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Feb 6, 2012 2:47 PM

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Nichibotsu-kaeru said:
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Well, this ep was cute. But I hope they'd make more serious Higurashi if/when they make more :|

this would be awesome, but i don't think there is any more material to animate so it is unlikely, i don't think they would do some serious, only filler 12 ep anime, and i don't even know what they would do i mean they sort of wrapped every thing up in Koro ni kai.


There's always this which hasn't been animated. And it should.
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The cuteness... :-o

Sir_Lexa said:
There's always this which hasn't been animated. And it should.

Looks like a good idea - didn't know of that until now.

Me personally, I was glad they didn't really touch the serious storyline anymore, because they concluded it so well and I think the main characters have suffered enough by now. They deserve to live in peace and it was fun to see them just fool around for a bit.

I'd still like to see a side-story like the one Sir_Lexa pointed out though, because it would be a shame to waste all that dark and creepy potential Hinamizawa still has.
Feb 7, 2012 12:00 AM
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This episode had the best moment of the OVA so far: The End.
Feb 7, 2012 2:02 AM
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I can only find potato quality video for this.
Feb 7, 2012 9:13 AM

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Decent mini-serie, good last episode to close all the saga. :)
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Seriously, in all my life I've never seen a studio shitting all over a perfectly good franchise just for milking more otaku money. This series was just a disappointment under every angle. A pornographic video has more artistic value than this anime.

3/10
Feb 8, 2012 4:36 AM
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Little Rika was adowable.
Feb 8, 2012 10:44 AM
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I understand the concerns of the people who say "this isn't our show about killer lolis that we came to love."
But is it so wrong to want to see them be allowed to be happy after all their suffering?

And Hanyuu was simply adorable in this ep.
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Feb 8, 2012 10:48 AM
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Arashi89 said:
Seriously, in all my life I've never seen a studio shitting all over a perfectly good franchise just for milking more otaku money. This series was just a disappointment under every angle. A pornographic video has more artistic value than this anime.

3/10


God, you know its one thing to say, I didn't care for it because it was different, but I simply haven't the stomach to see people call it the biggest piece o shit to come out of the studio.
Go watch some Berserk or somethin if ya want violence.
But leave the kids out of it, they've seen enough.

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So, what were people expecting, then? I get the feeling people fooled themselves into thinking this would be more of what made the original franchise so popular and ended up being seriously disappointed when it turned out not to be. Or maybe I should say, they couldn't adapt to the change that was happening before their eyes.

I'll admit that I too watched it for the same reasons as the hardcore fans, but when it turned out to be something else, I cast off my expectations and decided to judge it at face value. And quite frankly, I think the vast majority of fans are making a much bigger deal out of this than (I think) they should.

Either way, I enjoyed this little OVA series and I don't give a damn what others think of it.
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I find it funny most people who liked this OVA rationalise that the critics simply wanted violence, which is obviously not true. Kai had little to no gore, and minimal violence outside the odd gun fight, yet it was brilliant because of the great story. Don't see anyone complaining about that one ;)

For me, Kira just has boring stories/situations, lame or recycled jokes, bad writing and laughable direction. If you enjoyed it great, but don't assume the haters are only hating because they're gore hounds.
Feb 8, 2012 12:14 PM

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i vote this the worst sequel yet to happen in anime. i didnt even like the oriignal higurashi's that much and this still felt like im being betrayed.

ep 1- fap material for pedophiles and virgins, aka the worst of the worst
ep 2 - repeat of ep 2
ep 3 - a comedy where not even a single joke is worth chuckling at cause the jojkes are either so horribly executed or have become so overused that its lost its little luster it had in the first place, only way youd find this funny is if you turned your common sense off
ep 4 - was the best episode of this ova but its still unbearable, all this cutsy BS, like really what the hell is this. i couldnt care less if this wasnt gory or dark its just that this was so half assed

this is only making an attempt to cater to the most stereotypical otoku, its not that "its like their not trying" it IS that they are not trying, face it people, this was made just to sucker what little luster the higurashi name alone still sells in order to make a quick buck off of chumps like you that will defend this crap, continue like the original 3 but dont even try to pretend like this was even remotely good.

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Jizzy, I know you have no idea how to argue for shit,

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Jizzy as you would call yourself because youre a dick The most butthurt award goes to you And clearly you havent watched that many shows thats why you cant determine if a show is unique or not Or maybe you're just a child who likes common stuffs where hero saves the day and guys gets all the girls. Sad taste you have there kid you came up to me in the first place making you look more like a kid who got slapped without me even knowing it and start crying about it to me

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AO968 said:
So, what were people expecting, then? I get the feeling people fooled themselves into thinking this would be more of what made the original franchise so popular and ended up being seriously disappointed when it turned out not to be. Or maybe I should say, they couldn't adapt to the change that was happening before their eyes.

