Umineko: When They Cry (2009): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2009, Umineko: When They Cry is an animation, sci-fi & fantasy, drama and mystery series.

What it’s about. As customary per year, the entire family is gathering on the island for a conference that discusses the current financial situations of each respective person. Because of the family head's poor health, this year involves the topic of the head of the family's inheritance and how it will be distributed. However, the family is unaware that the distribution of his wealth is the least of Ushiromiya Kinzo's concerns for this year's family conference. After being told that his end was approaching by his longtime friend and physician, Kinzo is desperate to meet his life's true love one last time: the Golden Witch, Beatrice. Having immersed himself in black magic for many of the later years in his life, Kinzo instigates a ceremony to revive his beloved upon his family's arrival on Rokkenjima.

Who’s in it. Umineko: When They Cry stars Marina Inoue as Jessica Ushiromiya, Daisuke Ono as Battler Ushiromiya, Emi Shinohara as Natsuhi Ushiromiya and Akihiko Ishizumi as Terumasa Nanjou / Masayuki Nanjou, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Umineko: When They Cry has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Umineko: When They Cry page.

If you liked it. Fans of Umineko: When They Cry tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.