Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW
ひぐらしのなく頃に 業
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About
New kid Keiichi Maebara is settling into his new home of peaceful Hinamizawa village. Making quick friends with the girls from his school, he's arrived in time for the big festival of the year. But something about this isolated town seems "off," and his feelings of dread continue to grow. With a gnawing fear that he's right, what dark secrets could this small community be hiding?
Cast
Soichiro Hoshi
as Keiichi Maebara (voice)
Mai Nakahara
as Rena Ryuuguu (voice)
Satsuki Yukino
as Mion Sonozaki / Shion Sonozaki (voice)
Mika Kanai
as Satoko Houjou (voice)
Yukari Tamura
as Rika Furude (voice)
Chafurin
as Kuraudo Ooishi (voice)
Toru Okawa
as Jirou Tomitake (voice)
Miki Ito
as Miyo Takano (voice)
Toshihiko Seki
as Kyousuke Irie (voice)
Yui Horie
as Hanyū (voice)
Episodes
GOU
Onidamashi-hen: Demon-Deceiving Chapter, Part 1
Keiichi spends his day accompanying his friends. He, Mion and Rena are on a tour to the village. Afterwards, he retrieves the statue of a fast food restaurant mascot because Rena finds it 'cute'.
Onidamashi-hen: Demon-Deceiving Chapter, Part 2
Keiichi goes with Rena to retrieve the Colonel so she can take him home with her. Later, Keiichi and his friends have fun at the festival and watch Rika performing the ritual.
Onidamashi-hen: Demon-Deceiving Chapter, Part 3
Hinamizawa's darkest secrets begin to unfold as Keiichi talks with the local detective.
Onidamashi-hen: Demon-Deceiving Chapter, Part 4
Keiichi grows more suspicious of Rena. The next day at school, Rika encourages Keiichi to be brave. Keiichi feels guilty and tries to return to normal life. That same evening, his parents leave town for the night, leaving him alone, and Rena wants to come over to cook dinner for him.
Watadamashi-hen: Cotton-Deceiving Chapter, Part 1
Keiichi and his friends attend a game competition at a Sonozaki family owned shop. As a consolation prize for the event money, the store owner gives dolls to everyone except Mion. Keiichi gives his to Mion as he sees no value in keeping it. Later, Keiichi and his father meet at the cosplay restaurant. There, Keiichi meets Shion and confuses her for Mion, due to similar appearances. She proclaims that she is actually Mion's twin sister. Keiichi believes she is Mion pretending to be effeminate.
Watadamashi-hen: Cotton-Deceiving Chapter, Part 2
Keiichi learns about the yearly murders from Shion, Miyo, and Jiro. At the festival, Shion drags Keiichi away from Rika's dance and the two run into Miyo and Jiro, who are breaking into the ritual tool shed. They decide to go inside to look at it with Miyo.
Watadamashi-hen: Cotton-Deceiving Chapter, Part 3
Inside the sacred shed Keiichi learns about the dark origins of the Hinamizawa village and the Festival. The day after he finds out that Miyo, Jiro, and the village mayor have gone missing.
Watadamashi-hen: Cotton-Deceiving Chapter, Part 4
Rika has suddenly gone missing and Satoko coldly suspects Keiichi, who was the last one to talk with Rika, but Mion says that she saw Rika speaking with some men in construction uniforms. While looking for Rika, Mion pulls Keiichi away from a locked silo and indirectly informs Keiichi that Rika is trying to kill people and that she needs to put an end to string of murders occurring, which is being led by the Three Great Families.
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About Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW
New kid Keiichi Maebara is settling into his new home of peaceful Hinamizawa village. Making quick friends with the girls from his school, he's arrived in time for the big festival of the year. But something about this isolated town seems "off," and his feelings of dread continue to grow. With a gnawing fear that he's right, what dark secrets could this small community be hiding? Across 2 seasons and 39 episodes, originally airing on Tokyo MX.
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW Cast and Characters
The cast features Soichiro Hoshi (as Keiichi Maebara (voice)), Mai Nakahara (as Rena Ryuuguu (voice)), Satsuki Yukino (as Mion Sonozaki / Shion Sonozaki (voice)), Mika Kanai (as Satoko Houjou (voice)), and Yukari Tamura (as Rika Furude (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW has built such a passionate audience.
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Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW holds a 7.4/10 rating based on 55 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW?
The main cast includes Soichiro Hoshi, Mai Nakahara, Satsuki Yukino, and Mika Kanai, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
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Yes — Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
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Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW first aired in 2020.
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New kid Keiichi Maebara is settling into his new home of peaceful Hinamizawa village. Making quick friends with the girls from his school, he's arrived in time for the big festival of the year. But something about this isolated town seems "off," and his feelings of dread continue to grow. With a gnawing fear that he… It belongs to the Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama genres.
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When was Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW first released?
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW first premiered on October 1, 2020 (2020). The series has since concluded its run.
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