I'll admit that I too watched it for the same reasons as the hardcore fans, but when it turned out to be something else, I cast off my expectations and decided to judge it at face value. And quite frankly, I think the vast majority of fans are making a much bigger deal out of this than (I think) they should.

Either way, I enjoyed this little OVA series and I don't give a damn what others think of it.


Not our fault if you don't care about quality. This show has nothing to like about it, it's just fucking loli fetishes and bad jokes.
Feb 8, 2012 10:51 PM

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I've yet to see the 4th ep of Kira anywhere, but I can say that no matter how good or bad it is, I won't bash the studios that produced it.

I love Higurashi too much to say anything bad about it.
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-Solo said:
I've yet to see the 4th ep of Kira anywhere, but I can say that no matter how good or bad it is, I won't bash the studios that produced it.

I love Higurashi too much to say anything bad about it.


You are exactly the opposite of me then. I love Higurashi too much to say anything good about this.

And Colourmesubbed has subbed this. Go to their website.
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Sir_Lexa said:
-Solo said:
I've yet to see the 4th ep of Kira anywhere, but I can say that no matter how good or bad it is, I won't bash the studios that produced it.

I love Higurashi too much to say anything bad about it.


You are exactly the opposite of me then. I love Higurashi too much to say anything good about this.

And Colourmesubbed has subbed this. Go to their website.


I just have to say: FUCK STUDIO DEEN, TWICE.

One is for Kira, the other is for Fate/Stay Night.
Feb 9, 2012 10:31 AM

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Solkiskey said:
Not our fault if you don't care about quality.


That's a mighty high horse you're siting on. Care to tell me how the view is from up there?

This show has nothing to like about it, it's just fucking loli fetishes and bad jokes.


I didn't think the jokes were that bad. Sure, most were done elsewhere before, but I honestly don't give a rat's ass about that. As long as they can entertain me with them, I'm fine with that.

And I definitely don't mind the 'loli fetishes' you speak of. Certainly beats seeing two gigantic milk udders bounce around on the screen.

So again, what is it you're missing in these OVAs?
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Feb 9, 2012 7:34 PM

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I've taken better shits than this.

1/10
Feb 10, 2012 1:20 PM

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AO968 said:
Solkiskey said:
Not our fault if you don't care about quality.


That's a mighty high horse you're siting on. Care to tell me how the view is from up there?

This show has nothing to like about it, it's just fucking loli fetishes and bad jokes.


I didn't think the jokes were that bad. Sure, most were done elsewhere before, but I honestly don't give a rat's ass about that. As long as they can entertain me with them, I'm fine with that.

And I definitely don't mind the 'loli fetishes' you speak of. Certainly beats seeing two gigantic milk udders bounce around on the screen.

So again, what is it you're missing in these OVAs?


It's not missing anything; it's just plain fucking bad. Instead of adapting other arcs (like Onisarashi-hen), they go for god damn crappy ecchi.

And it wasn't even hot. Damn them.
Feb 12, 2012 12:39 PM

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NyanYandere said:

I think people were expecting a bit too much of these specials...
it wasnt otu expectations, it just loli ecchi is the lowest of the low, its disgusting. i had no expectations and i still thought this was disappointing.

Immahnoob said:
Jizzy, I know you have no idea how to argue for shit,

tokiyashiro said:

Jizzy as you would call yourself because youre a dick The most butthurt award goes to you And clearly you havent watched that many shows thats why you cant determine if a show is unique or not Or maybe you're just a child who likes common stuffs where hero saves the day and guys gets all the girls. Sad taste you have there kid you came up to me in the first place making you look more like a kid who got slapped without me even knowing it and start crying about it to me

Feb 12, 2012 1:08 PM

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DJIzzyIzzyHitler said:
NyanYandere said:

I think people were expecting a bit too much of these specials...
it wasnt otu expectations, it just loli ecchi is the lowest of the low, its disgusting. i had no expectations and i still thought this was disappointing.


So you didn't get an orgasm when Rika was wiping the window with her ass? Oh dude, what's wrong with you?

And yes I am being sarcastic.
Feb 16, 2012 6:26 PM

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it wasn't the bloody, gory, sadistic anime we all loved.
but i definitely love all, or most, of the characters. and i generally like higurashi's funny side as well!
the OVA wasn't amazing, but i'm glad it was here.

very cute! c:
Feb 18, 2012 4:28 AM
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I don't care what anyone says but I LOVED this episode. Damn, what a great way to end the series.
Feb 19, 2012 11:18 AM

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this was so...disappointing lol I just watched it because it was Higurashi (but at the same time it wasn't).

