[Anime] Umineko no Naku Koro ni - General Discussion

[kj1980]

Like you didn't know it was going to happen sooner or later.

Production starting summer 2008, air date set for July 09
Keep checking http://umineko.tv for more details as time passes.

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Wikipedia
Umineko no Naku Koro ni on wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umineko)

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Links to other Umineko threads in AS Forums:

original doujin games
Umineko no Naku Koroni - Ep. 1 Legend of the Golden Witch (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=53070)
Umineko no Naku Koroni - Ep. 2 Turn of the Golden Witch (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=59968)
Umineko no Naku Koroni - Ep. 3 Banquet of the Golden Witch (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=68453)
Umineko no Naku Koroni - Ep. 4 Alliance of the Golden Witch (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=74652)
Umineko no Naku Koro ni - Translation Project (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=65140)

images
Umineko Image Thread (wallpapers, fan art, gifs, etc.) (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=59969)
Umineko Avatar & Signature Request Thread (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=69582)

music
Umineko music discussion (OP/ED, game soundtracks, dramaCDs etc.) (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=65812)
Umineko music videos (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=68759)

manga
Umineko no Naku Koroni - manga thread (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=68716)

anime (unaired as of June 2008)
Umineko no Naku Koroni (TV) (http://forums.animesuki.com/showthread.php?t=68713)

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Confirmed seiyuu lines ups:

Ushiromiya Battler: Ono Daisuke
Ushiromiya Jessica: Inoue Marina
Ushiromiya Maria: Horie Yui
Ushiromiya George: Suzumura Ken'ichi
Shannon: Kugimiya Rie
Kannon: Kobayashi Yuu
Beatrice: Ohara Sayaka
Ushiromiya Kinzo: Mugihito
Ushiromiya Krauss: Kosugi Juurouta
Ushiromiya Natsuhi: Shinohara Emi
Ushiromiya Eva: Itou Miki
Ushiromiya Hideyoshi: Hirose Masashi
Ushiromiya Rudolf: Koyama Rikiya
Ushiromiya Kyrie: Tanaka Atsuko
Ushiromiya Rosa: Koshimizu Ami
Ronoue Genji: Funaki Masato
Gohda : Bifu Hitoshi
Kumasawa Chiyo: Hatori Yasuko
Dr. Nanjo: Ishizumi Akihiko

[Little Machi]

I don't suppose this thread could double as a place for fans to vote for Umineko getting it's own section? As it is, the series already has six threads dedicated to it floating around, and more will only surface as time passes.

[Tokkan]

Considering the fact that Umineko is the successor to Higurashi, I'd honestly be pretty surprised if it doesn't get its own sub-forum.

[tigerwoods]

This will definitely be a MUST, I'm really looking forward to it even though I haven't played the game.

[Miko Miko]

Yerrrshh! :D

I have been waiting for this! Never played this game but if its anything like Higurashi i will love it! :D:D:D:D

Can't Wait!

[Cytrus]

Sequel hype, heh.

But with the same guy behind the plot (right?), it's hard not to have great expectations. Higurashi was really something, after all.

[Katsu Koneko]

X3 Squeee~

I can't wait to hear their voices! *w*

And Maria's uuu~. :3

[Tarnan]

That's really fast, they don't have that much material up till now. Two games, three with the one released in august. Perhaps they'll stay close to the game this time *dreaming*
Actually I wanted to play the games first, then the anime, but since it will air this soon~ xD

[Leo_Otaku]

I can't wait ^-^ this is going to be epic ^-^ ...I hope so XD

[Chibi_Faerie]

Squeee so awesome. I can't wait!!! I wonder how long, sometime around my birthday would be nifty :D I can watch mysteries and scare my self silly. Perf way to spend the day!

[Kaioshin Sama]

I knew it was only a matter of time.

[Avira]

can't wait...want to see Beatrice and Maria:hyper-^v^:

[Little Machi]

We just need some cute little anti-social butlers with hats.

[Avisch]

I also want that.

For the main cast. I can imagine they may consider using alot of the Higurashi seiyu. But i hope they don't. Not that I mind the seiyu of Higurashi. I just want to hear some new voices.

[Satsuki Yuuhi Ramius]

Well although im not play the game i can't wait For this Anime

[Aizu]

Well, Umineko TV should be interesting enough. This should be also a good adaptation.

[Rayneing]

Website is finally up. (http://umineko.tv/web/main/)

[Maho Momo]

That's great! I can't wait to see the character section and see what they all look like in the anime adaption. =3

[darkchibi07]

Awww, looks like the staff hasn't been released yet. Though it seemed more likely to be the same peeps who worked on Higurashi.

[HigurashiRika_04621]

Personally, I've only read the three chapters of manga that have been translated, but I can't wait for it~

Did anyone notice that the plot of the Agatha Christie novel And Then There Were None (alt. Ten Little Indians) is similar to Umineko's? (ATTWN is about ten strangers being invited to a private island, and one by one they start dying o.o)

[Cat Megex]

Did anyone notice that the plot of the Agatha Christie novel And Then There Were None (alt. Ten Little Indians) is similar to Umineko's? (ATTWN is about ten strangers being invited to a private island, and one by one they start dying o.o)

I did indeed; however, as that Agatha Christie novel is not the only place I've heard of/seen this sort of plot before, I didn't consider it that big of a deal.

...In fact, the Haruhi Suzumiya books/anime do a pretty good job of explaining why those sort of mystery stories take place in such places (that is, things like islands lacking direct contact with the mainland, etc.) in a specific chapter (aptly titled "Lone Island Syndrome").

[Little Machi]

Is my mind playing tricks on me, or does that site announce the Umineko single? Which date is the release one, though?O_o

[Sterling01]

Is my mind playing tricks on me, or does that site announce the Umineko single? Which date is the release one, though?O_o
It's coming out the same day of Comiket 74

[Keriaku]

So any word on how much of the games the anime is adapting? Is it just episode 1, or including 2 and 3 as well?

[Shinigami_Mello]

Aah, I'm excited!
About time this'd happen <3

Though, I think they may have the first 4 question arcs (even though only two are out so far) in the anime. I think that could work.

[Leo_Otaku]

You know what would be cool if Madhouse animated it LOL....

[Rayneing]

Aah, I'm excited!
About time this'd happen <3

Though, I think they may have the first 4 question arcs (even though only two are out so far) in the anime. I think that could work.

How could it possibly work? You can't adapt something that doesn't exist yet.

[Shinigami_Mello]

Well, the fourth game would be out next Comiket(well, the one after the coming one xD) wouldnt it?
So I was wondering if they could maybe start the anime after it's out, but that may be too late. Who knows.

[Varion]

Well, the fourth game would be out next Comiket(well, the one after the coming one xD) wouldnt it?
So I was wondering if they could maybe start the anime after it's out, but that may be too late. Who knows.
No chance. They have to know the content they're including in the anime when planning it out at the beginning of the process. They said they'd start this summer, and episode 3 will be out next month, so it's possible that 3 could be in the anime, but I'm not going to assume it will be. 4 is a definite no-no.

Can't say I mind either way, we'll inevitably get multiple seasons for as long as it takes to cover all the chapters anyway, so as long as they do a good job I'll be happy.

[Little Machi]

Let's start betting.XD I bet all the question arcs will be in the first season of the anime.

On a side note, anyone have any idea when the anime will be released?O_o I've heard it's this year.

[Paranoia833]

No chance. They have to know the content they're including in the anime when planning it out at the beginning of the process. They said they'd start this summer, and episode 3 will be out next month, so it's possible that 3 could be in the anime, but I'm not going to assume it will be. 4 is a definite no-no.

Can't say I mind either way, we'll inevitably get multiple seasons for as long as it takes to cover all the chapters anyway, so as long as they do a good job I'll be happy.

Doesn't that rather assume that the basic plots to each arc aren't written up long in advance of them being released? I mean I don't know how Umineko's production processes work but I figure a first draft of the script would be one of the first things that gets done, and if the producers of the anime can get the co-operation of 07th Expansion then there's no reason they shouldn't be able to get an idea of what happens.

Of course, depending on when they're aiming to get the anime released it might create issues, as I doubt they'd want an animated version of the 4th arc out before the actual release of the game.

[oompa loompa]

Doesn't that rather assume that the basic plots to each arc aren't written up long in advance of them being released? I mean I don't know how Umineko's production processes work but I figure a first draft of the script would be one of the first things that gets done, and if the producers of the anime can get the co-operation of 07th Expansion then there's no reason they shouldn't be able to get an idea of what happens.

