They're both visual novels created by Ryukishi07, both of the murder mystery genre set in an isolated location. Of course the plot and characters are different - Higurashi follows kids in the countryside whilst Umineko follows adults staying at the family mansion on an isolated island.
You asked this question in 2011, whilst Higurashi Kai (The second season) aired in 2007. I don't think it appears too often on TV.
Currently it is unknown. Edit: I don't if it's true or not. But apparently it is Yoshiya.
No, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira is an OVA (Original Video Animation), meaning it is released direct-to-video and has not been aired on television.
The cast of Higurashi ga naku koro ni - 2007 includes: Sayaka Hasegawa Rina Momose Ruri Saito Hinata Seto
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni , Gantz , Claymore , Battle Angel Alita and Saikano all have similar themes .
-Afro Samurai -Higurashi no Naku Koro ni -Umineko no Naku Koro ni -Deadman Wonderland
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni , Shiki , Dantalian no Shoka , Hell Girl , Umineko no Naku Koro ni ,
No. Only related thing is, that the creator team is the same ---- Well the genre is same: Mystery, Horror, Psychological, Thriller//Supernatural
The first season is Higurashi no naku koro ni
kagome's last name is higurashi kagome higurashi kagome's last name is higurashi kagome higurashi
Umineko no Naku Koro ni happened in 2007.
Umineko - 2004 is rated/received certificates of: Japan:R-15
Umineko no Naku Koro ni was created on 2007-08-17.
Higurashi Daybreak happened in 2006.
Higurashi When They Cry is a visual novel series that was initially released in Japan in 2002. The story takes place in the early 1980s in a rural village called Hinamizawa.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai .
Hanyuu appears in Higurashi no naku koro ni Kai (season 2 of Higurashi) episode 6