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When They Cry · Episode 1: Spirited Away by the Demon Chapter - Part 1 - The Beginning

Spirited Away by the Demon Chapter - Part 1 - The Beginning
2006-04-0525 min

Keiichi Maebara, a student who recently moved into the village of Hinamizawa, is invited by his new friends at school to join their club. But while searching for treasure at a garbage dump, he discovers the village is not as peaceful as it seems.

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When They CryWhen They Cry★ 76%
When They Cry

When They Cry

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
ひぐらしのなく頃に

Also known as: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, ひぐらしのなく頃に, When the Cicadas Cry, Higurashi: When They Cry, Cuando las Cigarras Lloran

TV2006★ 76%HorrorMysteryPsychologicalSupernaturalThriller

Synopsis

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. Based on the amateur mystery game by 07th Expansion, the story is told in a series of different scenarios.

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Characters & Voice Actors

Shion Sonozaki
Shion SonozakiMain
Satsuki YukinoJP
Satsuki Yukino
Mion Sonozaki
Mion SonozakiMain
Satsuki YukinoJP
Satsuki Yukino
Rika Furude
Rika FurudeMain
Yukari TamuraJP
Yukari Tamura
Satoko Houjou
Satoko HoujouMain
Mika KanaiJP
Mika Kanai
Keiichi Maebara
Keiichi MaebaraMain
Souichirou HoshiJP
Souichirou Hoshi
Rena Ryuuguu
Rena RyuuguuMain
Mai NakaharaJP
Mai Nakahara
Kyousuke Irie
Kyousuke IrieSupporting
Toshihiko SekiJP
Toshihiko Seki
Toshiki Inukai
Toshiki InukaiSupporting
Aki KanadaJP
Aki Kanada
Daiki Tomita
Daiki TomitaSupporting
Megumi MatsumotoJP
Megumi Matsumoto
Rumiko Chie
Rumiko ChieSupporting
Fumiko OrikasaJP
Fumiko Orikasa
Oryou Sonozaki
Oryou SonozakiSupporting
Shizuka OkohiraJP
Shizuka Okohira
Akane Sonozaki
Akane SonozakiSupporting
Kikuko InoueJP
Kikuko Inoue

Staff

Hozumi Gouda
Hozumi GoudaSound Director
Ryukishi07
Ryukishi07Original Creator
Eiko Shimamiya
Eiko ShimamiyaTheme Song Lyrics (OP)
Eiko Shimamiya
Eiko ShimamiyaTheme Song Performance (OP)
Kenji Kawai
Kenji KawaiMusic
Thomas Guitard
Thomas GuitardADR Director (French)
Akio Watanabe
Akio WatanabeKey Animation (ep 23)
Rekka Katakiri
Rekka KatakiriTheme Song Performance (ED)

Relations

When They Cry KaiSequelWhen They Cry KaiHigurashi no Naku Koro ni: Nekogoroshi-henSide StoryHigurashi no Naku Koro ni: Nekogoroshi-henHigurashi no Naku Koro ni Kaku: OutbreakSide StoryHigurashi no Naku Koro ni Kaku: OutbreakUmineko: When They CryOtherUmineko: When They CryLast Period: the journey to the end of the despairCharacterLast Period: the journey to the end of the despairHigurashi no Naku Koro ni (Shin Anime)AlternativeHigurashi no Naku Koro ni (Shin Anime)

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