07/02/2009 - 12/24/2009 Finished
Umineko no Naku Koro ni (うみねこのなく頃に)
Also known as: Umineko: When They Cry
Considered as the third installment in the highly popular When They Cry series by 07th Expansion, Umineko no Naku Koro ni takes place on the island of Rokkenjima, owned by the immensely wealthy Ushiromiya family. As customary per year, the entire family is gathering on the island for a conference that discusses the current financial situations of each respective person. Because of the family head's poor health, this year involves the topic of the head of the family's inheritance and how it will be distributed. However, the family is unaware that the distribution of his wealth is the least of Ushiromiya Kinzou's (family head) concerns for this year's family conference. After being told that his end was approaching by his longtime friend and physician, Kinzou is desperate to meet his life's true love one last time: the Golden Witch, Beatrice. Having immersed himself in black magic for many of the later years in his life, Kinzou instigates a ceremony to revive his beloved upon his family's arrival on Rokkenjima. Soon after, a violent typhoon traps the family on the island and a string of mysterious murders commence, forcing the eighteen people on the island to fight for their lives in a deadly struggle between fantasy and reality.
26
Total episodes
26
Canon episodes
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Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 26 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Umineko no Naku Koro ni has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Umineko no Naku Koro ni doesn't have a single filler episode: all 26 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 26 episodes of Umineko no Naku Koro ni aired in 2009 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Umineko no Naku Koro ni is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 26 without detours. If you came looking for which Umineko no Naku Koro ni episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
26 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode I-I Opening07/02/2009 | 07/02/2009 | Canon |
| 2 | Episode I-II First Move07/09/2009 | 07/09/2009 | Canon |
| 3 | Episode I-III Dubious Move07/16/2009 | 07/16/2009 | Canon |
| 4 | Episode I-IV Blunder07/23/2009 | 07/23/2009 | Canon |
| 5 | Episode I-V Fool's Mate07/30/2009 | 07/30/2009 | Canon |
| 6 | Episode II-I Middle Game08/06/2009 | 08/06/2009 | Canon |
| 7 | Episode II-II Early Queen Move08/13/2009 | 08/13/2009 | Canon |
| 8 | Episode II-III Weak Square08/20/2009 | 08/20/2009 | Canon |
| 9 | Episode II-IV Skewer08/27/2009 | 08/27/2009 | Canon |
| 10 | Episode II-V Accept09/03/2009 | 09/03/2009 | Canon |
| 11 | Episode II-VI Back Rank Mate09/10/2009 | 09/10/2009 | Canon |
| 12 | Episode III-I Castling09/17/2009 | 09/17/2009 | Canon |
| 13 | Episode III-II Gambit09/24/2009 | 09/24/2009 | Canon |
| 14 | Episode III-III Positional Play10/01/2009 | 10/01/2009 | Canon |
| 15 | Episode III-IV Isolated Pawn10/08/2009 | 10/08/2009 | Canon |
| 16 | Episode III-V Queening Square10/15/2009 | 10/15/2009 | Canon |
| 17 | Episode III-VI Promotion10/22/2009 | 10/22/2009 | Canon |
| 18 | Episode III-VII Swindles10/29/2009 | 10/29/2009 | Canon |
| 19 | Episode IV-I End Game11/05/2009 | 11/05/2009 | Canon |
| 20 | Episode IV-II Zugzwang11/12/2009 | 11/12/2009 | Canon |
| 21 | Episode IV-III Prophylaxis11/19/2009 | 11/19/2009 | Canon |
| 22 | Episode IV-IV Problem Child11/26/2009 | 11/26/2009 | Canon |
| 23 | Episode IV-V Breakthrough12/03/2009 | 12/03/2009 | Canon |
| 24 | Episode IV-VI Adjourn12/10/2009 | 12/10/2009 | Canon |
| 25 | Episode IV-VII Forced Move12/17/2009 | 12/17/2009 | Canon |
| 26 | Episode IV-VIII Sacrifice12/24/2009 | 12/24/2009 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Umineko no Naku Koro ni have?
Umineko no Naku Koro ni has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Umineko no Naku Koro ni have?
In total, Umineko no Naku Koro ni has 26 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Umineko no Naku Koro ni?
It is recommended to watch Umineko 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.
Where can I watch Umineko no Naku Koro ni online?
Umineko no Naku Koro ni is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Umineko no Naku Koro ni a complete anime?
Yes, Umineko 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.
How much filler does Umineko no Naku Koro ni have?
No, Umineko no Naku Koro ni does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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