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Higurashi: When They Cry S2E8 — The Massacre Chapter - Part 3 - Fluctuation

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Higurashi: When They Cry•Season 2•Episode 8

The Massacre Chapter - Part 3 - Fluctuation

9.0/10 · 2 votesAug 24, 200724 min

Ranked #8 of 24 in Season 2•+0.4 vs season avg

Rika's plans are hindered by the appearance of Teppei, who much like in "Tatarigoroshi-hen", begins to abuse Satoko. Keiichi and the rest of the gang decide to find a way to release her from his clutches, but the government is reluctant to cooperate.

Directed byDaisuke Tsukushi

Written byFumihiko Shimo

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Season 2 Episodes24

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Reunion

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The Disaster Awakening Chapter - Part 1 - Tag

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The Disaster Awakening Chapter - Part 2 - Powerlessness

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The Disaster Awakening Chapter - Part 3 - Pre-established Harmony

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The Disaster Awakening Chapter - Part 4 - The Great Hinamizawa Disaster

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The Massacre Chapter - Part 1 - Law of the Labyrinth

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The Massacre Chapter - Part 2 - How to Change Destiny

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The Massacre Chapter - Part 3 - Fluctuation

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The Massacre Chapter - Part 4 - Negotiation

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The Massacre Chapter - Part 5 - Confrontation

The Massacre Chapter - Part 6 - A Strong Will still

The Massacre Chapter - Part 6 - A Strong Will

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The Massacre Chapter - Part 7 - Hinamizawa Syndrome

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The Massacre Chapter - Part 8 - Finale

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The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 1 - Miyo

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The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 2 - Wriggling

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The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 3 - The Beginning of the End

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The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 4 - Strategy

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The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 5 - The Final Piece

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The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 6 - Opening

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The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 7 - Trap

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The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 8 - 48 Hours

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The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 9 - Offense and Defense

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The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 10 - Bloody Battle

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The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 11 - End

Cast6

Soichiro Hoshi

Soichiro Hoshi

Keiichi Maebara (voice)

Mai Nakahara

Mai Nakahara

Rena Ryuuguu (voice)

Satsuki Yukino

Satsuki Yukino

Mion Sonozaki / Shion Sonozaki (voice)

Mika Kanai

Mika Kanai

Satoko Houjou (voice)

Yukari Tamura

Yukari Tamura

Rika Furude (voice)

Yui Horie

Yui Horie

Hanyu (voice)

Crew12

Fumihiko Shimo

Fumihiko Shimo

Writer

M

Megu Otsubo

Key Animation

H

Hirofumi Morimoto

Animation Director

K

Kenichi Iino

Key Animation

T

Tatsuya Abe

Storyboard Artist

K

Kana Hashidate

Key Animation

H

Hitomi Tsukui

Key Animation

D

Daisuke Tsukushi

Director

M

Makiko Uemura

Key Animation

M

Mayumi Oda

Key Animation

K

Koji Miura

Key Animation

M

Misa Kuwahara

Key Animation

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Episode Summary

"The Massacre Chapter - Part 3 - Fluctuation" is episode 8 of Higurashi: When They Cry season 2. It scored 9.0/10 from 2 votes, ranking #8 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.6). Directed by Daisuke Tsukushi and written by Fumihiko Shimo, it aired on August 24, 2007.

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