When They Cry

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni

ひぐらしのなく頃に

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.

Mystery Supernatural Psychological Thriller Horror

Tragedy — 89% Primarily Teen Cast — 60% Male Protagonist — 70% Gore — 84% Ensemble Cast — 94% Rural — 86% Mythology — 66% Historical — 51% Body Horror — 74% Chibi — 68% Urban Fantasy — 70% Twins — 69% Police — 58% Yandere — 69% Conspiracy — 87% Achronological Order — 85% Bullying — 73% Board Game — 32% Time Manipulation — 92% Torture — 73% Crossdressing — 42% Primarily Female Cast — 65% Alternate Universe — 96% Shrine Maiden — 60% School Club — 61% Time Loop — 83% Denpa — 98% Pandemic — 66%

View on AniList

Score

7.6

out of 10

Episodes

Status

FINISHED

Format

Season

SPRING 2006

Duration

24 min

Favorites

5,888

Studio

Studio DEEN

Source

VISUAL_NOVEL

Aired

Apr 05, 2006 — Sep 27, 2006

Trailer

Between Content Ad

Characters & Voice Actors

Shion Sonozaki

園崎詩音

MAIN

Female

Rena Ryuuguu

竜宮レナ

MAIN

Female

Rika Furude

古手梨花

MAIN

Female

Mion Sonozaki

園崎魅音

MAIN

Female

Satoko Houjou

北条沙都子

MAIN

Female