Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW
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?
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
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| United States | Hulu, Crunchyroll | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| India | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| United Kingdom | Crunchyroll | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Crunchyroll | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Crunchyroll, Joyn Plus, ProSieben Fun Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| France | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel | — |
About Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW is a 2020 Japanese-language animation, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy series. The cast is led by Soichiro Hoshi, Mai Nakahara, Satsuki Yukino. It spans 2 seasons and 39 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu, Crunchyroll.
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW was produced by Passione and made in Japan. It was first aired on October 1, 2020, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- First aired
- October 1, 2020
- Last aired
- September 30, 2021
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 2 (39 episodes)
- Network
- Tokyo MX, BS11
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Passione
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW cast & crew
The cast features Soichiro Hoshi as Keiichi Maebara (voice), Mai Nakahara as Rena Ryuuguu (voice), Satsuki Yukino as Mion Sonozaki / Shion Sonozaki (voice), Mika Kanai as Satoko Houjou (voice), Yukari Tamura as Rika Furude (voice), and Chafurin as Kuraudo Ooishi (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kenji Kawai, cinematography is by Yuichiro Tozawa, and it was produced by Tomoyuki Ohwada and Yuko Hirata.
Is Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW worth watching?
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 57 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation series.
With 2 seasons and 39 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy animation, mystery, and sci-fi & fantasy, Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW
Soichiro Hoshi
Keiichi Maebara (voice)
Mai Nakahara
Rena Ryuuguu (voice)
Satsuki Yukino
Mion Sonozaki / Shion Sonozaki (voice)
Mika Kanai
Satoko Houjou (voice)
Yukari Tamura
Rika Furude (voice)
Chafurin
Kuraudo Ooishi (voice)
Toru Okawa
Jirou Tomitake (voice)
Miki Ito
Miyo Takano (voice)
Toshihiko Seki
Kyousuke Irie (voice)
Yui Horie
Hanyū (voice)
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW in United States?
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW is streaming on Hulu, Crunchyroll in United States.
▸Is Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW on Hulu?
Yes — Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW is currently available on Hulu in United States.
▸What language is Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW in?
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW are there?
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW has 2 seasons with 39 episodes in total.
▸What is Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW rated?
Higurashi: When They Cry - NEW is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 57 ratings.
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