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== How should I experience the story? ==
''Higurashi no Naku Koro ni'' has been adapted into several different mediums, which can make it confusing for newcomers to know where to start. There are three easily accessible ways of experiencing the entirety of ''Higurashi no Naku Koro ni'':
#The [[Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (sound novel)|original visual novels]]. This version of the story is how ''Higurashi'' was first released and can be found on Steam or MangaGamer's official website with updated visuals and full English translations. If you go this route, be sure to check out [https://07th-mod.com/home/ 07th Mod], a fan-made patch which includes videos and CGs that are unavailable in the official English releases, as well as full voice acting and the ability to switch between [[Ryukishi07]]'s original sprites, the PS2 sprites, and the Steam sprites (07th Mod is also the only means by which English-speaking audiences can read {{taraimawashi}}, {{tsukiotoshi}}, and {{miotsukushi}}, as these arcs are not included in the official Steam/MangaGamer release).
#The [[Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (2006 anime)|2006 anime]] produced by Studio DEEN. This adaptation of the story faces some criticism for leaning excessively into the "horror" elements of the story at the expense of accurate adaptation. Nevertheless, the entirety of ''Higurashi no Naku Koro ni''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s main story can be viewed this way without missing any major plot details or character motivations. Physical copies can be found for sale at online retailers while digital copies can be purchased from Amazon Prime Video or streamed from HiDive.
#The [[Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (manga)|manga adaptation]]. This adaptation was written by [[Ryukishi07]], the author of the original visual novels, and adapts both the main story arcs as well as several side arcs. This adaptation is faithful to the visual novels while also taking advantage of the medium of manga to elevate the story. Physical and digital copies can be found at online retailers, however much of the manga is out-of-print and physical copies can be expensive or hard to find. Furthermore, the manga is spread over ~30 volumes, which can further complicate expense and availability.
== What should I read? ==
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