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Daisu · 2012-08-09, 23:12

I was hoping more groups would take on the mangas that will not be translated to english. They were quite stubborn trying to race with yen press previously when I beg them to refocus, but since then all but the group dedicated to bus stop has never been heard from since >_>

I know I have not translated anything since I did the second higurashi movie, I am just working on my japanese atm but such a procrasinator :P
I do put up raws once a month....

If you know of a doshjin or comic with Natsumi, I will purchase it right away ^_^

Spoiler for natsumi it not yuri >_>:

thelonious · 2012-08-11, 04:36

Thank you very much Dante for the quick answer!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dante of the Inferno

Nope. Miotsukushi-hen was a PS2 original arc, so it's never even been in print. Kokoroiyashi-hen is a manga epilogue, so it MAY one day be translated.

about this: yeah it was also wirtten in the higurashi wikia, I just got confused with the arcs' names

Anyway for matsuribayashi-hen we only have to wait the official release if I got it right, this is good news!

About Kokoroiyashi-hen I'm a bit surprised that it hasn't been fan-translated: with what you can read about it on the internet, it seems pretty different from any other arc, because it deals with the the kids' life after they went through everything we already know.
I was very interested in reading this kind of story and was also curious to find out how life is in Hinamizawa after the damned wataganashi

(yes, I've already watched rei and kira, but I suppose it's not the same as kokoroiyashi... isnt' it?)

SuperBlooper · 2012-08-16, 13:23

What arc do you think was done best in the manga format? I think Onikakushi was done pretty well.

Draugur · 2012-08-17, 04:43

In my opinion, Meakashi-hen, because I love Yutori Houjyou's artwork which is the best of all in my opinion. But Karin Suzuragi also did a great job on Tsumihoroboshi-hen (look at Keiichi discovering Rena's dark secret for example, which looks so evil it makes me smile somehow), although the characters' faces are not as cute as Houjyou-sensei's. Although they're very cute, Meakashi contains the most terrifying scene as well ...

Spoiler for Meakashi:

From the non-canon arcs, I really love Hinageshi-hen from the Kataribanashi-hen anthology. It is such a beautiful and sad short story which has also been done by the great Yutori Houjyou. The story is based on a real Japanese custom, the Hinanagashi (doll drifting).

GDiddy · 2012-08-22, 19:49

I read the first arc years ago and I"m reading the second arc now....

But I also started some arc where it takes place in 2006 with a grown up Mion...

Dante of the Inferno · 2012-08-23, 01:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by GDiddy

I read the first arc years ago and I"m reading the second arc now....

But I also started some arc where it takes place in 2006 with a grown up Mion...

You're referring to Beyond Midnight Chapter, which is a side-story Question arc. still good, though.

maximilianjenus · 2012-08-23, 09:28

it's better to read that arc after the sixth arc.

Draugur · 2012-10-03, 15:37

The first volume (in fact it's a double volume, twice as thick as the first volumes) of the Massacre Arc (Minagoroshi) is out now for some time from Yen Press. The artwork was done by Hinase Momoyama who did a good job, I don't find anything to complain. But Yutori Houjyou who did the Watanagashi and Meakashi volumes still remains my favourite artist in the series.

The volume contains the Minagoroshi story up to the dialogue in which Ooishi tells Keiichi not to interfere with the Sonozaki family by appealing to the Children Consultation Centre.

The next volume (2/3 of the Massacre Arc) will apparently be released in December.

Dante of the Inferno · 2012-10-06, 15:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draugur

The first volume (in fact it's a double volume, twice as thick as the first volumes) of the Massacre Arc (Minagoroshi) is out now for some time from Yen Press.

The volume contains the Minagoroshi story up to the dialogue in which Ooishi tells Keiichi not to interfere with the Sonozaki family by appealing to the Children Consultation Centre.

The next volume (2/3 of the Massacre Arc) will apparently be released in December.

That's interesting. Wasn't it stated before that Minagoroshi-hen and Matsuribayashi-hen would each be released as omnibus books (meaning each book would contain their entire arc)?

Draugur · 2012-10-06, 16:12

Yen Press wrote: "***From this point on, each volume of Higurashi will be an omnibus containing two volumes of the original series!***"

The volumes are double the size now. If they hadn't changed the size of the volumes, Minagoroshi were going to be published in 6 volumes (as many as the first three question arcs together, which seems really out of proportion to me) and Matsuribayashi even 8 volumes. I think Matsuribayashi is rich enough to fill so many volumes, but Minagoroshi? I think the next volume will be about the Child Consultation Centre matter only. Of course I pre-ordered it but I'm not looking extremely forward to it.

