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Higurashi: When They Cry

TV-MA2006–20072 seasons
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"It's not paranoia... if they really are trying to kill you!"

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.

AnimationDramaMystery
Mass MurderTraumaBaseball BatSadismVillageSupernaturalMurderRampageGorePsychological Thriller

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What is Higurashi: When They Cry (2006) about?

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…

Who stars in Higurashi: When They Cry?

Higurashi: When They Cry stars Soichiro Hoshi (Keiichi Maebara (voice)), Mai Nakahara (Rena Ryuuguu (voice)), Satsuki Yukino (Mion Sonozaki / Shion Sonozaki (voice)), Mika Kanai (Satoko Houjou (voice)), Yukari Tamura (Rika Furude (voice)).

How many seasons does Higurashi: When They Cry have?

Higurashi: When They Cry has 2 seasons. There are 50 episodes in total.

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