This honestly the onem of the most unexpected news, never did I think higurashi will get an other adaptation (and it really gives hope for umineko that seriously need one more than higurashi )
Can't wait for more news to come out about the new anime
This does give some hope that maybe Umineko will have someday a new anime adaption also lmao. Wondering how this new Higu anime project will be like and what kind of timeline its gonna be tho lol.
It's gonna be none of them. The studio that will actually adapt the anime is Passione, the animators of High School DxD and Citrus lulz. So I am kinda imagining how that will even look like lmao. xd
Considering that Higurashi has many timelines that can be taken into consideration due to the sea of fragments, and there is always room for more timelines. Not to forget how huge the VN of Higu is, I am rather not surprised that they decide to come with a new project for Higurashi instead. But it does leave some hope for a re-adaption for Umineko at this point. Not many expected a new project for Higu, so that is good news.
Also, personally, I would rather have if they just did a whole re-adaption of the story instead, which would be more to my liking. However, a new project is always okay in my books, this is something I can look forward to actually.
Caroline and Justine avas for Asa and Elu, that's way too fitting
Pretty great news about the new Higu anime I would definitely prefer a remake over an entirely new story, but anything Higu should be great.
About Umi, I think it's obvious why it hasn't been touched since the first anime. For one thing, it's far more difficult to properly adapt. All the meta stuff and weird shenanigans are really hard to portray properly while also sticking to some very important rules, like
I believe, Shanon and Kanon never appearing together when Battler is at the scene.
Not to mention that it has some very touchy topics, even for a Japanese work. I'm sure everyone who's read Umi knows what I mean. Add to that how it's a mostly adult cast (hence way less opportunity to pander to the otaku crowd), and you have a whole bunch of reasons why Higu is the more popular work (and also the more well received from the japanese side, as far as I know).
Caroline and Justine avas for Asa and Elu, that's way too fitting
Pretty great news about the new Higu anime I would definitely prefer a remake over an entirely new story, but anything Higu should be great.
About Umi, I think it's obvious why it hasn't been touched since the first anime. For one thing, it's far more difficult to properly adapt. All the meta stuff and weird shenanigans are really hard to portray properly while also sticking to some very important rules, like
I believe, Shanon and Kanon never appearing together when Battler is at the scene.
Not to mention that it has some very touchy topics, even for a Japanese work. I'm sure everyone who's read Umi knows what I mean. Add to that how it's a mostly adult cast (hence way less opportunity to pander to the otaku crowd), and you have a whole bunch of reasons why Higu is the more popular work (and also the more well received from the japanese side, as far as I know).
Need to catch up with the Higu manga as well, but as much as I love the anime sometimes I wish it got a better adaptation in some scenes Which is why I'm so hyped, curious how the voice cast will go too.
Can't wait for animated Shion and Rena
I find Umineko "harder" than Higurashi, but so far I really like it, need to catch up with the series soon.
Oh, you didn't know?
Your avatar's artist is that anime's artist, I think. I reached the page through reverse search. He has more art on Twitter. Here.
NSFW warning, just in case you feel like clicking that link
Need to catch up with the Higu manga as well, but as much as I love the anime sometimes I wish it got a better adaptation in some scenes Which is why I'm so hyped, curious how the voice cast will go too.
Oh, you didn't know?
Your avatar's artist is that anime's artist, I think. I reached the page through reverse search. He has more art on Twitter. Here.
NSFW warning, just in case you feel like clicking that link
There are tons of Nezuko and Shinobu emotes but not enough of best girl Kanao.
And you're welcome, I know how you and some around here like to use references (