Well, in fact I can't get enough of Higurashi so that will be alright for me.

rogerpepitone · 2012-10-08, 14:15

On page 221 of Minagoroshi-hen, Rika says "In all world before this one, Ooishi makes contact with Keiichi after the fifth year's murder."

In chapter 3 or Watanagashi-hen, Keiichi meets Oiishi outside Angel Mort, when he knocks over the motorcycles and again at the festival.

In Tatarigoroshi-hen, he meets Ooishi at the end of volume 1, again before the murders.

Was this error in the original manga or in the translation?

Draugur · 2012-10-08, 15:21

In the Sound Novel Rika says:

I know this doesn't answer your question, but I think the text passage is about Keiichi and Oishi having never had a friendly talk without suspicion in any of the previous worlds.

However, this doesn't necessarily have to be an error in the manga version because Rika might just have forgotten.

Seronei · 2012-10-24, 17:09

So apparently you can buy the Higurashi manga digitally from square enix, unfortunately it's region locked and I can't buy it from Sweden, I've tried with VPN and shit but my bank card still gives it away. So if someone from the USA would be willing to help me out it would be amazing, I'll paypal you the required money etc.

(I hope this isn't against the rules?)

DoubtGin · 2012-10-25, 10:34

Can you guys tell me when the first hint regarding Rika's past was given in the manga (about her knowing everything etc)?

Draugur · 2012-10-25, 11:04

Of course there are her prophecies in Himatsubushi-hen (Time Killing Arc), I can't remember anything before that, but there's no guarantee. I'd have to read them once more to be sure.

There is a strong hint in Atonement Arc, volume 3, starting from page 104, when Rika meets Rena in her hideout and tells her mysteriously about "this Rena Ryugu" and "the next Rena Ryugu". This was shown later in the anime, at the beginning of the second season.

The name Hanyu appears already in Meakashi-hen (Eye Opening Arc), when Rika

Spoiler for Meakashi:

RandomAvatarFan · 2012-10-25, 11:50

Well, Himatsubushi-hen or the Time Killing Arc centers on her knowing more than she should. So that can in fact be taken as a hint. But even in Tatarigoroshi-hen, Curse Killing Chapter, shows Rika being killed in a manner that we've never seen anyone be killed before. We might not be able to devine her entire role, but her role through the Kakera is pretty much spelled out in that scene mentioned above about the Atonement arc.

maximilianjenus · 2012-10-26, 09:36

It's definitely the himatsubushi hen.

Draugur · 2012-11-02, 11:46

There is already a hint in the end of Onikakushi (Abducted by Demons Arc) 2, in the (imo, not very thoughtfully written) short epilogue. Rika comforts Satoko, saying: "It's okay, Satoko ... We'll be able to see Keiichi and the others again." (Rena and Mion are simply referred to as "the others"?? Come on! This might be an appropriate way to talk about it if the two had beaten Keiichi to death, and not vice versa.) "See them again" can also be interpreted as "see them in the afterlife" by someone who doesn't know anything about what will follow, but for those who know it's quite clear.
There's also Rika's cryptic warning to Keiichi not to lose the bat. (I'm not quite sure what she exactly means, though.)

Draugur · 2013-01-05, 17:35

The second volume of the Massacre Arc is out from Yen Press for some time now. Am I the only one around here who buys the Higurashi manga books?

This is the volume which deals with the seemingly hopeless Satoko situation and Keiichi's crusade against the Children Consultation Center. This is maybe my least favourite part of the story because I don't like stories with one dominant glorious male hero who gets praised all the time. Also this is a double volume again. The Massacre Arc manga is three times as long as the question arcs. But I think the question arcs are much more interesting. However, I really look forward to the tragic events in the last volume of the Massacre Arc, which will be released in March, as far as I know. And I'm even more keen on the Matsuribayashi manga, although I don't like how Karin Suzuragi draws Takano (she seems to have two pairs of eyebrows - Takano, not Suzuragi).

The mangaka, Hinase Momoyama, is really good. Especially Rika looks very vivid and convincing in all her changing moods and expressions. But Yutori Houjyou is still my favourite artist of them all.

TheGuraGuraMan · 2013-01-05, 22:21

Nah, I buy them too, and usually preorder them, so I often get them 1 week before the official release *ahahah.Wav*
Personally, Karin Suzuragi is clearly my favorite in term of drawings.
If you want to see how she draw Takano, why don't you just look at scrrenshots/scans of Matsuribayashi ?

And come on, the saving Satoko is clearly one of the most exciting parts of the serie (or at least in the VN and manga... Seriously it was boring in the anime), Kei is the best for this kind of thing, of course he is the main here. Plus he don't do much in Matsuribayashi, everyone had a shinning moment in the story, so what is the problem ?

In the manga adaptations, Tsumi is clearly the best, as good as the original and doesn't just copy it.

