Higurashi: When They Cry — Season 1, Episode 1: The Hidden Demon Chapter - Part 1 - The Beginning

Episode synopsis

Keiichi Maebara, a student who recently moved into the village of Hinamizawa, is invited by his new friends at school to join their club. But while searching for treasure at a garbage dump with Rena Ryugu, he discovers the village is not as peaceful as it seems.

About Higurashi: When They Cry

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.

More episodes from Season 1

• E2The Hidden Demon Chapter - Part 2 - Secret
• E3The Hidden Demon Chapter - Part 3 - Suspicion
• E4The Hidden Demon Chapter - Part 4 - Distortion
• E5The Floating Cotton Chapter - Part 1 - Jealousy
• E6The Floating Cotton Chapter - Part 2 - Takano
• E7The Floating Cotton Chapter - Part 3 - Lie
• E8The Floating Cotton Chapter - Part 4 - Wish
• E9The Cursed Murder Chapter - Part 1 - Elder Brother
• E10The Cursed Murder Chapter - Part 2 - Bond
• E11The Cursed Murder Chapter - Part 3 - Boundary
• E12The Cursed Murder Chapter - Part 4 - Something Lost
• E13The Cursed Murder Chapter - Part 5 - Apology