Higurashi has to have one of the greatest soundtracks out of so many dark anime. Been rewatching it alongside 2020 version and I'm still thinking every song is a perfect contrast to the show
@@dianalovesbagelss8029 I actually started watching because of a messed up recommendation from a friend, and kept watching only to freak out the guy. I currently have never seen anything close to it in terms of plot or horror in anime
@@D_0_S There are very few anime that I have watched to take one of the top 5 favorites and I have watched roughly 90+ anime Higurashi falls second only to Future Diary then below it is in the same order, Aldnoah.Zero (kinda contraversial but I enjoyed it quite a bit), Evangelion, and Owari No Seraph. All of which you should at least check out.
@@akamegatkilled3896 I have seen them. But what drew me back to Higurashi When They Cry was the lore behind it. Usually I watch anime without logic involved (the more insane, the better). But I also get hooked on lore
Higurashi is one of the greatest stories of all-time. It's VN, Anime, and Manga have all made me shutter, cry, and smile. Arguably one of the greatest stories in existence and a must-watch, read and play for all mediums.
This opening is like an updated version of an early 2000s song, it just has that kind of anime opening vibe that is both new and nostalgic for me. It's perfect for Higurashi honestly. Glad to see this song is getting some recognition.
People are just mass guessing. To be fair all the Umimeko witches are basically cruel world-wrapping \ dimension-wrapping knock-offs of the original umimeko characters. So this can easily be Featherine just as easily as it can be any other knock-off of Hanyuu. The only thing we know for certain is that thing is a similar being to Hanyuu because it has the same horns and similar powers.
SPOILERS FOR THE RECENT EPISODE yep, it's totally featherine. if you've watched episode 20 right now and watched til the end, you can see how satoko (accidentally) went to the fragment world and met featherine there
Sighs; also after SOTSU episode 15, the idea that we were going to get a satisfying conclusion to all this was also a lie. Unless making the audience feel as bitter as Rika was the entire point...
@@yugiohmaster6335 I had trouble to finish it, I wasn't feeling very well to watch the remaining episodes, but it would fell worse not knowing what happened
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: disguised as a horror but actually a psychological drama Umineko no naku koro ni: disguised as mystery but actually a sad love story Higurashi no Naku Koro ni gou/sotsu: disguised as horror but actually just yuri
This is what they call 'queerbaiting', at the end of the day Higurashi's all about friendships and literally none of the main group of friends end up with each other. I believe in the manga some of them find love but others (i.e. Keiichi) are basically single workaholics in their late 20s-early 30s.
@@kana22693 hmmm...was legend of Korra (celebrating 10th anniversary of premiere) queerbaiting? Harley Quinn? Adventure time? She-Ra? (Note: I haven't seen She-Ra.)
@@kana22693 yeah I know but I would say that soutso and gou are a little bit more than just baiting. I think it is definitely shoujo ai in it. Oh and aren't keiichi and rena basically in live witch each other? I mean he literally said something like "let's fall in love like normal people" at the end of chapter 6. I know it's probably just platonic but the chemistry between those is just too good. Didn't rena also told keiichi that she wants to be witch him like a married couple? Like the hole scene on the rooftop is basically them confessing to each other. Oh and yeah the when they cry series is full of Yuri bait. I mean just look at the covers of the umineko Mangas
@@nicbentulan I don't think so? Korrasami was definitely legit, the reason I called it baiting when it comes to Higurashi it's because... well, let's just say that one half of the Satorika ship ends up having a child with a man that she marries. I won't say which half.
3:23, I can’t even. The background choir sound is beautiful, almost as if you multiplied. The lyrics are a bit yandere-esqe to me, which is a nice change. I don’t know why I fangirl like crazy over this song, I just do.
This song was from the start the point of view of satoko but this cover makes it even more obvious that it's her point of view it's insane how far satoko has gone
In case someone new wants to watch this. When They Cry series watch order: 1. Higurashi no naku koro ni 2006 2. Higurashi no naku koro ni special Nekogoroshi-hen (OVA) 3.Higurashi no naku koro ni Kai 2007 4. Higurashi no naku koro ni Rei (OVA series) 5. Higurashi no naku koro ni Kira (fan services OVA) 6. Higurashi no naku koro ni Outbreak (OVA movie) 7. Higurashi no naku koro ni Gou 2020 8. Higurashi no naku koro ni Sotsu 2021 9. Umineko no naku koro ni (don't watch the umineko anime! It's better you play the Visual Novel on steam or read the Manga) 10. Ciconia no naku koro ni (Visual Novel)
@@Hex_sixsixsix I just finished watching Higurashi when they cry Gou and I haven't watched any of the other. which one do you think I should watch next? there are so many of them that it's confusing which one is which.
this anime is what had me thinking philosophically for the year and mainly this month , actually got into horror murder anime because of this old one ( the original and the new 2020 one)
you should try umineko when they cry then. It's the next entry into the When they cry series, featuring a classic murder mystery involving a rich family on their private island. To me, it's much better than Higurashi, and it shows how far can a medium interact with its audience to reach the same conclusion
@@kananeko8633 i rather see it for myself then form an opinion on it , i dont mind looking at series that dont finish in the anime because its atleast something other than going straight to the manga to read from the beginning
Oh man, your comment pierced through my heart. The writing on this series is really mindblowing. It's so sharp and hit so much nails that I feel like my guts are exposed.
Original first? Is there a remake, or are you talking about season 2? Side note: enjoy the ride! The first season will probably be pretty confusing, as there is little explanation for why certain things are going on until the second season, but it's very much worth it in the end.
