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📖 SYNOPSIS
Having achieved a normal life after escaping the endless cycle of murders, Rika experiences a jarring change after a traffic accident. She awakens in a world vastly different from her own, where her friends are fundamentally altered, unburdened by the sins that defined them. This new reality presents a seemingly perfect existence, yet Rika senses something amiss. Driven by a need to understand this altered world and its origins, she embarks on a quest to uncover the truth. The series explores themes of identity, the impact of past actions, and the deceptive nature of appearances as Rika navigates this unfamiliar landscape, questioning whether this perfect world is truly as it seems.
🎬 EPISODE GUIDE
🎭 CHARACTERS
Rika Furude
A young miko repeatedly reliving a deadly cycle, Rika fights for her friends and village across countless realities.
Rena Ryuuguu
Rena Ryuuguu: A 13-year-old obsessed with cute things, she's known for her energetic and sometimes unpredictable nature.
Portrayed by Nakahara Mai
Mion Sonozaki
Tomboyish class president, skilled martial artist, and heir to the influential Sonozaki family.
Portrayed by Yukino Satsuki
Keiichi Maebara
Charismatic and lively, Keiichi Maebara is a new Hinamizawa resident who befriends others, often finding himself the target of playful jokes.
Portrayed by Hoshi Souichirou
Hanyuu
A kind, horned deity who resets time to save Rika, often appearing meek but capable of frightening displays.
Portrayed by Horie Yui
Satoko Houjou
Mischievous but traumatized, Satoko manipulates others, driven by loss and Hinamizawa syndrome.
Portrayed by Kanai Mika
Higurashi: When They Cry Series

TV · 2006 · Studio Deen
Higurashi: When They Cry
In the idyllic village of Hinamizawa, a newcomer discovers a dark secret and a cycle of paranoia and violence that shatters the illusion of peace.

TV · 2007 · Studio Deen
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.

Special · 2007 · Studio Deen
Higurashi: When They Cry - Cat Killing Chapter
Following a lost bet, Keichi and his friends explore an abandoned village and a mysterious quarry, leading to unsettling discoveries and a growing sense of unease.

Special · 2007 · Studio Deen
Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai Specials
These DVD specials delve deeper into the mysteries of Hinamizawa, exploring the relationships and events that shape the lives of its inhabitants.

TV · 2009 · Studio Deen
Umineko: When They Cry
A family gathering on a secluded island turns deadly as Battler Ushiromiya confronts a witch and unravels a web of murders, logic, and supernatural mysteries.

Special · 2009 · Studio Deen
Umineko: When They Cry Specials
The "Umineko: When They Cry Specials" feature the original cast providing parody dubbing for the Umineko no Naku Koro ni anime series on DVD and Blu-ray releases.

OVA · 2011 · Studio Deen
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira
Celebrating Higurashi's 10th anniversary, Kira delivers a fanservice-heavy OVA series featuring Rika and Satoko as magical girls fighting evil, alongside cheerleaders.

OVA · 2013 · Studio Deen
Higurashi: When They Cry - Outbreak
In 1983, Keiichi and Rena struggle to survive a mysterious virus outbreak in the isolated, sealed-off village of Hinamizawa.

TV · 2020 · Passione
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.

TV · 2021 · Passione
Higurashi: When They Cry – SOTSU
Following the events of its predecessor, "Higurashi SOTSU" delves deeper into the cyclical tragedies of Hinamizawa and the mysteries surrounding its inhabitants.
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