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Outbreak (アウトブレイク Autobureiku) is a Higurashi no Naku Koro ni short story that was originally included in Higurashi Daybreak Original Soundtrack. It was later adapted to visual novel format in Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou, with Kamikashimashi being the sequel arc.
MangaGamer released this arc officially in English as part of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou+ under the name Higurashi When They Cry Outbreak.
Plot Summary[]
- Main article: Outbreak/Summary
When the village of Hinamizawa is suddenly placed under lockdown by the government, the villagers begin rioting and killing each other as supplies grow scarce. The school club members try to escape the chaos and retreat to Okinomiya, but more problems arise.
Characters[]
- Keiichi Maebara
- Rena Ryuugu
- Mion Sonozaki
- Satoko Houjou
- Rika Furude
- Kyousuke Irie (OVA only)
- Miyo Takano (original only)
Release History and Ports[]
Original[]
Outbreak was originally released in Higurashi Daybreak Original Soundtrack on April 22, 2007 as a text story booklet included in the CD jacket, featuring illustrations by Iwashi (鰯) and alphes. The story is presented as a nonsensical scenario imagined by Miyo Takano and pitched to Twilight Frontier staff as a sequel to Higurashi Daybreak.
Anime[]
- Main article: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kaku: Outbreak
Outbreak was adapted by Studio DEEN as an OVA and released on August 2013. The anime adaptation presents the story as "serious" and removes Takano's delusions, and expands past the original story's ending. This would be the case for later rereleases and adaptations.
Visual Novel[]
Outbreak was adapted to visual novel format in Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou for PC on August 17, 2014.
Console[]
Outbreak was released for consoles as part of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou for Nintendo Switch on July 26, 2018 and PlayStation 4 on January 24, 2019. The console version features new character art, voice acting, and CGs.
Hou+ Rerelease[]
Outbreak was rereleased for PC as part of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou+ on January 28, 2022.
English Release[]
MangaGamer translated Outbreak into English as part of their Higurashi Hou+ release on November 9, 2023.
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