@@tygerion4404 There is remake/season3 kinda thingy that is going on right now. It's a different arc from the original but it kinda still displays most of the story as it originally was so it's working as both a remake and extra content for those who were already fans of the anime
@@Jo---Jo I'll say it's a good choice starting from the original. Starting with the remake remove the mystery that was always present in the original, it introduces important plot way too quickly
The quietness, profoundly consuming silence Even the air is trembling All logic fades leaving behind in its wake A broken light, a bird without wings I believe what you said Say you're longing to return To that once perfect scenery If you desire the world Then come and take it We are connected within my memory I feel all your tears Those sad or happy, no No one can ever say That they're as close to you As me, the way it should be A door will open upon the answer To all our questions that we have searched for, now I watch it open, to lead us at last Into the light it cast We will find truth beyond the lie Engulfed in light, bright as white The secrets to everything A little tear, makes everything unravel That one mistake, inviting the lies The madness grows, echoing into unknown Hidden away from all preying eyes I believe what you said As you slowly awaken You behold a false scenery The festival will ascend And begin before you I only wanted to know you better So I continued, to chase right after you But there's tension building up, between our words It's strange, you're acting this way The sky above you won't shake or ripple But even if it were artificial then All of the pain that, you feel would begin To melt away at last Just like a shot of anesthesia I slowly loose, consciousness The beginning of everything We are connected within my memory I feel all your tears, those sad or happy, no No one can ever say, that they're as close to you As me, the way it should be A door will open upon the answer To all our questions we have searched for, now I watch it open, to lead us at last Into the light it cast We will find truth beyond the lie Engulfed in light, bright as white The secrets to everything
To be fair Higurashi is the real Rezero because men... Rika is always repeating the same date over and over again unlike to Subaru's condition he can make a checkpoint to the surpass events he did.
What Rika has been through makes what happened to Subaru look like nothing. Initially the loops lasted a few years, but after a century it's narrowed to only June 1983.
Here's a weird idea; after finally Kicking in Vergi's head for the umpteenth time; Dante finally retires and turns his Devil May Cry business into a Bar in a pocket dimension for time loopers and lost souls. There can be found the likes of Rika, Subaru, Homura, Okabe Rintaro, many others and maybe the true Satoko that LambaDelta supposedly killed is there and is reduced to a Crying Drunk that is forever tormented by her actions. I can think of few bouncers that would be tougher than Dante and even Featherine might pause for a moment at the prospect of locking horns with the legendary son of Sparda (Though even Dante would be hard pressed to stop her).
Every time I watched the original version, I felt like it was missing its full potential. Your cover uses the full potential and goes even further. Thanks for this amazing cover.
Wow. I am speechless. I thought there is no way I would enjoy an English version of this song but this is awesome. The voice, the composition of the English lyrics, the animation, everything!
Video might've glitched or something while uploading the first time. BUGs often happen, so it's not a big deal, but it was worth waiting for the re-upload OwO It sounds awesome!
I didn't think about that but you're right. The compression part of the upload sometimes gets wonky. Most people don't notice it because it's such a small amount, but obviously they care a lot more after all the work they put in.
this is amazing! i'm so happy that this song was covered! your cover of the original Higurashi OP is one of my favorites you've done, thank you (+ the others credited) !
I rewatched all 3 seasons to prepare for this once I found out 2nd ep was turning it to a sequel because I never finished season 1 years ago and it is in fact worth it to anyone wondering.
Edit: Expanding upon my original post. This song makes me think of Puella Magi Madoka Magica and it's sequel Rebellion. It fits really well, and shows the journey through the show and sequel-movie. This will contain spoilers for both of them, but here's how I think it fits: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First verse and first chorus are about the main Madoka Magika: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > “The quietness, profoundly consuming silence, even the air is trembling…”= Right after Madoka died in the first timeline and Homura is shaken after having watched her friend die, and things are floating in the air from Walpurg. > “A broken light”= Madoka’s soul gem went dark. > “I believe what you said” = Homura believes Kyubei when he says: “say you’re longing to return, … if you desire the world, then come and take it” > “We are connected within my memory” - she remembers Madoka and the time-loops every time she goes back, even if no one else does. No matter how alone she is, those memories will give her the strength to keep pushing forward. > “A door will open upon the answer” - eventually there will be a way to end the time loops with Walpas defeated and Madoka alive. > “ I watch it open to lead us at last into the light it casts” = she sees Madoka make her final wish and become divine (with unbroken wings and shining light). > “engulfed in light, … the secrets to everything” = Madoka found the secret to answer her desire to save the magical girls, and it was to make herself a god, who would be able to see across everything and kill all the witches before they were born. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Then it switches to Rebellion: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > “We will find truth behind the lie,… the secrets to everything” -Alternate interpretations for Rebellion: either Kyubey finding out about the law of cycles, or Homura finding out what is going on with the new world. > “ A little tear makes everything unravel, the one mistake, inviting the lies” - 3 possibilities: A) Homura telling Kyubei that witches existed, causing him to try and ger Madoka under his control or bring witches back. B) Homura is the one remaining potential witch who know about Madoka, and thus could “invite” her into the labyrinth even through Kyubei’s isolation field. C) Somehow bebe is around even though Homura shoube be the only one who knows about witches, and they should all be gone, which implies something is not right about her current world. > ”The madness grows, echoing into unknown” - Homura is slowly going insane and transforming into her current witch form, though she doesn’t fully know that yet. > “Hidden away from all prying eyes” - 2 possible interpretations: A) the isolation field prevents Madoka from knowing about everything going on inside, despite her divinity, and B) Homura is trying to hide the truth from even herself (and especially from Madoka) > “I believe what you said, as you slowly awaken” = dark rerpise. In contrast to the earlier time, THIS is in reference to Madoka saying that going away and leaving Homura alone would be “heartbreaking”. > “You behold a false scenery, the festival will ascend” = the fake world will go on, and Homura will not let it be broken, or let Madoka fully realize what’s happening (not for long anyway). > “I continued to chase right after you” = Dark reprise. Even after Walpurg was defeated and Madoka was saved, Homura couldn’t get Madoka out of her mind and move on. This led to her telling Kyubei about the witches (letting him bait Madoka in an isolation field) and also led to Homura starting to become a witch. It also could refer to her needing to chase mysteries (ie: who is the witch?) causing her to find out… it was herself. She couldn’t stop chasing her goals no matter what. > “but there’s tension building up between our words, it’s strange your acting this way”= 3 interpretations: A) Kyubei thinks it’s strange for Homura to fight so hard to stop him from getting Madoka, even if it would hurt Homura to do so. B) Homura thinking: Why does Madoka try so hard to go back to being a god even though it pains her to do so? Why can’t Madoka be selfish for once? Homura will stop Madoka, even if it will make her Madoka’s enemy when she finds out. C) Madoka doesn’t know why Homura is asking Madoka to kill her. She did so much to help Madoka, and can finally be with her after this. Why is she so upset and fighting against being redeemed? > “The sky above you won’t shake or ripple” = a lie, though it may be that when Homura gets enough power she can make everyone ignore the things that are ‘off’ in the new world. If they don’t notice, then it isn’t happening right?
