When They Cry (2006)

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. Based on the amateur mystery game by 07th Expansion, the story is told in a series of different scenarios.

Also known as

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni · ひぐらしのなく頃に

Format

TV · 26 episodes

Status

Finished

Genres

Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller

Studio

Studio DEEN

AniList score

76/100

Main characters

Shion Sonozaki, Rena Ryuuguu, Rika Furude, Mion Sonozaki, Satoko Houjou, Keiichi Maebara, Satoshi Houjou, Kuraudo Ooishi