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When They Cry

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni · ひぐらしのなく頃に

Completed. When They Cry is a completed anime. It aired in Spring 2006 and finished with 26 episodes.

Status
Completed
Episodes
26
Aired
Spring 2006
Average score
75/100
Popularity in 2006
#11 of 328
Score rank in 2006
#28 of 328

When They Cry 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.

When They Cry watch order

All 3 entries in the franchise, in release order. Movies, OVAs and specials are included; skip them for a series-only run.

  1. When They Cry — Spring 2006, 26 eps
  2. When They Cry Kai — Summer 2007, 24 eps
  3. When They Cry Rei — Winter 2009, 5 eps

Where to watch When They Cry

Streaming rights differ by country and change often. Check licensed services such as Crunchyroll, Netflix and HIDIVE first — our guide onhow to find which streaming service has an animewalks through it, and the legal streaming services comparisoncovers price and catalog size.

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When They Cry FAQ

Is When They Cry finished?
Yes. When They Cry is a completed anime. It aired in Spring 2006 and finished with 26 episodes.
How many episodes does When They Cry have?
When They Cry has 26 episodes.
When did When They Cry air?
When They Cry premiered in Spring 2006.
What genre is When They Cry?
When They Cry is a Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller anime.
Is there a sequel to When They Cry?
Yes. The next entry is When They Cry Kai (Summer 2007). The full watch order on this page lists all 3 entries in the franchise.

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