> “But even if it were artificial, then all of the pain that you feel would begin to melt away at last” = A basic summary of Homura’s goals and why she created the fake city/world to begin with. She wants to take away Madoka’s pain. > “Just like a shot of anesthesia” = Even Homura realizes she is forcing her methods on Madoka, who isn’t a willing participant. > “I slowly lose consciousness, the beginning of everything” = May refer to Madoka, who has her memories erased and is placed back at the start of the simulation at the end of the movie. Alternatively, may refer to Homura restarting the simulation again, but this time has no future goal where things can succesfully 'end'. She is only delaying a bad ending, and has no hope for a good one anymore, which can make her want to lose her knowledge of that fact, so she starts trying to delude herself some more = losing consciousness/awareness. > "We are connected within my memory” = dark reprise. They are now literally living in a world recreated from Homura’s memories. > “No one can say they are as close to you as me, the way it should be” = No one can get close enough to Madoka anymore to harm her because Homura will protect her forever, as she thinks should be the case. >“A door will open with all the answers to all our questions” = dark reprise. Now it’s about Homura’s questions (how do I stop Madoka’s pain, and keep her safe). not Madoka’s questions about finding a way to stop walpurg or save the magical girls. The answer to Homura’s question seems to be to steal Madoka’s powers, force her into a false world and take away her memories so she doesn’t try to escape. >“Engulfed in light, … the secrets to everything” = dark reprise. Homura now knows who the witch is, and that Madoka is not willing to be trapped there, which tears at her and causes Homura deep and constant distress and sadness, even as she stiops Madoka from leaving. Knowing the answers (or at least what she thinks are the truths) hurts her, in contrast to the initial verse where knowing the answers helped Madoka accomplish her desires.
It’s also similar to PMMM in that both openings are about different characters than one would initially assume. Connect of PMMM is actually from the POV of Homura instead of Madoka and this op is from the perspective of Satoko instead of Rika.
One of the best anime of the season and one of my favorite artists? I've never gotten excited so quickly! [except for when the this opening first came out ofc, freaking out on Hulu because it wasn't a remake was a mood]
Interesting that Lies and Deceit were Higurashi Gou's theme from the moment they market it as "remake", the use of the original Opening in Episode 1, whose POV is this Opening, the 3 first chapters deceiving us into believing were the first 3 chapters of Higurashi (with Tataridamashi further deceiving into believe it is actually is Minagoroshi), the very assumption the old rules and culprit still apply.
@@teapartypenguin1353 I honestly always thought that myself. But if it were this wouldn't be a sequel I thought. But rather a remake so I knew there had to be a twist somewhere.
the quietness profoundly consuming silence even the air is trembling all logic fades leaving behind in its wake a broken ligth a bird without wings I believe what you said say you're longing to return to that once perfect scenery if you desire the world Then come and take it We are connected within my memory I feel all your tears those sad or happy no, No one can ever say that they're as close to you as me the way it should be a door will open upon the answer to all your questions that we have searched for, now I watch it open to lead us at last into the ligth it cast We will find the truth beyond the lie engulfed in ligth bright as white the secrets to everything a little tear makes everything unravel that one mistake inviting the lies the madness grows echoing into unknown hidden away from all prying eyes I believe what you said as you slowly awaken you behold a false scenery the festival will ascend and begin before you I only wanted to know you better so I continued to chase rigth after you but there's tension building up between our words it's strange you're acting this way the sky above you won't shake or ripple but even if it were artificial then all of the pain that you feel would begin to melt away at last just like a shot of anesthesia I slowly lose consciousness the beginning of everything we are connected within my memory I feel all your tears those sad or happy no, No one can ever say that they're as close to you as me the way it should be a door will open upon the answer to all your questions that we have searched for, now I watch it open to lead us at last into the ligth it cast We will find the truth beyond the lie engulfed in ligth bright as white the secrets to everything
I really love this song and how it parallels the story of the season and how you can view it from both standpoints(won’t go into specifics due to spoilers for those who have yet to see it) It haunts you no matter who’s view it is
In an anime about sin, Rika never deserved a golden ending. Her sin was that she never wants to stay, we see that future when Hanyou shows her. Rika HAS to be in the village. Of course they are all pieces on the board game of LambaDelta and Bernkastle, but Rika never admitted her sin. That is why she is punished
@@LeeandLie I realized the audio was messed up, but I assumed that you were trying to make it sound like that, and still jammed out XD. Listening to it now, I realized I was right, and it's now even better :3
My favourite anime, and I've absolutely loved this new season. Thank you for covering this, I really love it SOOO much. If you're considering covering the ending as well, I think you'd do an amazing job.
