Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai
When They Cry Kai
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai
Genres
- Horror
- Mystery
- Suspense
Tags
all 15- OtherDenpa98
- Sci-FiTime Manipulation94
- Main CastEnsemble Cast91
- SceneRural83
- TraitsTwins70
- UniverseUrban Fantasy68
- Main CastPrimarily Female Cast67
- TraitsShrine Maiden66
- OtherGore65
- TraitsKuudere56
- Main CastPrimarily Teen Cast54
- SceneSchool54
- SceneSchool Club54
- TimeHistorical50
- FantasyMythology49
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Suspense. Tags: Denpa, Time Manipulation, Ensemble Cast, Rural, Twins, Urban Fantasy, Primarily Female Cast, Shrine Maiden, Gore, Kuudere, Primarily Teen Cast, School.
#500
Ranked
#489
Popularity
7.6K
Favorites
85.3K
Members
#3
This Season
Rated TV
#4
This Season
Popular TV
#339
All Time
Rated TV
Episode Progress
Complete24 / 24 episodes aired
All 24 episodes available
- Premiered
- Summer 2007
- Aired
- Jul 6, 2007 – Dec 18, 2007
- Broadcast
- Friday · 02:30:00
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 9h 36m
- Rating
- R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Studio
- Studio Deen
Alternative Titles
jaひぐらしのなく頃に解
en-x-romajiHigurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai
enThe Moment the Cicadas Cry 2
enHigurashi no Naku Koro ni 2nd Series
enHigurashi no Naku Koro ni 2
enHigurashi no Nakukoro ni 2nd Season
ko쓰르라미 울 적에 해
enWhen They Cry Kai
Synopsis
In the small village of Hinamizawa, Rika Furude and her friends live together in relative harmony. Beneath this mask of peace, however, lies a hidden darkness, one that Rika understands all too well. In this eternal summer, she has been witness to unspeakable horrors. Every time the clock resets, Rika must try to find the villain behind these senseless deaths before tragedy strikes again. However, trying to decipher a mystery when only half the clues are present proves time and again to be disastrous, and each time she believes that things will change, she inevitably fails. As the annual festival approaches, Rika begins her descent from hope to despair in her struggle to break the chains of fate entangling them all. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai adapts the last two chapters of 07th Expansion's eight chapter visual novel.
Trailer
Franchise Timeline
Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai is entry 2 of 5 in the Higurashi: When They Cry watch order, continuing the story after Higurashi: When They Cry.
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
8.16
AniList
79 / 100
Kitsu
81 / 100
AniList Trend
231
Episode Guide
Aired so far: 24 / 24
Main Story
24 / 24
100%
Latest Aired
Episode 24
Remaining
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Aired so far
Theme Songs
Status Breakdown
Tags
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Relations
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Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai Specials
Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai Specials
Recommendations
10 recommendations
Higurashi: When They Cry – Gou
Steins;Gate
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
Another
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Higurashi: When They Cry – SOTSU
Hell Girl
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai have?
Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai consists of 24 episodes. Each episode has a standard runtime of approximately 24 minutes.
Is Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai a finished series?
Yes, Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai is a finished series that originally aired in the summer of 2007.
Do I need to watch other shows before starting Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai?
Yes, this series is the second entry in a five-part franchise. You should watch the prequel, Higurashi: When They Cry, before beginning this season to understand the full mystery.
What is the plot of Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai?
The story follows Furude, Rika and her friends as she attempts to break a cycle of tragedy in the village of Hinamizawa. It is a mystery and horror series where Rika must identify the culprit behind recurring, unspeakable events.
Who is the director of Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai?
The series was directed by Kon, Chiaki and produced by the animation studio Studio Deen.
What should I watch if I liked Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai?
Fans of the psychological and horror elements in this series often enjoy titles like Higurashi: When They Cry – Gou, Steins;Gate, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-, Another, and From the New World.
Is Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai appropriate for all ages?
No, the series is rated R - 17+ due to significant themes of violence and profanity. It is intended for a mature audience given its focus on horror and gore.
What is the source material for Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai?
The franchise is based on the work of Ryukishi07. His narrative vision serves as the foundation for the intense mystery and psychological suspense presented in the show.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Premiered
- Summer 2007
- Aired
- Jul 6, 2007 – Dec 18, 2007
- Broadcast
- Friday · 02:30:00
- Episodes
- 24 / 24
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 9h 36m
- Rating
- R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Studio
- Studio Deen
Alternative Titles
jaひぐらしのなく頃に解
en-x-romajiHigurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai
enThe Moment the Cicadas Cry 2
enHigurashi no Naku Koro ni 2nd Series
enHigurashi no Naku Koro ni 2
enHigurashi no Nakukoro ni 2nd Season
ko쓰르라미 울 적에 해
enWhen They Cry Kai
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