Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW
Series Overview
New kid Keiichi Maebara is settling into his new home of peaceful Hinamizawa village. Making quick friends with the girls from his school, he's arrived in time for the big festival of the year. But something about this isolated town seems "off," and his feelings of dread continue to grow. With a gnawing fear that he's right, what dark secrets could this small community be hiding?
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 39 Episodes
24 min per episode
2020 – 2021
Premiered: Thu, Oct 1, 2020
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 15: “Kagurashi-hen: God-Entertaining Chapter, Part 4”
Rika begins punching Satoko, telling her that she could never live in a world without her.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-08-25
Cast & Creators
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Soichiro Hoshi
Keiichi Maebara (voice)
Mai Nakahara
Rena Ryuuguu (voice)
Satsuki Yukino
Mion Sonozaki / Shion Sonozaki (voice)
Mika Kanai
Satoko Houjou (voice)
Yukari Tamura
Rika Furude (voice)
Chafurin
Kuraudo Ooishi (voice)
Toru Okawa
Jirou Tomitake (voice)
Miki Ito
Miyo Takano (voice)
Toshihiko Seki
Kyousuke Irie (voice)
Yui Horie
Hanyū (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Keiichiro Kawaguchi
Ryūkishi07, Naoki Hayashi
Kenji Kawai
Yuichiro Tozawa
Ayako Tan
Tomoyuki Ohwada, Yuko Hirata, Makoto Nakamura, Satoru Shimosato, Jotaro Ishigami
Department Leadership Roster
Tomoyuki Ohwada
Producer
Yuko Hirata
Producer
Makoto Nakamura
Producer
Satoru Shimosato
Producer
Jotaro Ishigami
Producer
Hirotaka Kaneko
Producer
Takema Okamura
Producer
Kenji Kawai
Original Music Composer
Ayako Tan
Editor
Yuichiro Tozawa
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
18+ Restricted to Adults.
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What is Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW about?
New kid Keiichi Maebara is settling into his new home of peaceful Hinamizawa village. Making quick friends with the girls from his school, he's arrived in time for the big festival of the year. But something about this isolated town seems "off," and his feelings of dread continue to grow. With a gnawing fear that he's right, what dark secrets could this small community be hiding?
How many seasons does Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW have?
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW?
Key cast members in Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW include Soichiro Hoshi, Mai Nakahara, Satsuki Yukino, Mika Kanai, Yukari Tamura.
Who created or directed Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW?
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW was developed and directed by Keiichiro Kawaguchi.