Hello guys, and welcome to another fantastic article. Today, we will discuss another interesting topic about Anime, and that would be none other than How to Watch Higurashi: When They Cry In Order. If you are a big fan of Japanese anime like me, it is nearly impossible that you didn’t know about it as it is one of the most popular anime. So if you guys want to know the Watch Order of the Higurashi: When They Cry anime series, then today’s article will surely benefit you. So, Let’s begin, guys!
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How To Watch Higurashi: When They Cry
Higurashi: When They Cry Quick Watch Order
The Higurashi: When They Cry Watch Order consists of five series, three specials, and two OVAs. This series has a long watch order due to its popularity. Thus, this watch guide will help all of you to watch it in the correct sequence.
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- Higurashi When They Cry Season 1
- Higurashi When They Cry Kai
- Higurashi When They Cry Gou
- Higurashi When They Cry Sotsu
- Higurashi When They Cry Nokogoroshi
Higurashi: When They Cry Release order
So, my friends, the first one is the release order of this anime. We will discuss the series and seasons in sequence concerning the release dates in order. Let’s start!
Higurashi: When They Cry (2006)
This one is the first installment of this legendary anime series. The plot of this series revolves around a boy named Keiichi Maebara. The story begins with Keiichi, who has just moved to a village. In his new village life, he has now been living peacefully.
The life of Keiichi is going on peacefully every day, and he now has new school friends too. However, the whole plot changes drastically when Keiichi notices some strange events in the village, but that’s not all. The real twist in the story is that he came to know that the yearly event in the town has some relations with a lot of threatening events that occur every year. The whole anime follows Keiichi in his horrific life of terror.
Higurashi: When They Cry kai (2007)
The plot of this anime series starts with a girl named Rika Furude. She lives in a small town which is very peaceful at the start. Yes, guys, because things change rapidly as the story moves forward, this small quiet town becomes more horrific for Rika. Now, the whole plot follows Rika in unveiling the mysteries behind the terrible events taking place in the area.
Higurashi: When They Cry Rei (2009)
So, here is the third installment of this legendary anime series. The story begins with a peaceful day in Hinamizawa. All the tragic and horrific events are no longer happening now, and our main character, a girl named Rika Furude, is now living a life full of peace and happiness. However, as always, tragedy soon strikes her as a horrific incident that drastically changes the plot. After the incident, our main character woke up to find herself in the past. Now, the series of tragic events is again on the way. The things become even more horrific when she discovers that it’s more tragic than ever.
Umineko: When They Cry (2009)
Umineko: When They Cry, the fourth installment of this series, was also released in 2009. It revolves around the story of a family named Ushiromiya when they went on an island called Rokken Island. It is the island where the head of the Ushiromiya family named Kinzo will select the new head of the family after him. But the actual plot changes when they are welcomed by the Golden Witch Beatrice’s picture at their residence with an inscription. Unluckily, all of them get worse when that inspiration comes to pass. The whole storyline now revolves around this question: will any of them be able to survive or not?
Higurashi: When They Cry – Gou (2020)
The fifth and the latest installment revolves around the story of a boy named Keiichi Maebara, who has recently moved into a town called Hinamizawa. He soon made many new friends there, most of them were girls. However, he is lucky that he has arrived here before the largest yearly festival of Hinamizawa. But he soon realizes that there is something unusual in this town, and his friends are not telling him about it. Although he doesn’t know the reality of this town, he can still guess that something very wrong will happen here. Now the whole story revolves around the peculiar mystery of this town and thoughts of what will happen.
Higurashi: When They Cry Series Movies' Release Order
Sorry to say this, my friends, but this fantastic anime series does not have any movies, though let’s not lose hope, we might just get one in the future. However, there is still no official information available about this yet.
Higurashi: When They Cry Series Specials Release Order
Now, my friends, it’s time to discuss the specials of this fantastic anime series. Let’s start!
