![]() On one hand, it was a decently funny bait-and-switch, advertising the show as a remake of a beloved VN to then be revealed as a sequel in episode 2, and on the other hand, it would’ve been much better as a remake. I can’t decide whether I love the trailer for Gou or detest it. Promotional material is mostly harmless it’s literally just advertising, and that’s what it should be. These arcs only exist to serve the new narrative and to make sure newcomers aren’t too confused… which is so… completely backward. The episodes add absolutely nothing of value to the characters and even trivialize their arc and development from the original, making them somehow less of a character. This is why, if you’ve consumed Higurashi in any shape or form before this, it’ll likely bore you half to death. A massive reason for this is the fact that half of Higurashi Gou is glorified recap the first three arcs are adapted straight from the 2002 VN with detailed differences and a changed conclusion to serve the new narrative. Yes, you will have a worse time watching a sequel if you've Gou is unique in that, if you’ve consumed any Higurashi content before it, it will actively hinder your experience while watching it. For most people, the standard was the original Deen anime from 2006-2007, and for a sequel to not even begin to reach the quality of that, let alone the original VN, is… well… maybe it just shouldn’t have been made in the first place. "It’s not that hard to write a sequel, expand on characters and story in meaningful ways, and try to make it as good or better than the original. ![]() At the end all mysteries are solved but you need to be patient. ![]() It really is a mix of everything so I understand why people can get confused at first but you need to understand all the episodes leaves you with questions and you will be solving the puzzle and mystery if you really pay attention. People can get confused because it adds to the mix some horror, comedy, slice of life and at times some sci-fi, sobrenatural or magical stuff. various genres, but primary is on the MYSTERY genre as well as Umineko. I partially understand why the low rating on this site because of all the confused people who dropped the anime. And you should also read the Umineko manga to understand some new characters, references and situations. You can also watch the Kira or Rei OVA's or the Kaku movie for more lore. Watching this serie first and then going back to the old ones will SPOIL and RUIN everything. You need to at least watch the original Higurashi anime from 2006/07 to understand it. Really loved this continuation to the series.
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