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    Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira

    ひぐらしのなく頃に煌 / Higurashi no Naku Koro ni OVA 2 / When They Cry Glitter / Higurashi: When They Cry – Kira
    Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira
    Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Parody
    Themes: Parody
    Studios: Studio Deen
    Producers: Frontier Works
    Rating: 6.54 / 10
    Rank: #7017
    Popularity: #2447
    Users Listed: 90,256
    Users Scored: 46,339
    NSFW: No
    Last Updated: 08/22/2024
    Aired: July 21, 2011 – January 25, 2012 (Summer)
    Type: ova
    Source: original
    Age Rating: R
    Episodes: 4

    Synopsis:

    Set in a world subtly interwoven with the supernatural, this series follows the journey of a young woman who discovers she possesses the ability to perceive and interact with beings from folklore and legend. The narrative unfolds across interconnected arcs, each exploring different facets of this hidden reality. She navigates complex relationships with enigmatic entities—some benevolent, others harboring unknown intentions—as she learns to control her powers and understand her role in a delicate balance between the mundane and the mystical.

    The story emphasizes atmosphere over action, favoring quiet contemplation and character-driven moments. It delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the consequences of bridging disparate worlds. Expect a thoughtful exploration of cultural narratives alongside personal growth as the protagonist confronts both external threats and her own inner turmoil within this intricately realized setting.

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    Episodes:

    • Episode 1: Love Penalty Arc: Joy (Aired: 07/21/2011)
    • Episode 2: Bewitching Battle Arc: Exert (Aired: 09/22/2011)
    • Episode 3: Intertwined Destiny Chapter: Love (Aired: 11/23/2011)
    • Episode 4: Daydreaming Chapter: Ease (Aired: 01/25/2012)

    Characters:

    • Furude, Rika (Main) - Voice Actors: Tamura, Yukari
    • Hanyuu (Main) - Voice Actors: Horie, Yui
    • Houjou, Satoko (Main) - Voice Actors: Kanai, Mika
    • Maebara, Keiichi (Main) - Voice Actors: Hoshi, Souichirou
    • Ryuuguu, Rena (Main) - Voice Actors: Nakahara, Mai
    • Sonozaki, Mion (Main) - Voice Actors: Yukino, Satsuki
    • Sonozaki, Shion (Main) - Voice Actors: Yukino, Satsuki
    • Chie, Rumiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Orikasa, Fumiko
    • Houjou, Satoshi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Yuu
    • Houjou, Teppei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Houki, Katsuhisa
    • Irie, Kyousuke (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Seki, Toshihiko
    • Kaieda (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Akimoto, Yousuke
    • Kameda, Yukikazu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tanaka, Kazunari
    • Kasai, Tatsuyoshi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tachiki, Fumihiko
    • Nomura (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tanaka, Rie
    • Okonogi, Tetsuro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kosugi, Juurouta
    • Ooishi, Kuraudo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Chafurin
    • Sonozaki, Oryou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okohira, Shizuka
    • Takano, Miyo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Itou, Miki
    • Tomitake, Jirou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ookawa, Tooru

    Staff:

    • Danno, Yoshito (Producer)
    • Fukao, Satoshi (Producer)
    • Matsuda, Keiichi (Producer)
    • Nagaoka, Satoshi (Producer)
    • Okamura, Takema (Producer)
    • Yoshida, Atsunori (Assistant Producer)
    • Tachibana, Hideki (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation, Animation Director)
    • Katou, Toshiyuki (Episode Director)
    • Sonoda, Masahiro (Episode Director)
    • Kawase, Toshifumi (Script, Series Composition)
    • Horie, Yui (Theme Song Performance, Inserted Song Performance)
    • Kanai, Mika (Theme Song Performance)
    • Tamura, Yukari (Theme Song Performance)
    • Yukino, Satsuki (Theme Song Performance)
    • hotaru (Theme Song Lyrics)
    • Abe, Tomoyuki (Character Design, Animation Director, Key Animation, Chief Animation Director)
    • Aoyagi, Ryuuhei (Key Animation)
    • Echigo, Mitsutaka (2nd Key Animation)
    • Emori, Mariko (Key Animation)
    • Fukuyama, Eiji (Key Animation)
    • Hasegawa, Takuya (Sound Effects)
    • Ishii, Keiko (Key Animation)
    • Itou, Yasuhiro (Key Animation)
    • Iwakuma, Akane (Background Art)
    • Kametani, Kyouko (Key Animation)
    • Komatsu, Yuuki (Key Animation)
    • Kouketsu, Masumi (Key Animation)
    • Koyama, Kenji (Sound Effects)
    • Matsumura, Masahiro (Editing)
    • Miki, Tatsuya (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
    • Mishima, Chie (Key Animation)
    • Miyakoshi, Tooru (Production Manager)
    • Mochida, Takeshi (Color Design)
    • Naitou, Inosuke (2nd Key Animation)
    • Noguchi, Takayuki (Key Animation)
    • Ogawa, Yukako (Background Art)
    • Ogura, Hiromasa (Background Art)
    • Oikawa, Takeshi (Planning)
    • Orii, Eiji (Planning)
    • Ryukishi07 (Original Creator)
    • Satou, Masako (Key Animation)
    • Shimo, Fumihiko (Screenplay)
    • Shimozaki, Akira (Director of Photography)
    • Sorimachi, Tsukasa (Key Animation)
    • Takada, Sachiyo (In-Between Animation)
    • Takahashi, Hatsumi (Key Animation)
    • Takasawa, Mika (Key Animation)
    • Tomioka, Hiroshi (Animation Director)
    • Tsukuma, Takenori (Key Animation)
    • Yakou, Hiroshi (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)

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