“It’s a Lie!!!” No, It’s Not a Lie! Higurashi no Naku Koro ni & Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai Marathon Broadcast on “Wata Nagashi no Hi” [Nico Nama]

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni and Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai Anime Series to Get Free Marathon Broadcast!

「Usoda!!!」(“It’s a lie!!!”). No, it’s not a lie! A free marathon broadcast of the complete 50 episodes from two anime series, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni and Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, has been decided for Niconama (Nico Nico Live). The sound novel Higurashi no Naku Koro ni became a hot topic with the catchphrase “1% Correct Answer Rate” and has been animated many times. This year, the “Watanagashi Day” falls on Sunday, June 22nd. To celebrate around that date, specifically on June 21st and June 22nd, Niconama will host the “Watanagashi 2025 Higurashi Challenge,” offering a chance for many to enjoy Higurashi no Naku Koro ni.

Starting as a doujin sound novel series in 2002, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni was later ported to home consoles and adapted into anime. Set in the mountain village of Hinamizawa-mura in Showa 58 (1983), the story unfolds around a traditional event called “Watanagashi,” which triggers the “Hinamizawa Continuous Mysterious Deaths Incident,” leading the protagonist and their classmates down a path of tragic fate.

The anime series being broadcast are Higurashi no Naku Koro ni and Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, which aired in 2006 and 2007 respectively. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni is considered the “Question Arc,” while Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai is the “Answer Arc,” together revealing the full scope of the story while taking it in unexpected directions.

Based on a sound novel, the anime adopts the structure common in visual novels, depicting the same timeline through various “routes.” This might initially be a bit confusing for first-time viewers, but its brutality, shocking developments, and captivating heroines made it a sensation that swept through both the anime and gaming scenes at the time.

Now, in connection with the “Watanagashi Day” event, which takes place in June within the story, this massive saga totaling 50 episodes will be streamed for free on June 21st and 22nd! Titled “Watanagashi 2025 Higurashi Challenge,” it’s ready to host a blood-soaked festival!

If you’re new to the series, why not take this opportunity to experience this acclaimed masterpiece?

■ Program Title: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Complete 26 Episodes Marathon Broadcast
Broadcast Date/Time: Saturday, June 21, 2025, 13:00 JST – Estimated end 24:15 JST

■ Program Title: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai Complete 24 Episodes Marathon Broadcast
Broadcast Date/Time: Sunday, June 22, 2025, 13:00 JST – Estimated end 23:25 JST

(C)2006 Ryuukishi07／Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Production Committee・Sotsu

(C)2007 Ryuukishi07／Hinamizawa Gosanke

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