📖 SYNOPSIS
Umineko: When They Cry begins with the Ushiromiya family gathering on a secluded island for a conference, where they discuss the inheritance of the family fortune. A typhoon traps them, and a series of gruesome murders unfold, leading the family to question whether supernatural forces are at play. The story introduces Beatrice, a witch who challenges Battler Ushiromiya to a game of logic and reasoning, forcing him to prove whether the murders are the result of magic or human actions. Battler faces paradoxes and shifting realities, making him question what is real and what is imagined. At its core, Umineko: When They Cry explores deep themes of belief, truth, and the search for meaning. The narrative is filled with twists and alternate perspectives, challenging both the characters and audience to confront the nature of fate, death, and the supernatural.
🎬 EPISODE GUIDE
🎭 CHARACTERS
Ange Ushiromiya
Ange Ushiromiya: A cunning and manipulative young girl, haunted by family tragedy and thirst for revenge.
Portrayed by Satou Rina
Jessica Ushiromiya
Energetic student president, rock band leader, and tomboyish heiress with a hidden soft side and affection for Kanon.
Portrayed by Inoue Marina
George Ushiromiya
Diligent and respected eldest grandchild, George is a skilled martial artist secretly in love with the maid Shannon.
Portrayed by Suzumura Kenichi
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.

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 · 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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