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When They Cry

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni · ひぐらしのなく頃に

TV · 2006 · 26 episodes · finished

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Studio Studio DEENSource Visual Novel

HorrorMysteryPsychologicalSupernaturalThriller
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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 FurudeRika FurudeMain
Rena RyuguRena RyuguMain
Shion SonozakiShion SonozakiMain
Mion SonozakiMion SonozakiMain
Satoko HojoSatoko HojoMain
Keiichi MaebaraKeiichi MaebaraMain
Miyo TakanoMiyo TakanoSupporting
Kuraudo OoishiKuraudo OoishiSupporting
Satoshi HojoSatoshi HojoSupporting
Mamoru AkasakaMamoru AkasakaSupporting
Kyosuke IrieKyosuke IrieSupporting
Jiro TomitakeJiro TomitakeSupporting

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