Finished Airing
Spring 2006
Higurashi: When They Cry
© Studio DEEN
Genres
- Horror
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Supernatural
- Thriller
Themes & Elements
- Denpa
- Ensemble Cast
- Tragedy
- Rural
- Achronological Order
- Gore
- Time Loop
- Urban Fantasy
- Male Protagonist
- Chibi
- Mythology
- Primarily Female Cast
- School Club
- Shrine Maiden
- Primarily Teen Cast
Broadcast Info
Synopsis
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. Based on the amateur mystery game by 07th Expansion, the story is told in a series of different scenarios.
Cast
- Shion Sonozaki Satsuki Yukino
- Mion Sonozaki Satsuki Yukino
- Rika Furude Yukari Tamura
- Satoko Houjou Mika Kanai
- Keiichi Maebara Souichirou Hoshi
- Rena Ryuuguu Mai Nakahara
- Kyousuke Irie Toshihiko Seki
- Toshiki Inukai Aki Kanada
Staff
In this series
Entry 1 of 9 in the recommended watch order for Higurashi: When They Cry.
- Higurashi: When They Cry
- Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai
- Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU
- Higurashi: When They Cry – SOTSU
- Higurashi: When They Cry – Cat Killing Chapter
- Higurashi: When They Cry – Rei
- Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai Specials
- Higurashi: When They Cry – Kira
- Higurashi: When They Cry – Outbreak