Btw I randomly got Hinamizawa bus stop. First it's in one volume, and 10 chapters. There are more easter egg chars (Irie, Takano and an adult Rena), The end is FUCKIN gory, didn't expect that at all. I really hope someone will continue it, since it's not THAT long (well.. Still 7 chapters)

2012-08-09, 23:12	Link #2281
Daisu Strange New World Graphic Designer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada eh.	I was hoping more groups would take on the mangas that will not be translated to english. They were quite stubborn trying to race with yen press previously when I beg them to refocus, but since then all but the group dedicated to bus stop has never been heard from since >_> I know I have not translated anything since I did the second higurashi movie, I am just working on my japanese atm but such a procrasinator :P I do put up raws once a month.... If you know of a doshjin or comic with Natsumi, I will purchase it right away ^_^ Spoiler for natsumi it not yuri >_>: __________________ MY RPG: Recently updated Rika's Story 11/21/11 Looking for playtesters Last edited by Daisu; 2012-08-09 at 23:39.

2012-08-16, 13:23	Link #2283
SuperBlooper Dynamic Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ireland	What arc do you think was done best in the manga format? I think Onikakushi was done pretty well. __________________

2012-08-17, 04:43	Link #2284
Draugur Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Westfalen	In my opinion, Meakashi-hen, because I love Yutori Houjyou's artwork which is the best of all in my opinion. But Karin Suzuragi also did a great job on Tsumihoroboshi-hen (look at Keiichi discovering Rena's dark secret for example, which looks so evil it makes me smile somehow), although the characters' faces are not as cute as Houjyou-sensei's. Although they're very cute, Meakashi contains the most terrifying scene as well ... Spoiler for Meakashi: Rika's suicide looks so horrible that it didn't get out of my head for days. From the non-canon arcs, I really love Hinageshi-hen from the Kataribanashi-hen anthology. It is such a beautiful and sad short story which has also been done by the great Yutori Houjyou. The story is based on a real Japanese custom, the Hinanagashi (doll drifting).

2012-10-08, 14:15	Link #2291
rogerpepitone Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008	On page 221 of Minagoroshi-hen, Rika says "In all world before this one, Ooishi makes contact with Keiichi after the fifth year's murder." In chapter 3 or Watanagashi-hen, Keiichi meets Oiishi outside Angel Mort, when he knocks over the motorcycles and again at the festival. In Tatarigoroshi-hen, he meets Ooishi at the end of volume 1, again before the murders. Was this error in the original manga or in the translation? __________________ Umineko notes: Various (1-4) Ep 3 (w/ red text) Ep 4 (w/ red text) . My projects: Higurashi Daybreak - in need of translator Higurashi DS Translation - in need of translator Never7: The End of Infinity - Finished! I/O: In progress 12Riven: In progress

2012-10-25, 11:04	Link #2295
Draugur Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Westfalen	Of course there are her prophecies in Himatsubushi-hen (Time Killing Arc), I can't remember anything before that, but there's no guarantee. I'd have to read them once more to be sure. There is a strong hint in Atonement Arc, volume 3, starting from page 104, when Rika meets Rena in her hideout and tells her mysteriously about "this Rena Ryugu" and "the next Rena Ryugu". This was shown later in the anime, at the beginning of the second season. The name Hanyu appears already in Meakashi-hen (Eye Opening Arc), when Rika Spoiler for Meakashi: cries for Hanyu after being injected by Shion.

2012-08-22, 19:49	Link #2285
GDiddy Sisterhood of the Desu Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: in a van by the river	I read the first arc years ago and I"m reading the second arc now.... But I also started some arc where it takes place in 2006 with a grown up Mion...

2012-08-23, 09:28	Link #2287
maximilianjenus [E] Join Date: Mar 2008	it's better to read that arc after the sixth arc.

2012-10-03, 15:37	Link #2288
Draugur Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Westfalen	The first volume (in fact it's a double volume, twice as thick as the first volumes) of the Massacre Arc (Minagoroshi) is out now for some time from Yen Press. The artwork was done by Hinase Momoyama who did a good job, I don't find anything to complain. But Yutori Houjyou who did the Watanagashi and Meakashi volumes still remains my favourite artist in the series. The volume contains the Minagoroshi story up to the dialogue in which Ooishi tells Keiichi not to interfere with the Sonozaki family by appealing to the Children Consultation Centre. The next volume (2/3 of the Massacre Arc) will apparently be released in December.

