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***xris*** · 2007-03-03, 07:44

It appears that Geneon has registered the following domain name

Higurashidvd.com (Higurashi no Naku Koro ni)

Since we haven't seen any official announcement, then AnimeSuki will consider the title as unlicensed at this point in time. For now, this thread can be used to discuss aspects of the rumoured license.

Quote:

Registrant:
Geneon Entertainment (USA) Inc.
2265 East 220th Street
Long Beach,, CA 90810
US

Domain Name: HIGURASHIDVD.COM
Record created on 02-Mar-2007

Bloodseeker · 2007-03-03, 08:43

Higurashi is one of the only two anime shows not yet out on R1 DVD that I can say without a doubt that I'm going to buy the day that it comes out. (the other one being Nanoha... Code Geass and HXH are also pretty likely, but I want to make sure that the former doesn't go downhill first, and I'd want to wait until the boxes are out or until its clear that they're not coming out for a 60+ episode long series, not to mention that I didn't care much for the pre-first exam episodes) Easily my favorite anime of 2006, and one of my favorites overall.

MarthX · 2007-03-03, 08:57

The first hint: Based off a PC game.

Higurashi is looking more and more likely.

theacefrehley · 2007-03-03, 10:07

Well
Now the chances of an official release of the sound novels and the PS2 port in english raised from 0,00000001% to 0,1%

If it comes with some kind of extras I'd buy it for sure...

Jubei_Asaemon · 2007-03-03, 12:01

Second hint: "Summer '83, it wasn't quite summer of '69, but for some, it was still the most memorable summer of their short lives." I think it is obvious that it is Higurashi now.

sazan fan · 2007-03-03, 12:26

What happened in 1969? We landed on the moon, and the Vietnam War was still on going. I don't know of any mass murders in 1969. What does 1969 have to do with Higurashi?

**Klashikari** · 2007-03-03, 12:35

as for the 1969 mention, it is supposed to be a "memorable summer", not something around mass murder.
meh, let's see how they will take care of the licence...

TnAdct1 · 2007-03-03, 12:43

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Originally Posted by sazan fan

What happened in 1969? We landed on the moon, and the Vietnam War was still on going. I don't know of any mass murders in 1969. What does 1969 have to do with Higurashi?

I think ANN was trying to sneak in a crack at the old Bryan Adams song "Summer of '69" when mentioning the time period that the show was set.

Aya Reiko · 2007-03-03, 12:50

In any case, the "Summer of '69" reference is a red herring.

Higurashi takes place in June 1983.

rooboy · 2007-03-03, 12:51

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Originally Posted by Klashikari

as for the 1969 mention, it is supposed to be a "memorable summer", not something around mass murder.
meh, let's see how they will take care of the licence...

Well, anime news network is running their "Guess the Geneon license" game. That's where the Summer of 83 clue and the based on a game clue are from.

I actually guessed Nanoha after the first clue (based on a game) because they've also recently registered the Nanoha domain.

FatPianoBoy · 2007-03-03, 12:51

'69 was also the first Woodstock

Crap, if Higurashi does get licensed, my wallet's gonna be screaming bloody murder (lol) after buying a bunch of games, a guitar, and preordering Haruhi

Kaioshin Sama · 2007-03-03, 12:56

It's almost a 99.9% chance now with the 2nd clue its Higurashi. At least we won't have to worry about Casey and Friends every being a possibility.

SpaceDrake · 2007-03-03, 13:15

Man, isn't this going to be fairly major? It's like Tsukihime, it's gone from obscure doujin title to TV broadcast to American distribution. Between this and the really impressive performance of the PS2 release of Higurashi in its first week, Ryukishi07 has to be dancing on cloud nine right now, Higurashi's proving it has legs.

Of course, anyone who watched the fansubs needs to purchase the DVDs. This show, moreso than many others, deserves support.

Village Idiot · 2007-03-03, 13:21

Buy the DVDs! And we might in a long shot get the game translated as well.

FatPianoBoy · 2007-03-03, 13:54

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Originally Posted by Village Idiot

Buy the DVDs! And we might in a long shot get the game translated as well.

Provided 07th Expansion has a higher opinon of the intelligence of gaijin than Key does

Daisuke CP9 · 2007-03-03, 20:18

*Prepares wallet* First I'm preordering Haruhi, now Nanoha's in possibility of a lisence, and now Higurashi as well XD My wallet will be savings will be crying XD

tobiast88 · 2007-03-03, 20:28

To hell with the savings! Must - buy - Higurashi!! If there is the slightest chance we can get the games here, I'll pay and make my friends buy too.

frad113 · 2007-03-03, 21:26

Let's just hope that the second season doesn't get licensed [yet].

Avisch · 2007-03-04, 00:20

Quote:

Well
Now the chances of an official release of the sound novels and the PS2 port in english raised from 0,00000001% to 0,1%

If it comes with some kind of extras I'd buy it for sure...

Yay!.......Higurahi getting licensed sort of seemed inevitable to me. I really hope that the series will garner a significanly confused group fo people after episode 4 (after watching episode 5 they'll be saying WTF! THEY DIED), that way I can say "HAHAHA...Don't mess with Oyashiro-sama".

