Anime Like Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Nekogoroshi-hen
SYNOPSIS
The friend group finds themselves in an embarrassing predicament after losing a silly wager: they have to walk through town dressed in ridiculous costumes. What starts as humiliating punishment takes an unexpected turn when they reach a crossroads and decide to venture into Yagouchi, an eerie village long since abandoned by its residents. Curiosity leads Keichi and Rena toward a mysterious quarry nearby, its reputation as a haunted location preceding it. The two begin weighing whether actually investigating the site is worth the risk, debating the logic of poking around a place with such an unsettling history. Meanwhile, the others grapple with the strangeness of their surroundings and the weight of local folklore. What unfolds is a blend of comedy born from their absurd situation and the creeping unease that comes from exploring forgotten spaces. The special toys with mystery in unexpected ways, balancing the group's ordinary teenage dynamics against something far more peculiar lurking in the shadows. It's a breather for longtime fans while standing on its own as an oddly charming detour into the supernatural.
