ah sorry to start out with an opinion, but i will anyway. Higurashi Kai was my favorite anime, and even series of Higurashi. The outstanding summary of why Furude, Rika lives only in June 83 and introduce the actual Oyashiro-sama. if anything, this is a MUST SEE for people who like the first series. it explains everything and anything you want to know, even the true fate of Satoshi Houjou, which made my day