The BEST episodes of Higurashi: When They Cry

Every episode of Higurashi: When They Cry ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Higurashi: When They Cry!

New kid Keiichi Maebara is settling into his new home of peaceful Hinamizawa village. Making quick friends with the girls from his school, he's arrived in time for the big festival of the year. But something about this isolated town seems "off," and his feelings of dread continue to grow. With a gnawing fear that he's right, what dark secrets could this small community be hiding?

Last Updated: 9/21/2024Network: Tokyo MXStatus: Ended
Demon-Revealing Chapter: Part 2
star
8.08
12 votes

#1 - Demon-Revealing Chapter: Part 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/1/2021

When Rena learns that her father is tribute to the hostess Rina Mamiya, she remembers that her family had fallen apart because of her childhood, and fights against those who destroy her family so that she will not make the same mistake again. Make a decision.

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Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 3
star
8.00
20 votes

#2 - Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 3

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/18/2021

After gaining a new life at St. Lucia's school, which she had longed for, Rika becomes a popular student at the school. On the other hand, Satoko, who couldn't keep up with her studies due to the school spirit, was spending her daily supplementary lessons.

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Demon-Revealing Chapter: Part 3
star
8.00
13 votes

#3 - Demon-Revealing Chapter: Part 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/8/2021

Believing that Keiichi had noticed the crime he had committed, Lena learns that Detective Oishi is investigating Lina's whereabouts, and is entangled in a suspicious demon that springs up from within herself.

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Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 5
star
7.89
19 votes

#4 - Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 5

Season 1 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/4/2021

Satoko's lonely battle to fulfill her only wish to stay with her favorite women forever. It starts.

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Cotton-Revealing Chapter: Part 1
star
7.83
12 votes

#5 - Cotton-Revealing Chapter: Part 1

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/15/2021

Rika, who intended to push Keiichi's back to avoid the tragedy, finds out that Keiichi and Lena have killed each other and despairs. Still, believing in a world where tragedy does not occur, Rika looks forward.

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Cotton-Revealing Chapter: Part 3
star
7.75
12 votes

#6 - Cotton-Revealing Chapter: Part 3

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/29/2021

Mion, who decided to protect Keiichi from the curse of Mr. Oyashiro, is confined in the basement of the Sonozaki family to interrogate one of the three families who believe that it is a mastermind. However, at that time, I wasn't breathing anymore.

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Cat-Deceiving Chapter, Part 4
star
7.71
21 votes

#7 - Cat-Deceiving Chapter, Part 4

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/28/2021

The world where Rika arrived at the end of the chain of death was Hinamizawa, who had no tragedy and was freed from the curse of Mr. Oyashiro.

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Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 4
star
7.71
21 votes

#8 - Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 4

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/25/2021

Satoko, who steps into the ritual hall to be invited by something, is suddenly wrapped in a divine glow. Satoko opens her eyes and finds herself standing in an unworldly place.

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Cotton-Deceiving Chapter, Part 4
star
7.70
27 votes

#9 - Cotton-Deceiving Chapter, Part 4

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/2020

Keiichi, who regrets having entered the ritual hall, is frightened that he may also be hidden by demons like Takano and Tomitake. Meanwhile, a new missing person appears following the village mayor.

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Curse-Revealing Chapter: Part 5
star
7.69
13 votes

#10 - Curse-Revealing Chapter: Part 5

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/2/2021

On the day of cotton-washing, Satoko, who changed into new clothes, smiled at Rika who came to pick her up at home. Without noticing the tragedy that unfolded in the Hojo clan, Rika heads for the festival with Satoko.

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Cotton-Revealing Chapter: Part 2
star
7.67
12 votes

#11 - Cotton-Revealing Chapter: Part 2

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/22/2021

Mion, who received a doll from her beloved Keiichi, seemed to be out of her mind and had a happy time. However, when he witnessed Keiichi with Shion during his part-time job, Mion's heart shook violently.

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Curse-Deceiving Chapter, Part 2
star
7.64
28 votes

#12 - Curse-Deceiving Chapter, Part 2

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/3/2020

Knowing Satoko's painful past, Keiichi becomes more concerned about Satoko than ever before. One day, Satoko suddenly misses school. Keiichi and his friends are trying to hear from Rika...

