Higurashi: When They Cry
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…
It's not paranoia... if they really are trying to kill you!
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Synopsis
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.
About
Higurashi: When They Cry premiered on April 5, 2006. It falls under the Animation, Drama, Mystery genres. The series has aired across 2 seasons and 50 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on Kansai TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting, AT-X. and concluded its run on December 18, 2007.
Why viewers enjoy Higurashi: When They Cry
Higurashi: When They Cry targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Drama, Mystery elements. This combination of Animation, Drama, Mystery sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Higurashi: When They Cry was animated by Studio Deen, and broadcast on Kansai TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting, AT-X.
Critical reception
Higurashi: When They Cry holds a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 232 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Higurashi: When They Cry include: mass murder, trauma, baseball bat, sadism, village, supernatural, murder, rampage. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Soichiro Hoshi
Mai Nakahara
Satsuki Yukino
Mika Kanai
Yukari Tamura
Yui Horie
Chafurin
Toshihiko Seki
Miki Ito
Takuo Kawamura
Production credits
- Direction
- Chiaki Kon · Daisuke Tsukushi · Yuji Hiraki
- Writing
- Toshifumi Kawase · Ryūkishi07 · Rika Nakase
Release dates
Premiered
April 5, 2006
Last aired
December 18, 2007
Seasons & episodes
Season1
When They Cry
April 5, 2006·26episodes
Season1
When They Cry
April 5, 2006·26episodes
No description available for this season.
Season2
When They Cry: Kai
July 6, 2007·24episodes
Season2
When They Cry: Kai
July 6, 2007·24episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- mass murder
- trauma
- baseball bat
- sadism
- village
- supernatural
- murder
- rampage
- gore
- psychological thriller
- torture
- fear
- psychic
- witness to murder
- dungeon
- shrine
- folklore
- bloodbath
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Frequently asked questions
When did Higurashi: When They Cry premiere?
Higurashi: When They Cry premiered on April 5, 2006.
How many seasons does Higurashi: When They Cry have?
Higurashi: When They Cry has 2 seasons and 50 episodes in total.
What genre is Higurashi: When They Cry?
Higurashi: When They Cry is classified under Animation, Drama, Mystery.
What networks did Higurashi: When They Cry air on?
Higurashi: When They Cry aired on Kansai TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting, AT-X.
Is Higurashi: When They Cry finished?
Yes, Higurashi: When They Cry concluded its run on December 18, 2007.
How long is each episode of Higurashi: When They Cry?
Each episode of Higurashi: When They Cry runs for approximately 24 minutes.
Where is Higurashi: When They Cry from?
Higurashi: When They Cry is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Higurashi: When They Cry?
Higurashi: When They Cry holds a rating of 7.7 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