Of course, depending on when they're aiming to get the anime released it might create issues, as I doubt they'd want an animated version of the 4th arc out before the actual release of the game.

Thats certainly. So how does it work out? if we estimate, should the game come out before the 4th arc? well that is.. wait.. does anyone know if its supposed to be a 13-14 episode season? or a 24-26 episode season? if so.. what are the chances that the game will come out before?.. if it does, even if the game isnt out yet, as long as they follow the story closely, there shouldnt be any reason they cant animate it.. then again, the game release shouldnt coincide with the 4th arc being animated.. there would be some time in between.. hmm looks like the chances are low.

[Solafighter]

Mh without knowing the mangas and games, are they relations to the first 2 seasons? :)

[Dreamiel]

Let's start betting.XD I bet all the question arcs will be in the first season of the anime.

On a side note, anyone have any idea when the anime will be released?O_o I've heard it's this year.

But I thought the website said "2009"

[Klashikari]

Let's start betting.XD I bet all the question arcs will be in the first season of the anime.
There isn't any confirmation for any specific amount of "arcs" for Umineko. In fact, it is even possible that we will have either extra content, or different things to build up few elements while the game is in progress. That is said there is high chance that we will have a faithful adaptation. That would be like the first 4 arcs in higurashi for the first season.

Personally, i would assume they will only start the premise with a 12-13 episodes season.

Mh without knowing the mangas and games, are they relations to the first 2 seasons? :)
Considering what the games offer up to the second episode, there isn't any connections, except some cameo and references. Being in the same universe or not, they are completely unrelated (pretty much like Tsukihime and Fate/Stay Night).

But I thought the website said "2009"
The 2009 mention is absolutely not related to the anime release date. There isn't any confirmation for the moment.

[kenjiharima]

ZOMG!!! There's another series?!! O_o

Better check this one out too!

[Leo_Otaku]

Does it mention Shikata Akiko doing the anime opening?

[Sterling01]

There isn't any confirmation for any specific amount of "arcs" for Umineko.

In a recent fan meet up Ryukishi07 said he was planning 4 question arcs and 3 or 4 answer arcs

[Little Machi]

There's a new news entry. Anyone know what it says?O_o

[k//eternal]

Theme song CD announcement.

[Bou]

Wow! A Umineko no naku koro ni anime.
The manga is pretty good from what I have read.

[Asashio123]

I don't think it's been said exactly which company will be animating Umineko. I've been hoping that Madhouse would do it, but that's an unlikely alternative. :twitch:

I do hope that Chiaki Kon is NOT going to be directing Umineko. Why don't they hire someone more skilled? Really?

[Cat Megex]

I don't think it's been said exactly which company will be animating Umineko. I've been hoping that Madhouse would do it, but that's an unlikely alternative. :twitch

I had thought it was going to be the same studio as for Higurashi, because I remember seeing something about that, I think.

[serenade_beta]

Ushiromiya Battler: Ono Daisuke
Ushiromiya Jessica: Inoue Marina

Source (http://www.comptiq.com/top_news/08_07/31_umineko.html)

[Klashikari]

Whoa... Ono ?!
That's quite a choice, though I wonder how he will change his voice to match battler (I will have HARD time if he uses his Air Yukito/SNH Kai/KNS Kazuma voice)
As for Inoue... well, I can't remember her voice range aside of GL Yoko, so, humm...

[Cat Megex]

Whoa... Ono ?!
That's quite a choice, though I wonder how he will change his voice to match battler (I will have HARD time if he uses his Air Yukito/SNH Kai/KNS Kazuma voice)
As for Inoue... well, I can't remember her voice range aside of GL Yoko, so, humm...

What about his Itsuki voice? (From MoHS.) *hasn't played the game at all, so doesn't really know what Battler's personality is like; this was just to mention another role he's done, in a popular series*

[Klashikari]

It would be really difficult: Itsuki is... well kinda too much a gigolo and a smooth speaker (and some vibes of intellectual guy). It is very very far from Battler's personality so.

Battler is kinda like Keiichi, grown up: passionate, a bit pervert and very familiar. Despite having 18 years, he is enjoying playing with the cousins and such, so it is the reason why I have trouble to picture Ono for Battler.

[Sterling01]

I hope Ono has a good set of lungs as he's gonna need em.
They should of got the guy who does Phoenix's voice :heh::heh:
Inoue didn't she voice Chiri... I don't know how I feel about that.

[Radiosity]

As for Inoue... well, I can't remember her voice range aside of GL Yoko, so, humm...

She played Mutsuki in Manabi, Kana in Minami-ke, and Chiri in Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, so I'm really not worried about this, I think she'll do a perfect job.

[d-one]

Ono Daisuke as Battler? :twitch:

Now it makes me really wonder. can Ono soft voice match Battler hyperactive + ecchi voice :heh:

[Rias]

2 Cast members has been revealed for the anime:

Ono Daisuke for Battler, Inoue Marina for Jessica...

[ClockWorkAngel]

Hehe, both are rather well known. This ought to be interesting.

Akasaka Battler anyone?

[theacefrehley]

2 Cast members has been revealed for the anime:

Ono Daisuke for Battler, Inoue Marina for Jessica...

The guy who did K1 wouldn't be a bad choice in my opinion, but this guy is good too, he kind of matches with pimp-like characters. Maybe even Yamaguchi Kappei or the guy who played Light in Death note would fit here.

Inoue Marina;
I like her but I don't know if her voice matches Jessica. Besides, I only remember her roles as Cossette in 'Le Portrait de Petit Cossette' and Monaka in 'Kite Liberator'
She's way too meek in these roles and Jessica is kind of wild.


Nakahara Mai would be nice for Shannon, though.
Maybe Chafurin as Hideyoshi?

And they have to find a place for Yukino Satsuki in there, she's my favourite seyuu:heh::heh:

[Rias]

Inoue Marina had a nice voice when she did Minami Kana in Minami-ke that I think can be doubled up nicely as Jessica...

I'm hoping Yukino Satsuki as Beatrice...they really need someone who can do a nice voice and a harsh laughing voice for Beatrice for Ep2...and I think she's perfect for that.

[Sterling01]

I'm hoping for Wakamoto as Kinzo

[Klashikari]

*moving all game posts about VA to TV thread*

you read my mind sterling, though I think Wakamoto would have to change his voice a bit to sound like a grumpy geezer, instead of a smooth and solemn emperor :p

Nakahara Mai would not exactly work with Shannon: her voice would feel a bit wrong, as it would be moe blob on her (which isn't exactly the type of character shannon is, though she is of course kind and clumsy, but certainly not moe moe or harsh).

but somehow, even if Yukino can do a very nice laugh, I think she would lack of something for the "normal" speech.
I just hope that Koorogi Satomi won't do Maria, it will go VERY WRONG with the "Uu Uu".

[Sterling01]

I wonder if they going to have seven different VAs for the stakes or just one

[Rias]

I am hoping some other animation company would do it...if it's Kyo-Ani then something like this could happen:
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4144260

[Klashikari]

I laughed hard when everyone begun to spam "KITTAAAAAA" once Worldenddominator was playing :heh:
And even more once Λδ appeared... not kiddy enough, but really fitting the expression XD

[Radiosity]

She's way too meek in these roles and Jessica is kind of wild.


Try the shows I listed, Ace. She does tomboyish/energetic perfectly as well.

[Red Lupine]

I am hoping some other animation company would do it...if it's Kyo-Ani then something like this could happen:
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4144260

can you explain that video to someone that doesn't understand Japanese?

it just confused me

[Rias]

can you explain that video to someone that doesn't understand Japanese?

it just confused me


There's not much to it but to just admire the nice pictures that the author borrowed from Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu to recreate various scenes in Umineko no Naku Koro ni Episode 2.

And the opening text just states that it contains spoilers from the game, and have bloody scenes.

[Woodskull]

I am hoping some other animation company would do it...if it's Kyo-Ani then something like this could happen:
http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4144260

Wow. KyoAni doing horror? I kinda like the sound of that...

Well, basically any studio that can animate better than DEEN can would be good. Maybe DEEN could jump in and point out a few things that they did right. Like the eyes. I really liked what they did with the eyes in Higurashi.

I don't know, maybe Bones would be cool? I'd love to see how they would tackle a show like that. Might be too action-y though.

