Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW 2020
What is Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW?
The television series Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW is a part of the Higurashi franchise, which originated from a Japanese murder mystery dōjin soft visual novel produced by 07th. The series is set in the peaceful Hinamizawa village, where a new kid named Keiichi Maebara is settling into his new home.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 39
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 1, 2020
- Last aired
- Sep 30, 2021
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Tokyo MX, BS11
- Genres
- Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 39 episodes and an average 24-minute runtime.
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Overview
The television series Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW is a part of the Higurashi franchise, which originated from a Japanese murder mystery dōjin soft visual novel produced by 07th. The series is set in the peaceful Hinamizawa village, where a new kid named Keiichi Maebara is settling into his new home. He makes quick friends with the girls from his school and arrives in time for the big festival of the year. However, Keiichi starts to feel that something is off about the town, and his feelings of dread continue to grow. The Higurashi franchise has been adapted into various forms of media, including anime series, with the first anime series airing in 2006. A reboot series, titled Higurashi: When They Cry — GOU, aired in October 2020, followed by Higurashi: When They Cry — SOTSU in July 2021. The series has a dedicated fan base, with various online communities and databases, such as the Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni Wiki, that cover almost every aspect of the Higurashi universe.
Should you watch it?
“A newcomer in a seemingly peaceful village uncovers unsettling secrets during a festive season.”
- Atmospheric small-town mystery with growing dread
- Strong sense of isolation and paranoia
- Festival setting contrasts with dark undercurrents
- Slow-burn tension may not suit all viewers
- Mood of dread might be overwhelming
You enjoy psychological mysteries set in isolated communities with hidden darkness.
Contains themes of paranoia and small-town secrets that may disturb some viewers.
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Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Onidamashi-hen: Demon-Deceiving Chapter, Part 1 Mytharc Oct 1, 2020
- E2 Onidamashi-hen: Demon-Deceiving Chapter, Part 2 Mytharc Oct 8, 2020
- E3 Onidamashi-hen: Demon-Deceiving Chapter, Part 3 Mytharc Oct 15, 2020
- E4 Onidamashi-hen: Demon-Deceiving Chapter, Part 4 Core Oct 22, 2020
- E5 Watadamashi-hen: Cotton-Deceiving Chapter, Part 1 Mytharc Oct 29, 2020
- E6 Watadamashi-hen: Cotton-Deceiving Chapter, Part 2 Mytharc Nov 5, 2020
- E7 Watadamashi-hen: Cotton-Deceiving Chapter, Part 3 Mytharc Nov 12, 2020
- E8 Watadamashi-hen: Cotton-Deceiving Chapter, Part 4 Core Nov 19, 2020
- E9 Tataridamashi-hen: Curse-Deceiving Chapter, Part 1 Mytharc Nov 26, 2020
- E10 Tataridamashi-hen: Curse-Deceiving Chapter, Part 2 Mytharc Dec 3, 2020
- E11 Tataridamashi-hen: Curse-Deceiving Chapter, Part 3 Mytharc Dec 10, 2020
- E12 Tataridamashi-hen: Curse-Deceiving Chapter, Part 4 Core Dec 17, 2020
- E13 Tataridamashi-hen: Curse-Deceiving Chapter, Part 5 Core Dec 24, 2020
- E14 Nekodamashi-hen: Cat-Deceiving Chapter, Part 1 Mytharc Jan 7, 2021
- E15 Nekodamashi-hen: Cat-Deceiving Chapter, Part 2 Mytharc Jan 14, 2021
- E16 Nekodamashi-hen: Cat-Deceiving Chapter, Part 3 Mytharc Jan 21, 2021
- E17 Nekodamashi-hen: Cat-Deceiving Chapter, Part 4 Core Jan 28, 2021
- E18 Satokowashi-hen: Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 1 Mytharc Feb 4, 2021
- E19 Satokowashi-hen: Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 2 Mytharc Feb 11, 2021
- E20 Satokowashi-hen: Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 3 Mytharc Feb 18, 2021
- E21 Satokowashi-hen: Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 4 Core Feb 25, 2021
- E22 Satokowashi-hen: Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 5 Core Mar 4, 2021
- E23 Satokowashi-hen: Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 6 Mytharc Mar 11, 2021
- E24 Satokowashi-hen: Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 7 Mytharc Mar 18, 2021
Season 2 · 15 episodes
- E1 Oniakashi-hen: Demon-Revealing Chapter, Part 1 Mytharc Jul 1, 2021
- E2 Oniakashi-hen: Demon-Revealing Chapter, Part 2 Mytharc Jul 2, 2021
- E3 Oniakashi-hen: Demon-Revealing Chapter, Part 3 Mytharc Jul 8, 2021
- E4 Wataakashi-hen: Cotton-Revealing Chapter, Part 1 Mytharc Jul 15, 2021
- E5 Wataakashi-hen: Cotton-Revealing Chapter, Part 2 Mytharc Jul 22, 2021
- E6 Wataakashi-hen: Cotton-Revealing Chapter, Part 3 Mytharc Jul 29, 2021
- E7 Tatariakashi-hen: Curse-Revealing Chapter, Part 1 Mytharc Aug 5, 2021
- E8 Tatariakashi-hen: Curse-Revealing Chapter, Part 2 Mytharc Aug 12, 2021
- E9 Tatariakashi-hen: Curse-Revealing Chapter, Part 3 Mytharc Aug 19, 2021
- E10 Tatariakashi-hen: Curse-Revealing Chapter, Part 4 Core Aug 26, 2021
- E11 Tatariakashi-hen: Curse-Revealing Chapter, Part 5 Core Sep 2, 2021
- E12 Kagurashi-hen: God-Entertaining Chapter, Part 1 Mytharc Sep 9, 2021
- E13 Kagurashi-hen: God-Entertaining Chapter, Part 2 Mytharc Sep 16, 2021
- E14 Kagurashi-hen: God-Entertaining Chapter, Part 3 Mytharc Sep 23, 2021
- E15 Kagurashi-hen: God-Entertaining Chapter, Part 4 Mytharc Sep 30, 2021
Frequently asked questions
Is this suitable for children?
The ominous tone and themes of hidden darkness make it more appropriate for mature audiences.
Does it have supernatural elements?
The story focuses on psychological tension and mysterious human behavior rather than explicit supernatural causes.
How does it compare to the original series?
This version presents the same core mystery in a different adaptation style.
Is it necessary to watch previous seasons first?
This appears to be a new entry that introduces the central mystery afresh.
Are the festival scenes important to the plot?
The festival setting serves as the backdrop where the protagonist's unease begins to intensify.