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Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW

2020 – 2021Show2 seasons39 episodesTV-MA

AnimationMystery
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A nerve-racking, gripping animated series about the mind and mystery, with standout storytelling and sound design.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 39 episodes · best: S1E21 "Satokowashi-hen: Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 4" 9.2

Episodes

8.4

Story

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?

Feels like

  • Psychological Horror Mystery
  • Paranoia & Suspense
  • Tragic Cycle Narrative
  • Folklore & Supernatural Dread
  • Character Study in Madness
  • Gory Violence
  • Unreliable Narrator
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Dark Deconstruction

Cast

24 of 25 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Takashi Ikehata, Fujiaki Asari, Yasunori Goto
Written by
Naoki Hayashi, Keiichiro Kawaguchi
Produced by
Makoto Nakamura, Takema Okamura, Tomoyuki Ohwada
Music by
Kenji Kawai

Everyone

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Facts

October 1, 2020 · September 30, 2021 · Ended

First aired
October 1, 2020
Last aired
September 30, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 39 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
50 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW?"

Questions about Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW?

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In the United States, Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW streams on Hulu and Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 49 other countries.

Is Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.9).

How long does it take to watch Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW?

16 h

About 16 hours: 39 episodes in 2 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2021.

Can I half-watch Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 8 for non-linear narrative.

Will Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

Is Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.