📖 SYNOPSIS
"Higurashi: When They Cry – Gou" introduces Keiichi Maebara, a young man who moves to the tranquil village of Hinamizawa. He quickly integrates into the community, forming close bonds with his schoolmates. The village, seemingly untouched by the outside world, prepares for its annual festival, a time of celebration and tradition. However, Keiichi's idyllic life is soon disrupted by an inexplicable sense of foreboding. He begins to perceive a darkness lurking beneath the surface of Hinamizawa, a feeling that intensifies as he uncovers unsettling clues and strange behaviors. The series explores themes of paranoia, isolation, and the fragility of trust, as Keiichi struggles to understand the secrets that Hinamizawa desperately tries to keep hidden. The peaceful setting becomes a breeding ground for fear, forcing Keiichi to confront the unsettling reality of his new home.
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🎭 CHARACTERS
Rika Furude
A young miko repeatedly reliving a deadly curse, Rika fights for her friends and Hinamizawa's survival.
Rena Ryuuguu
Rena Ryuuguu: A cute-obsessed 13-year-old with a hidden, violent side.
Portrayed by Nakahara Mai
Shion Sonozaki
Mion's twin, Shion, is a waitress with a hidden dark side, driven by grief and resentment, capable of great violence.
Portrayed by Yukino Satsuki
Mion Sonozaki
Tomboyish class president, Mion is a skilled martial artist and cunning strategist with a hidden girly side and a crush on Keiichi.
Portrayed by Yukino Satsuki
Keiichi Maebara
Charismatic and friendly, Keiichi adapts to Hinamizawa, but his cheerful facade hides a darker side.
Portrayed by Hoshi Souichirou
Satoko Houjou
Mischievous and clever, Satoko hides deep trauma, manipulating others to restart the Hinamizawa loops.
Portrayed by Kanai Mika
Higurashi: When They Cry Series

TV · 2006 · Studio Deen
Higurashi: When They Cry
In the idyllic village of Hinamizawa, a newcomer discovers a dark secret and a cycle of paranoia and violence that shatters the illusion of peace.

TV · 2007 · Studio Deen
Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai
In the endless summer of 1983, Furude Rika and her friends in Hinamizawa face repeating cycles of violence, desperately seeking to break free from a tragic fate.

Special · 2007 · Studio Deen
Higurashi: When They Cry - Cat Killing Chapter
Following a lost bet, Keichi and his friends explore an abandoned village and a mysterious quarry, leading to unsettling discoveries and a growing sense of unease.

Special · 2007 · Studio Deen
Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai Specials
These DVD specials delve deeper into the mysteries of Hinamizawa, exploring the relationships and events that shape the lives of its inhabitants.

OVA · 2009 · Studio Deen
Higurashi: When They Cry – Rei
After escaping the cycle of violence, Rika finds herself in a seemingly perfect world, forcing her to uncover the truth behind its idyllic facade.

TV · 2009 · Studio Deen
Umineko: When They Cry
A family gathering on a secluded island turns deadly as Battler Ushiromiya confronts a witch and unravels a web of murders, logic, and supernatural mysteries.

Special · 2009 · Studio Deen
Umineko: When They Cry Specials
The "Umineko: When They Cry Specials" feature the original cast providing parody dubbing for the Umineko no Naku Koro ni anime series on DVD and Blu-ray releases.

OVA · 2011 · Studio Deen
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira
Celebrating Higurashi's 10th anniversary, Kira delivers a fanservice-heavy OVA series featuring Rika and Satoko as magical girls fighting evil, alongside cheerleaders.

OVA · 2013 · Studio Deen
Higurashi: When They Cry - Outbreak
In 1983, Keiichi and Rena struggle to survive a mysterious virus outbreak in the isolated, sealed-off village of Hinamizawa.

TV · 2021 · Passione
Higurashi: When They Cry – SOTSU
Following the events of its predecessor, "Higurashi SOTSU" delves deeper into the cyclical tragedies of Hinamizawa and the mysteries surrounding its inhabitants.
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