Higurashi: When They Cry
It's not paranoia... if they really are trying to kill you!
On Kansai TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting
A psychological horror mystery where a tight-knit group of friends becomes a source of dread, built on cyclical trauma, paranoia, and the collapse of trust in an isolated village.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is Higurashi: When They Cry scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 99% of series.
Is Higurashi: When They Cry sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of series.
Is Higurashi: When They Cry violent? Yes, very. More violent than 98% of series.
Does Higurashi: When They Cry leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 96% of series.
Is Higurashi: When They Cry easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is Higurashi: When They Cry one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 88% of series.
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