Higurashi: When They Cry - Outbreak
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📖 SYNOPSIS
"Higurashi: When They Cry - Outbreak" revisits the unsettling setting of Hinamizawa, but with a new threat. In 1983, the village is completely sealed off from the outside world due to a mysterious virus. The story focuses on Maebara Keiichi and Ryuuguu Rena as they navigate the unfolding crisis. They must contend with the dangers of the outbreak while trapped within the isolated community. The narrative explores themes of survival, isolation, and the psychological impact of a deadly epidemic within the confines of a familiar, yet now terrifying, environment. The story promises a chilling exploration of fear and desperation.
🎬 EPISODE GUIDE
🎠CHARACTERS
Rika Furude
Revered miko, repeatedly reliving traumatic loops, Rika fights for her friends' happiness.
Rena Ryuuguu
Rena Ryuuguu: A cute-obsessed 13-year-old treasure hunter with a hidden, darker side.
Portrayed by Nakahara Mai
Mion Sonozaki
Tomboyish class president, Mion is a skilled martial artist and cunning strategist with a hidden girly side.
Portrayed by Yukino Satsuki
Keiichi Maebara
Charismatic and lively, Keiichi Maebara is a new Hinamizawa resident who befriends the local girls, often finding himself the target of their playful pranks.
Portrayed by Hoshi Souichirou
Satoko Houjou
Mischievous but traumatized, Satoko manipulates others, driven by loss and Hinamizawa Syndrome.
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.

TV · 2020 · Passione
Higurashi: When They Cry – Gou
Newcomer Keiichi befriends his classmates in the idyllic Hinamizawa, but a growing sense of unease and the village's dark secrets threaten to shatter their peaceful facade.

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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