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When They Cry

TV · 2006 · Horror · Mystery · 26 episodes

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.

Format
TV
Episodes
26
Episode Duration
24 min
Status
Finished
Aired
2006-4-5 to 2006-9-27
Season
Spring 2006
Studio
Studio DEEN
Source
Visual Novel
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller
English Title
When They Cry
Native Title
ひぐらしのなく頃に