When They Cry
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
#9 Most Rated · Spring 2006#298 Most Popular#20 Most Rated · 2006
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.
Format
TV
Episodes
26
Episode Duration
24 mins
Characters
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Staff
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Reviews
4 · sorted by votes
Status Distribution
Current
5%·8,961
Planning
35%·58,678
Paused
5%·7,980
Dropped
4%·7,421
Completed
51%·85,741
Score Distribution
102030405060708090100
Recommendations
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Relations
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SequelWhen They Cry KaiTV · 2007
Side StoryHigurashi no Naku Koro ni: Nekogoroshi-henSPECIAL · 2007
OtherUmineko: When They CryTV · 2009
Side StoryHigurashi no Naku Koro ni Kaku: OutbreakOVA · 2013
AlternativeHigurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Abducted by Demons ArcMANGA
AlternativeHigurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Cotton Drifting ArcMANGA
AlternativeHigurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Curse Killing ArcMANGA
AlternativeHigurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Time Killing ArcMANGA
Tags
Hide spoilersDenpa98%Alternate Universe96%Ensemble Cast95%Time Manipulation92%Tragedy89%Conspiracy86%Achronological Order85%Rural85%Gore84%Time Loop81%Torture73%Bullying73%Body Horror73%Male Protagonist70%Yandere69%Twins69%Urban Fantasy69%Chibi68%Mythology66%Pandemic65%Primarily Female Cast64%School Club61%Shrine Maiden60%Primarily Teen Cast60%Police58%Historical51%Crossdressing42%Board Game32%
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does When They Cry have?
When They Cry has 26 episodes.
Is When They Cry finished?
As of now, When They Cry has finished.
When did When They Cry air?
When They Cry aired from April 5, 2006 to September 27, 2006.
What kind of show is When They Cry?
When They Cry is a TV series with episodes around 24 minutes long, originally from Japan.
When did When They Cry premiere?
When They Cry premiered in Spring 2006.