Higurashi: When They Cry
When They Cry
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Genres
- Horror
- Mystery
- Suspense
Tags
all 18- OtherDenpa98
- Main CastEnsemble Cast95
- DramaTragedy89
- SceneRural85
- TimeAchronological Order85
- OtherGore84
- Sci-FiTime Loop81
- Main CastMale Protagonist70
- UniverseUrban Fantasy69
- OtherChibi68
- FantasyMythology66
- Main CastPrimarily Female Cast64
- SceneSchool Club61
- Main CastPrimarily Teen Cast60
- TraitsShrine Maiden60
- OrganisationsPolice58
- TimeHistorical51
- GameBoard Game32
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Suspense. Tags: Denpa, Ensemble Cast, Tragedy, Rural, Achronological Order, Gore, Time Loop, Male Protagonist, Urban Fantasy, Chibi, Mythology, Primarily Female Cast.
#974
Ranked
#250
Popularity
22.1K
Favorites
166.0K
Members
#6
This Season
Popular TV
#9
This Season
Rated TV
#292
All Time
Popular TV
Episode Progress
Complete26 / 26 episodes aired
All 26 episodes available on Bilibili TV, Netflix
- Premiered
- Spring 2006
- Aired
- Apr 5, 2006 – Sep 27, 2006
- Broadcast
- Wednesday · 01:30:00
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 10h 24m
- Rating
- R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Studio
- Studio Deen
Alternative Titles
jaひぐらしのなく頃に
en-x-romajiHigurashi no Naku Koro ni
esCuando las Cigarras Lloran
enWhen the Cicadas Cry
frHigurashi: Hinamizawa, Le Village Maudit
enThe Moment the Cicadas Cry
deHigurashi: Das Onikakushi Kapitel
enHigurashi: Όταν Κλαίνε τα Τζιτζίκια
undKhi ve sầu ngân
undGdy zapłaczą cykady
thยามเมื่อเหล่าจักจั่นกรีดร้อง
ko쓰르라미 울 적에
enWhen They Cry
enQuando as Cigarras Choram
enכשהציקדות בוכות
enHinamizawa, le village maudit
enHigurashi When They Cry (2006 anime version)
Synopsis
Keiichi Maebara has just moved to the quiet little village of Hinamizawa in the summer of 1983, and quickly becomes inseparable friends with schoolmates Rena Ryuuguu, Mion Sonozaki, Satoko Houjou, and Rika Furude. However, darkness lurks underneath the seemingly idyllic life they lead. As the village prepares for its annual festival, Keiichi learns about the local legends surrounding it. To his horror, he discovers that there have been several murders and disappearances in the village in the recent years, and that they all seem to be connected to the festival and the village's patron god, Oyashiro. Keiichi tries to ask his new friends about these incidents, but they are suspiciously silent and refuse to give him the answers he needs. As more and more bizarre events occur, he wonders just what else his friends might be keeping from him, and if he can even trust them at all. When madness and paranoia begin taking root in Keiichi's heart, he will stumble straight into the mysteries at work in Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, a story that is told across multiple arcs. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
Geneon Entertainment USA initially licensed and distributed the first season of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni as When They Cry until their closure in 2007. Funimation later distributed the Geneon release, but dropped the license in 2011 due to poor sales. It remained unlicensed until 2015 when Sentai Filmworks announced that they picked up the series. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni adapts the first six cha
Geneon Entertainment USA initially licensed and distributed the first season of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni as When They Cry until their closure in 2007. Funimation later distributed the Geneon release, but dropped the license in 2011 due to poor sales. It remained unlicensed until 2015 when Sentai Filmworks announced that they picked up the series. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni adapts the first six chapters of 07th Expansion's eight-chapter visual novel of the same name.
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Geneon Entertainment USA initially licensed and distributed the first season of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni as When They Cry until their closure in 2007. Funimation later distributed the Geneon release, but dropped the license in 2011 due to poor sales. It remained unlicensed until 2015 when Sentai Filmworks announced that they picked up the series. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni adapts the first six cha
Geneon Entertainment USA initially licensed and distributed the first season of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni as When They Cry until their closure in 2007. Funimation later distributed the Geneon release, but dropped the license in 2011 due to poor sales. It remained unlicensed until 2015 when Sentai Filmworks announced that they picked up the series. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni adapts the first six chapters of 07th Expansion's eight-chapter visual novel of the same name.
