Higurashi: When They Cry
“It's not paranoia... if they really are trying to kill you!”
Where to watch Higurashi: When They Cry in Japan
Higurashi: When They Cry is streaming on Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on FOD. Availability checked 7 June 2026.
About Higurashi: When They Cry
Higurashi: When They Cry is a 2006 web series in the Animation, Drama and Mystery genres, starring Soichiro Hoshi, Mai Nakahara and Satsuki Yukino. It spans 2 seasons and 50 episodes, and originally aired on Kansai TV, Tokai Television Broadcasting, AT-X and BS11. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 231 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Higurashi: When They Cry in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
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Overview
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.
Seasons (2)
- When They Cry26 episodes · 2006
- When They Cry: Kai24 episodes · 2007
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Higurashi: When They Cry in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Higurashi: When They Cry on Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on FOD.
Is Higurashi: When They Cry on Netflix?+
Higurashi: When They Cry is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel and FOD.
How many seasons of Higurashi: When They Cry are there?+
Higurashi: When They Cry has 2 seasons and 50 episodes in total.
Who stars in Higurashi: When They Cry?+
Higurashi: When They Cry stars Soichiro Hoshi, Mai Nakahara, Satsuki Yukino, Mika Kanai and Yukari Tamura.
When did Higurashi: When They Cry come out?+
Higurashi: When They Cry is a 2006 web series.
What genre is Higurashi: When They Cry?+
Higurashi: When They Cry is Animation, Drama and Mystery series.
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