Renasync said:
I don't care what anyone says but I LOVED this episode. Damn, what a great way to end the series.

You feeling alright? cuz there wasn't anything great in this :S
Feb 19, 2012 6:03 PM
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The real ending to the Higurashi series was at the end of Kai.

These OVAs are just to milk the series with episodes that really have nothing to do with the main story.

Although I will admit that this episode was kinda nice.

I hope Studio Deen just stops making these OVAs though....they're NOT good and there's no reason to make anymore Higurashi.

The story is finished, there's really nothing more (that's important) to tell.
Feb 20, 2012 6:12 PM
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God damn those hamster cheeks are unsettling. Uncanny Valley of kyutness. I did get a laugh out of Hanyuu's forced singing though.
Feb 26, 2012 3:42 AM

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Too much even-more-chibier Rika!
Head asplodes.
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Feb 28, 2012 2:18 AM

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Um... I was wondering what everyone meant by Rika having hamster cheeks.. now I know.. why couldn't they have drawn her regularly, just smaller with the blush stickers or whatever? Anyway...

This ended on a good note. The ending seemed a little over the top, but I'm glad that it was. I'd hate to still be feeling like I want more out of this.

On one more note:
<----Awww! Hanyuu is even cuter than ever! Its a shame she hid her horns in her hair buns though. That was my favorite feature about her, aside from the laser-dot eyes she had formed only twice in the series. (and once in Kai's OP.)
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Mar 12, 2012 6:21 PM
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Nipaaaa~ Nipaaaaaaaaa~ Nipaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah~~
Mar 17, 2012 1:06 PM
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This was awful, I mean when Hanyuu offered to let chibi Rika stay in the happy world rather than going through all the bad stuff she is meant to I almost face desked.
Not only would doing this kill Hanyuu, but without Rika the entire village would die creating a time paradox which will kill EVERYONE.
Not just that but the scene created a plothole in the fact that the entire POINT of the 4th episode of Rei is that the world is a better place because of what Rika went through, I wouldnt mind BUT IT WAS HANYUU WHO WAS TELLING RIKA THIS!!!
Seriously I hated this episode.
1 of 5 for the episode
2 of 10 for the series since I honestly didnt mind episode 3.
Mar 20, 2012 8:24 PM
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I don't know. I really liked this episode, although there was certainly already closure before. Although this basically does outright say that even though Rika likes to mess with Hanyuu, they're definitely friends that comfort each other, with the crap they've had to deal with, which I thought was adorable and closed things up nicely.

But, did we really need this? Even Rei wasn't really necessary. There was enough closure with the last episode of Kai.

Meh, I'm generous. I'll give Kira 4/10, if only for this last episode. Episode 1 was godawful, and 2 and 3 were mediocre at best. I know it's popular, amidst the QUALITY I still think Higurashi and Kai were just amazing, but this is indeed just milking the series. Please, Deen, no more.
Mar 21, 2012 7:38 AM
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I don't know. I really liked this episode, although there was certainly already closure before. Although this basically does outright say that even though Rika likes to mess with Hanyuu, they're definitely friends that comfort each other, with the crap they've had to deal with, which I thought was adorable and closed things up nicely.

But, did we really need this? Even Rei wasn't really necessary. There was enough closure with the last episode of Kai.

Meh, I'm generous. I'll give Kira 4/10, if only for this last episode. Episode 1 was godawful, and 2 and 3 were mediocre at best. I know it's popular, amidst the QUALITY I still think Higurashi and Kai were just amazing, but this is indeed just milking the series. Please, Deen, no more.


My thoughts exactly, and even the same score
If they had to do Kira, It should of just been a one episode OVA with this being the episode tbh (either that or an adaptation of Onisarashi-hen but that's pretty clearly not happening)
Mar 23, 2012 2:25 AM

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I guess I'm the only one here who enjoyed Kira. XD I think it was rather good as a PARODY (imo people take it too seriously). Even though I dislike faservice I think that the first episode was very funny. The second and third too but I found the last one VERY boring. I mean, it had no point and the whole episode could be finished in 5 minutes. And I didn't understand what was with Rika asking the chibi Rika to stay. I mean, I get Hanyuu, but Rika? She of all people should understand how important it was for her to get back. Also, am I the only one who found this episode to be rather Rika/Hanyuu shippy? :-D
I give this 6/10 for the last episode and for the fact that they could have made it Higurashi style not parody on Higurashi.
Mar 23, 2012 11:41 PM

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too effing cute!

I'm just glad that they separate this from the main series. imagine if this was on Kai... the fan base would explode more heavily than it already is.

