07th Expansion

This blog is in no way affiliated with 07th Expansion itself. Not spoiler-free. This is a side-blog of l1nk-l0nk's dedicated to 07th Expansion.

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Live broadcast of a special “Higurashi” program coming to C3AFA Tokyo 2020 Online, October 17th!

Cast includes Soichirou Hoshi (Keiichi Maebara) and Mai Nakahara (Rena Ryuugu).

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This season’s recommendation -- ”Higurashi: Gou” -- from Yoshiki!

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“Higurashi: Mei” autograph campaign!

Follow @higurashi_mei, and retweet this post for a chance to win three autographs from Mika Kanai (Satoko Houjou), Yukari Tamura (Rika Furude), and Yui Horie (Hanyuu)!

The contest ends October 22nd.

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AbemaTV offers a chance to watch the entirety of the first two seasons of the 2006 “Higurashi” animation!

Phase one begins today, October 10th, and ends on the 16th. These runs will continue ‘til January 1st, 2021.

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The newest visual, commissioned and released by Funimation! 

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A shot from the final day of recording for Daisuke Ono, VA of Battler Ushiromiya!

“We’re looking forward to seeing you on Rokkenjima again!”

Release is scheduled for January 28th, next year!

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“Umineko” page update and autograph campaign!

Entergram’s “Umineko” page has updated with more characters, including Tetsurou Okonogi, Juuza Amakusa, Erika Furudo, and Kasumi Sumadera. 

In addition, a second retweet campaign has begun, this time, winners can receive an autograph from Daisuke Ono (Battler Ushiromiya), Makoto Terada, who also goes by the stage name “Mugihito” as Kinzo Ushiromiya, and Akihiko Ishizumi (Nanjo Terumasa).

The contest ends October 15th.

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The names of the 89 participants of the 07th Expansion Party have been published!

In one month, the virtual event will showcase their artwork and creations!

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Soshina, popular Japanese comedian of the comedy duo show “Shimofuri Myojo” announces he has read the “Umineko” comic adaptation, and is moving onto the 10th/5th anniversary interview from Ryukishi! He is also a huge fan of “Higurashi”!

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Tonogai celebrates the second episode with a Miyo Takano drawing!

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The pachinko game “Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri: 2″ released on September 30th!

There are ongoing campaigns to commemorate for various prizes, such as voice actor autographs and phone cards. 

Check out the website for more details!

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The second “Higurashi” radio is available!

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“Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou” third PV released!

The next episode airs in one week, on October 15th!

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The second Blu-Ray/DVD set will release February 24th, 2021!

Similar to the previous release, the 1/7th scale figure of Angel Mort Rika Furude is available with purchase of the Limited Edition set! Standard and Limited Editions will include the Rena and Rika clear poster upon purchase!

Check out the short commercial!

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In a bizarre show of advertising, life-size cut-outs of the “Higurashi” characters have been housed in the Japanese Red Cross Society blood donation center in Akihabara.

They will remain from October 9th to December.

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Tomato Akase shares his latest illustration commemorating the appearance of Hanyuu!

Volume one of his comic adaptation is soon to receive a physical release; November 4th. See the listing on Amazon Japan!

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New “Higurashi” OP and ED!

Ayane, who produced the opening themes (”Complex Image”, “Nageki no Mori”, and “Angelic Bright”) for the adaptation of the original VN, returns to supply the series with an opening and ending theme to the series!

The album covers, illustrated by chief animation director Akio Watanabe, have been released for “I believe what you said”, and the ending track, “God Syndrome”. The second single will also include “Frustration”, her track used as the opening to the mobile game, “Higurashi: Mei”.

“I believe what you said” releases on October 14th, while “God Syndrome” drops November 4th.

@Seasonal_OPs on Twitter has uploaded the beautiful opening movie!

MAGES Youtube page also premiered the track “I believe what you said”!