Higurashi: When They Cry
“It's not paranoia... if they really are trying to kill you!”
Series Overview
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.
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2 Seasons • 50 Episodes
24 min per episode
2006 – 2007
Premiered: Wed, Apr 5, 2006
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 24: “The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 11 - End”
The rest of the Yamainu concede defeat, but Takano is unwilling to surrender. After learning Nomura in Tokyo planned to use her as a scapegoat, she flees into the mountains and has a final confrontation with Rika's group. In the end, the Banken comes to arrest her, but Tomitake, pitying her and seeing how she had been infected with the Hinamizawa Syndrome, takes her into the the Irie Clinic for treatment. At the end, Rika and her friends Hanyū, Keiichi, Rena, Satoko, Mion, and Shion, attend the festival.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-03
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toshifumi Kawase, Ryūkishi07
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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.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
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What is Higurashi: When They Cry about?
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.
How many seasons does Higurashi: When They Cry have?
Higurashi: When They Cry comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Higurashi: When They Cry?
Key cast members in Higurashi: When They Cry include Soichiro Hoshi, Mai Nakahara, Satsuki Yukino, Mika Kanai, Yukari Tamura.
Who created or directed Higurashi: When They Cry?
Higurashi: When They Cry was developed and directed by Not specified.