Higurashi: When They Cry

2006 · 2 seasons · 50 episodes · 24min · Animé

Starring Mai Nakahara, Satsuki Yukino, Mika Kanai, Yukari Tamura, Yui Horie

Ideal when you feel… Sad / low Calm Stressed

After moving into the quiet town of Hinamizawa, Maebara Keiichi spends his days blissfully in school often playing games with his local friends. However, appearances can be deceiving. One fateful day, Keiichi stumbles upon news of a murder that had occurred in Hinamizawa. From this point on, horrific events unfold in front of Keiichi, as he soon learns his close friends may not be all that they seem.

Original title

ひぐらしのなく頃に

Original language

Japanese

Country

Japan

Cast

Yukari Tamura, Yui Horie

Updated November 1, 2026

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