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Higurashi: When They Cry

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: April 5, 2006
  • Seasons: 2
  • Episodes: 50
  • Networks: Kansai TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting, AT-X, BS11
  • Genres: Animation, Drama, Mystery
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Higurashi: When They Cry(2006)
Comeback King
This show finished strong! The final season's average rating was higher than the previous one.

It's not paranoia... if they really are trying to kill you!

TMDB Rating: 7.8 (203 votes)

Overview

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.

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When They Cry

26 episodes • 2006Avg: 6.1

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1The Hidden Demon Chapter - Part 1 - The BeginningApr 5, 20066.7
2The Hidden Demon Chapter - Part 2 - SecretApr 12, 20068.5
3The Hidden Demon Chapter - Part 3 - SuspicionApr 19, 20068.5
4The Hidden Demon Chapter - Part 4 - DistortionApr 26, 20068.0
5The Floating Cotton Chapter - Part 1 - JealousyMay 3, 20064.0
6The Floating Cotton Chapter - Part 2 - TakanoMay 10, 20064.0
7The Floating Cotton Chapter - Part 3 - LieMay 17, 20065.0
8The Floating Cotton Chapter - Part 4 - WishMay 24, 20066.0
9The Cursed Murder Chapter - Part 1 - Elder BrotherMay 31, 20066.0
10The Cursed Murder Chapter - Part 2 - BondJun 7, 20066.0
11The Cursed Murder Chapter - Part 3 - BoundaryJun 14, 20066.0
12The Cursed Murder Chapter - Part 4 - Something LostJun 21, 20066.0
13The Cursed Murder Chapter - Part 5 - ApologyJun 28, 20066.0
14The Time Wasting Chapter - Part 1 - HinamizawaJul 5, 20064.0
15The Time Wasting Chapter - Part 2 - OmenJul 12, 20066.0
16The Detective Chapter - Part 1 - First LoveJul 19, 20066.0
17The Detective Chapter - Part 2 - DistinctionJul 26, 20066.0
18The Detective Chapter - Part 3 - Demon's BloodAug 2, 20066.0
19The Detective Chapter - Part 4 - RetaliationAug 9, 20066.0
20The Detective Chapter - Part 5 - Cold HandsAug 16, 20066.0
21The Detective Chapter - Part 6 - ConvictionAug 23, 20067.0
22The Atonement Chapter - Part 1 - HappinessAug 30, 20066.0
23The Atonement Chapter - Part 2 - A Place to Return toSep 6, 20066.0
24The Atonement Chapter - Part 3 - File No. 34Sep 13, 20066.0
25The Atonement Chapter - Part 4 - Earth InvasionSep 20, 20066.0
26The Atonement Chapter - Part 5 - RetakeSep 27, 20067.0
When They Cry - Kai Poster

When They Cry - Kai

24 episodes • 2007Avg: 7.2Golden Era

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1ReunionJul 6, 20078.0
2The Disaster Awakening Chapter - Part 1 - TagJul 13, 20076.0
3The Disaster Awakening Chapter - Part 2 - PowerlessnessJul 20, 20076.0
4The Disaster Awakening Chapter - Part 3 - Pre-established HarmonyJul 27, 20076.0
5The Disaster Awakening Chapter - Part 4 - The Great Hinamizawa DisasterAug 3, 20076.0
6The Massacre Chapter - Part 1 - Law of the LabyrinthAug 10, 20078.0
7The Massacre Chapter - Part 2 - How to Change DestinyAug 17, 20078.0
8The Massacre Chapter - Part 3 - FluctuationAug 24, 20078.0
9The Massacre Chapter - Part 4 - NegotiationAug 31, 20076.0
10The Massacre Chapter - Part 5 - ConfrontationSep 7, 20079.0
11The Massacre Chapter - Part 6 - A Strong WillSep 14, 20079.0
12The Massacre Chapter - Part 7 - Hinamizawa SyndromeSep 21, 20076.0
13The Massacre Chapter - Part 8 - FinaleSep 28, 20079.0
14The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 1 - MiyoOct 5, 20076.0
15The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 2 - WrigglingOct 16, 20076.0
16The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 3 - The Beginning of the EndOct 23, 20076.0
17The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 4 - StrategyOct 30, 20078.0
18The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 5 - The Final PieceNov 6, 20078.0
19The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 6 - OpeningNov 13, 20076.0
20The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 7 - TrapNov 20, 20078.0
21The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 8 - 48 HoursNov 27, 20078.0
22The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 9 - Offense and DefenseDec 4, 20076.0
23The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 10 - Bloody BattleDec 11, 20076.0
24The Festival Accompanying Chapter - Part 11 - EndDec 18, 20079.0

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