Higurashi: When They Cry Episode 18: Oni's Blood Line (Chapter: Eye Opening, Part 3)
Manga chapter 5-5
Oshimeter
3 Ratings
EPISODE REVIEWS

The sound design adds fuel to the tension of the story, which is effective for the sudden jump scares and calm moments. The dynamics of Shion and Mion twins are so blended together, which is satisfying to see. There are a few funny moments that balance the tension of the episode.

The complexity of all relations is overlayed here. The twins’ interaction really is well written by the narrator. The impact it has on the story is great. The old school animation gives it an authentic vibe, and the slow to fast pacing is used to escalade the flow.

This episode gives a different POV from the episodes before and honestly it helps clear up a lot of things that might have had you confused. That's what makes this anime so good, and the sibling conflict is really starting to hit different now



