The warning signs start after the OAV's vert first cold opening. It provides very little entertainment and almost no laughs, despite being labeled as a comedy. Even as someone who's watched none of the previous Higurashi anime installments, (though I have read a decent amount on it), I can still say that this OAV is an embarrassing piece of animation that disgraces the Higurashi name.

And when it comes to anniversaries for anime, it's almost always done as a last-resort cash cow.Īnd thus here we are with the 2011 OAV Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira, released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the famous game series. Ones for live-action series are fun to see, but animated ones typically feel like glorified clip shows. When it comes to television series anniversaries, though, it's a mixed bag.

It's a lot of fun to gather around with people you know, swapping stories of all the good times you've had. Taking place after the events of the previous series, Kira features more light-hearted stories, such as Keiichi wondering what punishments to give the girl should he win in the next round of penalty games, Rika and Satoko becoming magical girls, and Hanyuu helping a younger Rika (from an alternate timeline) find her way home.

Notes: 10th year anniversary OAV series, loosely based on the game Higurashi no Naku Koro ni by Ryukishi07. Related Series: When They Cry - Higurashi (season 1), Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai (season 2), Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei (OAV sequel)Īlso Recommended: Excel Saga, Magical Project S, Sgt. Length: OAV series, 4 episodes, 30 minutes eachĭistributor: Currently licensed by Sentai Filmworks.Ĭontent Rating: 17+ (fan service, suggestive content, creepiness) AKA: When They Cry Glitter (literal translation), ひぐらしのなく頃に煌 (Japanese)

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