[darkchibi07]

In all honestly, I have NEVER seen BONES tackle a bishoujo visual novel adaptation ever (I wonder why though) so it seems unlikely they'll do it.

[Rekka]

Ono for Battler? so nonsense :( i think they could call Sugita for him... or someone more GAR :( about Jessica, i really don't know what to say, 'cause chiri's voice isn't the "happy tsundere voice", as jessica needs, but i can't say anyone to dub her o_O
For Shannon, i can't imagine anyone than Mamiko Noto and the sweet sweet voice ;-; so lovely
Satsuki Yukino can dub Eva, i never saw she dubbing no tsundere... and Eva is nice, too. I think Beatrice is much scandalous-master of chic-older satoko for satsuki's voice.. if you know what i mean =D
and, i love the idea of kyoani do umineko :( really do. but... lol deen...

[theacefrehley]

Ono for Battler? so nonsense :( i think they could call Sugita for him... or someone more GAR :( about Jessica, i really don't know what to say, 'cause chiri's voice isn't the "happy tsundere voice", as jessica needs, but i can't say anyone to dub her o_O
For Shannon, i can't imagine anyone than Mamiko Noto and the sweet sweet voice ;-; so lovely
Satsuki Yukino can dub Eva, i never saw she dubbing no tsundere... and Eva is nice, too. I think Beatrice is much scandalous-master of chic-older satoko for satsuki's voice.. if you know what i mean =D
and, i love the idea of kyoani do umineko :( really do. but... lol deen...

Wow
nice suggestion for Shannon
I can already imagine Shannon with Enma Ai's voice hehe

When I suggested Nakahara Mai for her, I was kind of thinking on her clannad-nagisa

[Rekka]

Yukana is a nice choice too, but i agree that she isn't thaaat moe and Nakahara Mai is teh moe :( Shannon with Yakumo's voice will be niiiiiice *_*
For Lambdadelta, i can't see anyone than Shana/Louise [!] or Satoko's voice :D HOHOHO~~~
And, please, Kinzo NEEDS to be dub by Charles Vi Brittania. ALL HAIL BEATRICE!

[Keriaku]

What I want to know is, since they definitely aren't going to be able to fit every scene of the novels into the anime, how will they know what to animate?

Unless they talk to 07th and learn the whole story, since no one knows the answer to the mystery yet, how can they determine what scenes are important and which aren't?

[oompa loompa]

What I want to know is, since they definitely aren't going to be able to fit every scene of the novels into the anime, how will they know what to animate?

Unless they talk to 07th and learn the whole story, since no one knows the answer to the mystery yet, how can they determine what scenes are important and which aren't?

well sure, i dont see any reason why they wont/cant get 07th cooperation on the matter. besides, if they stick close to the original game, there shouldn be anythng to worry about right?

[Keriaku]

well sure, i dont see any reason why they wont/cant get 07th cooperation on the matter. besides, if they stick close to the original game, there shouldn be anythng to worry about right?

The problem is how close they'll stick to it.

Though it might be better then Higurashi was since they're starting the anime with only 2 (soon 3) episodes out, not 7.

[Klashikari]

In all honestly, I have NEVER seen BONES tackle a bishoujo visual novel adaptation ever (I wonder why though) so it seems unlikely they'll do it.
Repeat after me: Higurashi and Umineko are NOT bishoujo visual novel at ALL.
Might be the "same" for you, I dunno, but adapting a VN without any bishoujo component might change the whole deal for such kind of studio.
The problem is how close they'll stick to it.

Though it might be better then Higurashi was since they're starting the anime with only 2 (soon 3) episodes out, not 7.
That is a mistake: whilst it is normal they got screwed for season 1, with 6 (not 7) arcs to do, the second season had only 3, and yet, there are skipped facts that aren't exactly great (especially start/end of minagoroshi).

[Cat Megex]

That is a mistake: whilst it is normal they got screwed for season 1, with 6 (not 7) arcs to do, the second season had only 3, and yet, there are skipped facts that aren't exactly great (especially start/end of minagoroshi).

...Wait a minute. I thought there were four question arcs and four answer arcs. Am I missing something, or are my numbers just off?

[Rias]

...Wait a minute. I thought there were four question arcs and four answer arcs. Am I missing something, or are my numbers just off?


There are, but they fit 2 of the answer arcs in the first season. Therefore the first season has 6 arcs.

[Cat Megex]

There are, but they fit 2 of the answer arcs in the first season. Therefore the first season has 6 arcs.

I'm aware of that (I was referencing the game's arcs; if you hadn't replied, I would have gone and edited my post to say "four question arcs and four answer arcs in the game[or "games", if you count each game separately, though I believe each successive game did have the previous arcs in addition to the new one]); what was odd to me was Klashikari saying "6 (not 7)", as though implying the existence of an additional arc. I am also aware that one of the arcs (the Satoko-oriented one) in season two was an anime-only arc, so Klashikari's mentioning of three arcs in season two was not confusing to me. I dunno where episode 1 of season 2, "Reunion", fits in, though. Was that anime-only as well?

[Klashikari]

Reunion should be considered as part of Tsumihoroboshi-hen.

As for the 6 (not 7), it was to put emphasis that one season only was the first 6 chapters of Higurashi, while the later 2 (plus the extra one, yakusamashi-hen) were used for kai.
In overal, there are only 8 arcs + 1 extra. Reunion isn't exactly a arc so.

[Cat Megex]

Reunion should be considered as part of Tsumihoroboshi-hen.

As for the 6 (not 7), it was to put emphasis that one season only was the first 6 chapters of Higurashi, while the later 2 (plus the extra one, yakusamashi-hen) were used for kai.
In overall, there are only 8 arcs + 1 extra. Reunion isn't exactly a arc so.

Ah, okay. Anyway...is there any evidence on whether or not Umineko may be broadcast in HD? (Or, for that matter, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei?)

[Rias]

Rei is also coming out in BD, so that's HD

Umineko...if AT-X airs it, which they probably will, then it would be in HD

[k//eternal]

i'm kind of hoping (although it's not terribly likely) that this will be split into 4 seasons of 13 eps, so that it doesn't clash with the game releases and should have more balanced pacing

[Keriaku]

That is a mistake: whilst it is normal they got screwed for season 1, with 6 (not 7) arcs to do, the second season had only 3, and yet, there are skipped facts that aren't exactly great (especially start/end of minagoroshi).

I know the actual first season of the anime only had 6 arcs in it, but I was just saying how they started the anime when there were 7 arcs of the game out.

[GyroidFanatic]

No, I believe the 7th came out while they were making the first season.

[Klashikari]

The first season of Higurashi was broadcasted in april 2006, while Minagoroshi barely got released in end december 2005. So it is a bit "short" to work on 7 arcs in barely 4 months.
The production of the first season most likely begun before Minagoroshi was released.

[ganbaru]

I always thought than they did the 6th first chapter in the first season because they needed a ''good'' endding for the end

[Klashikari]

Indeed. The way how they ended the first season pretty much implied that the series wasn't expected to have a sequel. It was way too open (despite it should have ended like a cliffhanger).
Perhaps they needed a proper popularity for an appropriate budget, consering how Kai became compared to the first season.

[Asmodeus]

But the anime is now going on in Japan?

[Klashikari]

No, it only had been announced.

[Asmodeus]

No, it only had been announced.

Aaaa ok thanks...:)
I want to see the anime early:p

[kj1980]

BTW, they did announce seiyuus for Battler and Jessica already on 7/31 (http://umineko.tv/web/main/news/index.html#080731), so you guys can stop speculating for those two characters.

Battler: Ono Daisuke (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daisuke_Ono)
Jessica: Inoue Marina (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inoue_Marina)

[Meirin]

I enjoyed both of them in Minami-ke, still I'm having a hard time seeing Ono as Battler. I blame his excellent performance as Itsuki Koizumi in Haruhi. ^^;

[Sterling01]

I enjoyed both of them in Minami-ke, still I'm having a hard time seeing Ono as Battler. I blame his excellent performance as Itsuki Koizumi in Haruhi. ^^;
This Video (http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4145238) didn't help much ether

[Avisch]

I think Ono Daisuke is an alright choice. Though I admit Im hoping he uses a appropiate voice (don't know if Akasaka's voice would work in Battler's...I don't think so)

Inoue Marina works. Though I think I was expecting someone like......Saeko Chiba? Nevermind that could have gone wrong easilly.

