Umineko no Naku Koro ni

1) What is the series about?

Umineko no Naku Koro ni is a mystery visual novel series adapted from the light novel series of the same name written by renowned horror author and game designer Ryukishi07. The story follows eight characters who become involved in a game of “theatari” (a Japanese variation of the game “whodunit”), which is being played on the island of Rokkenjima. The game quickly becomes deadly, and the players must try to solve the mystery of what happened and why.

2) Is the series canon?

While the series is based on the light novel series, it is not canon. This means that the events and characters in the series are not part of the original story. The series is an adaptation of the light novel series, and while it may follow the general plot, the events and characters are not canon.

3) Is the series rated M?

The series is not rated M. While the series is based on the light novel series, it is an adaptation, and therefore is not canon.

The story follows the five main characters who are summoned to a remote island by a sender who has been sending them messages for months. The sender requests that they solve a mystery that has been bothering her. The island is home to a witch who has been threatening to kill someone every night for the past month. The characters are split into groups to investigate the island and the witch.