Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW (2020)
A darkly compelling anime horror mystery set in a cursed village where nothing is ever quite what it seems.
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW - Series Information
- Original Title: ひぐらしのなく頃に 業
- First Air Year: 2020
- Last Air Year: 2021
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 39
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 1, 2020 (United States - TV-MA), October 1, 2020 (Canada - 18+), October 1, 2020 (India - A), October 1, 2020 (Australia - MA 15+), October 1, 2020 (Brazil - 18)
- Networks: Tokyo MX, BS11
- Alternative Titles: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni : Sotsu (FR), Higurashi no naku koro ni gou (IT), 新·寒蝉鸣泣之时 (CN), Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (2020) (JP)
- Production Companies: Passione
- Production Countries: Japan
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW - Plot
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?
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW - Trailer
See the terror lurking beneath Hinamizawa's peaceful surface in the official trailer.
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Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Soichiro Hoshi
- Mai Nakahara
- Satsuki Yukino
- Mika Kanai
- Yukari Tamura
- Chafurin
- Toru Okawa
- Miki Ito
- Toshihiko Seki
- Yui Horie
Writers
- Naoki Hayashi
- Keiichiro Kawaguchi
Executive Producers
- Takayuki Nagatani
- Keiko Ikezaki
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW - FAQs
Where can I stream Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW?
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW is available to stream on both Hulu and Crunchyroll. If you prefer to own it, the series can also be purchased digitally through Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Is Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW a sequel or remake?
It's a fascinating blend of both. Initially marketed as a remake of the original 2006 Higurashi anime, GOU gradually reveals itself to be a full-blown sequel with an entirely new story arc. Returning fans who expected a retread were in for a major surprise by the later episodes.
What is Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW about?
Keiichi Maebara moves to the quiet village of Hinamizawa just in time for its annual festival, but an unsettling dread begins to creep in. Beneath the cheerful surface of his new friendships lies a web of supernatural horror, paranoia, and dark village secrets that spiral into shocking violence.
How does GOU connect to SOTSU in the series?
Season 1 (GOU) presents a series of disturbing mystery arcs that subvert expectations from the original story. Season 2 (SOTSU) then recontextualizes those events by revealing the hidden perspective and motivations behind them, essentially retelling GOU's story from a completely different — and deeply unsettling — point of view.
Is Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW based on a visual novel?
The franchise originates from a celebrated visual novel series by Ryukishi07, first released in 2002. While the original anime adapted those stories faithfully, NEW expands the universe with original narrative content that goes beyond the source material, making it essential viewing even for fans of the novels.
How many seasons and episodes does the series have?
The series spans two seasons and 39 episodes in total. Season 1, subtitled GOU, runs for 24 episodes, while Season 2, subtitled SOTSU, contains 15 episodes. Both seasons aired between October 2020 and September 2021.
Who are the main voice actors in the series?
The core cast features Soichiro Hoshi as Keiichi Maebara, Mai Nakahara as Rena Ryuuguu, Satsuki Yukino as the Sonozaki twins, Mika Kanai as Satoko Houjou, and Yukari Tamura as Rika Furude. Many of these actors reprised their roles from the original 2006 anime adaptation.
What content rating does Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW carry?
The series is rated TV-MA, reflecting its graphic violence, psychological horror, and deeply disturbing themes. It is strictly intended for mature audiences and is not suitable for younger viewers. Viewer discretion is strongly advised, particularly for those sensitive to gore or intense psychological content.
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