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Higurashi When They Cry: Demon Exposing Arc

By Ryukishi07
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Higurashi When They Cry: Demon Exposing Arc follows Natsumi, a former resident of the mountain village Hinamizawa, as she adapts to city life after her family’s move. A year into her new life, a toxic gas disaster strikes Hinamizawa, prompting eerie warnings from her grandmother about the mysterious 'Oyashiro-sama's curse'. This graphic novel explores the gripping aftermath of the Hinamizawa disaster and the dark secrets tied to the village.
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In Onisarashi-hen, a former resident of Hinamizawa named Natsumi is introduced, and her life after the Hinamizawa disaster is explored.

A year has passed since Natsumi's family moved to the city from the mountain village of Hinamizawa. Natsumi has become acquainted with her new life, surrounded by friends and living peacefully from day to day. But a special breaking news report one day will change everything.

A toxic gas disaster has occurred at a rural village. And the village that got caught in the disaster is Hinamizawa, where Natsumi's family used to live. Shocked by the incident, Natsumi's grandmother tells her, 'this is Oyashiro-sama's curse.'

What is this 'Oyashiro-sama's curse' that grandmother is speaking of...?

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316073349

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 May 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Yen Press

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by En Kitou

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 400

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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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