Series

Higurashi: When They Cry

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

★ 7.7(232)200624m2 seasons

Higurashi: When They Cry is streaming on Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on FOD. Availability checked 20 June 2026.

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Good to know

Release date: 2006-04-05
Runtime: 24m
Language: Japanese
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 50
Network: Kansai TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting, AT-X, BS11
Status: Ended
Country: Japan
Studio: Studio Deen

Higurashi: When They Cry — trailer

About Higurashi: When They Cry

Higurashi: When They Cry is a 2006 web series in the Animation, Drama and Mystery genres, starring Soichiro Hoshi, Mai Nakahara and Satsuki Yukino. It spans 2 seasons and 50 episodes, and originally aired on Kansai TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting, AT-X and BS11. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 232 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Higurashi: When They Cry in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Seasons (2)

When They Cry26 eps · 2006

When They Cry: Kai24 eps · 2007

Cast

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)

Yui Horie

Hanyu (voice)

Themes & keywords

mass murdertraumabaseball batsadismvillagesupernaturalmurderrampagegorepsychological thrillertorturefearpsychicwitness to murderdungeon

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Higurashi: When They Cry in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Higurashi: When They Cry on Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on FOD.

Is Higurashi: When They Cry on Netflix?+

Higurashi: When They Cry is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel and FOD.

How many seasons of Higurashi: When They Cry are there?+

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

Who stars in Higurashi: When They Cry?+

Higurashi: When They Cry stars Soichiro Hoshi, Mai Nakahara, Satsuki Yukino, Mika Kanai and Yukari Tamura.

When did Higurashi: When They Cry come out?+

Higurashi: When They Cry is a 2006 web series.

What genre is Higurashi: When They Cry?+

Higurashi: When They Cry is Animation, Drama and Mystery series.