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Special
Nekogoroshi-hen (2007)
This special of Higurashi: When They Cry anime series was released in 2007. It begins with the story of a few friends who have to stroll in the whole town while wearing outfits as a penalty for losing in a gambling competition. But the entire situation changes as one of these friends named Maebara Keiichi suggested that they should complete their liability at an abandoned village called Yaguchi as in this way they do not have to complete their penalty in front of people. All of these friends agreed to Maebara Keiichi’s plan as Sonozaki Mion, a girl who is also one of them, tells the gang about a forsaken place there. However, they do not know the reality of this abandoned village and what will happen to them there.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai Specials (2007)
There is not much known about it. But mainly these specials present the shorts that include various storylines like some conversations, etc.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai Specials (2009)
Very sadly, we also do not have too much information about these specials of this legendary anime series also. However, we only know that these were released in the bluray and dvd format and consist of hilarious dubbing which was also done by its native dubbing artists.
Higurashi: When They Cry Series OVAs Release Order
Now, Let’s discuss the OVAs of this mysterious anime series, full of thrillers.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira (2011–2012)
This OVA is based on a unique storyline. It begins with girls named Rika and Satoko, who now have attained sorceress powers. The story follows their adventures along with their friends while fighting off the evils.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kaku: Outbreak (2013)
This OVA is very interesting and thrilling as it revolves around the story of a village where a fatal viral disease broke out. Our main characters in this episode also lived in this village. As youngsters, they become anxious and frightened of this disease. But the actual plot changes when some villagers make serious decisions to control this epidemic, which causes these friends Keiichi Maebara, Mion Sonozaki, and Rena Ryuuguu into trouble. They have to fight with both the epidemic and their other antagonists to run away from the village.
Higurashi: When They Cry Series Spinoff Release Order:
This legendary anime hasn’t released any spin-offs yet.
Higurashi: When They Cry Series Live-Action Movie Release Order
This great anime series also does not have any Live-Action adaption till now.
Higurashi: When They Cry Chronological Order
After all, guys, it’s time to know the chronological order. But unfortunately, like all other anime, it doesn’t have a simple chronological order. No worries, my friends, here, I have a watch order that you can use as a chronological watch order. And since it’s a bit complicated, I have divided it into different parts, and if you follow this you’ll indeed have a great experience. Let’s begin.
Just a heads up that some parts of the series aren’t included here because they’re not relevant to the significant chronological order since they have entirely different storylines.
| Series | Episodes |
| Higurashi's First Season | 1 to 4 |
| Higurashi's First Season | 22 to 26 |
| Higurashi Kai | 1 |
| Higurashi Kai | 2 to 5 |
| Higurashi Gou | 1 to 4 |
| Higurashi Sotsu | 1 to 3 |
| Higurashi's First Season | 5 to 8 |
| Higurashi's First Season | 16 to 21 |
| Higurashi Gou | 5 to 8 |
| Higurashi Sotsu | 4 to 6 |
| Higurashi's First Season | 9 to 13 |
| OVA – Nekogoroshi | Feline Eliminating Part |
| Higurashi Kai | 6 to 13 |
| Higurashi Gou | 9 to 13 |
| Higurashi Sotsu | 7 to 11 |
| Higurashi's First Season | 14 to 15 |
| Higurashi Kai | 14 to 24 |
| Higurashi Rei | 2 to 4 |
| Higurashi Gou | 14 to 17 |
| Higurashi Gou | 18 to 24 |
| Higurashi Sotsu | 12 to 15 |
Will You Watch it?
So, in the end, the conclusion is that Higurashi: When They Cry is the best anime to watch, but just like other series, it also requires to be watched in a sequence in order for you to get more thrillers and enjoyment while watching it; so that’s why today I have told you about its watch order. I hope that all of you have enjoyed it, and that after reading this article y’all will be able to watch it with better experience and less confusion. Thanks for reading, guys!