This op is like a punch to the gut especially after finishing gou i cant wait to see what happens in sotsu this is hopefully gonna be as great as everything before so far higurashi hasnt missed at all
I really wouldn't say it's underrated in the West though? I know tons of people that love Higurashi irl and online? The fandom is still alive and kicking too? Maybe I am just following the rught people though lol
Now we just need "taishou a" and i can die happily its my favorite ed from the original series and its so incredibly underated its so amazing and seing it get more attention would make me so incredibly happy
I remember watching the original and I got so confused when they kept going back to previous events after someone was killed. Years later I realize they were in a time loop. I need to rewatch it
Higurashi has to have one of the greatest soundtracks out of so many dark anime. Been rewatching it alongside 2020 version and I'm still thinking every song is a perfect contrast to the show
100% agreed, original and 2020 version. It's also one of the best anime ever made period
@@dianalovesbagelss8029 I actually started watching because of a messed up recommendation from a friend, and kept watching only to freak out the guy. I currently have never seen anything close to it in terms of plot or horror in anime
Fortnite best DARK Anime
@@D_0_S There are very few anime that I have watched to take one of the top 5 favorites and I have watched roughly 90+ anime Higurashi falls second only to Future Diary then below it is in the same order, Aldnoah.Zero (kinda contraversial but I enjoyed it quite a bit), Evangelion, and Owari No Seraph. All of which you should at least check out.
@@akamegatkilled3896 I have seen them. But what drew me back to Higurashi When They Cry was the lore behind it. Usually I watch anime without logic involved (the more insane, the better). But I also get hooked on lore
Higurashi is one of the greatest stories of all-time. It's VN, Anime, and Manga have all made me shutter, cry, and smile. Arguably one of the greatest stories in existence and a must-watch, read and play for all mediums.
I started vn today
It only needs a LightNovel but that will never happen :(
YESSIR
@@nichtchiheb1002 it actually has one, but it's japan exclusive
@@Dula8207 I don't need sleep... I need Higurashi Light Novel
This opening is like an updated version of an early 2000s song, it just has that kind of anime opening vibe that is both new and nostalgic for me. It's perfect for Higurashi honestly. Glad to see this song is getting some recognition.
They also have the first one from 2006 here as well listen to it if you haven't already
THESE LYRICS MAKE SO MUCH SENSE NOW WTF
This is not original lyrics but it’s still lit
When you realize the op was about between Satoko and Rika, but also the main villain Featherine.
Why is everyone saying Featherine is in the opening? Isn’t that just Hanyuu?
@@michaelmitchell5842 that wasn't hanyuu, you can kinda see that the horns are longer unlike hanyuu's
@@michaelmitchell5842 100% featherine
People are just mass guessing. To be fair all the Umimeko witches are basically cruel world-wrapping \ dimension-wrapping knock-offs of the original umimeko characters.
So this can easily be Featherine just as easily as it can be any other knock-off of Hanyuu. The only thing we know for certain is that thing is a similar being to Hanyuu because it has the same horns and similar powers.
SPOILERS FOR THE RECENT EPISODE
yep, it's totally featherine. if you've watched episode 20 right now and watched til the end, you can see how satoko (accidentally) went to the fragment world and met featherine there
2:13 OMG IT REPRESENT THE 19 EP PERFECTLY 😲😲😲
I am LambdaDelta!
This song hits differently now after episode 21
The song is about satorika
Agreed
Such tragedy
Sighs; also after SOTSU episode 15, the idea that we were going to get a satisfying conclusion to all this was also a lie. Unless making the audience feel as bitter as Rika was the entire point...
@@sovereignsupreme8203fr💯
I've watched a lot of horror movies, but the only thing that left me disturbed was this anime.
@Victor Williams Actually not, is it good? I searched it and I maybe I'm going to watch
@Victor Williams What about Shiki, isn't that one supposed to be scary or disturbing.
Same after i watched this anime i was very disturbed afterwards my stomach wasn't feeling good ether
@@yugiohmaster6335 I had trouble to finish it, I wasn't feeling very well to watch the remaining episodes, but it would fell worse not knowing what happened
Watch Umineko no naku koro ni then.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: disguised as a horror but actually a psychological drama
Umineko no naku koro ni: disguised as mystery but actually a sad love story
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni gou/sotsu: disguised as horror but actually just yuri
OMG
This is what they call 'queerbaiting', at the end of the day Higurashi's all about friendships and literally none of the main group of friends end up with each other. I believe in the manga some of them find love but others (i.e. Keiichi) are basically single workaholics in their late 20s-early 30s.
@@kana22693 hmmm...was legend of Korra (celebrating 10th anniversary of premiere) queerbaiting? Harley Quinn? Adventure time? She-Ra? (Note: I haven't seen She-Ra.)
@@kana22693 yeah I know but I would say that soutso and gou are a little bit more than just baiting. I think it is definitely shoujo ai in it. Oh and aren't keiichi and rena basically in live witch each other? I mean he literally said something like "let's fall in love like normal people" at the end of chapter 6. I know it's probably just platonic but the chemistry between those is just too good. Didn't rena also told keiichi that she wants to be witch him like a married couple? Like the hole scene on the rooftop is basically them confessing to each other. Oh and yeah the when they cry series is full of Yuri bait. I mean just look at the covers of the umineko Mangas
@@nicbentulan I don't think so? Korrasami was definitely legit, the reason I called it baiting when it comes to Higurashi it's because... well, let's just say that one half of the Satorika ship ends up having a child with a man that she marries. I won't say which half.
