@timbercompal Why is it spoiler? When I checked my first reaction was to search if I should watch the original first, and many people thought it would be better to start with this one, since the original doesn't follow the original storyline.
@timbercompal This is not really a spoiler but a warning for people going into this thinking it's a remake when it's not. I think ignoring that fact does more harm and after episode two it's not a secret anymore --> new title, new key visual. Just spelling things out.
Shout by sp1tiVIP OG 13BlockedParent2020-10-09T11:27:43Z
WARNING: Looks like the Higurashi New marketed as a remake was bait all along.
This is a sequel* to the original series https://trakt.tv/shows/when-they-cry-higurashi.
Since it's based on a visual novel with different routes repeating events are expected which is why they were able to mislead with the premiere but the second episode reveals a twist of the series and references being set after the events of Higurashi. They also changed the title from "New" to "Gou" 業...
*What exactly it is we cannot say for sure right now but you are definitely not getting a fresh start.