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Higurashi: When They Cry
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Higurashi: When They Cry

2006-04-05 · 24 min / episode · ★ 7.7

Animation · Drama · Mystery

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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Studio Deen
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Japan
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Soichiro HoshiSoichiro HoshiKeiichi Maebara (voice)
Mai NakaharaMai NakaharaRena Ryuuguu (voice)
Satsuki YukinoSatsuki YukinoMion Sonozaki / Shion Sonozaki (voice)
Mika KanaiMika KanaiSatoko Houjou (voice)
Yukari TamuraYukari TamuraRika Furude (voice)
Yui HorieYui HorieHanyu (voice)

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