Umineko: When They Cry 2009
What is Umineko: When They Cry?
Umineko: When They Cry is a television series that revolves around a family conference on an island. The conference is held annually to discuss the financial situations of each family member, with the current year's topic focusing on the distribution of the family head's inheritance.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 2, 2009
- Last aired
- Dec 24, 2009
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Teletama, Sun TV, TV Aichi, KBS Kyoto
- Genres
- Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
Umineko: When They Cry is a television series that revolves around a family conference on an island. The conference is held annually to discuss the financial situations of each family member, with the current year's topic focusing on the distribution of the family head's inheritance. The series is a blend of genres, including animation, sci-fi, fantasy, drama, mystery, and crime. It features a large cast of characters and explores themes of family, inheritance, and the supernatural. The series has been classified as TV-MA, indicating mature content.
Should you watch it?
“A wealthy family's island reunion spirals into a deadly mystery as the patriarch faces his last days.”
- Intricate mystery plot
- Atmospheric island setting
- Rich ensemble of characters
- Mature TV‑MA rating limits younger viewers
- Complex narrative may be challenging for casual viewers
Watch it if you enjoy atmospheric mystery dramas with supernatural and crime twists.
The series contains mature themes, violence, and possibly supernatural elements, suitable for adult audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Opening Jul 2, 2009
- E2 First move Jul 9, 2009
- E3 Dubious move Jul 16, 2009
- E4 Blunder Jul 23, 2009
- E5 Fool's mate Jul 30, 2009
- E6 Middle game Aug 6, 2009
- E7 Early queen move Aug 13, 2009
- E8 Week square Aug 20, 2009
- E9 Skewer Aug 27, 2009
- E10 Accept Sep 3, 2009
- E11 Back rank mate Sep 10, 2009
- E12 Castling Sep 17, 2009
- E13 Gambit Sep 24, 2009
- E14 Positional play Oct 1, 2009
- E15 Isolated Pawn Oct 8, 2009
- E16 Queening Square Oct 15, 2009
- E17 Promotion Oct 22, 2009
- E18 Swindles Oct 29, 2009
- E19 End Game Nov 5, 2009
- E20 Zugzwang Nov 12, 2009
- E21 Prophylaxis Nov 19, 2009
- E22 Problem Child Nov 26, 2009
- E23 Breakthrough Dec 3, 2009
- E24 Adjourn Dec 10, 2009
- E25 Forced move Dec 17, 2009
- E26 Sacrifice Dec 24, 2009
Frequently asked questions
What is the basic premise?
The series follows the Ushiromiya family gathering on an island to discuss finances and inheritance while the patriarch faces his final days.
What type of show is it?
It is an animated series blending mystery, drama, fantasy, sci‑fi and crime elements.
What rating does it have?
It is rated TV‑MA, indicating mature content.
When was it released?
The series premiered in 2009.
Is there supernatural content?
The premise hints at supernatural themes, as the patriarch seeks to meet his true love before dying.