映像、アレンジ、表現力、どれも最高だよ！！ 作品のイメージが良く表現されている。
"Say your longing to return...to that once perfect scenery. If you desire the world, then come take it." - Satoko to Rika episode 21.
3:23, I can’t even. The background choir sound is beautiful, almost as if you multiplied. The lyrics are a bit yandere-esqe to me, which is a nice change. I don’t know why I fangirl like crazy over this song, I just do.
well after some reveals it being yandere esqe may not be too much of a stretch.
This song was from the start the point of view of satoko but this cover makes it even more obvious that it's her point of view it's insane how far satoko has gone
Now who's Hyped for the upcoming Higurashi SOTSU?!
Everyone with good TAste
Me
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These lyrics definitely take new meaning after the truth is revealed.
I actually had that theory for awhile based on the op so I'm hyped that it was from her point of view
Yea they are there a new meaning. Now I knew somebody else was in the loops because it was spoiled to me but I didn't expect how and why they were
VERY TRUE!!!
In case someone new wants to watch this.
When They Cry series watch order:
1. Higurashi no naku koro ni 2006
2. Higurashi no naku koro ni special Nekogoroshi-hen (OVA)
3.Higurashi no naku koro ni Kai 2007
4. Higurashi no naku koro ni Rei (OVA series)
5. Higurashi no naku koro ni Kira (fan services OVA)
6. Higurashi no naku koro ni Outbreak (OVA movie)
7. Higurashi no naku koro ni Gou 2020
8. Higurashi no naku koro ni Sotsu 2021
9. Umineko no naku koro ni (don't watch the umineko anime! It's better you play the Visual Novel on steam or read the Manga)
10. Ciconia no naku koro ni (Visual Novel)
@@Hex_sixsixsix I just finished watching Higurashi when they cry Gou and I haven't watched any of the other. which one do you think I should watch next? there are so many of them that it's confusing which one is which.
"But there is tension building up between our words. It is strange you are acting this way." - Rika to Satoko episode 19.
this anime is what had me thinking philosophically for the year and mainly this month , actually got into horror murder anime because of this old one ( the original and the new 2020 one)
you should try umineko when they cry then. It's the next entry into the When they cry series, featuring a classic murder mystery involving a rich family on their private island. To me, it's much better than Higurashi, and it shows how far can a medium interact with its audience to reach the same conclusion
@@khanhminhtran1495 ah i see! i guess ill check it out, thanks
@@eclipxe5259 But read the Visual Novel of Umineko. The Anime version did not even finish the story and honestly, it is kinda bad.
@@kananeko8633 i rather see it for myself then form an opinion on it , i dont mind looking at series that dont finish in the anime because its atleast something other than going straight to the manga to read from the beginning
@@eclipxe5259 the anime is disappointing as hell, you’re better of reading the manga or visual novel.
This anime is about friendship and "thrusting" your friends.
I see what you did there
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Oh man, your comment pierced through my heart. The writing on this series is really mindblowing. It's so sharp and hit so much nails that I feel like my guts are exposed.
STOP 😭@@SparkTFS
Mate wording, i don't think my friends would want to to thrust them lol
2:41 Ouch; episode 16 reference, when you thought the fingernails and basement torture scene were bad from previous seasons...
I decided to start watching Higurashi today (the original first though) because of this amazing cover!!
Original first? Is there a remake, or are you talking about season 2?
Side note: enjoy the ride! The first season will probably be pretty confusing, as there is little explanation for why certain things are going on until the second season, but it's very much worth it in the end.
@@tygerion4404 he talking about the original higurashi (first season). The opening of this video is the one from the "remake".
@@tygerion4404 There is remake/season3 kinda thingy that is going on right now. It's a different arc from the original but it kinda still displays most of the story as it originally was so it's working as both a remake and extra content for those who were already fans of the anime
Yeah I mean season one by original, I was trying to explain I wouldn't be starting from this part of the show, with this opening.
@@Jo---Jo I'll say it's a good choice starting from the original. Starting with the remake remove the mystery that was always present in the original, it introduces important plot way too quickly
The quietness, profoundly consuming silence
Even the air is trembling
All logic fades leaving behind in its wake
A broken light, a bird without wings
I believe what you said
Say you're longing to return
To that once perfect scenery
If you desire the world
Then come and take it
We are connected within my memory
I feel all your tears
Those sad or happy, no
No one can ever say
That they're as close to you
As me, the way it should be
A door will open upon the answer
To all our questions that we have searched for, now
I watch it open, to lead us at last
Into the light it cast
We will find truth beyond the lie
Engulfed in light, bright as white
The secrets to everything
A little tear, makes everything unravel
That one mistake, inviting the lies
The madness grows, echoing into unknown
Hidden away from all preying eyes
I believe what you said
As you slowly awaken
You behold a false scenery
The festival will ascend
And begin before you
I only wanted to know you better
So I continued, to chase right after you
But there's tension building up, between our words
It's strange, you're acting this way
The sky above you won't shake or ripple
But even if it were artificial then
All of the pain that, you feel would begin
To melt away at last
Just like a shot of anesthesia
I slowly loose, consciousness
The beginning of everything
We are connected within my memory
I feel all your tears, those sad or happy, no
No one can ever say, that they're as close to you
As me, the way it should be
A door will open upon the answer
To all our questions we have searched for, now
I watch it open, to lead us at last
Into the light it cast
We will find truth beyond the lie
Engulfed in light, bright as white
The secrets to everything
The reveal when the song itself is meant for Satoko and not for Rika is so good.
