Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
ひぐらしのなく頃に
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.
Airing
TBA
Format
TV
Status
FINISHED
Start Date
5/4/2006
Season
SPRING 2006
Popularity
146352
Favourites
4287
Episodes
26
Studio
Studio DEEN
Source
VISUAL_NOVEL
Hashtag
TBA
Genres
Horror
Mystery
Psychological
Supernatural
Thriller
Average Score
75
Romaji
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Native
ひぐらしのなく頃に
Tags
Denpa
Alternate Universe
Time Manipulation
Ensemble Cast
Tragedy
Rural
Conspiracy
Achronological Order
Gore
Chibi
Time Loop
Bullying
Body Horror
Torture
Male Protagonist
Yandere
Twins
Urban Fantasy
Mythology
Pandemic
Primarily Female Cast
Cosmic Horror
School Club
Primarily Teen Cast
Shrine Maiden
Police
Female Protagonist
Historical
Board Game
Crossdressing
Description
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.
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Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Time Killing Arc
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Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Curse Killing Arc
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Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Cotton Drifting Arc
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Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Abducted by Demons Arc
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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Dai 1-wa: Onikakushi-hen
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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Dai 3-wa: Tatarigoroshi-hen
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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai - Dai 1-wa: Meakashi-hen
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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Dai 2-wa: Watanagashi-hen
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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Dai-4 wa: Himatsubushi-hen
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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai - Dai 2-wa: Tsumihoroboshi-hen
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Hinamizawa Teiryuujo: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Genten
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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Oni
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Characters
Keiichi Maebara
Male - 14
Rena Ryuuguu
Female - 13-15
Mion Sonozaki
Female - 14-15
Rika Furude
Female - 6-16
Satoko Houjou
Female - 11-17