Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai

In the endless summer of 1983, Furude Rika and her friends in Hinamizawa face repeating cycles of violence, desperately seeking to break free from a tragic fate.

CHARACTERS

Rika Furude

A time-looping miko fighting a deadly curse, Rika hides a dark, cynical side beneath a childish facade.

Rena Ryuuguu

Rena Ryuuguu: A seemingly sweet girl with a dark secret, prone to violent outbursts when triggered.

Portrayed by Nakahara Mai

Shion Sonozaki

Mion's twin, Shion, is a waitress with a hidden, violent side, driven by grief and a desire to protect Satoko.

Portrayed by Yukino Satsuki

Mion Sonozaki

Tomboyish class president, skilled martial artist, and heir to the influential Sonozaki family.

Portrayed by Yukino Satsuki

Keiichi Maebara

Charismatic and friendly, Keiichi Maebara is a newcomer to Hinamizawa, easily making friends but prone to misfortune.

Portrayed by Hoshi Souichirou

Hanyuu

A mysterious deity, Hanyuu helps Rika escape a deadly curse through time loops.

Portrayed by Horie Yui

Satoko Houjou

Mischievous but traumatized, Satoko manipulates others, driven by loss and Hinamizawa Syndrome.

Portrayed by Kanai Mika

Miyo Takano

Manipulative Hinamizawa nurse, faking her death to murder Rika and enact the Great Hinamizawa Disaster.

Portrayed by Ono Fuyuka, Itou Miki

SIMILAR ANIME

Higurashi: When They Cry – Gou

Newcomer Keiichi befriends his classmates in the idyllic Hinamizawa, but a growing sense of unease and the village's dark secrets threaten to shatter their peaceful facade.

School

Crime