To be fair Higurashi is the real Rezero because men... Rika is always repeating the same date over and over again unlike to Subaru's condition he can make a checkpoint to the surpass events he did.
What Rika has been through makes what happened to Subaru look like nothing. Initially the loops lasted a few years, but after a century it's narrowed to only June 1983.
I wonder what would happen if Subaru and Rika switched places lol
@@Hex_sixsixsix I feel like Subaru and Keiichi would be great friends for some reason
@@serenajackson86 can easily imagine them sitting together at Angel Mort for sure
Here's a weird idea; after finally Kicking in Vergi's head for the umpteenth time; Dante finally retires and turns his Devil May Cry business into a Bar in a pocket dimension for time loopers and lost souls. There can be found the likes of Rika, Subaru, Homura, Okabe Rintaro, many others and maybe the true Satoko that LambaDelta supposedly killed is there and is reduced to a Crying Drunk that is forever tormented by her actions. I can think of few bouncers that would be tougher than Dante and even Featherine might pause for a moment at the prospect of locking horns with the legendary son of Sparda (Though even Dante would be hard pressed to stop her).
Every time I watched the original version, I felt like it was missing its full potential. Your cover uses the full potential and goes even further. Thanks for this amazing cover.
Wow. I am speechless. I thought there is no way I would enjoy an English version of this song but this is awesome. The voice, the composition of the English lyrics, the animation, everything!
It's amazing how anime music describes everything. It's like the characters were talking ❤️
Me and my brother in the car annoying our parents:
“Iiiiiii beLiEvE wHAt yOu sAiD!”
I knew all along that Amalee was Featherine!
Auaumalee.
😈
Who's featherine?
@@darylfawazmp4308 someone from the extended When They Cry canon. Who may or may not be Higurashi 'canon'.
@@Driahva What?
I'm assuming it got re-uploaded again because the audio was kind of messed up the first time.
Yep! I don't know what happened to cause that, honestly
Video might've glitched or something while uploading the first time. BUGs often happen, so it's not a big deal, but it was worth waiting for the re-upload OwO It sounds awesome!
@@LeeandLie hey!
@@LeeandLie can you make the video of hunter x hunter song?
I didn't think about that but you're right. The compression part of the upload sometimes gets wonky. Most people don't notice it because it's such a small amount, but obviously they care a lot more after all the work they put in.
Amalee and Dima both slayed there own versions of the song so I’m happy I can listen to both now
who's dima?
Derplordington Dima Lancaster
Not a bad cover at all. I appreciate how the english translation doesnt mess with the flow of the melody
The only one english cover of anime song that is actually good and i like
Yikes this hits different after episode 21
Definitely hyped to see what happens between Satoko and Rika
0:30 Now that looks even more sinister than before.
this is amazing! i'm so happy that this song was covered! your cover of the original Higurashi OP is one of my favorites you've done, thank you (+ the others credited) !
I usually don't agree with en covers, but this is GODLIKE
I hope this gets some form of ufficial recognition, it's so professional
I rewatched all 3 seasons to prepare for this once I found out 2nd ep was turning it to a sequel because I never finished season 1 years ago and it is in fact worth it to anyone wondering.
Edit: Expanding upon my original post. This song makes me think of Puella Magi Madoka Magica and it's sequel Rebellion. It fits really well, and shows the journey through the show and sequel-movie. This will contain spoilers for both of them, but here's how I think it fits:
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First verse and first chorus are about the main Madoka Magika:
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> “The quietness, profoundly consuming silence, even the air is trembling…”= Right after Madoka died in the first timeline and Homura is shaken after having watched her friend die, and things are floating in the air from Walpurg.
> “A broken light”= Madoka’s soul gem went dark.
> “I believe what you said” = Homura believes Kyubei when he says: “say you’re longing to return, … if you desire the world, then come and take it”
> “We are connected within my memory” - she remembers Madoka and the time-loops every time she goes back, even if no one else does.
No matter how alone she is, those memories will give her the strength to keep pushing forward.
> “A door will open upon the answer” - eventually there will be a way to end the time loops with Walpas defeated and Madoka alive.
> “ I watch it open to lead us at last into the light it casts” = she sees Madoka make her final wish and become divine (with unbroken wings and shining light).
> “engulfed in light, … the secrets to everything” = Madoka found the secret to answer her desire to save the magical girls, and it was to make herself a god, who would be able to see across everything and kill all the witches before they were born.
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Then it switches to Rebellion:
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> “We will find truth behind the lie,… the secrets to everything” -Alternate interpretations for Rebellion: either Kyubey finding out about the law of cycles, or Homura finding out what is going on with the new world.
> “ A little tear makes everything unravel, the one mistake, inviting the lies” - 3 possibilities:
A) Homura telling Kyubei that witches existed, causing him to try and ger Madoka under his control or bring witches back.
B) Homura is the one remaining potential witch who know about Madoka, and thus could “invite” her into the labyrinth even through Kyubei’s isolation field.
C) Somehow bebe is around even though Homura shoube be the only one who knows about witches, and they should all be gone, which implies something is not right about her current world.
> ”The madness grows, echoing into unknown” - Homura is slowly going insane and transforming into her current witch form, though she doesn’t fully know that yet.
> “Hidden away from all prying eyes” - 2 possible interpretations:
A) the isolation field prevents Madoka from knowing about everything going on inside, despite her divinity, and
B) Homura is trying to hide the truth from even herself (and especially from Madoka)
> “I believe what you said, as you slowly awaken” = dark rerpise. In contrast to the earlier time, THIS is in reference to Madoka saying that going away and leaving Homura alone would be “heartbreaking”.
> “You behold a false scenery, the festival will ascend” = the fake world will go on, and Homura will not let it be broken, or let Madoka fully realize what’s happening (not for long anyway).
