Higurashi Kai Episode 6 Discussion / Poll

[kj1980]

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ADDITIONAL RULES FOR Higurashi no Naku Koroni Kai

• If you want, feel free to utilize the info on the English wikipedia article for Higurashi no Naku Koroni, TIPS section, Frederica Bernkastel's Poems, Your Qs Answered and Putting the Pieces Together Thread as a complement to this series.
  
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[MarthX]

Minagoroshi finally starts.

Death to DEEN if they find a way to screw it up.

[SSJiffy]

I hope they followed the excellent development of the last arc to make this one better. It'd be a shame if it didn't meet/exceed expectations now. :\

[Klashikari]

^ if DEEN stays faithfull with the original arc, there is no way they could screw the expectations. Minagoroshi-hen isn't considered as one of the best arcs of Higurashi for nothing ^^

[kitedragon]

Spoiler for Hanyuu:

In this episode, we are introduced to Rika's love and auauauau's worst fear.

[MezzoDragon]

Isn't Satoko the girl Rika loves?

[LuckyCat]

Excellent ep. Starts with a bit of recap of the first season, but I think that really sets the dramatic change when...

Spoiler:

K1 beaks fate giving the doll to Mion. It's so cute the way Mion reacted to it too.

But what's up with Hanyuu? She seemed to be upset that Rika was eating things Hanyuu didn't like.

[SeventhHS]

Is this BGM brand new or is it from the second OST? I never listened to that one.

I'm still vainly hoping for some arranged songs of dai's to make an appearance

[Klashikari]

Spoiler for Summary PART A:

• Minagoroshi-hen Prologue... Rika consciousness explain to us, the various points in higurashi, the worlds as each time, someone goes mad etc. Very fitting point to grasp the past, and the future Rika will encounter. As she is finishing her explanations, she invites hanyuu to follow her.

• Rika fell from a cliff. everyone get worried, and rush at her. Rika quickly stop spacing out, and call forth hanyuu. As soon as she appears, Rika asks instantly which day, month and year they are. Hanyuu panics, and the result (sorry, couldn't pull it, and not sure if it is exactly the same from the game) doesn't please Rika. Hanyuu is worried because they used their power a lot, and it becomes shortned by the time it is used.

• Keiichi and the gang arrives and ask if rika is well. Rika then wants to talk to keiichi, and asks if he remembers of anything, especially the Watanagashi. Unfortunately, Keiichi doesn't get it, and says he will be a first timer with the festival. She then asks if he remembers that he was once on the rooftop of the school. Keiichi is more puzzled, and everyone else wonders what it is with her. Rika is disappointed, but soon reverts her genki nipaa mode, and assures she is okay.

• At night, Black Rika remembers of Keiichi's miracle, and also Rena's recovery, but Hanyuu says they did it more than hundred times, and this kind of miracle won't happen again. [can't get the rest of it...] Rika is silent, then suddenly shows up a pepper pot (or spicy food pop) and begins to eat a tons of it. As result Hanyuu panics, and begins to feel the burn (literally). Rika finishes her off with her glass of wine, which makes Hanyuu feels extremely sick. You can tell Hanyuu shares some perception of Rika's body, and so must "enjoy" whatever she eats
  Then, rika wonders whoever among Keiichi, Rena or Shion will turn crazy in this world...

• Next day, in the morning at the Irie institute, Satoko received her injection by Irie, while Rika kept company with her. After this, Irie asks Takano to give the usual "quiz" for Satoko. Hanyuu will keep an eye on Satoko.
  Rika asks Irie if Satoko will be okay. Irie assures her there is nothing to worry about... however, whatever he does, satoko is still in her LEVEL3 (L3), there is nothing he can do to dampen the effect
  Meanwhile, Satoko must answer what represent a ink stain on a paper. Takano jots about what satoko answers. Irie is confident, and claims he will do his best to cure satoko completely. Rika believes in him.
  Satoko finished the quiz, and is complaining why she always does that. After that, Irie and Takano join the chibiko, and Takano gives her a small bag, with the medecine and injection she must take each day. Satoko accepts it gladly, and say today there will be a special event. Takano asks if they need to be escorted, but Rika doesn't want to bother them in their job, and they will leave the both of them. Irie goes mad with his MAID HEAVEN mode, and wonders what will be the batsu game today, showing his COLLECTION of maid outfit, available for use (he even has the good size for the chibiko!! Of course, Satoko and Rika tries to decline it quite politely

Spoiler for Part B:

• Keiichi meets up with Rena and Mion by Bicycle, late as usual. Keiichi wonders where are Rika and Satoko. Mion said they already went first, and they will join them. He then asks what kind of place it is. Mion said it will be fun.

• Rika and Satoko are in front of Mion's uncle toy shop. Rika is depressed and both her and Hanyuu predicts the result of the day.

• Keiichi; Rena and Mion are there. Keiichi wonders why there are so much kids in front of the shop, and maybe it is a special event. Mion confirms, and the prize is 50.000 yens. Satoko hears him, and goes greet them. Rika is pained.

• Mion explains how the event could be organized. She of course warns that everyone must do their best! Rika is still struck by the usual fate show, but she is quickly called by satoko, very excited by the challenge. Keiichi wonders why they can't know which game they will be assigned, but Mion says it will be more fun like this. Rika sits down, and Hanyuu reminds her that she shouldn't hope much about this. Rika relunctantly agrees with it, and knew it already. Keiichi then notices Rika, and wonders what's wrong. Rika says she is a bit fed up, and knows what will happen. Keiichi is then curious, but Rika quickly withdraw her statement. Keiichi asks if Mion explained her what are the games.

