Add to My List Add to Favorites Alternative TitlesSynonyms: When They Cry 3, When the Seagulls Cry, When They Cry: Seagulls Japanese: うみねこのなく頃に English: Umineko: When They Cry More titles InformationType: TV Episodes: 26 Status: Finished Airing Aired: Jul 2, 2009 to Dec 24, 2009 Premiered: Summer 2009 Broadcast: Unknown Producers: Geneon Universal Entertainment, Frontier Works, Sotsu, Movic Licensors: NIS America, Inc. Studios: Studio Deen Source: Visual novel Genres: Horror, Mystery, Supernatural, Suspense Themes: Gore, Psychological Duration: 23 min. per ep. Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity) StatisticsScore: 7.031 (scored by 93,694 users) 1 indicates a weighted score. Ranked: #42002 2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #1132 Members: 225,721 Favorites: 1,949 Available AtResources |
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Nov 10, 2010 Sii_Kei Mixed Feelings A few things before reading this review: Let me begin with a simple assertion. Umineko ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jan 2, 2010 afhdihgad Not Recommended One must remember that the Umineko no Naku Koro ni anime is an adaptation. While the anime in itself may not necessarily warrant harsh scores of 2 or 3, in comparison to its source material, it is extremely, extremely lacking. I find it inconceivable that anyone could give this series, even if they never read the sound novel, a 9 or 10 out of 10 rating. While the sound novel may not have been a masterpiece, it was intriguing, exciting, and, at times, moving. In its adaptation into an anime, the entire thing was turned into something disgustingly shallow and one-dimensional. Read more Open Gift Report
Jan 20, 2010 VerneJules Recommended In my own perspective, "Umineko no Naku Koro ni" is a very entertaining and enjoyable masterpiece. It's just sad that it has been quite underrated because of its comparison to Higurashi and that the Visual Novel was still a lot better. First of all, don't go thinking it would be close to Higurashi 'coz its plot is a lot different though similar. Higurashi's main point is horror while Umineko is more of a thriller or rather something like a mind battle like "Death Note" and even includes witches and magic. For me, this is one of the most unpredictable anime I've ever watched and does ... Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 16, 2009 BlackBahamut Recommended Preliminary (11/26 eps) So here I finally am, the bad guy who is gonna compare the anime of "Umineko no Naku Koro ni" against the visual novel. I was happily waiting for the release of the anime, since I really liked the first four novels. While I wasn´t expecting TOO much of the story of chapter 1, chapter 2 has underlined my bad feelings...... STORY: Read more Open Gift Report
Dec 24, 2009 Splitter Not Recommended This is the story of a young creator named Ryukishi07 whose hit visual novel series Higurashi no Naku Koro ni became a hit anime and put him in the spotlight for great things. Hoping to capitalize on Higurashi's success, the same director and studio went to work adapting his spinoff visual novel series, Umineko no Naku Koro ni. Surely we could expect great things would come of it. We were dead f*cking wrong. This is anime at its most disgustingly deceptive, dragging you through 26 episodes of "mystery" and I cannot stress those quotation marks enough because half the time the mystery doesn't even exist. Hell I ... Read more Open Gift Report
Dec 24, 2009 Detective Recommended This anime needs a solid review from someone who enjoyed the visual novels and enjoyed this series. Now if you were looking for a masterpiece that was craftily made by a work of geniuses, fully-fleshed out with minor discrepancies, this anime is not for you. If you enjoy a good the-gore-is-all-over-the-place-just-to-piss-off-the-main-character kind of anime, you've found it. Let me begin my review by saying that this is not an amazing adaption, nor is it a terrible adaption, it's an adaption nonetheless and fans of Ryukishi07's other work will greatly enjoy this series. I also will be comparing the anime to VN (visual novel) quite frequently. Story: ... Read more Open Gift Report
Mar 6, 2010 MikeOnHighway61 Recommended Something has to be wrong with the author of both Higurashi and Umineko no naku koro ni, since both series are extremely twisted, violent and have some kind of sick focus on violence against kids... ...BUT, at the same time this guy has quite a talent to get people hooked up to his visions of mystery and horror and that's what makes his works pretty outstanding from many other mystery anime series. Once you started the first season of Higurashi no naku koro ni you were fascinated by the tension surrounding the secrets of Watanagashi. That's exactly what happened to me watching Umineko, I was completely ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jun 5, 2010 myrrhcat Recommended I'm writing this review without having played through any of the sound novels. I went into Umineko expecting something similar to Higurashi- inexplicably creepy behavior from otherwise trustworthy people, grisly murders, etc. What I didn't expect, though, was that Umineko would be EXTREMELY CRACKED OUT. That was a mistake. Because I've got to say, out of all the anime I've ever seen, Umineko is one of the most cracked-out of all time. Just when you think things start to make sense, they throw in something that will make you spit your drink all over the screen. By the end of the series, it only made a modicum ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 31, 2009 IdleWaiter Recommended Preliminary (5/26 eps) Made by the same people who made Higurashi no naku koro ni which happens to be my favourite series of all time ^^ If you don't like gore and psychologically testing anime this may not be for you even without the sadism and torture like its predecessor had. I am totally hooked on this. Only 5 eps are out finishing a story arc like Higurashi and the plot twists are amazing. I would describe it as a loose detective-like almost Pheonix Wright with gore and a psycho little girl who is absolutely adorable. Studio Deen uses colours that arn't too overpowering but help portray the environment and the ... Read more Open Gift Report
Dec 16, 2013 Demi_V Mixed Feelings This review is based solely on the anime. The Umineko franchise has a huge fan-base as it’s based upon a popular Japanese murder mystery game and visual novels (VNs) made by 07Expansion. Most people who played the games and read the VNs are disappointed with the way Studio Deen presented Umineko to the big screen, particularly changes in the story and animation of the characters. My rating changed constantly throughout the series and resulted in a 5. It appeared as a show incredibly unique and original in the beginning but resulted in something totally bland and deficient in the end. Story (4): Umineko has an incredible plot consisting ... Read more Open Gift Report
