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Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Abducted by Demons Arc

Also known as: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Onikakushi-hen, ひぐらしのなく頃に鬼隠し編, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Onikakushihen, The Moment the Cicadas Cry Demoning Away Chapter, Gdy zapłaczą cykady - Księga uprowadzenia przez demony, Le sanglot des cigales

by Ryukishi07, Karin Suzuragi

Score from AniList: 76/100finished2 volumes7 chapters

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After moving into the quiet town of Hinamizawa, Maebara Keiichi spends his days blissfully in school often playing games with his local friends. However, appearances can be deceiving. One fateful day, Keiichi stumbles upon news of a murder that had occurred in Hinamizawa. From this point on, horrific events unfold in front of Keiichi, as he soon learns his close friends may not be all that they seem. Based on the amateur mystery game by 7th Expansion, the story is told in a series of different scenarios. Onikakushi is the first in a series of manga following the different scenarios of the Higurashi games. It focuses on Maebara Keiichi's arrival to Hinamizawa.

Chapters available: 7
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

The first arc of the Higurashi manga adaptation, a rural mystery where the quiet village of Hinamizawa hides something dark beneath its friendly surface.

Pros

Atmospheric rural setting with a creeping sense of dread
A tight, self-contained arc that is easy to start with
Mystery hooks that reward close reading

Cons

The gore and violence are sharp and not for everyone
The slow-burn build-up asks for patience

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Read the full take

A new kid moves to a quiet village, makes friends, and the summer starts out lovely. Rin knows the drill with this series: the friendly surface is the trick. The atmosphere is the big win. The village feels small and watched, and the mystery builds slowly, with little moments that stick. The arc is short and self-contained, so it is a fine place to start. Honest take: the gore and violence are sharp, and some images are hard to shake. The slow-burn build-up requires patience, and new readers may find the early pace leisurely. The horror depends on tension rather than jump scares, which will not suit everyone. Still, it is a sharp, unsettling start to a famous story. Go in patient, and do not expect the calm to last.