While North America never saw the second season release of Higurashi: When They Cry, NIS America have moved ahead and today released Umineko: When They Cry in North America as of today. Spread over two volumes, the first containing the first three arcs and the second containing the fourth – these two releases comprise of the entire 26 episode season based on the Question Arcs of 07th Expansions 8-part visual novel series. They hope that Umineko: When They Cry will challenge viewers to consider what is real and what is illusion as they try and solve the mystery of the Rokkenjima island massacre.
ABOUT THE SHOW
The affluent Ushiromiya family patriarch, Kinzo, is on his deathbed, and his family has assembled at their private island to discuss the division of his estate. As they bicker over their father’s immense inheritance, a typhoon closes in, trapping them on the island. They suddenly receive an eerie word of warning…and then, in the dead of night, the murders begin. One by one, family members are discovered murdered in bizarre and inhuman ways.
Some within the family turn to superstition, blaming it on a witch rumored to inhabit the island. But one of them—the young Battler Ushiromiya—refuses to accept the supernatural and vows to uncover the real killer behind the seemingly impossible slaughters. He soon finds himself confronted by the apparent witch, and enters into a life-or-death battle for the truth.
CONTENTS OF PREMIUM EDITIONS
Volume 1
- A hardcover art book (full color, 28 pages) which will provide a deeper understanding of the series with an in-depth story analysis, detailed character bios, character sketches, and a full episode guide
Volume 2
- A hardcover art book (full color, 28 pages) which will enhance the viewing experience with an in-depth story analysis, detailed character bios, vivid illustrations, character sketches, and a full episode guide
- Clean opening and ending
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