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When They Cry Kai

24 Episodes
24 min each
SUMMER 2007

Synopsis

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.

Horror Mystery Psychological Supernatural Thriller
Format
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Episodes
24
Per Episode
24 min
Source
Unknown

Episodes

24 / 24 Episodes
1
Episode 1

Reunion

In 2007, after the Great Hinamizawa Disaster, Akasaka and Oishi return to the ruined village, and reflect on the events that happened twenty-four years before.
2
Episode 2

Disaster Awakening Chapter One: Playing Tag

The gang plays a game of "zombie tag" at school, and on the way home, Keiichi learns of Oyashiro-sama's curse and the mysterious Hinamizawa serial murders.
3
Episode 3

Disaster Awakening Chapter Two: Powerless

The gang goes to visit the festival site during the preparations and later participates in a baseball game. Meanwhile, Satoko worries about Rika's depression and tries to confront her about it.
4
Episode 4

Disaster Awakening Chapter Three: Pre-established Harmony

During the Cotton Drifting Festival, the gang's club activities consist of eating contests and watching Rika's dance. After the festival, Satoko becomes convinced that she and Rika are being watched.
5
Episode 5

Disaster Awakening Chapter Four: The Great Hinamizawa Disaster

As mysterious men storm the Furude house, Satoko manages to hide, but Rika refuses to join her. When Satoko leaves her hiding place, she discovers many horrifying sights in the once peaceful village of Hinamizawa.
6
Episode 6

Massacre Chapter One: Rules of the Labyrinth

Rika begins a new world, but is getting tired of the same events repeating themselves. However, Keiichi proves to her that fate isn't always set in stone.
7
Episode 7

Massacre Chapter Two: How to Change Destiny

Influenced by Keiichi's encouragement and the fact that her friends are starting to avoid repeating their mistakes by remembering glimpses of the other worlds, Rika decides to begin the fight against her own fate.
8
Episode 8

Massacre Chapter Three: Fluctuation

Rika's plans are hindered by the appearance of Satoko's abusive uncle, Teppei, and she starts to lose her newfound faith. Keiichi and the rest of the gang decide to find a way to release Satoko from the clutches of her uncle.
9
Episode 9

Massacre Chapter Four: Negotiation

The fight to save Satoko from her uncle continues as the gang tries to appeal to the Child Counseling Center, first alone, and then they gather the whole class. But will it be enough?
10
Episode 10

Massacre Chapter Five: Showdown

The gang's struggle to help Satoko forces them to confront the village elders, including the leader of the Sonozaki family as Satoko's resilience nears its limit.
11
Episode 11

Massacre Chapter Six: Strong Will

The efforts to rescue Satoko reach a conclusion, and with the Cotton Drifting Festival the next day, everything seems to moving in the direction of a happy ending — until the true culprit finally comes forth.
12
Episode 12

Massacre Chapter Seven: Hinamizawa Syndrome

Rika tells her friends the truth behind the mysterious Hinamizawa Syndrome. Meanwhile, the enemy continues with their plan, eliminating any opposition.
13
Episode 13

Massacre Chapter Eight: Finale

The enemy closes in on the Furude house, and the gang comes to Rika's aid. As they fight the attackers, they realize that if everyone stands together and believes, they can indeed fight fate. But, does everyone truly believe?
14
Episode 14

Festival Music Chapter One: Miyo

Takano's past is revealed, ranging from her stay in an abusive orphanage, to the beginning of her research into the Hinamizawa Syndrome.
15
Episode 15

Festival Music Chapter Two: Wriggling

Takano's story continues, including how she met her foster grandfather, and her determination to continue his work.
16
Episode 16

Festival Music Chapter Three: The Beginning of the End

As Hanyu hopelessly watches the cruel events that occur during the dam incident, she and Rika eagerly await the arrival of the one person who will be the key in bringing an end to the enemy's intentions.
17
Episode 17

Festival Music Chapter Four: Strategy

Rika offers herself as a test subject for Irie and Takano's research. More light is shed on the deaths of Satoko's and Rika's parents and their involvement with the legend of Oyashiro-sama's curse.
18
Episode 18

Festival Music Chapter Five: The Final Piece

Details about Satoshi's past are revealed, including the reason for his disappearance. Rika and Hanyu make their final preparations for the impending struggle against destiny.
19
Episode 19

Festival Music Chapter Six: Opening

Hanyu is physically introduced into the world as a transfer student to the Hinamizawa school. After a brief meeting with Takano and Tomitake, she remembers the past worlds and informs Rika of the enemy's intentions.
20
Episode 20

Festival Music Chapter Seven: Trap

Rika gathers her allies and starts to make plans, while obtaining more information about the enemy and those supporting their ambitions.
21
Episode 21

Festival Music Chapter Eight: 48 Hours

False information regarding Rika is spread by Oishi's group at the precinct, leaving the Yamainu in disarray, and racing to prevent their plans from being foiled.
22
Episode 22

Festival Music Chapter Nine: Offense and Defense

Upon discovering that Tomitake has been captured, Irie rushes to escape and ends up meeting Shion and her bodyguard, Kasai, on their way to the Sonozaki Estate. Little do they know, they're being followed...
23
Episode 23

Festival Music Chapter Ten: Bloody Battle

Irie, Kasai, and Shion head to the clinic to rescue Tomitake, and Irie finally reveals the truth about Satoshi's disappearance to Shion. Elsewhere, the gang battles the Yamainu in the mountains.
24
Episode 24

Festival Music Chapter Eleven: End

The Yamainu concede defeat, but Takano refuses to surrender. As she flees into the mountains, she has a final, emotional confrontation with Rika's group. At last, Rika and all of her friends are able to attend the Cotton Drifting Festival, finally free from fate.

Characters

Keiichi Maebara
Voice Actors
Souichirou Hoshi (japanese)

Keiichi Maebara

Main

Rena Ryuuguu
Voice Actors
Mai Nakahara (japanese)

Rena Ryuuguu

Main

Mion Sonozaki
Voice Actors
Satsuki Yukino (japanese)

Mion Sonozaki

Main

Rika Furude
Voice Actors
Yukari Tamura (japanese)

Rika Furude

Main

Satoko Houjou
Voice Actors
Mika Kanai (japanese)

Satoko Houjou

Main

Shion Sonozaki
Voice Actors
Satsuki Yukino (japanese)

Shion Sonozaki

Main

Staff

Ryukishi07
Ryukishi07
Original Creator
Chiaki Kon
Chiaki Kon
Director
Toshifumi Kawase
Toshifumi Kawase
Series Composition
Kyuuta Sakai
Kyuuta Sakai
Character Design
Kenji Kawai
Kenji Kawai
Music
Eiko Shimamiya
Eiko Shimamiya
Theme Song Lyrics (OP)

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Aired Jul 05, 2007 to Dec 17, 2007
Season SUMMER 2007
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