
The manga series explicitly refers to this arc as a conitnuation of Matsuribayashi and the conlcusion of Higurashi story at the time.

The Rei anime, which includes this arc, is presented as a direct continuation of the Kai anime. Multiple adaptations of the series over the years generally treat Saikoroshi-hen as a continuation of Matsuribayashi. " But the world of Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY has just a little bit further to go in the "Dice Killing Arc." I hope you will stay with me a little longer too." - Ryukishi07's afterword in Festival Accompanying Arc Manga Volume 8 " For the time being, Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY reaches its conclusion in the "Dice Killing Arc."" - Ryukishi07's afterword in the Dice Killing Arc manga Later comments however suggest that he changed his mind and now views Saikoroshi-hen as such. He stated that the arc was meant to be a shorter scenario that happened to take place after Matsuribayashi and dissuaded readers from viewing it as a "chapter 9". Saikoroshi-hen was first teased in a post on Novemon Ryukishi07's production diary. As she explores this new world and seeks a way to return home, Rika reflects on her life and must make a decision. However, an accident sends Rika to a brand-new-world where nothing is quite the same. Rika Furude is looking forward to a lifetime of fun after completing her journey through the Fragments. Plot Summary Main article: Saikoroshi/Summary Is this world truly the best world of them all?ĭifficulty is malicious.

The power to choose from one of many worlds. The original release of Rei never was updated with an English translation, however it has since been republished under Mangagamer and given an official English translation on June 2 2022.This is the story of Furude Rika, who celebrates the summer of Showa 58.

It was followed by 07th Expansion's next major work, When they cry 3, more commonly known as Umineko no Naku Koro ni.įor a long time, this was the final Higurashi Sound Novel content by Ryuukishi07, before the release of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hō8 years later. It contains three arcs, known as the "Extra/Bonus Arcs." The game was released at Comiket 71, on December 31, 2006. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei, also known as When they cry 2.5, is a bonus disc released after Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai.
