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Yakusamashi-hen (厄醒し編 Yakusamashi-hen, lit. Disaster Awakening Chapter) is an arc exclusively featured in the Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai anime that takes place between Tsumihoroboshi and Minagoroshi.

Concept and Development[]

Yakusamashi-hen was made by request of Ryukishi07 in order to add some important details leading up to Minagoroshi.[1] He wrote the entire original script and made attempts to visit the studio for post-recording sessions, but had to stop after starting development on Umineko When They Cry.[2]

Episodes[]

This arc makes up Episodes 2 to 5 of the season.

  1. Playing Tag (aired: July 13, 2007)
  2. Powerless (aired: July 20, 2007)
  3. Pre-established Harmony (aired: July 27, 2007)
  4. The Great Hinamizawa Disaster (aired: August 3, 2007)

Characters[]

New characters

Returning characters

Comparisons to Similar Arcs[]

References[]

  1. https://www.famitsu.com/anime/news/2007/04/23/681,1177333769,70718,0,0.html. Ryukishi07: "In the second season of the anime, a new episode called Yakusamashi-hen will be added before Minagoroshi-hen. If you know the original, you probably already know, but Minagoroshi-hen, which is one of the big scenarios in the second phase of the anime, is very important. Therefore, we decided to set up a new episode Yakusamashi-hen and enjoy the world view more deeply."
  2. Chara Mel Vol.2 2007
  3. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri Official Complete Guide Special Interview 03. Ryukishi07: "Actually, an episode from Taraimawashi-hen was incorporated into the new arc of the second anime season. I’m sure that people who watch the anime will have a big smile playing Taraimawashi-hen."
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