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Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 7
star
7.63
19 votes

#13 - Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 7

Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/18/2021

Hinamizawa was losing its former appearance due to the power brought by Eua. Eventually, the influence will extend to a certain person... This is a story about the "karma" of a girl who has become a non-human thing...

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Curse-Revealing Chapter: Part 4
star
7.62
13 votes

#14 - Curse-Revealing Chapter: Part 4

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/26/2021

Oishi, who is obsessed with unraveling the truth about the Hinamizawa consecutive mysterious deaths, comes up with the idea of ​​using the truth brought by Teppei asking for help and using it as a decoy by pointing the haunting point at the Hojo clan.

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God-Entertaining Chapter: Part 3
star
7.62
13 votes

#15 - God-Entertaining Chapter: Part 3

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/23/2021

A person with witch's eyes points the muzzle at Rika who knows all the truth. It was the beginning of an eternal battle between repeaters, with only two.

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Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 2
star
7.61
18 votes

#16 - Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 2

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/11/2021

Satoko, who enjoyed her happy life in Hinamizawa Village, is told by Rika that she has a dream that she has kept in her heart for many years. Although it was Satoko confused a sudden confession ....

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Curse-Deceiving Chapter, Part 5
star
7.57
23 votes

#17 - Curse-Deceiving Chapter, Part 5

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/24/2020

In order to save Satoko, Hinamizawa Village is united as the Onigafuchi Death Guard Alliance after reimbursing the connection with the Hojo clan that has continued from the dam project. However, Oishi has appeared in front of such Keiichi us.

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Cat-Deceiving Chapter, Part 1
star
7.55
22 votes

#18 - Cat-Deceiving Chapter, Part 1

Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/7/2021

With the success of Keiichi and others, Satoko was rescued from her uncle Teppei. The future led by the dice of fate seemed to be heading towards the end that Rika longed for ...

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God-Entertaining Chapter: Part 1
star
7.54
13 votes

#19 - God-Entertaining Chapter: Part 1

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/9/2021

In the endless tragedy, Rika's spirit was about to reach its limits. Hanyuu feels that Hinamizawa is different from what she used to be, and decides to restore the imperfect power she gave to Rika.

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Curse-Revealing Chapter: Part 1
star
7.50
12 votes

#20 - Curse-Revealing Chapter: Part 1

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/5/2021

Rika despairs because the tragedy cannot be stopped, no matter how many times the world repeats itself. Hanyuu, with pain in his heart, was also suffering from his helplessness. The next world started, and her best friend Satoko gently advised Rika, who cried.

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Demon-Deceiving Chapter, Part 4
star
7.45
38 votes

#21 - Demon-Deceiving Chapter, Part 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2020

Doubts and suspicions are growing day by day, and Keiichi is unable to meet Rena when she comes to pick him up in the morning, so he misses school. However, Keiichi is conflicted because he wants to trust his friend Rena, but an unexpected person calls out to him.

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Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 6
star
7.43
21 votes

#22 - Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 6

Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/11/2021

Satoko took a tremendous amount of time to understand all the factors surrounding Hinamizawa Village. However, without Satoko's knowledge, small distortions began to appear in the pieces...

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Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 1
star
7.41
17 votes

#23 - Village-Destroying Chapter, Part 1

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/4/2021

June, 1983. Higurashi no Naku's voice is drowned out by the sound of the ritual that is heard someday, and the never-ending roar turns into the joy of victory. And time is, to June of 1984 years ── .

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Cat-Deceiving Chapter, Part 2
star
7.41
22 votes

#24 - Cat-Deceiving Chapter, Part 2

Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/14/2021

Rika decides to confront the fate of the tragedy only five more times. In the next world, Rika visits a toy store in Okinomiya with members of club activities and reunites with a nostalgic person.

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Cat-Deceiving Chapter, Part 3
star
7.41
22 votes

#25 - Cat-Deceiving Chapter, Part 3

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/21/2021

What I wish for is just a little happiness. Everyday scenery that you should have had once. Entrusted the hope of Ichiru, Rika has opened my eyes at the end of the world ── .

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