2012-10-06, 16:12	Link #2290
Draugur Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Westfalen	Yen Press wrote: "*From this point on, each volume of Higurashi will be an omnibus containing two volumes of the original series!*" The volumes are double the size now. If they hadn't changed the size of the volumes, Minagoroshi were going to be published in 6 volumes (as many as the first three question arcs together, which seems really out of proportion to me) and Matsuribayashi even 8 volumes. I think Matsuribayashi is rich enough to fill so many volumes, but Minagoroshi? I think the next volume will be about the Child Consultation Centre matter only. Of course I pre-ordered it but I'm not looking extremely forward to it. Well, in fact I can't get enough of Higurashi so that will be alright for me.

2012-10-08, 15:21	Link #2292
Draugur Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Westfalen	In the Sound Novel Rika says: I know this doesn't answer your question, but I think the text passage is about Keiichi and Oishi having never had a friendly talk without suspicion in any of the previous worlds. However, this doesn't necessarily have to be an error in the manga version because Rika might just have forgotten.

2012-10-24, 17:09	Link #2293
Seronei Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011	So apparently you can buy the Higurashi manga digitally from square enix, unfortunately it's region locked and I can't buy it from Sweden, I've tried with VPN and shit but my bank card still gives it away. So if someone from the USA would be willing to help me out it would be amazing, I'll paypal you the required money etc. (I hope this isn't against the rules?)

2012-10-25, 10:34	Link #2294
DoubtGin Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012	Can you guys tell me when the first hint regarding Rika's past was given in the manga (about her knowing everything etc)?

2012-10-25, 11:50	Link #2296
RandomAvatarFan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011	Well, Himatsubushi-hen or the Time Killing Arc centers on her knowing more than she should. So that can in fact be taken as a hint. But even in Tatarigoroshi-hen, Curse Killing Chapter, shows Rika being killed in a manner that we've never seen anyone be killed before. We might not be able to devine her entire role, but her role through the Kakera is pretty much spelled out in that scene mentioned above about the Atonement arc. __________________ Without love this picture cannot be seen.

2012-10-26, 09:36	Link #2297
maximilianjenus [E] Join Date: Mar 2008	It's definitely the himatsubushi hen.

2012-11-02, 11:46	Link #2298
Draugur Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Westfalen	There is already a hint in the end of Onikakushi (Abducted by Demons Arc) 2, in the (imo, not very thoughtfully written) short epilogue. Rika comforts Satoko, saying: "It's okay, Satoko ... We'll be able to see Keiichi and the others again." (Rena and Mion are simply referred to as "the others"?? Come on! This might be an appropriate way to talk about it if the two had beaten Keiichi to death, and not vice versa.) "See them again" can also be interpreted as "see them in the afterlife" by someone who doesn't know anything about what will follow, but for those who know it's quite clear. There's also Rika's cryptic warning to Keiichi not to lose the bat. (I'm not quite sure what she exactly means, though.)

2013-01-05, 17:35	Link #2299
Draugur Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Westfalen	The second volume of the Massacre Arc is out from Yen Press for some time now. Am I the only one around here who buys the Higurashi manga books? This is the volume which deals with the seemingly hopeless Satoko situation and Keiichi's crusade against the Children Consultation Center. This is maybe my least favourite part of the story because I don't like stories with one dominant glorious male hero who gets praised all the time. Also this is a double volume again. The Massacre Arc manga is three times as long as the question arcs. But I think the question arcs are much more interesting. However, I really look forward to the tragic events in the last volume of the Massacre Arc, which will be released in March, as far as I know. And I'm even more keen on the Matsuribayashi manga, although I don't like how Karin Suzuragi draws Takano (she seems to have two pairs of eyebrows - Takano, not Suzuragi). The mangaka, Hinase Momoyama, is really good. Especially Rika looks very vivid and convincing in all her changing moods and expressions. But Yutori Houjyou is still my favourite artist of them all.

2013-01-05, 22:21	Link #2300
TheGuraGuraMan French dude Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: France	Nah, I buy them too, and usually preorder them, so I often get them 1 week before the official release ahahah.Wav Personally, Karin Suzuragi is clearly my favorite in term of drawings. If you want to see how she draw Takano, why don't you just look at scrrenshots/scans of Matsuribayashi ? And come on, the saving Satoko is clearly one of the most exciting parts of the serie (or at least in the VN and manga... Seriously it was boring in the anime), Kei is the best for this kind of thing, of course he is the main here. Plus he don't do much in Matsuribayashi, everyone had a shinning moment in the story, so what is the problem ? In the manga adaptations, Tsumi is clearly the best, as good as the original and doesn't just copy it. Btw I randomly got Hinamizawa bus stop. First it's in one volume, and 10 chapters. There are more easter egg chars (Irie, Takano and an adult Rena), The end is FUCKIN gory, didn't expect that at all. I really hope someone will continue it, since it's not THAT long (well.. Still 7 chapters) Last edited by TheGuraGuraMan; 2013-01-05 at 22:33.