[SaraFilipa]

I can see Kana Minami's voice on Jessica. That would work.

[Thisguy]

Huh, looks like I'm terribly late to find this thread...
I knew it would be you of all people if anyone is to start the Umineko thread though, kj. ;)
i'm kind of hoping (although it's not terribly likely) that this will be split into 4 seasons of 13 eps, so that it doesn't clash with the game releases and should have more balanced pacingThat's exactly my guess.

Since they've only announced that they're making anime, but not when, so I don't think it's going to start before the end of 2008.
By that time fourth arc will be out, which will be the last Question arcs (according to Ryu-chan's diary), so if the anime goes up to 4th arc it could have well-shaped, if not happy, ending.

Well, that's if they're planning to do another series for Answer arcs, it is.
If they try to fit everything in one season of 13eps or something... we'll all go Umineko no naku koroni, ikinokoreta mono ha nashi.

[Meirin]

This Video (http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm4145238) didn't help much ether

Hehe, I saw the thumbnail for this video a while ago, but was too afraid of it ruining my image of Battler to click. :heh:

[Little Machi]

I keep hearing this was announced for a 2008 release.O_o

[Klashikari]

Since when? What source?
As far as the official site is, there isn't any announce for a 2008 release. It is only for the opening theme.

Please avoid referring to rumors and whatnot.

[Ithekro]

Ono Daisuke, using his Hosaka (Minami-ke) voice perhaps?

[Meirin]

I can see Kana Minami's voice on Jessica. That would work.

Yup, she'll be teased a lot after all... :p

Ono Daisuke, using his Hosaka (Minami-ke) voice perhaps?

Perhaps a little too deep for Battler? It might work though. Still, it'll be all over if he has to unbutton his shirt. I'm afraid I won't be able to control my laughter then.

[Sterling01]

Perhaps a little too deep for Battler? It might work though. Still, it'll be all over if he has to unbutton his shirt. I'm afraid I won't be able to control my laughter then.
Well considering the fact that Beato makes him strip. He's going to have to unbutton his shirt.

[SaraFilipa]

Still, it'll be all over if he has to unbutton his shirt. I'm afraid I won't be able to control my laughter then.
Eheh. I'd love to see Battler keeping Hosaka's epic laughing (http://br.youtube.com/watch?v=D209rRJI8cs). Oh, that's never going to happen though. *cries in the corner*

[Ithekro]

It is unfortunate that I don't "know" Battler. Epic laughter would be a major selling point if he needs to go stark raving mad.

[Sterling01]

Battler has his own kind of "epic" laugh mostly due to his fetish :heh::heh:

[Little Machi]

Since when? What source?
As far as the official site is, there isn't any announce for a 2008 release. It is only for the opening theme.

Please avoid referring to rumors and whatnot.


Since forever. And I'm not referring to rumors-it was in some article posted in one of the Umineko threads a while back.

[Maho Momo]

Since forever. And I'm not referring to rumors-it was in some article posted in one of the Umineko threads a while back.

I think I know what you're talking about, I was told that the anime would begin airing this year as well but now I assume that I was misinformed because nobody mentioned it in this topic. I think the people meant that the anime started production this year or something along those lines...

[Little Machi]

Everyone who knew Japanese said the article stated 2008 was the release date and no one else said this was wrong. No idea where it went, though. I had thought it was posted in this thread, but I can't find it. Don't see what else the date could have been though, since it was included with the announcement that the anime was official.

[Thisguy]

Since forever. And I'm not referring to rumors-it was in some article posted in one of the Umineko threads a while back.And nothing guarantees the said article's correctness, unless the article has reference to some kind of believable (read: official) sources.

I've seen one of MGLN blogs blatantly posted "Movie will be in '08 and Bardiche will be female" as if these are the fact, when those are only rootless rumors spawned from this Animesuki boards.

EDIT:Everyone who knew Japanese said the article stated 2008 was the release date and no one else said this was wrong.I'd like to see the article myself, so that I can be sure.
If you can't find it, then either you found it elsewhere or perhaps it has been deleted as the contents proved mistake/incorrect.

[Maho Momo]

Everyone who knew Japanese said the article stated 2008 was the release date and no one else said this was wrong. No idea where it went, though. I had thought it was posted in this thread, but I can't find it. Don't see what else the date could have been though, since it was included with the announcement that the anime was official.

Yeah I know what you're talking about... I think that was in the Umineko Ep 2 or 3 discussion topic. They definitely did say that the anime would be released in 2008.

*looks around*

Ahh here it is:
http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=1724146&postcount=253

[Thisguy]

Ahh here it is:
http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost.php?p=1724146&postcount=253Aha, thank you.
and No, it only says "the Project will be starting at 2008 summer", NOT the anime itself."2008年夏頃より、製作プロジェクト始動予定"

And here we're, the announcement and website are published at 2008 summer, just as this .pdf has said.

[Little Machi]

I'll ask one of my friends who majors in Japanese to look it over, since the project announcement actually came a while before this article was released, in the form of a teaser website.

[tobiast88]

Or, I can just translate the sentence (which came from the website) for you so you'll understand: "From the summer of 2008 on, the beginning of the production project has been arranged". So the production starts this summer.

[Sterling01]

after listening to the Akasaka Character song I wouldn't have any qualms if Ono used that voice for Battler

[kj1980]

Everyone who knew Japanese said the article stated 2008 was the release date and no one else said this was wrong. No idea where it went, though. I had thought it was posted in this thread, but I can't find it. Don't see what else the date could have been though, since it was included with the announcement that the anime was official.

Actually, I may have been guilty of causing confusion. They really can't say when the release date is because they just started production on it, which is what is written on the flyer "production starting summer 2008."

As for why I posted that link to the flyer, it's practically because I really didn't pay attention to what the person was asking; I basically posted it as "here's the flyer, if you can read Japanese, read it yourself" without taking into consideration what the actual question was.

[SaraFilipa]

Does anyone know how long does the production stage usually takes?

[Nadeor]

Let's start a Umineko Fan-Circle XD
All in favor say "Uu~" XD

We're all waiting for the seagulls to cry again
the chance is that, they are gonna put it on air Oct. 2009 probably

[d-one]

We can hear Battler and Jessica voice in http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/nm4394196

Ono Daisuke's voice as Battler is quite good (but quite old) but Jessica... why it keep me to remember Kitsu Chiri (SZS) :heh:

[Klashikari]

Ono doesn't have any problem trying to fit Battler's style, but his voice is, as expected, too deep and "old".
I had some issue with Jessica at first, but considering she "is" 18 years old, it is actually fine, though she sound a bit too "lady-like" despite the familiar speech style.

I assume the issue is the original game design, because I have less troubles to link these voices with their manga design :heh:

[Sterling01]

Ono doesn't have any problem trying to fit Battler's style, but his voice is, as expected, too deep and "old".

He sounds like a rough Itsuki

[Deathkillz]

I kept hearing "Tsukiumi" in Jessica...ugh...it would probably be better if she adopted a more "yoko" style to her voice but that said, it isn't too bad. She just sounds a bit too mature for her image of what I have in mind.

Battler has the personality down but he is a bit deep...again something to get used to I guess.

[SaraFilipa]

I think Jessica's voice is perfect, imo. At least it is more or less what I pictured. I'm still a little reluctant about Battler's, though.

What the hell are they saying, by the way. ;_;

[Varion]

We can hear Battler and Jessica voice in http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/nm4394196

Ono Daisuke's voice as Battler is quite good (but quite old) but Jessica... why it keep me to remember Kitsu Chiri (SZS) :heh:
Thanks for the link.

Pretty much as expected I ended up thinking of Acous from Nanoha (going to be expecting Battler to produce a cake box at any minute) and Alicia from Valkyria Chronicles with added ぜ. Oh well, I'm sure I'll get used to them. I hope I will.

What the hell are they saying, by the way. ;_;

Not much. Battler's boob obsession, random talking about the family, then they go over the legend of the golden village (Battler's voice here was good) and finally say they'll be doing some other form of media before the anime actually airs. Sounds like a full cast drama CD might be in the works so we can hear everyone else's voices.

[Orophin]

We can hear Battler and Jessica voice in http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/nm4394196

Ono Daisuke's voice as Battler is quite good (but quite old) but Jessica... why it keep me to remember Kitsu Chiri (SZS) :heh:
I like both of their voices. I wasn't sure about Battler at first but I got used to it midway through the video.