> “I continued to chase right after you” = Dark reprise. Even after Walpurg was defeated and Madoka was saved, Homura couldn’t get Madoka out of her mind and move on. This led to her telling Kyubei about the witches (letting him bait Madoka in an isolation field) and also led to Homura starting to become a witch.
It also could refer to her needing to chase mysteries (ie: who is the witch?) causing her to find out… it was herself. She couldn’t stop chasing her goals no matter what.
> “but there’s tension building up between our words, it’s strange your acting this way”= 3 interpretations:
A) Kyubei thinks it’s strange for Homura to fight so hard to stop him from getting Madoka, even if it would hurt Homura to do so.
B) Homura thinking: Why does Madoka try so hard to go back to being a god even though it pains her to do so? Why can’t Madoka be selfish for once? Homura will stop Madoka, even if it will make her Madoka’s enemy when she finds out.
C) Madoka doesn’t know why Homura is asking Madoka to kill her. She did so much to help Madoka, and can finally be with her after this. Why is she so upset and fighting against being redeemed?
> “The sky above you won’t shake or ripple” = a lie, though it may be that when Homura gets enough power she can make everyone ignore the things that are ‘off’ in the new world. If they don’t notice, then it isn’t happening right?
> “But even if it were artificial, then all of the pain that you feel would begin to melt away at last” = A basic summary of Homura’s goals and why she created the fake city/world to begin with. She wants to take away Madoka’s pain.
> “Just like a shot of anesthesia” = Even Homura realizes she is forcing her methods on Madoka, who isn’t a willing participant.
> “I slowly lose consciousness, the beginning of everything” = May refer to Madoka, who has her memories erased and is placed back at the start of the simulation at the end of the movie.
Alternatively, may refer to Homura restarting the simulation again, but this time has no future goal where things can succesfully 'end'. She is only delaying a bad ending, and has no hope for a good one anymore, which can make her want to lose her knowledge of that fact, so she starts trying to delude herself some more = losing consciousness/awareness.
> "We are connected within my memory” = dark reprise. They are now literally living in a world recreated from Homura’s memories.
> “No one can say they are as close to you as me, the way it should be” = No one can get close enough to Madoka anymore to harm her because Homura will protect her forever, as she thinks should be the case.
>“A door will open with all the answers to all our questions” = dark reprise. Now it’s about Homura’s questions (how do I stop Madoka’s pain, and keep her safe). not Madoka’s questions about finding a way to stop walpurg or save the magical girls. The answer to Homura’s question seems to be to steal Madoka’s powers, force her into a false world and take away her memories so she doesn’t try to escape.
>“Engulfed in light, … the secrets to everything” = dark reprise. Homura now knows who the witch is, and that Madoka is not willing to be trapped there, which tears at her and causes Homura deep and constant distress and sadness, even as she stiops Madoka from leaving. Knowing the answers (or at least what she thinks are the truths) hurts her, in contrast to the initial verse where knowing the answers helped Madoka accomplish her desires.
yes!!
oh wow
How in the world did u just connect 2 of my favorite anime’s of all time!?!?!?!? 😧
It’s also similar to PMMM in that both openings are about different characters than one would initially assume. Connect of PMMM is actually from the POV of Homura instead of Madoka and this op is from the perspective of Satoko instead of Rika.
One of the best anime of the season and one of my favorite artists? I've never gotten excited so quickly! [except for when the this opening first came out ofc, freaking out on Hulu because it wasn't a remake was a mood]
The fact they revived this anime makes me so happy, it's my favorite series of all time.
Before I watched all the episode:
Wha? What lies? What? Betrayal?
After:
Ah... It makes senses now.
Interesting that Lies and Deceit were Higurashi Gou's theme from the moment they market it as "remake", the use of the original Opening in Episode 1, whose POV is this Opening, the 3 first chapters deceiving us into believing were the first 3 chapters of Higurashi (with Tataridamashi further deceiving into believe it is actually is Minagoroshi), the very assumption the old rules and culprit still apply.
I really love the voice, it combines a lot
After the latest episode this song makes a little more sense now...
I thought the song was about hanyuu and rika until that reveal
@@teapartypenguin1353 I honestly always thought that myself. But if it were this wouldn't be a sequel I thought. But rather a remake so I knew there had to be a twist somewhere.
oh boy yes it does
how do you feel after episode 19?
@@dgray9655 the same. Especially since things are looking to take the turn I'm expecting
2:13-2:41 *Cries in Onikakushi-hen Rena*
Ooooh nice catch
*cries in Satokowashi-hen Satoko*
LambdaDelta *INTENSIFIES* *!*
Early squad!! Holy crap I am so excited for this!
Not really, this got uploaded earlier
Me reading the thumbnail:
*I BELIEVE IN WHAT HIGURASHI GOU YOU SAID*
Me after a double take:
Oh
I BELIEVE IN WHAT YOU SAID
HIGURASHI GOU
This is the best English version I have ever heard!
When the op hits different at ep 19
This opening hurts so much after episode 21
Satoko
Satoko no
stop
Episode 23; Uncle Teppei might help her change?!?
@@cnlbenmc Episode 24; no
@@cnlbenmc nope
Dude, with LeeandLie’s small yet cute laugh in the beginning, and then transitioning to this song is eerie but oddly enchanting.
After watching ep 21 the lyrics between 2:13-2:25 feel like something Satoko would say-
Okayy okay...
This is as adrenaline-inducing as most your covers are! Prettyy niceee!!
