Currently watching "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni"
Its pretty interesting, although I'm confused by it constantly and its not an anime id normally watch.
The first season is one that definitely confuses new viewers. Let me point out to you - They're in arcs. Different outcomes per possibility per arc. That's why it is as if the anime resets itself.
It gets explained in Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai. It becomes very clear, and the series made its way to my top 10 list.