[SaraFilipa]

Not much. Battler's boob obsession, random talking about the family, then they go over the legend of the golden village (Battler's voice here was good) and finally say they'll be doing some other form of media before the anime actually airs. Sounds like a full cast drama CD might be in the works so we can hear everyone else's voices.
Thank you. =) I hope they don't overdue Battler's boob obsession scenes, but they probably will. :heh:

And I kind of like Battler's voice already. *nods*

[Maho Momo]

I really like Ono as Battler, it was odd hearing him at first but then I quickly got used to it. ^^

Jessica sounds.... different from what I expected, but I got used to it. :3

I can't wait to hear who voices Maria and Shannon. ^^

[Cat Megex]

Any non-niconico links for the vid?

[Rias]

Although Ono D's Battler voice does sound like an older voice, I think it's a good fit. Jessica's voice sounds a bit high than the tom-boy-ish feel that I kinda expected from her...

[Jaymer]

I want to hear 'Uu~'!
I didn't imagine Jessica like that >_< Nor Battler...
But I think Ono did a good voice for Battler c:

[Mi-Delta]

We can hear Battler and Jessica voice in http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/nm4394196

Ono Daisuke's voice as Battler is quite good (but quite old) but Jessica... why it keep me to remember Kitsu Chiri (SZS) :heh:

Jessica's voice...ugh..
Oh well, hopefully I'll get used to it.

They'd better not choose Romi Paku as Kanon's VA or I'll drown in my tears.

[Rias]

Jessica's voice...ugh..
Oh well, hopefully I'll get used to it.

They'd better not choose Romi Paku as Kanon's VA or I'll drown in my tears.


I thought Paku Romi would be an alright choice for Kanon, if they were to use a female voice actress for him.

However, my top pick for that role would definitely be Sawashiro Miyuki...

[Rikimtasu]

We can hear Battler and Jessica voice in http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/nm4394196

Ono Daisuke's voice as Battler is quite good (but quite old) but Jessica... why it keep me to remember Kitsu Chiri (SZS) :heh:

Deleted T_T

[SaraFilipa]

Umineko no Naku Koro ni anime promo video streamed (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-08-28/umineko-no-naku-koro-ni-anime-promo-video-streamed) (doesn't sound incredibly exciting though, considering that it has no actual footage)

;_; I can't open the damn link.

[cyth]

It's more like a commercial for the (excellent) Umineko theme song that came out today.

[SaraFilipa]

Does that mean that the song is going to be in the anime...?

[Maho Momo]

Does that mean that the song is going to be in the anime...?

Oooh I hope so! That song is awesome! >w<

[SaraFilipa]

Oooh I hope so! That song is awesome! >w<
Eh, me too, I'm in love with that song. I'd love if they kept the entire game soundtrack, considering how perfect it is.

[Maho Momo]

Eh, me too, I'm in love with that song. I'd love if they kept the entire game soundtrack, considering how perfect it is.

Agreed, they should definitely keep the same soundtrack as the games. I hope they don't decide to get "creative" and make their own music instead, it wouldn't feel right to me...

[Klashikari]

Considering the content of the OP disc, there will obviously some themes of the original game, notably 黒のリリアナ (remixed in 黒のリリアナ ～メランコリア～（instrumental）) and 金色の微笑 (remixed into 金色の嘲笑 ～麗しの晩餐～)

I just hope they will do something about hope, オルガン小曲　第６億番　ハ短調, システム零, Golden_Slaughterer and Worldenddominator (too early to talk about ep3 BGM, so ひだまり, あかいくつ偽 or Miragecoordinator).

Hope, オルガン小曲　第６億番　ハ短調 and Golden_slaughterer are the most important, first being the "you" of umineko, second being Beato's theme, third for being the shocking and trusty value.

[Sterling01]

Considering the content of the OP disc, there will obviously some themes of the original game, notably 黒のリリアナ (remixed in 黒のリリアナ ～メランコリア～（instrumental）) and 金色の微笑 (remixed into 金色の嘲笑 ～麗しの晩餐～)

I just hope they will do something about hope, オルガン小曲　第６億番　ハ短調, システム零, Golden_Slaughterer and Worldenddominator (too early to talk about ep3 BGM, so ひだまり, あかいくつ偽 or Miragecoordinator).

Hope, オルガン小曲　第６億番　ハ短調 and Golden_slaughterer are the most important, first being the "you" of umineko, second being Beato's theme, third for being the shocking and trusty value.
If they keep both Battler and Beato's themes I'd be happy....
Also, Klash Hope isn't the "you" of umineko... Answer or Happiness of Marionette is :heh::heh:
EDIT:My mistake 生まれてきてくれてありがとう (http://www.geocities.jp/mg_dai/ump3/u18.mp3) is the "you" of Umineko

[orion]

A trailer is up (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-08-28/umineko-no-naku-koro-ni-anime-promo-video-streamed).

[Little Machi]

They all look so very thin in the trailer I saw.O_O

[k//eternal]

aw, i thought this might be a different one from the one on the last page

[Rena Ryuuguu]

The Promo video for the anime.
I wish we would see the animation too. but at last I'm happy to see a trailer for the anime
EeI6fiXOtKs

[Varion]

A trailer is up (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-08-28/umineko-no-naku-koro-ni-anime-promo-video-streamed).

It would've taken 10 more seconds to check the previous page and see that's been posted already.

[Rias]

It wouldn't be impossible for the songs from the CD to appear in the anime. Afterall, the CD is released by Frontier Works, which is the same company in charge of the Umineko Project.

[Sterling01]

It wouldn't be impossible for the songs from the CD to appear in the anime. Afterall, the CD is released by Frontier Works, which is the same company in charge of the Umineko Project.
I'm hoping 金色の嘲笑 ～麗しの晩餐～ is in the anime as it's basically an upgraded オルガン小曲　第６億番　ハ短調

[Klashikari]

Nah, it is distinctively different. I feel like オルガン小曲　第６億番　ハ短調 is rather the "grand entrance", while 金色の嘲笑 sounds more like it is involving mystery or so.

[Sterling01]

But doesn't オルガン小曲　第６億番　ハ短調 play in the background of 金色の嘲笑

[Leo_Otaku]

damnit i wanna see the characters designs already >.<

[SaraFilipa]

damnit i wanna see the characters designs already >.<
Me too!!! I'm just afraid I'll find them disappointing, so they should come out already before I raise my expectations too high. :P
But I think that they won't give us any new info for months, as this is in the early stages of development.

[Solafighter]

Great trailer, awsome music, i cant wait fot this series. :)

[Rias]

I'm hoping 金色の嘲笑 ～麗しの晩餐～ is in the anime as it's basically an upgraded オルガン小曲　第６億番　ハ短調

金色の嘲笑 ～麗しの晩餐～ would be a great staff roll music if they do the "result of episode" thing for ep2...especially if you end with the "sei un inetto! Ahahahahahah" part...:heh:

Meanwhile they can use various parts of the Umineko -alternative instrumental suites- for pretty much anything before the first night for all 3 episodes.

[orion]

It would've taken 10 more seconds to check the previous page and see that's been posted already.

It's just being informative. Not too many people are gong to scan to see when a video link was posted last (like me). Lighten up.

[kaosmos]

i couldn't hep but to think of ar tonelico when i heard the music...good sign.

[Proto]

The middle point was Shikata Akiko (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akiko_Shikata), famous for creating Japalian and singing various songs from the Ar tonelico OST. Oh, and the OP from some random series whose name I can't remember right now.

[Solafighter]

Thanks for posting.

Well well... no comment. :rolleyes: :D

[myopius]

So, is that just a fan-made video? The art kind of seems that way, but maybe it's just very early production... Either way, I'd like to warn everything that a little over halfway into the video there are some spoilers for events that (if they do happen, I dunno) haven't even happened in the first game that was patched for English by Witch Hunt.

[k//eternal]

yeah it's fake but pretty well-done for a fan vid

[Crisano]

Myopius, I think it is fan-made.
Thanks for posting that video, Kanon Butler. It was nicely animated and drawn, in my opinion. I really liked how they handled the last scene with Rosa and Maria as it felt really epic. Did the same person or people that animated that Higurashi and Umineko crossover (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs_QokM74GY) animate this one too? It seems like it...

Still waiting to find out what will be the OP song of the Umineko animated adaption and how the character designs look.

[k//eternal]

The fact that the trailer uses the "new version" OP featured in the single might be a clue, but it could just be a placeholder since it was kinda devoid of content, really.

