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In Which Order Should You Experience Higurashi: When They Cry? – Read This Before Watching the New Anime!

In Which Order Should You Experience Higurashi: When They Cry? – Read This Before Watching the New Anime!

Mary Lee Sauder
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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (translated as Higurashi: When They Cry) is a horror franchise that started as a series of visual novels in the early 2000s, but has since been adapted into an entire arsenal of anime, manga, live-action dramas, OVAs, and much more. The newest entry into the canon is Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou, a Fall 2020 anime by studio Passione that follows its own original storyline. So, if you’ve never given this franchise a chance before, where’s the best place to start? How much do you need to know to understand the new anime? We’re here to help, so join us as we discuss in which order you should watch Higurashi: When They Cry!

In What Order Should You Watch Katekyo Hitman Reborn! (Reborn!)? Part 1

In What Order Should You Watch Katekyo Hitman Reborn! (Reborn!)? Part 1

Mary Lee Sauder
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Katekyo Hitman Reborn is a bit of an odd duck when it comes to big shounen anime of the 2000s. Many Japanese viewers remember it fondly and still follow its mangaka, Akira Amano, to this day. But since this mafia-themed action show never made its way to the West with an English dub, its international audience is limited. Not helping matters is Reborn’s bizarre pacing, which frontloads the series with lighthearted slice-of-life escapades rather than the exciting shounen battles and touching character moments that the series is best known for.

Today, we're here to present the best watch order for Katekyo Hitman Reborn. We skip irrelevant fluff and so-so filler to concentrate on what makes this underrated anime truly great—its unique take on shounen action from the point-of-view of a non-violent protagonist. Let’s jump right in with our dying will!

How Did Hirohiko Araki Become a Mangaka?

How Did Hirohiko Araki Become a Mangaka?

Mary Lee Sauder
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Hirohiko Araki is one of the most unique mangaka working today. His artistic style takes inspiration from classic Renaissance sculptures and fashion illustrations and has transformed over his 30+ years of publishing from an elevated version of ‘80s kitsch to its own wholly original androgynous look. Araki himself is also an unusual guy, deeply influenced by Western pop and rock music, notoriously forgetful, and somehow managing to look like a 30-something despite being 58.

Today, we’ll take a closer look at how the author of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure started his career as a manga artist and how his many decades of experience have shaped his works over time. Let’s get started!

In What Order Should You Watch JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)? Part 2

In What Order Should You Watch JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)? Part 2

Mary Lee Sauder
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After the grand adventure that was Stardust Crusaders, the next few parts of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure veer off in different directions. They keep the same basic structure —a ragtag group of Stand users team up to fight a rogue’s gallery of bad guys before taking on the main villain—but are wholly unique in their own ways.

Let’s check out Diamond is Unbreakable and Golden Wind, which are the last two animated parts available right now, and see where they fit in the bigger picture. What are their strongest points? and, could you skip straight to them if you really wanted to? Join us as we find out!

In What Order Should You Watch JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)? Part 1

In What Order Should You Watch JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)? Part 1

Mary Lee Sauder
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Compared to other long-running shounen series like Naruto or One Piece, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is... unusual. Its signature over-the-top style and decades-long publication history set it apart from other Shonen Jump franchises, but what really makes Hirohiko Araki’s opus unique is its structure. Instead of following one hero on a seemingly never-ending journey, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is split into eight parts of varying genre and length that each focus on a new member of the Joestar family.

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