Japan Synopsis
ひぐらしのなく頃に
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.
The 2005–2007 Japan Window
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Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #785 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (83rd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.9 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #649 of 2,532 (top 26%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Studio Deen |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 2 / 50 |
| Release Date | April 5, 2006 |
| Official Site | www.oyashirosama.com |
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Questions Answered
Who created Higurashi: When They Cry?
Higurashi: When They Cry was created by Toshifumi Kawase, Ryūkishi07.
When did Higurashi: When They Cry end?
Higurashi: When They Cry finished its run with its final episode airing on December 18, 2007.
Where did Higurashi: When They Cry air?
Higurashi: When They Cry aired on Kansai TV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.