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Franchise Timeline
Higurashi: When They Cry is entry 1 of 5 in the Higurashi: When They Cry watch order — the first entry in this franchise's main story.
Franchise Timeline
Higurashi: When They Cry
Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content
- 1Higurashi: When They CrySeason 12006
- 2Higurashi: When They Cry – KaiSeason 22007
- 3Higurashi: When They Cry – ReiMain Story #3 (OVA)2009
- 4Higurashi: When They Cry – GouSeason 42020
- 5Higurashi: When They Cry – SOTSUSeason 52021
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
- 1
- 2Higurashi: When They Cry - Cat Killing ChapterOptional SPECIAL2007
- 3Umineko: When They CryOptional TV2009
- 4Higurashi no Naku Koro ni KiraOptional OVA2011
- 5Higurashi: When They Cry - OutbreakOptional OVA2013
- 6
- 7Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai SpecialsOptional SPECIAL2007
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11Umineko: When They Cry SpecialsOptional SPECIAL2009
Platform Scores
MAL
7.87
AniList
75 / 100
Kitsu
79 / 100
AniList Trend
494
Episode Guide
Aired so far: 26 / 26
Main Story
26 / 26
100%
Latest Aired
Episode 26
Remaining
Fully available
Aired so far
Theme Songs
Status Breakdown
Tags
Shows how closely each tag relates to this animeShow spoiler tags10
Relations
Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira
Higurashi: When They Cry - Cat Killing Chapter
Higurashi: When They Cry - Outbreak
Last Period: The Journey to the End of the Despair
Umineko: When They Cry
Recommendations
10 recommendations
Summer Time Rendering
Another
Shiki
Higurashi: When They Cry – Gou
School-Live!
The Summer Hikaru Died
From the New World
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2 Part 2
Steins;Gate
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Higurashi: When They Cry?
Higurashi: When They Cry consists of 26 episodes in total. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 24 minutes.
Is Higurashi: When They Cry finished?
Yes, the original 2006 television series is finished. It first aired during the spring 2006 season.
What is the plot of Higurashi: When They Cry?
The story follows Maebara, Keiichi, who moves to the quiet village of Hinamizawa and befriends Ryuuguu, Rena, Sonozaki, Mion, and Furude, Rika. Beneath the peaceful surface, Keiichi discovers a disturbing history of murders and disappearances tied to the village's annual festival.
Where does Higurashi: When They Cry fall in the franchise watch order?
Higurashi: When They Cry serves as the first entry out of five in the franchise. It is the best starting point for viewers looking to experience the series.
Who directed the 2006 anime adaptation of Higurashi: When They Cry?
The series was directed by Kon, Chiaki. The production also featured notable work from staff members such as Kawai, Kenji and Ryukishi07.
What anime are similar to Higurashi: When They Cry?
If you enjoyed the suspense and horror of this series, fans often recommend watching Summer Time Rendering, Another, Shiki, School-Live!, or the sequel Higurashi: When They Cry – Gou.
Is Higurashi: When They Cry suitable for younger viewers?
No, the series carries an R - 17+ rating due to its intense violence and profanity. It is intended for a mature audience due to its dark psychological and gore-heavy themes.
Who composed the opening and ending themes for Higurashi: When They Cry?
The opening theme, 'Higurashi no Naku Koro ni', is performed by Eiko Shimamiya. The ending theme, 'Why, or why not', is performed by Hiroyuki Oshima featuring Rekka Katakiri.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Premiered
- Spring 2006
- Aired
- Apr 5, 2006 – Sep 27, 2006
- Broadcast
- Wednesday · 01:30:00
- Episodes
- 26 / 26
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 10h 24m
- Rating
- R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Studio
- Studio Deen
Alternative Titles
jaひぐらしのなく頃に
en-x-romajiHigurashi no Naku Koro ni
esCuando las Cigarras Lloran
enWhen the Cicadas Cry
frHigurashi: Hinamizawa, Le Village Maudit
enThe Moment the Cicadas Cry
deHigurashi: Das Onikakushi Kapitel
enHigurashi: Όταν Κλαίνε τα Τζιτζίκια
undKhi ve sầu ngân
undGdy zapłaczą cykady
thยามเมื่อเหล่าจักจั่นกรีดร้อง
ko쓰르라미 울 적에
enWhen They Cry
enQuando as Cigarras Choram
enכשהציקדות בוכות
enHinamizawa, le village maudit
enHigurashi When They Cry (2006 anime version)
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