Higurashi: When They Cry (2006)
Original title: ひぐらしのなく頃に
Higurashi: When They Cry is a 2006 Japanese-language animation series. It stars Soichiro Hoshi, Mai Nakahara and Satsuki Yukino.
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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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.
When was Higurashi: When They Cry released?
Higurashi: When They Cry was released on 5 April 2006.
How many episodes does Higurashi: When They Cry have?
Higurashi: When They Cry has 50 episodes across 2 seasons.
Where can I watch Higurashi: When They Cry?
Higurashi: When They Cry is available on Crunchyroll Premium, Crunchyroll Premium (Via Prime) and Amazon.
Where to watch Higurashi: When They Cry
Stream: Crunchyroll Premium, Crunchyroll Premium (Via Prime)
Buy: Amazon
Cast
- Soichiro Hoshi as Keiichi Maebara (voice)
- Mai Nakahara as Rena Ryuuguu (voice)
- Satsuki Yukino as Mion Sonozaki / Shion Sonozaki (voice)
- Mika Kanai as Satoko Houjou (voice)
- Yukari Tamura as Rika Furude (voice)
- Yui Horie as Hanyu (voice)
- Chafurin as Kuraudo Ooishi (voice)
- Toshihiko Seki as Kyousuke Irie (voice)
- Miki Ito as Miyo Takano (voice)
- Takuo Kawamura as Katsuya Kumagai (voice)
- Fumiko Orikasa as Rumiko Chie (voice)
- Gen Nakano as Rena's father (voice)
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