When They Cry
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni · ひぐらしのなく頃に
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Studio Studio DEENSource Visual Novel
HorrorMysteryPsychologicalSupernaturalThriller
7.83Combined
7.87MAL · 421K
7.60AniList · 68K
Synopsis
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.
Characters
Rika FurudeMain
Rena RyuguMain
Shion SonozakiMain
Mion SonozakiMain
Satoko HojoMain
Keiichi MaebaraMain
Miyo TakanoSupporting
Kuraudo OoishiSupporting
Satoshi HojoSupporting
Mamoru AkasakaSupporting
Kyosuke IrieSupporting
Jiro TomitakeSupportingSeasons in order
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DenpaEnsemble CastTragedyRuralAchronological OrderGoreTime LoopUrban Fantasy
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