Higurashi: When They Cry (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Series · ★ 7.7
Released in 2006, Higurashi: When They Cry is an animation, drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Higurashi: When They Cry stars Soichiro Hoshi as Keiichi Maebara (voice), Mai Nakahara as Rena Ryuuguu (voice), Satsuki Yukino as Mion Sonozaki / Shion Sonozaki (voice) and Mika Kanai as Satoko Houjou (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Higurashi: When They Cry has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Higurashi: When They Cry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Higurashi: When They Cry tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Higurashi: When They Cry (2006)?
- In US, Higurashi: When They Cry is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Higurashi: When They Cry worth watching?
- Higurashi: When They Cry holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Higurashi: When They Cry?
- Higurashi: When They Cry stars Soichiro Hoshi, Mai Nakahara, Satsuki Yukino, Mika Kanai and Yukari Tamura.
- When was Higurashi: When They Cry released?
- Higurashi: When They Cry was released in 2006.