This was a different and welcomed take. just don't watch/buy the box sets if you really hated it.
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Mar 25, 2012 7:04 AM

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I fast forwarded the 1st and the 2nd episodes, the third is fine, and then the last episode is quite good because I just love the bond Rika and Hanyuu have.

Because I'm such a nice fangirl, I give this 7/10
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The only episode that was worth anything...
And boosted up the final score by a number or two

Also dem cheeks ;_;
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May 1, 2012 10:04 AM

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Well overall this season was nothing compared to Ni, Kai, or Rei. It was all fanservice were the characters are all cute, adorable, sweet, and boring!

Then watching this series was ok as well seeing as we won't know who will Keichii fall in love with and if Satoshi will ever get out of his sickness and if Rika and Hanyuu will grow up to be lesbians? But this show was great and fun.

4/5

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Jul 4, 2012 10:53 PM

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That was beautiful :) I don't know why there's so much hate for this OVA, it just shows the characters we know and love in different situations. I, personally, love the humor in Higurashi so this was refreshing :D
Jul 6, 2012 10:29 AM

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So Cute Nipaa ~ Was a really well made OVA liked it more than the main story!
Jul 25, 2012 10:27 PM

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This episode felt a bit out-of-place, but everyone except for Hanyuu seemed to be in character, which was a relief.

Hanyuu felt OOC to me because she was so emotional. I know that she is pretty emotional normally, but this episode just overdid it.

I didn't really care for the episode itself, but the art for Haminazawa was amazing. I never thought the junkyard that Rika hangs out in was that massive! Also, it was nice to see the characters roaming around Haminazawa's nature.

I'd have to break this episode down into two scores: 10/10 for the atmosphere, and 3/10 for the story.

At least it was better than episode 1 and 2. Those were terrible.

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1 of 5 for the episode
2 of 10 for the series since I honestly didnt mind episode 3.


2/10... You know 2/10 is the same as 1/5, right?
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It's not that bad actually, i do think the characters deserve all these stuffs after the hellish endless loop of time they went through. Well, at least, i enjoyed watching Kira.

Is it just me, or did anyone notice the more than awesome music background for this episode? If possible, i would like to know where can i find the OST for Kira.

All in all, awesome series. Nipaaa~
Aug 1, 2012 3:36 PM

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Second best ep, it was cute.
The first ep is my favorite of these 4.
Too bad 2nd and 3rd ep sucked.

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The entire OVA pretty much sucked, but I can safely say that the last episode was the best of all; not that it makes it a great episode, but it was merely okay.
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Oct 8, 2012 9:41 PM
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Pretty stupid and pointless episode.


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I liked this OVA. It showed more of the fun side of Higurashi. Also it not like they could have added a new story-line. The story was wrapped by the end of season two.

9/10 since somethings did not seem like Higurashi style of fan-service.
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Well, I'm not a fan of the previous 3... Especially the very first one...

But I'm a huge fan of this episode! If this is a standalone 1 episode OVA/movie, it's an "easy" 8 out of me.


Would've give this a 3 ~ 4 if it weren't for the last episode... For now, I'll settle at... 5
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Jan 3, 2013 4:50 PM

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Hanyuu was soooo cute. Also the double nipaa of both Rikas and Rena wanting to take Keiichi's "cucumber" home. Really liked this episode.
Feb 2, 2013 7:41 PM

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Finally got around to watching this a year later.

Episode 1 = rustled jimmies
Episode 2 = bad
Episode 3 = meh
Episode 4 = enjoyable

Wasn't expecting much anyways. nipaa~
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Laraso said:
This episode felt a bit out-of-place, but everyone except for Hanyuu seemed to be in character, which was a relief.

Hanyuu felt OOC to me because she was so emotional. I know that she is pretty emotional normally, but this episode just overdid it.

I didn't really care for the episode itself, but the art for Haminazawa was amazing. I never thought the junkyard that Rika hangs out in was that massive! Also, it was nice to see the characters roaming around Haminazawa's nature.

I'd have to break this episode down into two scores: 10/10 for the atmosphere, and 3/10 for the story.

At least it was better than episode 1 and 2. Those were terrible.

edl01 said:
1 of 5 for the episode
2 of 10 for the series since I honestly didnt mind episode 3.


2/10... You know 2/10 is the same as 1/5, right?


I know, I was refering to my score for the episode and my score for the series seperately, as the episode is rated on a scale of 1-5 while the series is rated on a scale of 1-10.
Looking back I do think I was a bit harsh on this episode, it wasn't THAT bad, I really was just raging over how insanely out of character and stupid Hanyuu was in the episode(which she was), but I odn't think that really was enough to give it a 1/5 score.
However I still would not recommend Kira to anyone I knew, one decent episode in the bunch is not worth the amount of crap you have to sit through.
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