Higurashi: When They Cry 2006
“It's not paranoia... if they really are trying to kill you!”
What is Higurashi: When They Cry?
Higurashi: When They Cry is a Japanese anime television series produced by Studio Deen and directed by Chiaki Kon. The show follows Keiichi Maebara, a young boy who moves to the rural village of Hinamizawa and initially enjoys a peaceful life with his new friends.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 50
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 5, 2006
- Last aired
- Dec 18, 2007
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Kansai TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting, AT-X, BS11
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
Higurashi: When They Cry is a Japanese anime television series produced by Studio Deen and directed by Chiaki Kon. The show follows Keiichi Maebara, a young boy who moves to the rural village of Hinamizawa and initially enjoys a peaceful life with his new friends. As he becomes more involved with the community, Keiichi encounters unsettling secrets and violent incidents that reveal the darker side of the town and its residents. The series was created by Toshifumi Kawase and Ryukishi07 and features voice performances by Sôichirô Hoshi, Mai Nakahara, Satsuki Yukino, and Yukari Tamura. It originally aired in 2006, with a second season following in 2007, and an OVA adaptation released in 2009. The story explores themes of mystery, psychological tension, and the contrast between innocence and horror in a small-town setting.
Should you watch it?
“A newcomer to a quiet town discovers that his friends harbor dark and deadly secrets.”
- engaging mystery
- unpredictable plot shifts
- contains intense themes
Watch it if you enjoy psychological thrillers that subvert expectations of a peaceful setting.
The series contains mature themes and depictions of horrific events.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Hidden Demon Chapter - Part 1 - The Beginning Apr 5, 2006
- E2 The Hidden Demon Chapter - Part 2 - Secret Apr 12, 2006
- E3 The Hidden Demon Chapter - Part 3 - Suspicion Apr 19, 2006
- E4 The Hidden Demon Chapter - Part 4 - Distortion Apr 26, 2006
- E5 The Floating Cotton Chapter - Part 1 - Jealousy May 3, 2006
- E6 The Floating Cotton Chapter - Part 2 - Takano May 10, 2006
- E7 The Floating Cotton Chapter - Part 3 - Lie May 17, 2006
- E8 The Floating Cotton Chapter - Part 4 - Wish May 24, 2006
- E9 The Cursed Murder Chapter - Part 1 - Elder Brother May 31, 2006
- E10 The Cursed Murder Chapter - Part 2 - Bond Jun 7, 2006
- E11 The Cursed Murder Chapter - Part 3 - Boundary Jun 14, 2006
- E12 The Cursed Murder Chapter - Part 4 - Something Lost Jun 21, 2006
- E13 The Cursed Murder Chapter - Part 5 - Apology Jun 28, 2006
- E14 The Time Wasting Chapter - Part 1 - Hinamizawa Jul 5, 2006
- E15 The Time Wasting Chapter - Part 2 - Omen Jul 12, 2006
- E16 The Detective Chapter - Part 1 - First Love Jul 19, 2006
- E17 The Detective Chapter - Part 2 - Distinction Jul 26, 2006
- E18 The Detective Chapter - Part 3 - Demon's Blood Aug 2, 2006
- E19 The Detective Chapter - Part 4 - Retaliation Aug 9, 2006
- E20 The Detective Chapter - Part 5 - Cold Hands Aug 16, 2006
- E21 The Detective Chapter - Part 6 - Conviction Aug 23, 2006
- E22 The Atonement Chapter - Part 1 - Happiness Aug 30, 2006
- E23 The Atonement Chapter - Part 2 - A Place to Return to Sep 6, 2006
- E24 The Atonement Chapter - Part 3 - File No. 34 Sep 13, 2006
- E25 The Atonement Chapter - Part 4 - Earth Invasion Sep 20, 2006
- E26 The Atonement Chapter - Part 5 - Retake Sep 27, 2006
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 Reunion Jul 6, 2007
- E2 The Disaster Awakening Chapter - Part 1 - Tag Jul 13, 2007
- E3 The Disaster Awakening Chapter - Part 2 - Powerlessness Jul 20, 2007
- E4 The Disaster Awakening Chapter - Part 3 - Pre-established Harmony Jul 27, 2007
- E5 The Disaster Awakening Chapter - Part 4 - The Great Hinamizawa Disaster Aug 3, 2007
- E6 The Massacre Chapter - Part 1 - Law of the Labyrinth Aug 10, 2007
- E7 The Massacre Chapter - Part 2 - How to Change Destiny Aug 17, 2007
- E8 The Massacre Chapter - Part 3 - Fluctuation Aug 24, 2007
- E9 The Massacre Chapter - Part 4 - Negotiation Aug 31, 2007
- E10 The Massacre Chapter - Part 5 - Confrontation Sep 7, 2007
- E11 The Massacre Chapter - Part 6 - A Strong Will Sep 14, 2007
- E12 The Massacre Chapter - Part 7 - Hinamizawa Syndrome Sep 21, 2007
- E13 The Massacre Chapter - Part 8 - Finale Sep 28, 2007
- E14 The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 1 - Miyo Oct 5, 2007
- E15 The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 2 - Wriggling Oct 16, 2007
- E16 The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 3 - The Beginning of the End Oct 23, 2007
- E17 The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 4 - Strategy Oct 30, 2007
- E18 The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 5 - The Final Piece Nov 6, 2007
- E19 The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 6 - Opening Nov 13, 2007
- E20 The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 7 - Trap Nov 20, 2007
- E21 The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 8 - 48 Hours Nov 27, 2007
- E22 The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 9 - Offense and Defense Dec 4, 2007
- E23 The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 10 - Bloody Battle Dec 11, 2007
- E24 The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 11 - End Dec 18, 2007
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise?
The story follows Maebara Keiichi, who moves to Hinamizawa and discovers disturbing truths about his friends after learning of a local murder.
Who produced the series?
The 2006 anime adaptation was produced by Studio Deen.
When did the series air?
The first season premiered in April 2006.
Is this based on a game?
Yes, the anime is an adaptation of a visual novel series by 07th Expansion.
Who directed the show?
The 2006 and 2007 series were directed by Chiaki Kon.