Again with some explanations – 2005 and 2006 proved to be busy years for me, as I spent a lot of time studying and exploring every nook and cranny of my school (amongst other things). That left me with practically no time for anime so I was following one or two series per season (that is including Yakitatte! Japan). Aside from watching the current season’s offerings, I spent 2007 catching up with old shows such as Suzumiya Haruhi, Ouran High School Host Club, Honey and Clover etc. 2008  rolled around and I had just finished Code Geass over Christmas break.  What better way to start off 2008 than with an episode of Higurashi??

I think the Rika-head-to-kinfe-suicide bit captures the spirit of the series quite nicely. It has the “wow” factor, the “wtf” factor and of course it wouldn’t be Higurashi without some crazy bat shit insane laughter. I remember I finished the rest of the series in 3 nights after I watched episode 5 (and they were weeknights to boot, lets just say work was not fun the next morning)