[vandakiara]

umm, this thread seems kind of.. inactive

are there any news concerning the anime? I mean, the songs, the actors, air dates, something...?

personally, I have a feeling they're gonna use the opening theme from the game... but I have absolutely no idea as for the rest..

[Klashikari]

The thread is inactive because for the very reason there is absolutely no news other than what we got from C74.
Aside of Battler and Jessica VA, we don't have any further informations, so speculating air date etc is pretty much moot for the time being.

[SealedTime]

cant wait to finally seee our dear Bern

[Maho Momo]

I wonder how long it'll be before we get anymore news...

[Shinigami_Mello]

Eh, probably a bit. I wouldnt really want to see the anime coming out until the 4th game, so that way we can fit all the question arcs in there. I'll wait even longer just for that xD

[cicido]

Eh, probably a bit. I wouldnt really want to see the anime coming out until the 4th game, so that way we can fit all the question arcs in there. I'll wait even longer just for that xD

It'll be really hard to fit 4th game in considering that the production have started for a while now, that being said it would be a lot better to see the question arcs together.

[MarthX]

The less arcs they have the cover, the less they can rush. Meaning the less material that will be skipped.

[Maho Momo]

I'm guessing 12 if it's just the first two episodes, which it most likely will be.

[Shinigami_Mello]

I really hope that this time they do it right. The games were amazing, and I'd hate to see them butchered up. Next up is to play Onikaukushi-hen, I cant imagine it being as long as the first Umineko game after watching the anime xD (And I liked the meta world too. It threw something else into the mix that was different)

But first two episode. 13 sounds like a good number, and they'd give a little more to Ep.2 than one.

[Gin456]

Hey,I got some news about seiyuu cast .My friend tell me yesterday
and it is not confirmed.

Beatrice - Tanaka Rie
Shannon - Mai Nakahara
Bernkastel - Tamura Yukari

[Same_Shark]

Hey,I got some news about seiyuu cast .My friend tell me yesterday
and it is not confirmed.

Beatrice - Tanaka Rie
Shannon - Mai Nakahara
Bernkastel - Tamura Yukari

God I hope so!

[Vonmalvarius]

Hey,I got some news about seiyuu cast .My friend tell me yesterday
and it is not confirmed.

Beatrice - Tanaka Rie
Shannon - Mai Nakahara
Bernkastel - Tamura Yukari

If it's true, then I'm totally for these choices! Hope we'll know more soon enough!

[Maho Momo]

It would be a crime if Yukari Tamura didn't return to voice Bernkastel. D:

[Proto]

It would be better to wait for a better source than the friend of a friend before getting our hopes up though :p

[blitz1/2]

I rather have Mai Nakahara for Maria.

[chronotrig]

...The obvious problem being...what if ryuukishi ends up writing Rena into one of the later arcs?

[Proto]

Well it's not like Nakahara Mai suffers from the monotone voice actor problem to the extent other VA's do (like a certain one whose name starts with T and ends with anaka Rie).

[Maho Momo]

Does Ryukishi07 have a say in who voices his characters?

[Avisch]

Well it's not like Nakahara Mai suffers from the monotone voice actor problem to the extent other VA's do (like a certain one whose name starts with T and ends with anaka Rie).

While earlier I would have thought this to be accurate (though not bad). After seeing her role in Akane Iro and the game (soon to be animated) Tears to Tiara, I found this not to be the case.

But on those seiyu. Good choices. I can definitely imagine Shannon with that voice.
I keep imagining Kanon being voiced by Sanada Asami (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=3680).
I bet there's a voice perfect for Natsuhi but I can't figure out who.....Ueda Kana?

[Katsu Koneko]

Interesting choice on Beatrice's VA.

I can imagine Shannon with that voice too. :3

Yesh~ Let Yukari Tamura keep that role as Bernkastel!

Can't wait for official confirmation~

[Klashikari]

Well it's not like Nakahara Mai suffers from the monotone voice actor problem to the extent other VA's do (like a certain one whose name starts with T and ends with anaka Rie).
Huh? Do you actually mean Kugimiya Rie? (I assume Avisch thought the same too).
Tanaka sure is popular for her deliciously evil voice "suigintou", but she did so many different roles that she certainly has a huge range of tones etc (Lacus from Gundam Seed, and Maria from Hayate no Gotoku notably). She would be an excellent choice for Beato.

On the other hand, if you were talking about Kugimiya, yes she is downright generic (in her own account): she has a proper voice for her roles, but that's that: she cannot do anything past that catered "loli tsundere" (albeit different in Akane iro but for the first episode only) and is basically recycling the same damn voice over and over.

[BearShare]

Huh? Do you actually mean Kugimiya Rie? (I assume Avisch thought the same too).
Tanaka sure is popular for her deliciously evil voice "suigintou", but she did so many different roles that she certainly has a huge range of tones etc (Lacus from Gundam Seed, and Maria from Hayate no Gotoku notably). She would be an excellent choice for Beato.

On the other hand, if you were talking about Kugimiya, yes she is downright generic (in her own account): she has a proper voice for her roles, but that's that: she cannot do anything past that catered "loli tsundere" (albeit different in Akane iro but for the first episode only) and is basically recycling the same damn voice over and over.

I'm guessing you haven't heard Kugi's shouta ninja voice yet.

[Sterling01]

Huh? Do you actually mean Kugimiya Rie? (I assume Avisch thought the same too).
Tanaka sure is popular for her deliciously evil voice "suigintou", but she did so many different roles that she certainly has a huge range of tones etc (Lacus from Gundam Seed, and Maria from Hayate no Gotoku notably). She would be an excellent choice for Beato.

On the other hand, if you were talking about Kugimiya, yes she is downright generic (in her own account): she has a proper voice for her roles, but that's that: she cannot do anything past that catered "loli tsundere" (albeit different in Akane iro but for the first episode only) and is basically recycling the same damn voice over and over.
Kalsh she voiced Alphonse Elric, and that girl in Mnemosyne, Mimi

[Proto]

Huh? Do you actually mean Kugimiya Rie? (I assume Avisch thought the same too).

I blame the meltdown of Iceland's economy for my slip up. As you said, I was talking about Kugimiya Rie, whose last distinctive role I heard was Alphonse Elric in FMA, who knows how many years ago. She may be a good VA, but the fact that she has inmersed herself into a character mold has meant the death of her possibilities right there. Even if she is physicially able to do many type of roles, it has come to a point that the industry won't let her experiment much.

[Klashikari]

I'm guessing you haven't heard Kugi's shouta ninja voice yet.Kalsh she voiced Alphonse Elric, and that girl in Mnemosyne, Mimi
I also knew and heard about such roles as well. The main problem is that she is literally flooding her performances with her usual and generic one dimensional "loli tsun" voice.
As any seiyuu, she probably has more potential elsewhere (as seen in first ep in Akane Iro, as Yuuhi), but the vast problem is that even with her characters that don't have much in commons, they are basically the same and don't have subtle differences (except maybe shana in some extent). Pretty much agreeing for the silly mold effect (and she isn't only one for that: Noto Mamiko is approaching dangerously to that syndrome...)

Take for example Nakahara and Tamura: both have a specific "moe" voice, but they add a lot of subtle differences (despite very similar, Rena (Hack//Legend of the twilight bracelet) and Rena (higurashi) are very distinct, same between Mei (clannad) and Rika (Higurashi)).

[kingsky123]

do you guys think we will see the OVA for higurashi first? or this one first

[Proto]

Given that the Higurashi OVA already has a complete release schedule, and the last status report on Umineko the TV series was that it was still in the production stage...

[chronotrig]

...Which means at least another year, I'm guessing...

[Leo_Otaku]

a few months I would guess I would say April since it is a big title and good stuffs pop out October and April. They would perhaps have enough to do at least 13. I hope for Madhouse *shifty eyes* I have a feeling Deen took it on....

[kiki_natsumi-chan]

^ But isn't Madhouse doing Chaos;Head? Even though I am waiting for Umineko (and Higurashi Rei but that's coming up soon xD) I gotta say it'll be out for either summer or fall 2009.

And I also have a feeling that Deen will take it as well. I'll be happy if that doesn't happen.

We haven't gotten any info on who animating Umineko right?

[Matrim]

But isn't Madhouse doing Chaos;Head?

