Umineko no Naku Koro ni Theories

During it's run, there were many fan theories attempting to find the solution to the mysteries of. Listed below are some of the most popular of those theories.


 * Shkanon
 * The Shkanon theory postulates that Shannon and Kanon are either the same person or are simply working together to commit the murders on Rokkenjima. This was proven correct with the existence of Sayo Yasuda.


 * Rosatrice
 * The Rosatrice theory is an alternative explanation of the murders on Rokkenjima in which Rosa Ushiromiya is the mastermind with George Ushiromiya and Doctor Nanjo as her primary accomplices.


 * Small Bombs
 * The Small Bombs theory was postulated by Battler Ushiromiya in . Battler suggests that the first twilight, wherein the victims were found with their intestines ripped out sitting around a Halloween party table, was a result of the culprit feeding the victims "small bombs" in their meals. The absurdity of the theory has led it to be a subject of ridicule with fans.