• Rika then says to keiichi that she knows who will get what game today. Keiichi is very interested, thinking it was expected by the Furude Miko. He then asks her if she can tell him what game mion prepared.. She then claim the game will be some card game then says where she will be assigned, same for Okamura, keiichi, etc. Keiichi is very interested and is impatient to see it.

• Mion's uncle presents the game, which confirms what Rika claimed. keiichi is really surprised on this. Then mion put down a box, with numeroted papers, for the assignation. Keiichi is a bit worried, and asks what is this. Rika then says it is keiichi's turn. Keiichi picked 3, which again confirm what Rika said. Keiichi is completely dumbstruck. Keiichi then understand that Oyashiro grants her the ability to foretell the future. But rika corrects him, saying that fate is already decided, and it cannot be undone by anyone, either her or him. Keiichi doesn't give up, and says he will prove her that he will simply beta the crap out of the Fate.

• Keiichi is able to change the game they will play, using some excuse. It is changed for some "pop up pirate", but with a huge strawberry , forks and a doll on it instead the usual barrel, knives and pirate.
  
  Keiichi then talks to Rika that if she wants to change fate, she should do it simply like this, etc.

• It is 3PM, and Mion decides to stop the event. Mion apologizes, saying she has a part job now.
  Then the uncle arrives and present a speical prize for Keiichi, which is of course the doll of doom. Of course, Rena wants it, while Mion tease Keiichi. Keiichi is about to raise his arm. Rika wants to prevent him to proceed, but to much her surprise, Keiichi gave the doll... to mion ! Mion tries to refuse it. But keiichi says it will suit her girly side, which touches her a lot. Rena is very happy with this as well. Rika is completely caught off guard and cannot really comment this change.
  
  Once mion leaves, Hanyuu pops, and comments about this change, surprising her as well. Rika knows this doll is the trigger for Shion's spiral of madness, and remembers the events of Watanagashi-hen/Meakashi-hen. But keiichi changed the result of the world. Rika decides to not give up, and she will do her best to shatter the fate this time.

This episode is an excellent adaptation of Minagoroshi-hen.
So far, many points and hints, which will be decisive in the end.
I'm a bit concerned that Rika didn't mention the Rules (or maybe she said so, without the usual X Y Z?), and probably 1-2 dialogue between her and keiichi. But basically it is really a good paced adaption here.

[Kisuke06]

So with this episode Minagoroshi-hen starts.

I haven't watched it yet, but which TIPS should be read for this episode(since the minagoroshi TIPS doesn't have designated episodes in the TIPS Thread)?

[Davidj]

Is Shion around?

[Klashikari]

No, much like in the game version of Minagoroshi-hen. but there is an event which is as powerful as her presence in this episode.

[Kazuki_Kun]

Higurashi Kai episode 6 torrent is out. ^^

[GyroidFanatic]

Originally Posted by Shiosai

But what's up with Hanyuu? She seemed to be upset that Rika was eating things Hanyuu didn't like.

Spoiler:

Rika and Hanyuu are connected, so Hanyuu feels the effects of whatever Rika eats (or in some cases, doesn't eat).

[MezzoDragon]

Rika kinda reminds me of Shinku while she tortures Hanyuu.

[Garet Linegod]

Originally Posted by Klashikari

So far, many points and hints, which will be decisive in the end.
I'm a bit concerned that Rika didn't mention the Rules (or maybe she said so, without the usual X Y Z?), and probably 1-2 dialogue between her and keiichi. But basically it is really a good paced adaption here.

She did mentioned them at the beginning, but it was a very brief summary of the rules, without naming any of them (so no X Y Z, DEEN was afraid of confusion maybe)?

[Klashikari]

^ Well, that's what i thought, since she mentioned the X (with Keiichi, Rena and Mion), and the Y (with Tomitake and Takano) but i wasn't sure, because i didn't think i could hear the mention of the sonozaki for Z so... oh well ^^"

oh well, a little present today !

Spoiler for hanyuu love! some screencaps ! ^^:

want more? you know the drill ^^
Episode 6: Summary, Thoughts and Screencaps

it is really too late for me for the summary, it will be added very soon, as always.

EDIT: Summary is finally done !

[Rias]

Well I guess it can't really help that DEEN has speed things up again. Okinomiya shop scene change is understandable, since the anime version for season 1 is already different. However, things did happen a bit too fast, from Rika's despair to Keiichi's KOOL scene to avoiding Watanagshi-hen death flag. Thus it made Rika's emotional roller coaster ride a lot smoother that in the game.

Also, they cut out a whole lot from the intro. Maybe they are trying to fit that into Matsuribayashi-hen instead, but it's definitely something that should not be cut.

[MarthX]

Originally Posted by Rias

Well I guess it can't really help that DEEN has speed things up again. Okinomiya shop scene change is understandable, since the anime version for season 1 is already different. However, things did happen a bit too fast, from Rika's despair to Keiichi's KOOL scene to avoiding Watanagshi-hen death flag. Thus it made Rika's emotional roller coaster ride a lot smoother that in the game.

Also, they cut out a whole lot from the intro. Maybe they are trying to fit that into Matsuribayashi-hen instead, but it's definitely something that should not be cut.

It covered as much as I thought it would with the exception of the prologue. I was surprised they left any of that. I didn't expect the rules to be explained because it would take too long to thoroughly explain them, especially Z. But I definitely think a 6 is far too harsh. I think you're expecting too much. The anime can't go by the game pace or it would take forever to get anywhere and there's only 18 episodes left to cover the rest of Minagoroshi and Matsuribayashi.

[Davidj]

Originally Posted by GyroidFanatic

Spoiler:

Rika and Hanyuu are connected, so Hanyuu feels the effects of whatever Rika eats (or in some cases, doesn't eat).

Tazusa Sakurano does the same thing to Pete Pumps in Ginban Kaleidoscope, although in her case at least she likes what she's eating.