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View Poll Results: Higurashi Episode 4 Rating | |||
Perfect 10 | 66 | 52.80% | |
9 out of 10 : Excellent | 33 | 26.40% | |
8 out of 10 : Very Good | 20 | 16.00% | |
7 out of 10 : Good | 3 | 2.40% | |
6 out of 10 : Average | 0 | 0% | |
5 out of 10 : Below Average | 0 | 0% | |
4 out of 10 : Poor | 1 | 0.80% | |
3 out of 10 : Bad | 0 | 0% | |
2 out of 10 : Very Bad | 0 | 0% | |
1 out of 10 : Painful | 2 | 1.60% | |
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2006-05-03, 11:41 | Link #104 |
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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This is the first time a harem anime went from 0 to 1000X crazy insanity in only 4 episodes. And to think there are more intense ways of doing it for the next episodes. I was looking for the thread after coming back from Labor Day weekend, and then bam! it's got its own forum. Quality speaks for itself. Though of course as far as rewatchable, I'd say episodes 2 and 3. But the clues in ep 4 gets you thinking.
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2006-05-03, 14:56 | Link #105 |
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What I found very surprising was the juxtaposition of disturbing insanity
and then light-hearted fun anime goodtimes all within seconds of one another. Can you imagine if this was aired on american television? There's absolutely nothing like it so I could see some surprising and shocked reactions.
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2006-05-03, 15:25 | Link #106 |
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Heh, no shortcuts. As a total ignorant of the game/novels etc etc. I find this anime to be simply marvellous.
Basically because it belongs to one of my favourite branches, meaning the calm pace and narration hiding something deep and mysterious behind. And even more, I like how the most innocent-looking people can go suddenly insane. I find very amazing to see the sweet and lovely Rena, and Mion, to go into Psycho mode, or even into Berserk mode. I like this kind of horror, more based on suspence and thrilling than on pure splatter (well, a bit of splatter was shown when Keichi devastated Rena and Mion's bodies in episode 4, but that was pretty much left at the imagination, we're far away from Elfen Lied brutal (and more disturbing) mode). The construction: It's good to see how the story was settled and built throughout just this 4 episodes. A very calm beginning, and then - little by little - the clues. Pieces of puzzles went together slowly, mysterious narrations, happenings and characters took place. I loved how the tension increased, how Keichi's insanity went overboard, but also how the girls' teasing went overboard as well. That was just constructed plain nicely, and I loved it. Not knowing anything, I didn't expect a sort of "end of round 1" at episode 4. Nor I would have expected to see Keichi escape from a sure death. The "monster" were supposed to be Rena and Mion, instead from executioners, they became victims. But still, so many unsolved question. I'll keep them for myself, it will be tasty to (hopefully) get answers for them on next episodes. The realization: Props to Studio Deen which made so far an excellent work. The character design is kind of unique, very peculiar and unusual. But the details are great, and the psycho/crazy modes of the characters are depicted magnificently. You actually may happen to fall from your chair if you're very concentrated (sort of Shining alike , ^_^). If this happens, it's a great success, of the director, of the animation team, of all nevertheless. Rena dubbed by one my favourite seiyuus (Nakahara Mai) is then a great plus for the series. I also absolutely adore the musics. Especially the OP theme, which I find very fitting and intriguing. A tv sized version of it has already gone on my Ipod. I couldn't help it, May 24th (single release) is still too far Enough for now, I have probably said cheap things for those living in Japan, or already knowing all that's behind this wonderful series. But that's all I could put together in four episodes, and now looking forward to the fifth to see how the story is gonna to restart, I really have no clues as for now, and I'm really glad of it, even though the wait is hard to bear ^^ As for single episode ratings I have given: Episode 1: 8 - Introductory, a bit slow but showing the potentialities. Episode 2: 9 - More pieces of puzzles to put together. And the pace from calm to scary is really short Episode 3: 9 - The series becomes officially scary, and that great final, full of tension, with Rena at the door, is one of the best anime moments of this year. Episode 4: 9 - Because it was unexpected and it took me by surprise. I'd liked to give 10 to it, but first I'd liked to understand what was going on. Ok, perfect rendering. But why? When I cannot understand something, because not enough clues have been sown, I don't feel like giving a "perfect" judgement. That's it
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2006-05-03, 19:23 | Link #107 | |
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2006-05-03, 22:30 | Link #108 | |
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Anyway, with all the hints flying around in the QA, speculation and Ep 4 threads, I think I have an idea of what's going on. For now, I'll be in the minority and say that something supernatural is going on. |
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2006-05-04, 00:34 | Link #109 | |
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By the way, in defence of Sushi-Y, I don't consider that as an high voltage spoiler, I mean, what he said, if the anime will follow the speculation I'm doing, should be guessable quite soon anyways And as for the anime itself; yes, I too belong to the "oh, something must be wrong here" minority
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2006-05-04, 10:16 | Link #110 |
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Blue Raider Nation
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I just got into this series, and I have to say it is quickly turning into one of my favorites. I never knew little girls could at any moment turn into raging psychopaths who abuse drugs. I've got a few questions though.
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2006-05-04, 10:22 | Link #111 | |
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2006-05-04, 11:38 | Link #114 | |
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2006-05-04, 11:50 | Link #115 | |
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(and I should know, as I'm american myself)
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2006-05-04, 12:07 | Link #117 | |
Gomen asobase desuwa!
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Both SHUFFLE! and Fate were released in January of 2004. Higurashi no Naku Koroni, Onikakushi-hen was released back in Summer Comike 2002 Besides, Kaede wasn't that psychotic in the original ero-game. |
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2006-05-04, 12:10 | Link #118 | |
Beautiful fighter.
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And don't even say Keade is a loli - and i wouldn't say Illya is pysho.
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2006-05-04, 12:11 | Link #119 | |
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AngelSama, how about pyscho girls. And i was thinking more of Sajura then Illya.
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2006-05-04, 12:50 | Link #120 | |
Beautiful fighter.
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