A studio of Madhouse's caliber is well used to working on few projects simultaneously and I believe Chaos;Head is not their only fall anime. Not to mention that chances are Chaos;Head will be over way before Umineko airs or even before the work on it actually starts.

[Rias]

If Madhouse can do 6 anime series this season, 2 planned next season, and a bunch of OVA/Movies planned...

Then again, there's like no news whatsoever since they released the CD back in August...I wonder if they are waiting for ep4 to come out first...

[kiki_natsumi-chan]

Hmm...I guess that we'll wait until they release the next game.
We'll just have to wait and see what happens.
At least we are sure if they ever dub it in the US...4kids will not dub it XD

[Klashikari]

Honestly, after what they have done with C;H, I would rather welcome DEEN once again than madhouse.
Until they use a budget like DN or Casshern, I would not give credits to madhouse after how C;H turned into...

[Avisch]

Yeah. I would like DEEN to do Umineko. Mostly because DEEN was able to capture some nice atmosphere in the first season of Higurashi. The C;H anime has some atmosphere, no near the amount that Higurashi's first season had though.

[Matrim]

Then again Madhouse have created tons of anime with brilliant atmosphere - Monster, Gunslinger Girl, Kaiba to name a few off the top fo my head.

Thinking of Monster I think Mami Koyama could be a great Eva...just like she was in Monster. ;) At least based on my impressions from the first episode of the Umineko game.

[Iskatar]

UFOtable anyone?

[Klashikari]

UFOtable anyone?
Kara no Kyoukai quality? DO WANT indeed :heh:
I would however believe that there is still an issue with the proper size to allocate. Unlike higurashi, an arc with mere 4 episodes is downright suicide.

[shomazta]

I'll get this out of the way first; I know nothing about this particular series aside from the fact that it's an alternative setting to Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, so if my follow question makes me seem like a dumbass, then so be it :heh:

Could/Should Higurashi no Naku Koro ni be considered a prerequisite to watching this series?

[SaraFilipa]

I'll get this out of the way first; I know nothing about this particular series aside from the fact that it's an alternative setting to Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, so if my follow question makes me seem like a dumbass, then so be it :heh:

Could/Should Higurashi no Naku Koro ni be considered a prerequisite to watching this series?Nope, I don't find the stories that similar, at all.

Personally I find the Umineko story a little bit more interesting, no matter how much I love Higurashi. Let's see how it develops.

[Sterling01]

Lets put it this way one arc of Umineko is two to three times as long as an arc of Higurashi.

[Deathkillz]

Hey,I got some news about seiyuu cast .My friend tell me yesterday
and it is not confirmed.

Beatrice - Tanaka Rie
Shannon - Mai Nakahara
Bernkastel - Tamura Yukari
You know, if the first one turns out to be true, it would be the BEST EPIC WIN for the entire season :D

I am really interested to see how they adapt this story even more so than Higu because now I actually know the original source where it is based off from :heh:

[Leo_Otaku]

If madhouse were to do it I want them to use Death Note, Monster and Kurozuka kinda quailty. The Choas; Head isn't one of their budget spenders...I was surprised at the quaitly compared to some of their other shows. I wonder if Shaft animated it that would be pretty neat too. But I don't think the pacing would word for the kind of animation they do.

[cicido]

I want Higurashi's art style, but DEEN just somehow managed to butcher it in execution. But it seems like Umineko will have a Rei like style, which I personally wasn't very fond of.

[Shadow Miko]

I want Higurashi's art style, but DEEN just somehow managed to butcher it in execution. But it seems like Umineko will have a Rei like style, which I personally wasn't very fond of.
For truth. In truth, I'd not like any of the Higurashi art styles. The first was creepy, the second ruined the atmosphere and Rei.... :/

Unfortunately, I'm afraid the animation would never live up to my expectations. I can only imagine it as it is from the motion graphics. Haha.

[kiki_natsumi-chan]

I want Higurashi's art style, but DEEN just somehow managed to butcher it in execution. But it seems like Umineko will have a Rei like style, which I personally wasn't very fond of.

Wait...Deen is going to do it?
I found the Rei style to be...I don't know I just don't like it.

I actually for once...don't like a manga art. The first arc...I simply don't like how they draw the characters. Maria has a huge head...Battler simply looks odd...and following that Kanon and most of the adults. But if the anime's going to be bad...then I'll stick to the manga...motion graphics and the visual novels

[SaraFilipa]

Wait...Deen is going to do it?
It's not confirmed - just a rumor. Is it even a rumor? I never heard of that possibility.

[Turtleen]

It's just really making me wonder who'd voice Eva....
Whoever does is going to need a pretty big emotion range xD

I like the idea of Tanaka Rie for Beatrice =D I think she'd also do a good Eva.

[Rika_Chama]

I was hoping for Hōko Kuwashima (Soul Eater's Medusa) for Beatrice but I guess tanaka rie would also fit

[blitz1/2]

I was hoping for Hōko Kuwashima (Soul Eater's Medusa) for Beatrice but I guess tanaka rie would also fit

bring in the seed cast in XD.

[kingsky123]

i just want the original songs (of the game) in the anime and not make totally new tracks like higurashi.
1 show shouldnt have 59325830 songs

[HanyuuChan]

We can hear Battler and Jessica voice in http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/nm4394196

Ono Daisuke's voice as Battler is quite good (but quite old) but Jessica... why it keep me to remember Kitsu Chiri (SZS) :heh:

How do i get to the video i just get an icon and japanese text no video

[kiki_natsumi-chan]

How do i get to the video i just get an icon and japanese text no video

You need to register in the site to view any videos =/
There isn't an english version of the site...but there is a spanish one...and a few more I don't remember.

[Maho Momo]

I kinda want Shannon to be voiced by Nana Mizuki, for some reason I can imagine her with a similar voice to Hinata's from Naruto. ^^;

[kiki_natsumi-chan]

I have billions of years I don't see Naruto...is the voice for Hinata in shippuden the same tone or does she sound older?

I do imagine her with that voice...but Shannon isn't as shy. She's shy...and culmsy...but...not as much as Hinata xD

[Maho Momo]

I have billions of years I don't see Naruto...is the voice for Hinata in shippuden the same tone or does she sound older?

I do imagine her with that voice...but Shannon isn't as shy. She's shy...and culmsy...but...not as much as Hinata xD
No idea, I saw a clip and I THINK it's the same?

Agreed... I imagine she'll sound less soft spoken and would studder and talk nervously more so than Hinata would. =P

[kiki_natsumi-chan]

I think she'd be fine with a slightly older voice...I mean like...Hinata's voice...but slightly older...
Or for some reason...Shion's voice... (I know it's Shion/Mion since the same person does it...I think) but I don't remember her name...

[Iskatar]

Endo Aya as Shannon? If she were going to use her MIWIKI tone of voice, or something similar. Kanon... maybe Tsubasa Yonaga or Shiraishi Ryouko (aka Hayate)?

[Bathory Area]

I wonder who would voice for "Johnny Depp" :D.

[kiki_natsumi-chan]

I wonder who would voice for "Johnny Depp" :D.

The japanese version of Johnny Depp of course xD 8D

[Iskatar]

Wakamoto Norio.

[Maho Momo]

OMFG AN UPDATE!! But ummm... I don't think it's a very major one. ^^;

http://umineko.tv/web/main/index.html

[Rias]

So it's just a way of them saying that the project isn't dead :heh:

[kiki_natsumi-chan]

So it's just a way of them saying that the project isn't dead :heh:

Can anybody tell me what that update said? xD

I had also thought that the project was dead. This proved me wrong xD

[chronotrig]

Well...don't get your hopes up. That update is just about the karaoke and cell phone version of the Umineko theme song and another song. It actually has nothing at all to do with the anime.

[Maho Momo]

So I was right in thinking it wasn't very major huh. ^^;

Well I hope there are some updates to come soon... I personally think that it would be cool to reveal the people who'll be doing the voices for the characters 2 at a time or so every week or two.

[kiki_natsumi-chan]

Oh well, at least they remembered that page existed :heh:

Edit: My friend said that Frontier Works is doing the anime for Umineko. Is this true or just a rumor?

[Varion]

Oh well, at least they remembered that page existed :heh:

Edit: My friend said that Frontier Works is doing the anime for Umineko. Is this true or just a rumor?
They helped out with marketing and such for the Higurashi anime too so I wouldn't be surprised if they're along for the ride this time too. 'Doing the anime' makes it sound like they're an animation studio though, which they aren't.

