In 2007, Mamoru Akasaka, accompanied by an assistant, traveled to the deserted town of Hinamizawa to speak with Officer Oishi. Both men remained troubled by the Great Hinamizawa Disaster, which had devastated the community, and its possible…

In June of 1983, the group engaged in a spirited game of "zombie tag." Returning home afterward, they encountered Irie, Tomitake, and Takano, who confided in Keiichi about the annual string of murders whispered to be known as "Oyashiro-sama…

Satoko is deeply troubled by Rika’s apparent depression and attempts to address it directly, but Rika steadfastly denies any underlying issue. Then, in the quiet hours of the night, Satoko is jolted awake by the sound of Rika’s agitated arg…

The day of the Watanagashi Festival arrived, and once again Rika was unable to foresee Tomitake’s impending demise. Afterward, Satoko became convinced that a shadowy figure trailed her and Rika, though no one else perceived this presence. D…

Satoko was taken aback when Rika concealed her, allowing the perpetrators to claim her. Having witnessed Rika’s end and the deaths of the other villagers, Satoko fought with desperate ferocity to stay alive.

With Hanyū, Rika embarks on a fresh existence, yet a weariness settles upon her as she witnesses her companions repeating the patterns that inevitably lead to ruin. It is only through Keiichi's example that she begins to believe in the poss…

Heartened by Keiichi’s support and witnessing her friends subtly altering their paths, guided by echoes of past choices, Rika resolves to avert her foretold fate. She would find a way to do it herself.

Rika’s intentions are thwarted by the arrival of Teppei, who, reminiscent of the events in "Tatarigoroshi-hen," quickly begins to torment Satoko. Keiichi and the others resolve to find a means of rescuing her from his control, but the gover…

The struggle to free Satoko from her uncle’s cruelty reached a standstill. Their efforts were thwarted by Satoko's unwillingness to speak out against him, a decision rooted in her own complex reasons. Rika understood, with a growing sense o…

In his efforts to aid Satoko, Keiichi finds himself compelled to face the village elders, including the head of the formidable Sonozaki family. As the government yields to the combined pressure of Keiichi and his supporters, Satoko’s fragil…

Finally, Rika convinces Satoko to seek assistance, and she is released from Teppei's grasp. Yet, as the village appears poised to break free from its endless cycle of animosity and violence, the true adversaries begin their movements once m…

Having discerned the villain’s treachery, Rika revealed the truth of the Hinamizawa Syndrome to her companions, explaining her inextricable link to it. Simultaneously, the antagonist pressed forward with their scheme, ruthlessly eliminating…

Rika's friends fell one by one, each sacrificing themselves in a desperate attempt to shield her. Takano subjected Rika to a brutal dissection, foregoing anesthesia at the girl’s insistence. She sought to etch the killer's face into her mem…

Fragments of Takano’s history surface in scattered recollections: glimpses of a difficult childhood interwoven with moments from her entanglement with those studying the Hinamizawa Syndrome.

The narrative of Takano unfolds, detailing the circumstances of her meeting with her foster grandfather and the unwavering resolve she held to carry on his legacy. Years later, a fierce argument erupts between Takano and Hanyū within the sa…

Hanyū observes the brutal unfolding of the dam incident in silent despair, she and Rika anticipating with fervent hope the arrival of the individual who holds the power to thwart the enemy’s plans.

To secure Satoko’s survival, the girl afflicted with the terminal Hinamizawa Syndrome, Rika volunteers for Irie and Takano’s experimental research. The investigation reveals further details surrounding the deaths of both Satoko and Rika's p…

Fragments of Satoshi's history surface, illuminating the circumstances of his vanishing. Meanwhile, Rika and Hanyū finalize their preparations for the inevitable confrontation with fate.

Hanyū arrives at Hinamizawa’s school as a new student, yet a crucial element of her purpose is lost to her. Following a fleeting encounter with Takano and Tomitake, memories of previous iterations flood back, and she relays the enemy’s desi…

Rika assembled her allies, beginning to formulate plans as she sought further knowledge of the enemy and those who fueled their aspirations.

Rumors detrimental to Rika began circulating within Oishi's circle at the precinct, throwing the villain's plans into chaos. They now find themselves in a desperate race against time to avert the unraveling of their schemes.

Upon discovering Tomitake’s capture, Irie fled, seeking escape. He encountered Shion and her bodyguard, Kasai, en route to the Sonozaki Estate. Yet, by accepting their assistance, Irie inadvertently revealed Rika’s location to his adversari…

Irie, Kasai, and Shion journeyed to the clinic, their purpose to reach Tomitake. It was there that Irie finally revealed to Shion the location of Satoshi's disappearance, while the others confronted the enemy forces attacking the mountains …

The remaining Yamainu yielded, but Takano refused to surrender. Discovering that Nomura in Tokyo intended to use her as a scapegoat, she fled into the mountains, seeking a final confrontation with Rika’s group. Ultimately, the Banken arrive…