He also claimed, "the two works share a part of the same setting, and I have a huge unified world in my mind, but it’s just a framework in my brain, not something that is clearly depicted in the story." He has mentioned in the past that Higurashi and Umineko take place in worlds that are very distant from each other, yet still connected. By actions that these pieces take in those situations you can understand the rules, and that world-view is a fundamental rule of When They Cry." These pieces meet, interfere with each other, some invisible from the first glance chemistry borns between them. Each piece on a gameboard has its own winning conditions and moves by its own rules. That’s about it." - Ryukishi07 Īccording to Ryukishi07, "the world-view of When They Cry is 'pieces moving on the gameboard and a player that observes them and tries to find out the rules of the game'. However, if you are familiar with Umineko, you may find it interesting to look at it from a slightly different perspective. Recurring Themes and Concepts " It’s often misunderstood, but basically Higurashi is a complete work, so it’s not that you can’t solve its mysteries or enjoy it if you don’t know Umineko no Naku Koro ni. There are no similar official statements on Harem Royale ~When the Game Ends~ and Bakemonotachi ga Usobuku Koro ni despite the similar naming pattern. Notably, Hotarubi no Tomoru Koro ni was stated to be part of the "~Koro ni" ( ~頃に) series. Ciconia no Naku Koro ni (When They Cry 5)
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