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Higurashi: When They Cry (2006)

TV Series ★ 7.7 24 min

Animation Drama Mystery

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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Quick facts

Released
April 5, 2006
Runtime
24 min
Rating
TV-MA
IMDb
tt0845738
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Studio
Studio Deen

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Cast

Soichiro Hoshi Soichiro Hoshi Keiichi Maebara (voice) Mai Nakahara Mai Nakahara Rena Ryuuguu (voice) Satsuki Yukino Satsuki Yukino Mion Sonozaki / Shion Sonozaki (voice) Mika Kanai Mika Kanai Satoko Houjou (voice) Yukari Tamura Yukari Tamura Rika Furude (voice) Yui Horie Yui Horie Hanyu (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who stars in Higurashi: When They Cry?
Higurashi: When They Cry stars Soichiro Hoshi, Mai Nakahara, Satsuki Yukino, Mika Kanai.
When was Higurashi: When They Cry released?
Higurashi: When They Cry is a 2006 animation, drama, mystery series.
Where can I watch Higurashi: When They Cry?
You can watch Higurashi: When They Cry with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.