When They Cry

Also known as Higurashi no Naku Koro ni

1 playable TV Finished 2006 Unrated

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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.

Studio: Studio DEEN
Episodes: 26 listed
Runtime: about 24 minutes per episode
Genres: Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller

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Rika Furude

Rika FurudeMain character

Yukari Tamura

Yukari TamuraJapanese voice

Rena Ryuuguu

Rena RyuuguuMain character

Mai Nakahara

Mai NakaharaJapanese voice

Shion Sonozaki

Shion SonozakiMain character

Satsuki Yukino

Satsuki YukinoJapanese voice

Mion Sonozaki

Mion SonozakiMain character

Satsuki Yukino

Satsuki YukinoJapanese voice

Satoko Houjou

Satoko HoujouMain character

Mika Kanai

Mika KanaiJapanese voice

Keiichi Maebara

Keiichi MaebaraMain character

Souichirou Hoshi

Souichirou HoshiJapanese voice

Miyo Takano

Miyo TakanoSupporting character

Miki Itou

Miki ItouJapanese voice

Kuraudo Ooishi

Kuraudo OoishiSupporting character

Chafuurin

ChafuurinJapanese voice

Satoshi Houjou

Satoshi HoujouSupporting character

Yuu Kobayashi

Yuu KobayashiJapanese voice

Mamoru Akasaka

Mamoru AkasakaSupporting character

Daisuke Ono

Daisuke OnoJapanese voice

Kyousuke Irie

Kyousuke IrieSupporting character

Toshihiko Seki

Toshihiko SekiJapanese voice

Jirou Tomitake

Jirou TomitakeSupporting character

Tooru Ookawa

Tooru OokawaJapanese voice

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