★ 6.9 TV Series
Higurashi: When They Cry - GOU
Continuing from the first series, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai begins to shed some light on the dark mysteries prevalent in the preceding season. The young group of friends in the town of Hinamizawa continue to enter… Read more
Storyline
Continuing from the first series, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai begins to shed some light on the dark mysteries prevalent in the preceding season. The young group of friends in the town of Hinamizawa continue to enter terrible conflicts with one another in their never ending summer of 1983, often ending with the brutal murder of one of their numbers. Furude Rika, with the help of her spiritual friend Hanyuu, tackles challenges over and over, trying her best to keep their lives from coming to a tragic end. With no end to the torture in sight, Rika must call upon the bonds of friendship and trust among her friends to discover the true villain of this eternal June.
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Characters & Japanese Voice Cast
Rika Furude
Main
VA: Yukari Tamura 
Rena Ryuuguu
Main
VA: Mai Nakahara 
Shion Sonozaki
Main
VA: Satsuki Yukino 
Mion Sonozaki
Main
VA: Satsuki Yukino 
Satoko Houjou
Main
VA: Mika Kanai 
Keiichi Maebara
Main
VA: Souichirou Hoshi 
Hanyuu Furude
Main
VA: Yui Horie 
Miyo Takano
Main
VA: Miki Itou 
Frederica Bernkastel
Supporting
VA: Yukari Tamura 
Kuraudo Ooishi
Supporting
VA: Chafuurin 
Satoshi Houjou
Supporting
VA: Yuu Kobayashi 
Mamoru Akasaka
Supporting
VA: Daisuke Ono Seasons & Related Anime
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does When They Cry Kai have?
When They Cry Kai has 24 episodes.
Which studio made When They Cry Kai?
When They Cry Kai is produced by Studio DEEN.
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