FireChick · 2007-03-04, 18:29

HIGURASHI IS LICENSED!!!!! I know it! You know the 2nd Geneon license contest? Well they fixed the 4th clue link and look at what the clue is on ANN!!! It's DEFINITELY Higurashi! Why?! Hello?! Satsuki Yukino? She does the Sonozaki sisters Mion and Shion and they kill each other! That ring a bell? Huh?! I'm sooooooo gonna send Geneon my answer for this!!! But I don't remember my mailing address and I asked my mom for it but she won't let me have it. Guess I'll have to ask my dad for it then.

2007-03-03, 08:43	Link #2
Bloodseeker Back on the battlefield! Join Date: Mar 2006	Higurashi is one of the only two anime shows not yet out on R1 DVD that I can say without a doubt that I'm going to buy the day that it comes out. (the other one being Nanoha... Code Geass and HXH are also pretty likely, but I want to make sure that the former doesn't go downhill first, and I'd want to wait until the boxes are out or until its clear that they're not coming out for a 60+ episode long series, not to mention that I didn't care much for the pre-first exam episodes) Easily my favorite anime of 2006, and one of my favorites overall. __________________ Asakura FTW!

2007-03-03, 10:07	Link #4
theacefrehley Guitar Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brazil Age: 27	Well Now the chances of an official release of the sound novels and the PS2 port in english raised from 0,00000001% to 0,1% If it comes with some kind of extras I'd buy it for sure... __________________ []'s from Ace

2007-03-03, 12:35	Link #7
Klashikari Swords•Maidens Maniac Graphic Designer Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Europe, Belgium Age: 23	as for the 1969 mention, it is supposed to be a "memorable summer", not something around mass murder. meh, let's see how they will take care of the licence... __________________ [Signature Thread - Update: 2009-07-15] Blog: Ryukishi is DA god /Umineko Anime Episode 2-4 [Ep 2-4 Analysis] / Sharin no Kuni, Himawari no Shoujo Last edited by Klashikari; 2007-03-03 at 12:49.

2007-03-03, 12:51	Link #11
FatPianoBoy Dansa med oss Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Near Cincinnati, OH, but actually in Kentucky Age: 21	'69 was also the first Woodstock Crap, if Higurashi does get licensed, my wallet's gonna be screaming bloody murder (lol) after buying a bunch of games, a guitar, and preordering Haruhi __________________

2007-03-03, 12:56	Link #12
Kaioshin Sama De Arimasu Author Join Date: May 2004 Location: Our house, in the middle of our street Age: 25	It's almost a 99.9% chance now with the 2nd clue its Higurashi. At least we won't have to worry about Casey and Friends every being a possibility. __________________ Anime History: Gundam 00 Second Season Final Analysis Part 1 (Characters) / MS Igloo 2 Final Episode: The Odessa Storm

2007-03-03, 08:57	Link #3
MarthX Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006	The first hint: Based off a PC game. Higurashi is looking more and more likely.

2007-03-03, 12:01	Link #5
Jubei_Asaemon Member Join Date: Jul 2006	Second hint: "Summer '83, it wasn't quite summer of '69, but for some, it was still the most memorable summer of their short lives." I think it is obvious that it is Higurashi now.

2007-03-03, 12:26	Link #6
sazan fan Member Join Date: May 2006	What happened in 1969? We landed on the moon, and the Vietnam War was still on going. I don't know of any mass murders in 1969. What does 1969 have to do with Higurashi?

2007-03-03, 12:50	Link #9
Aya Reiko Cutengu Join Date: May 2006 Location: Shameimaru's lap	In any case, the "Summer of '69" reference is a red herring. Higurashi takes place in June 1983.

2007-03-03, 13:15	Link #13
SpaceDrake This Is Part Of The Plan Join Date: Aug 2004	Man, isn't this going to be fairly major? It's like Tsukihime, it's gone from obscure doujin title to TV broadcast to American distribution. Between this and the really impressive performance of the PS2 release of Higurashi in its first week, Ryukishi07 has to be dancing on cloud nine right now, Higurashi's proving it has legs. Of course, anyone who watched the fansubs needs to purchase the DVDs. This show, moreso than many others, deserves support.

2007-03-03, 13:21	Link #14
Village Idiot Fate/ Stay Night Join Date: Jun 2003	Buy the DVDs! And we might in a long shot get the game translated as well. __________________ Sig removed by Mod (xris) because at 65,726 bytes it exceeds the limits as requested in the forum rules.

2007-03-03, 20:18	Link #16
Daisuke CP9 CODE KIRIN!!! Join Date: Aug 2006	Prepares wallet First I'm preordering Haruhi, now Nanoha's in possibility of a lisence, and now Higurashi as well XD My wallet will be savings will be crying XD __________________

2007-03-03, 20:28	Link #17
tobiast88 No patience for fools Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France	To hell with the savings! Must - buy - Higurashi!! If there is the slightest chance we can get the games here, I'll pay and make my friends buy too.

2007-03-03, 21:26	Link #18
frad113 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	Let's just hope that the second season doesn't get licensed [yet]. __________________ баня, водка, гармонь и лосось. amenochi.com

2007-03-04, 18:29	Link #20
FireChick Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006	HIGURASHI IS LICENSED!!!!! I know it! You know the 2nd Geneon license contest? Well they fixed the 4th clue link and look at what the clue is on ANN!!! It's DEFINITELY Higurashi! Why?! Hello?! Satsuki Yukino? She does the Sonozaki sisters Mion and Shion and they kill each other! That ring a bell? Huh?! I'm sooooooo gonna send Geneon my answer for this!!! But I don't remember my mailing address and I asked my mom for it but she won't let me have it. Guess I'll have to ask my dad for it then.