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Higurashi When They Cry: GOU, Vol. 1
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Life couldn’t be better for Keiichi Maebara. Sure, not much happens in the sleepy mountain village of Hinamizawa, but in the three short weeks since moving here, he’s already found some amazing new buddies who are all cute girls!
However, when he discovers hints of Hinamizawa’s violent history, his dear companions insist on keeping him in the dark. Keiichi can’t escape his growing unease — will it be enough to shake his faith in his best friends?
Higurashi When They Cry: GOU, Vol. 1 by Athena Nibley, Ryukishi07, Alethea Nibley, and Tomato Akase immerses readers into a world where suspense and mystery intertwine. Dive into this captivating story and join Keiichi as he unravels the secrets surrounding his new home.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781975363796
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 June 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Yen Press
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 32.0mm
Width: 190.0mm
Height: 128.0mm
Weight: 366g
Pages: 376
About the Author
Ryukishi07 leapt into the spotlight with HIGURASHI NO NAKU KORO NI which was originally conceived as a series of visual novels and later adapted into the popular manga and anime franchise.
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