Dec 24, 2009 nicepants Recommended Please note: This review will be the review of an anime-only reviewer. I will not be comparing/lamenting the adaption quality. Umineko no Naku Koro ni is a fantastic story. Taking elements of both Eastern and Western mythologies, we are thrust into a battle between witches. A battle of fantasy vs reality, where we can trust nothing we see, and are forced to reason our way out of a labyrinth of lies. The music is strong, if not particularly noteworthy. It supports the scenes well, but one will not be humming the themes walking down the street. The OP/ED are excellent, though. By now, we know that DEEN ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 2, 2015 VVayfarer Mixed Feelings Please, do yourself a favor and avoid watching this anime. Even if you have zero interest in VNs (I was like that), just forget about the series, since you might someday change your mind. The original is a masterpiece. I personally gave it a 10/10 in vndb; the story is among the best I've ever seen in any medium. The anime, on the other hand, is nothing special; you'll run into entertainment of similar value everywhere. It's barely worth 6/10. I was introduced to Umineko through the anime. I had watched (and liked) Higurashi and had never read VNs before, so the idea of doing so ... Read more Open Gift Report
Oct 23, 2009 Lyra107 Not Recommended Preliminary (7/26 eps) First I must tell you: I quit this show after watching episode 7, so you can choose whether or not listening to me when I say THIS SHOW IS BAD. The worst thing about this show was definitely the characters, or should I say - the main character. How can I like a perverted guy who is SO SMART to see the witch right infront of him, giving him hundreds of proofs she exists and still say witchs doesn't exist like a stubborn idiot? And besides, you can see all those other characters who got a rather sad story of lost loves, or beating mothers and ... Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 25, 2009 HalRyder Mixed Feelings Preliminary (13/26 eps) It's been a long while since I was active in the site. Umineko is somewhat of an "sequel" to the fantastic Higurashi series, although with almost no link between the two except for possibly 2 characters (which I will neglect to name to prevent spoilers). In October 1986, a group of 18 people, including members of the Ushiromiya extended family and their servants, decided to hold a meeting in their island, Rokkenjima, with the purpose of discussing how the wealth of the family is to be distributed after the death of the current head, Kinzo. Unfortunately, after the arrival of the entire family, a storm traps ... Read more Open Gift Report
Mar 11, 2010 ravenrage Mixed Feelings I'll start off with that i have not read the visal novel. This will be a review from someone who just watched an anime adaption without knowledge to its origin. The other review scores on MAL for this anime is such a rollercoaster, you have to make a choice. Is this really worth it to watch? I enjoyed this anime more than i hated it, hence the low overall score. But there are many things about this anime that is good if you count it as "another anime" and not an adaption. I'll skip the intro and get to the points: Story: What appears to be a simple ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 31, 2009 motoko09 Recommended Preliminary (5/26 eps) When I first saw the character design I thought that It would be something for kids, specially when I noticed that the main character is behaving so strangely. Well, I've to admit that the art design doesn't match with the theme of the story (personally I don't like it at all), but the story is great so far, I've only watched 5 episodes til now and it has nothing to do with Higurashi no Naku Koro ni I think, in fact this one is rapeating it has no goal, 'cause the strory is told in many senerios which is not in Umineko No Naku Koro Ni, ... Read more Open Gift Report
Oct 31, 2009 Yumiko Recommended Preliminary (18/26 eps) My first review, probably won't be great. Umineko no Naku Koro ni. If you've seen it's precedes Higurashi no Naku Koro ni and Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, then you should have about half a clue about what's going on. Umineko is similar to them, but WAY to different. Story - The story is great. I love how everything fits into place at some point. The anime is following the game's story fairly well, some things were left out, but no big deal. Art - The art, at a first look, ... Read more Open Gift Report
Dec 25, 2009 Emilio_Rodo Recommended Alright, let's do this:) First thing I have to say about Umineko , it really lef me with some mixed feelings.Since there's an enormous amount of hate going around regarding this anime, let me clarify to which part of the fanbase I belong. This way, it would be easier for you to spot any bias that might seep in later in the review:) 1) I am a HUGE Higurashi fan: I breathe Higurashi, I think it is the best thing since hot water, blah, blah , blah, you get my point:) 2) I have NOT read the Umineko Visual Novel , so I won't have any complaints ... Read more Open Gift Report
Aug 3, 2009 Stevefx Recommended Preliminary (5/26 eps) When Seagulls Cry is an unorthodox approach to the psychological/thriller/murder genre. An interesting story reminiscent of Higu No series I find that this series carries a love/hate relationship (either you like it or you do not). What first attracted me to this series was mere coincidence and I am glad I have taken the plunge to indulge in this psychological caper. Without giving much away I'd like to introduce one of the two side s imperative to this series. Read more Open Gift Report
Dec 29, 2022 Nikkocai Not Recommended Please, don't watch the Umineko's Anime, read the visual novel instead. If you don't have enough time to read the vn (i mean, you need at least 120hs minimum), read the manga adaptation. But, really, don't watch the anime adaptation if you are interested in Umineko. There are dialogues in the anime and some changes that make impossible to solve the mistery. Don't ruin your experience, read the novel or manga please. Also, there's only the first half of the story adapted. Umineko no Naku Koro Ni is the best story written by Ryukishi07, this anime adaptation doesn't do justice to it. If you came from Higurashi ... Read more Open Gift Report More Reviews |
