Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni (When They Cry) has a relatively interesting tale involving undeniable violence, gore, an intellectual mystery, and fanaticism. The story is set in a small town in Japan, where a series of murders occur. In other words, there isn’t anything new that we haven’t seen before, but the elements are mixed in such a way to hold one’s attention well. Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni manages to take an interesting spin on what initially appears to be a whodunnit thriller, dipping its toes into the psychological horror genre.
The story of Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni is relatively unpredictable and eerily good. And with it being a mystery roller-coaster, many scenes will leave you guessing at what will happen next or what took place that we don’t know about yet. As a horror anime, it’s not scary, but all the other elements, combined with the strange occurrences happening throughout the series to a handful of teenagers, add to the otherworldly psychological atmosphere that the anime is trying to set make it damn interesting if not terrifying.
If you are thinking of giving Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni (When They Cry) anime series a try, here’s a guide to help you watch it in the correct order.
Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni Watch Order:
1. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Alternate Title: When They Cry
Episodes: 26
2. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Special: Nekogoroshi-hen (Optional)
Alternate Title: None
Episodes: 1 (Special)
3. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai
Alternate Title: When They Cry: Kai
Episodes: 24
4. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei (Optional)
Alternate Title: When They Cry: Rei
Episodes: 5 (OVA)
5. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira (Optional)
Alternate Title: None
Episodes: 4 (OVA)
6. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kaku: Outbreak (Optional)
Alternate Title: None
Episodes: 1 (OVA)
7. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou
Alternate Title: Higurashi: When They Cry – Gou
Episodes: 24
8. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu
Alternate Title: Higurashi: When They Cry – SOTSU
Episodes: 15
Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni (When They Cry) is a horror mystery anime series adapted from the visual novel of the same name created by 07th Expansion.
Synopsis: Keiichi Maebara, along with his family, moved to the quiet town of Hinamizawa. He spent most of his days blissfully playing games with the new local friends he made after moving. But he soon discovers there is something sinister going on in Hinamizawa. And maybe the new friends he made are hiding something from him that he is too afraid to ask them.
