Original
04/05/2006 - 09/27/2006 Finished
Higurashi: When They Cry (Higurashi no Naku Koro ni)
Also known as: ひぐらしのなく頃に
When Keiichi Maebara moves to Hinamizawa village in summer 1983, he befriends Rena Ryuuguu, Mion Sonozaki, Satoko Houjou, and Rika Furude. As the annual festival approaches, he uncovers a horrifying pattern of murders and disappearances connected to the village's patron god Oyashiro,yet his friends refuse to speak. Consumed by paranoia and suspicion, Keiichi descends into the mysteries underlying Higurashi no Naku Koro ni.
26
Total episodes
26
Canon episodes
0
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Canon episodes · 26 Filler episodes · 0
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Watch order: filler vs canon
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni has no filler episodes: all 26 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
26 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Beginning (Chapter: Spirited Away by the Demon, Part 1)04/05/2006 | 04/05/2006 | Canon |
| 2 | The Secret (Chapter: Spirited Away by the Demon, Part 2)04/12/2006 | 04/12/2006 | Canon |
| 3 | Suspicion (Chapter: Spirited Away by the Demon, Part 3)04/19/2006 | 04/19/2006 | Canon |
| 4 | Disturbance (Chapter: Spirited Away by the Demon, Part 4)04/26/2006 | 04/26/2006 | Canon |
| 5 | Jealousy (Chapter: Cotton Drifting, Part 1)05/03/2006 | 05/03/2006 | Canon |
| 6 | Takano (Chapter: Cotton Drifting, Part 2)05/10/2006 | 05/10/2006 | Canon |
| 7 | Lies (Chapter: Cotton Drifting, Part 3)05/17/2006 | 05/17/2006 | Canon |
| 8 | Wish (Chapter: Cotton Drifting, Part 4)05/24/2006 | 05/24/2006 | Canon |
| 9 | Older Brother (Chapter: Curse Killing, Part 1)05/31/2006 | 05/31/2006 | Canon |
| 10 | Bond (Chapter: Curse Killing, Part 2)06/07/2006 | 06/07/2006 | Canon |
| 11 | Borderline (Chapter: Curse Killing, Part 3)06/14/2006 | 06/14/2006 | Canon |
| 12 | Lost Item (Chapter: Curse Killing, Part 4)06/21/2006 | 06/21/2006 | Canon |
| 13 | Apology (Chapter: Curse Killing, Part 5)06/28/2006 | 06/28/2006 | Canon |
| 14 | Hinamizawa (Chapter: Time Wasting, Part 1)07/05/2006 | 07/05/2006 | Canon |
| 15 | Sign (Chapter: Time Wasting, Part 2)07/12/2006 | 07/12/2006 | Canon |
| 16 | First Love (Chapter: Eye Opening, Part 1)07/19/2006 | 07/19/2006 | Canon |
| 17 | Responsibility (Chapter: Eye Opening, Part 2)07/26/2006 | 07/26/2006 | Canon |
| 18 | Oni's Blood Line (Chapter: Eye Opening, Part 3)08/02/2006 | 08/02/2006 | Canon |
| 19 | Revenge (Chapter: Eye Opening, Part 4)08/09/2006 | 08/09/2006 | Canon |
| 20 | Cold Hands (Chapter: Eye Opening, Part 5)08/16/2006 | 08/16/2006 | Canon |
| 21 | Condemnation (Chapter: Eye Opening, Part 6)08/23/2006 | 08/23/2006 | Canon |
| 22 | Happiness (Chapter: Atonement, Part 1)08/30/2006 | 08/30/2006 | Canon |
| 23 | Place to Return (Chapter: Atonement, Part 2)09/06/2006 | 09/06/2006 | Canon |
| 24 | Document 34 (Chapter: Atonement, Part 3)09/13/2006 | 09/13/2006 | Canon |
| 25 | Earth Invasion (Chapter: Atonement, Part 4)09/20/2006 | 09/20/2006 | Canon |
| 26 | Retake (Chapter: Atonement, Part 5)09/27/2006 | 09/27/2006 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Higurashi no Naku Koro ni have?
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni is season 1 of 4 in the franchise: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou, and Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu. All of them have finished airing.
How many episodes does Higurashi no Naku Koro ni have?
This page covers 26 episodes. Adding up every season, the franchise has 89 episodes in total.
What is the best order to watch Higurashi no Naku Koro ni?
It is recommended to watch Higurashi no Naku Koro ni in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
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Is Higurashi no Naku Koro ni a complete anime?
Yes, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
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