[kiki_natsumi-chan]

I guess so.
Still...it's odd they haven't given any new info on the anime...are they waiting for the release of the 4th game?

[Varion]

I guess so.
Still...it's odd they haven't given any new info on the anime...are they waiting for the release of the 4th game?
I think they're probably still scrounging the budget they're going to need to do Episode 3 :heh: I'd be inclined to think they aren't waiting for episode 4 because they clearly said it'd gone into production already. Probably just taking their time, and hopefully when they do start giving dates and such it'll air a few months after. Hopefully. I'm expecting it'll start airing just after I leave Japan though just to spite me.

[kiki_natsumi-chan]

Hahaha xD Everyone keeps telling me that episode is loooooong (And good xD).
What I meant was, like, after they release the 4th game, they'll release the info about who's producing it, the character designs...and a few more voices. (Although I doubt they've been keeping that secret. It might just be hard to find a right voice)

I have a feeling it'll come either summer or fall of next year.

[Varion]

Hahaha xD Everyone keeps telling me that episode is loooooong (And good xD).
What I meant was, like, after they release the 4th game, they'll release the info about who's producing it, the character designs...and a few more voices. (Although I doubt they've been keeping that secret. It might just be hard to find a right voice)

I have a feeling it'll come either summer or fall of next year.
Well an announcement around Comiket, therefore cooinciding with the release of episode 4, seems plausible actually. They've had the website up for a while now, they can't keep us waiting that much longer, surely. It does seem strange that they've still only announced Battler and Jessica though, I figured they'd trickle them out slowly during this long wait but the site pretty much died.

And yes, Ep3 is awesome. Comiket can't come fast enough ;_;

[kiki_natsumi-chan]

Well an announcement around Comiket, therefore cooinciding with the release of episode 4, seems plausible actually. They've had the website up for a while now, they can't keep us waiting that much longer, surely. It does seem strange that they've still only announced Battler and Jessica though, I figured they'd trickle them out slowly during this long wait but the site pretty much died.

And yes, Ep3 is awesome. Comiket can't come fast enough ;_;


Yup. Like the first trailer...it came...what? One or 2 weeks after the summer Comiket....or at least it appeared in youtube. So I guess they'll release something after this Comiket. (Time flies...but not fast enough xDDDD) I kinda understand why they released Battler first, since he is veeery important, but they would've put at least the rest of the cousins if they had the voices. They probably have them now, but they are making us wait xP
I check the site sometimes...and it's never updated, until now, with the karaoke tracks of the opening xD

I have the game...but I have to wait for the patch. I know a small bit of japanese...but not enough to understand the game xD So I have to look at the images and guess what they say :heh:

[Rias]

Horie Yui

http://www.animate.tv/nf/detail.php?id=0000003593

as Maria

[Maho Momo]

Horie Yui

http://www.animate.tv/nf/detail.php?id=0000003593

as Maria

Seriously? Wow... I don't really know what to say. I love Horie as Hanyuu and a bunch of other characters... and I'm sure that she'll do a great job and make "Uu!" and "Kihihihi" memorable... but... I still kinda wasn't expecting that. ^^;

[chronotrig]

Alright, if it wasn't already obvious, Horie Yui is now the #1 most-wanted person in the world for making slightly awkward cute sounds.
Nothing else explains this decision:heh:

I don't have a problem with it, but I'm a little unsure about how kuro-Maria is going to turn out. We'll see.

[kiki_natsumi-chan]

Hmmm....That's interesting =D I like that option...for nice Maria xD
I also wonder how 'Dark' Maria will sound? I hope she does good ^^

[Bathory Area]

Hmmm....That's interesting =D I like that option...for nice Maria xD
I also wonder how 'Dark' Maria will sound? I hope she does good ^^

I am confident she can do it well because she is skillful in mature voice too
(for example Eri in School Rumble).

[theacefrehley]

That was a surprise to me, Horie Yui...

Horie Yui's serious Hanyuu sounds a little too adult to work with serious Maria, IMO (childish Hanyuu maybe works with Childish Maria, or not).
Even though Rika/Hanyuu and Maria seem to be of the same age, we know Hanyuu is a god, so the adult tone doesn't look weird on her (the same goes for Tamura Yukari with Rika).

She'll have to work out something new for Maria, or else, it'll get kinda of weird...

[Matrim]

For Maria the most important thing would be to find someone with a quality creepy laugh. I am not sure how much Horie Yui fits that requirement but I am not very fond of her and I don't like Maria either, so it coudl work. ;)

[Klashikari]

I have no idea why they pulled Horie for THAT. I mean, she really need to change her fancy voice, because that would certainly sound very wrong, until Maria's anime design is appropriate for that...

No really, that's like putting Tamura in Beatrice's slot (if they do, there will be a mass murder already)

[Sterling01]

For some reason I have a fear that Beato's VA will be Itō

[Matrim]

For some reason I have a fear that Beato's VA will be Itō

Ito Shizuka or some other Ito?

No really, that's like putting Tamura in Beatrice's slot (if they do, there will be a mass murder already)

I actually think this might just work but then again I am the weirdo who likes Tamura Yukari's serious voice so much more than her usual moe voice. Anyway, it would have been awesome if Maria was voiced by Kuwashima Houko and Beatrice by Tanaka Rie but one can't have everything.

[Sterling01]

Ito Shizuka or some other Ito?

The Ito that was Takano's VA

[Varion]

Alright, if it wasn't already obvious, Horie Yui is now the #1 most-wanted person in the world for making slightly awkward cute sounds.
Nothing else explains this decision:heh:

Has to be :heh: I'm looking forward to hearing her creepy Maria voice though, should be fun. Kihihihihihihi.

The Ito that was Takano's VA

Itou is already booked for Lambdadelta though. Every time I hear her voice now I think of Takano now so I really hope she doesn't do anyone else.

[Maho Momo]

Itou is already booked for Lambdadelta though.

According to who?

Well the main site has updated, and it confirms that Yui Horie is indeed Maria's seiyuu.

http://umineko.tv/web/main/news/index.html#081128

[Klashikari]

I actually think this might just work but then again I am the weirdo who likes Tamura Yukari's serious voice so much more than her usual moe voice.
I like both (heck, Tamura's serious voice is very sexy), but even her serious voice would be terribly off for beatrice, and considering bernkastel, it would be a farce (seyuu bending? :heh:).

Well, ideally, yes, Tanaka Rie would be a great choice, but ironically, another character fits the bill as well (see episode 3) :heh:

[Iskatar]

Itou would make a greater Beato than 34, imo.
Fuyuka Oura, who did Miyoko, would make a better 34.
I think someone said this before, though...

[Matrim]

The Ito that was Takano's VA

Ah, silly me. I always keep forgetting the Itou part of her name, even though I love her voice.

Well, ideally, yes, Tanaka Rie would be a great choice, but ironically, another character fits the bill as well

As long as it's an evil character or at least one with an occasional evil streak I am more than fine with any role she might be given. Although come to think of it, in the end, all the Umineko characters might fit that latter requrement.

Anyway, I can't really think of other female seiyuu with impressive "evil voice". Maybe Inoue Kikuko who was pretty damn good in that respect in Macross Frontier. And now I see she even voiced a Higurashi character, so who knows...

I like both (heck, Tamura's serious voice is very sexy), but even her serious voice would be terribly off for beatrice, and considering bernkastel, it would be a farce (seyuu bending?

True that, at the very least it will lead to theories that Beatrice and Bernkastel are the same person (which for all we know they might turn out to be). I totally forgot about Bernkastel in my urge to support more the possibility of so much of Tamura's serious voice.

[Shinigami_Mello]

Uguu and auau is doing Maria? I think she'd be able to pull the u-u-u of well xD
Though I dont believe she'll sound the way I imagine her to, I'm sure Yui Horie will do a good job <3

[Flyvedelta]

But what about the kihihihihi ? D:

[Shinigami_Mello]

I did not think of that...
I have no idea since I've never heard Horie trying to pull of a laugh like that xD
Well, lets hope she starts practicing then.

[Rias]

Although I was kinda suprised about Horie Yui, and part of me thinks it's a miscast, I think Ryukishi07 might've had a hand in picking the cast.

1. Higurashi Rei, "Uguu" by Hanyuu
2. Hidebu, "Soko wo doite-!" by Hanyuu
so perhaps in Umineko, we'll have "Uu-Uu-Uguu" by Maria.