Higurashi: When They Cry

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Cursed village, deceptive tranquility; friendships tested by madness and mystery. Rewind, repeat, unravel fate’s knot. Typed screams, bloodstains on fate's canvas—fragments converge. Can bonds defy the cruel grip of an unseen puppeteer?

Higurashi: When They Cry Trivia

What is the name of the fictional village where Higurashi: When They Cry takes place? (Advanced)
#1: Hinamizawa
#2: Sakuragaoka
#3: Ayakashimura
#4: Karasumori
Who is the main protagonist in Higurashi: When They Cry? (Expert)
#1: Keiichi Maebara
#2: Rena Ryuugu
#3: Mion Sonozaki
#4: Shion Sonozaki
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Higurashi: When They Cry Fun Facts

The opening theme Higurashi no Naku Koro ni by Eiko Shimamiya reached number 18 on the Oricon singles chart.
The original visual novel was developed by a single person under the pseudonym Ryukishi07.

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Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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release
August 10, 2002

Release of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Visual Novel

The first installment of the Higurashi: When They Cry visual novel series was released by 07th Expansion.

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April 4, 2006

Higurashi: When They Cry Anime Premiere

The anime adaptation of Higurashi: When They Cry premiered in Japan, bringing wider popularity to the franchise.

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July 1, 2007

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai Anime Premiere

The second season of the Higurashi anime series, continuing the story from the original, was aired.

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October 1, 2020

Higurashi: When They Cry – Gou Anime Premiere

The continuation and new direction of the Higurashi anime adaptation began airing in Japan.

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