imo. but the first season was nice

Well. I like it way more, but that's because it involves magic and what not. I can't tell you about the ending since they haven't even finished the visual novels.

Kashis · 09-03-2009, 05:16 PM

I dunno what Higurashi is like (bout to start watching that now) but I def like how this story is being told. The way Battler has to play the game is pretty interesting as well; Words of truth = win.

Is Higurashi a good mystery like this one though?

BadpcGuy · 09-03-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kashis

I dunno what Higurashi is like (bout to start watching that now) but I def like how this story is being told. The way Battler has to play the game is pretty interesting as well; Words of truth = win.

Is Higurashi a good mystery like this one though?

I think it's better during the second season the puzzles will start to fit.

Warlordrody · 09-06-2009, 07:02 PM

@Abhorsen

This is much better than Higurashi.. I recommend everyone to play the visual novel though. The anime in my opinion isnt that good.. its quite bad.
But the visual novel is really awesome..

Anyway. a few days ago i got Umineko Episode 5. it finally arrived ><
Been playing it, even though my Japanese still isnt that good.. Anyway Episode 5 is a huge shock.
The new BGM'S are really awesome to. Well i wont go into detail... Otherwise it will be a huge spoiler.

Orpheus · 09-06-2009, 09:41 PM

Well, the Witch Hunt is already at 5% on Episode 5. Since I don't really understand japanese, I will have to be patient.

08-28-2009, 01:34 AM	#51 (permalink)
Arri Ripples of 495 Years Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 8,865 Reputation: 115	I saw "no Naku Koro Ni" and expected higurashi. So far I'm dissapointed What's the anime about, so far? __________________

08-28-2009, 02:02 AM	#52 (permalink)
Orpheus I ate ozz and I liked it. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mexico Posts: 7,388 Reputation: 249	Been following the VN's storyline quite well. Even though they seem to be rushing things. Skipping some important details, but I guess it's doing fine. They are currently in episode 2, about two episodes left before episode 3 begins. __________________

08-30-2009, 05:14 PM	#55 (permalink)
Abhorsen OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 10,018 Reputation: 268	is this worse or better then higurashi? dunno if i gonna watch it, the last few eps of KAI sucked hard imo. but the first season was nice __________________ Playing: Diablo 3 Screenshot collection 1 \| Screenshots collection 2 \| Screenshot Collection -new- Last edited by Abhorsen; 08-30-2009 at 05:18 PM.

09-03-2009, 05:16 PM	#57 (permalink)
Kashis OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Plainfield, New Jersey Posts: 5,024 Reputation: 150	I dunno what Higurashi is like (bout to start watching that now) but I def like how this story is being told. The way Battler has to play the game is pretty interesting as well; Words of truth = win. Is Higurashi a good mystery like this one though? __________________ "Rules do not exist to bind you, they exist so you may know your freedoms" "Death is blind. It comes for all souls regardless of their worth (or lack thereof)." Be careful of what you say, tomorrow or today, for the words you now speak, may become the poison your enemies later seek; truth. The only difference between a good idea and a bad idea is presentation. http://myanimelist.net/animelist/Kashis

09-06-2009, 07:02 PM	#59 (permalink)
Warlordrody Shadowsworn's Sandwich Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,850 Reputation: 35	@Abhorsen This is much better than Higurashi.. I recommend everyone to play the visual novel though. The anime in my opinion isnt that good.. its quite bad. But the visual novel is really awesome.. Anyway. a few days ago i got Umineko Episode 5. it finally arrived >< Been playing it, even though my Japanese still isnt that good.. Anyway Episode 5 is a huge shock. The new BGM'S are really awesome to. Well i wont go into detail... Otherwise it will be a huge spoiler. __________________

09-06-2009, 09:41 PM	#60 (permalink)
Orpheus I ate ozz and I liked it. Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mexico Posts: 7,388 Reputation: 249	Well, the Witch Hunt is already at 5% on Episode 5. Since I don't really understand japanese, I will have to be patient. __________________

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