I can’t stop watching your videos over and over again 💗💗💗
1:57 So good timing
the quietness
profoundly consuming silence
even the air
is trembling
all logic fades
leaving behind
in its wake
a broken ligth
a bird without wings
I believe what you said
say you're longing to return
to that once
perfect scenery
if you desire the world
Then come and take it
We are connected
within my memory
I feel all your tears
those sad or happy
no, No one can ever say
that they're as close to you
as me the way it should be
a door will open
upon the answer
to all your questions
that we have searched for, now
I watch it open
to lead us at last
into the ligth it cast
We will find the truth beyond the lie
engulfed in ligth
bright as white
the secrets to everything
a little tear
makes everything unravel
that one mistake
inviting the lies
the madness grows
echoing into unknown
hidden away
from all prying eyes
I believe what you said
as you slowly awaken
you behold a false scenery
the festival will ascend
and begin before you
I only wanted to know you better
so I continued
to chase rigth after you
but there's tension
building up
between our words
it's strange
you're acting this way
the sky above you
won't shake or ripple
but even if it
were artificial then
all of the pain that
you feel would begin
to melt away at last
just like a shot of anesthesia
I slowly lose consciousness
the beginning of everything
we are connected
within my memory
I feel all your tears
those sad or happy
no, No one can ever say
that they're as close to you
as me the way it should be
a door will open
upon the answer
to all your questions
that we have searched for, now
I watch it open
to lead us at last
into the ligth it cast
We will find the truth beyond the lie
engulfed in ligth
bright as white
the secrets to everything
2:13 Might as well be screaming;
"I am *LAMBDADELTA* *!*
AmaLee never ceases to amaze me with her voice, the haunting beauty of this song is just perfect
I really love this song and how it parallels the story of the season and how you can view it from both standpoints(won’t go into specifics due to spoilers for those who have yet to see it)
It haunts you no matter who’s view it is
Omg a full version? Bless 🥺😭💕
I’m shocked about how good it is, the translation (adaptation) and the cover itself
The beat of this song is haunting yet beautiful and emotionally epic. I love what you’ve done. Good work! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕💗💗💗
自分用 0:02~0:09・0:23・3:59~4:13
Last episode was amazing I can’t wait for the new season!!
this anime was such my favorite a while back, thanks for doing the tunes some justice
Best mystery/disturbing anime also visual novel ever. Pacing was unheard of especially in the visual novel
I've been waiting for this!
great cover as always! Love your voice.
Omg you made this right after i am done with season 2 of higurashi and this makes me so happy 😍
hanyu in her past before coming a ghost? Nice you peeps including that cause it is very connected to the story 1:17
I've been waiting for this. Amazing work as always!
This is great it gives me that hype when a new episode comes out.
In an anime about sin, Rika never deserved a golden ending.
Her sin was that she never wants to stay, we see that future when Hanyou shows her. Rika HAS to be in the village.
Of course they are all pieces on the board game of LambaDelta and Bernkastle, but Rika never admitted her sin.
That is why she is punished
What happened earlier. Why did you take it down
proly some youtube fuckery
The audio was all messed up ... Did you guys not notice? haha
@@LeeandLie I wasn't Fast enough :(
@@LeeandLie I realized the audio was messed up, but I assumed that you were trying to make it sound like that, and still jammed out XD. Listening to it now, I realized I was right, and it's now even better :3
@@LeeandLie :)
My favourite anime, and I've absolutely loved this new season. Thank you for covering this, I really love it SOOO much. If you're considering covering the ending as well, I think you'd do an amazing job.
This is such a good song, in English and Japanese both languages, I love it.
This op is like a punch to the gut especially after finishing gou i cant wait to see what happens in sotsu this is hopefully gonna be as great as everything before so far higurashi hasnt missed at all
This show is so underrated
Idk about that it's pretty popular
How so? It was a huge hit with three seasons, a sequel and the game it is based on got a remake and a localization only recently XD
Well its mostly underrated in the west, in Japan the When they Cry series is pretty popular and has a pretty big fandom.
I really wouldn't say it's underrated in the West though? I know tons of people that love Higurashi irl and online? The fandom is still alive and kicking too? Maybe I am just following the rught people though lol
@@janchei9745 I mean like in the west no one really talks about it
Im here early and the song is absolutely fire! Loving it keep it up queen!
And here is another opening from one of my favorite anime sung by Her Grace. Seriously, though, you have been killing it as of late!
"I believe what you said" hits differently when Satoko is appearing behind it
Could you please do irregular entropy .
The animation pairs so perfectly with the beautiful music. Great work everyone!!!!
Sotsu op cover now maybe?
No thanks
OMG this is amazing!! Nice work
I hope they do the sotsu op because this one and the original were so well done.
I wasn't expecting this. I'm so grateful 🥰
It's about to go down.
Satoko vs Rika exactly.
Unless Sion is enraged by what Satoko has become and decides remind her what it feels like to be under the knife, AGAIN!
@@cnlbenmc Satoko is not afraid of Sion's knife. She is able to tolerate it.
OMG I WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS IM OFFICIALLY OBSESSED
"Lolis can't be scary."
When They Cry: *lmao endless death loop go brrr haha*
this is requiem
I WAS WAITING FOR THIS thank you so much queen
Now we just need "taishou a" and i can die happily its my favorite ed from the original series and its so incredibly underated its so amazing and seing it get more attention would make me so incredibly happy
Awesome as always AmaLee! Keep up the good work😊👍🏻
I remember watching the original and I got so confused when they kept going back to previous events after someone was killed.
Years later I realize they were in a time loop. I need to rewatch it
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS
This song hits harder after episode 21😔
Amazing as always!
I was obsessed with the original
*Now I'm obsessed with this*
SAME
This song is one of those absolute bangers that after one listen, I can't wait for the AmaLee cover.
I wish I could sound as good singing as she does! I would love to just randomly surprise my friends with a hidden talent like that.
This is really good! 😊