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Kataribanashi-hen (語咄し編 Storytelling Chapter) is a compilation of winning fan stories for the Higurashi When They Cry series from the Square Enix Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Grand Prize (スクウェア・エニックス ひぐらしのなく頃に大賞).
Notably, the eight artists involved with the 10 main arcs of the manga all illustrated for at least one of the stories included in the novel volumes, while Karin Suzuragi and Jiro Suzuki even illustrated the cover arts for the manga volumes and Yutori Houjyou and Mimori each did the manga adaptation of a story. Among the other artists, Kei Natsumi, Soichiro, and Akai Higasa would later be involved with other works from 07th Expansion including Umineko When They Cry and Rose Guns Days.
Novel Volumes
| Vol. | Cover | Release Date | ISBN | Chapters |
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October 1, 2006 | ISBN 978-4757516946 |
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November 22, 2007 | ISBN 978-4757521711 |
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December 22, 2008 | ISBN 978-4757524613 |
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Kataribanashi-hen WEB Version
More selected works that weren't included in the published novel volumes were serialized on the online magazine Gangan Online in 2009.
- Sky-Blue Bus Stop (空色停留所 Sorairo Teiryuujo) — July 2
- Spiriting-Away Chapter: Don't Add Pineapple to Sweet-and-sour Pork (神隠し編 〜酢豚にパイナップルは入れないで〜 Kamikakushi-hen 〜Subuta ni Painappuru wa Irenaide〜) — July 9
- When They Cry Huhuhu~ (んっふっふのなく頃に Nffuffu no Naku Koro ni) — July 16
- Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Spiriting-Away Chapter (ひぐらしがなく頃に 神隠し編 Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kamikakushi-hen) — July 23
- Madder Red Skies ~Festival Accompanying Chapter: The Eve of the Grave Visit~ (茜雲 〜祭囃し編 墓参りの前日に〜 Akanegumo 〜Matsuribayashi-hen Hakamairi no Zenjitsu ni〜) — July 30
- Bird Devolving Chapter (禽堕し編 Toridashi-hen) — August 6
- Grudge Dispelling Chapter (怨祓し編 Uramiharashi-hen) — August 13
Manga Volumes
Some stories were adapted into a manga series named Kataribanashi-hen Comic Anthology EX (語咄し編 コミックアンソロジーEX Kataribanashi-hen Komikkuansorojī EX).
Publisher's Summary
小説版「語咄し編」を人気作家たちがコミカライズ！ 新たな「ひぐらし」ワールドを存分に堪能しよう。
| Vol. | Cover | Release Date | Chapters |
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November 22, 2007 |
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November 22, 2007 |
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June 21, 2008 |
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June 21, 2008 |
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December 22, 2008 |
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June 22, 2009 |
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June 22, 2009 |
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Drama CDs
Some stories were adapted into drama CDs by HOBiRECORDS and distributed by WAYUTA in collaboration with Geneon Entertainment. The covers were illustrated by Karin Suzuragi.
A gift CD was distributed by the Gangan Powered magazine in 2007. It contains an audio drama adaptation of Don't Quit, Chie-Sensei from Kataribanashi-hen and audio dramas of three other series. The version with cover art by Karin Suzuragi based on the Higurashi story was for the October issue.
Publisher's Summary
Volume 1
The winning stories of the "First Square Enix Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Grand Prize," which was solicited extensively in the Shōnen Gangan magazine (published by Square Enix), have been adapted into a drama CD. The original author, Ryukishi07, fully oversaw the production, and the same wonderful cast as for the drama CDs was used. The cover is newly drawn by Karin Suzuragi (manga adaptation of "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai: Tsumihoroboshi-hen").
少年ガンガン誌（スクウェア・エニックス刊）にて大々的に募集された「第一回スクウェア・エニックス ひぐらしのなく頃に大賞」の受賞作をドラマCD化。原作者竜騎士07氏完全監修の元、ドラマCDと同じ豪華キャスティングを起用。ジャケットは鈴羅木かりん氏（コミックス「ひぐらしのなく頃に解 ～罪滅し編～」）による描き下ろしです。
Volume 2
This is Part 2 of the big project to call for original works spawned from "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni".
The number of entries and the level of completion far exceeded that of the first contest! Based on the novel game "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni" produced by 07th Expansion, the three works selected from among the 698 original stories created by fans who love the series, "Rika-Sato Wars", "When the Bed-wetter Cries: Conversation Break Chapter", and "Doll Vanishing Chapter" were brought to life by the well-known and splendid voice actors. We hope you will enjoy the new stories of the ceaselessly expanding world of "Higurashi".
「ひぐらしのなく頃に」から発生したオリジナル作品を募集する、ビッグプロジェクト第二弾。
第一回を遥かに凌ぐ応募作品数、作品完成度—! 07th Expansion制作のノベルゲーム「ひぐらしのなく頃に」を基に、作品を愛するファンの皆様が創り上げた698作品、その珠玉のオリジナルストーリー郡の中から選ばれた三作品、「りかさとうぉーず」「お漏らしで泣く頃に閑話休憩編」「雛げし編」にお馴染みの豪華声優陣が生命が吹き込みました。無間に広がる「ひぐらし」の新たな物語にご堪能ください。
Volume 3
The "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Novel Awards" have become an annual event for "Higurashi" fans, inviting original works derived from "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni" from the general public. This year, the third edition of the "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Novel Awards" has been held, and out of 435 submissions, two works, the Grand Prize winner "Limit" and the Selection Committee Chairman's Special Prize winner "Snow-Crossing Chapter", have been adapted into audio dramas!
「ひぐらしのなく頃に」から派生したオリジナル作品を一般より募集する、ひぐらしファンの恒例行事となった「ひぐらしのなく頃に小説大賞」。第三回を数える今回も、応募総数４３５通の作品の中から大賞受賞作「リミット」と選考委員長特別賞の「雪渡し編」の二作品をオーディオドラマ化いたしました！
| Vol. | Cover | Release Date | Chapters |
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April 25, 2007 |
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August 22, 2007 |
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May 9, 2008 |
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April 24, 2009 |
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Gallery
External Links
- Official novel page on SQUARE ENIX
- Official manga page on SQUARE ENIX
- Official page of the third CD on HOBiRECORDS
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