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title: "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni"
description: "Hinamizawa, a small rural village in Japan, circa 1983. The village is known for its annual Watanagashi Festival, which honors the local deity, Oyashiro-sama.  "
image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/00/75600.jpg"
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# Higurashi no Naku Koro ni

![Higurashi no Naku Koro ni](https://t.vndb.org/cv/00/75600.jpg)

**Alternative Title:** ひぐらしのなく頃に

**Aliases:** When the Cicadas Cry, 寒蟬鳴泣之時, 暮蟬悲鳴時

**Developer:** 07th Expansion

**Release date:** Aug 10, 2002

**Platform:** Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, GBA, NDS, PS2, PS3, PS4, PS Vita, Switch, VND, MOB

**Language:** English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional)

**Rating:** 8.6/10 (11152 votes)

## Description
Hinamizawa, a small rural village in Japan, circa 1983. The village is known for its annual Watanagashi Festival, which honors the local deity, Oyashiro-sama.

The story follows Maebara Keiichi, a teenage boy who has recently moved to Hinamizawa with his family. He quickly becomes friends with a group of local girls: Ryuuguu Rena, Sonozaki Mion, Houjou Satoko, and Furude Rika. On the surface, Hinamizawa is a peaceful, tight-knit community. However, Keiichi soon discovers that the village harbors dark secrets and a history of mysterious disappearances and gruesome murders that occur each year around the time of the Watanagashi Festival.

[Based on [Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higurashi_no_Naku_Koro_ni)]

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni is the first set of stories, the "Question" arcs, comprising:
-Onikakushi
-Watanagashi
-Tatarigoroshi
-Himatsubushi

## Characters
### Akasaka Mamoru (赤坂 衛)
He is a detective in the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Public Safety Division [spoiler]who lost his wife, Yukie, five years ago. Now lives alone with his only daughter [url=/c71707]Miyuki[/url].

After the Great Hinamizawa Disaster, he cooperates with [url=/c3829]Ooishi[/url], who is working hard to solve the mystery, and visits Kakiuchi City to find out who is from Hinamizawa Village.[/spoiler] He tells [url=/c18743]Natsumi[/url] and the others that he is from the "Okinomiya Bookstore".

[Edited from [url=https://07th-expansion.fandom.com/wiki/Mamoru_Akasaka]Mamoru Akasaka[/url] on 07th Expansion Wiki]

Protagonist of Himatsubushi and one of the protagonists of Kageboushi.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Birthday:** 3 August
- **Hair:** Black, Short, Straight, Spiky Bangs, Parted to Side
- **Body:** Pale, Young-adult, Muscular
- **Eyes:** Amber, Red, Hosome
- **Clothes:** Jacket, T-shirt, Vest, Jeans
- **Personality:** Friendly, Kind, Protective, Loyal, Serious, Honest, Watashi, Idealist
- **Role:** Husband, Widower, Father, Friend, Writer, Police, Coworker, Gamer
- **Engages in:** Martial Arts, Investigation, Unarmed Fighting, Not Sexually Involved, Mahjong, Karate
- **Subject of:** Injury, Time Loop, Hospitalization, Guilt
- **Voiced by:** Ono Daisuke

### Maebara Keiichi (前原 圭一)
The protagonist of this story.

He is temperamental and hot blooded, but at the same time he's also indecisive. He gets shy around girls easily... He is the sort of character you would find in the lead role of a love story.

As a matter of course, he's not very honest about himself. And of course, he's also quite popular with the girls.

Unfortunately this isn't a love story, so his personality won't do him much good. Quite the opposite, in fact...

[spoiler]At his old school, Keiichi grew bored of getting good grades and bought a BB gun, entertaining himself by shooting at younger kids as they were walking home. His parents determined that they were also at fault for not realizing Keiichi's unhappiness and struggles, and so they moved to Hinamizawa to help Keiichi get a fresh start.[/spoiler]

[From [url=https://07th-expansion.fandom.com/wiki/Keiichi_Maebara]Keiichi Maebara[/url] on 07th Expansion Wiki]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Aliases:** K, K1, KeiKei, Magician of Words, にーにー, Nii-nii, 圭ちゃん, Kei-chan
- **Birthday:** 13 April
- **Hair:** Brown, Short, Straight, Spiky Bangs
- **Engages in:** Cross-dressing, Fighting, Suicide, Teasing, Manslaughter, Murder, Baseball, Investigation, Cosplay, Self-sacrifice, Not Sexually Involved, Infiltration, Bad Cooking
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Trousers, Shirt, T-shirt, Vest, Shorts, Sports Shoes, Belt, Tank Top, Ankle Socks, Loafers
- **Subject of:** Assault, Insanity, Psychosis, Viral Infection, Teasing, Disability, Time Loop, Hospitalization, Homicide, Coercion, Paranoia, Fainting, Memory Alteration, Manipulation, Delusion, Hallucination, Guilt, Panic Disorder, Completely Unavoidable Death
- **Personality:** Hotblooded, Ore, Pervert, Outgoing, Cautious, Distrustful, Kind, Protective, Emotional, Curious, Competitive, Blunt, Charismatic, Obsessive
- **Eyes:** Blue, Tsurime
- **Role:** Son, Friend, Student Club Member, Classmate, Gamer, Transfer Student, Popular
- **Items:** Baseball Bat, Shovel, Bicycle
- **Voiced by:** Hoshi Souichirou

### Furude Rika (古手 梨花)
Rika is a grade lower than [url=/c3786]Keiichi[/url], and thus is a classmate of [url=/c3789]Satoko[/url]'s.

She is very quiet and reserved for her age, which makes her almost the polar opposite of Satoko. However, the two of them can often be found in each other's company.

Whenever Satoko is in tears after losing against Keiichi, it is Rika who cheers her up. When Satoko wins, Rika comforts Keiichi instead. When Keiichi teases [url=/c3787]Rena[/url], Rika comforts her.

In fact, Rika comforts whomever is in need of comfort.

She seems happy with it.

[spoiler]When by herself or with [url=/c3817]Hanyuu[/url], Rika completely drops her cutesy and child-like personality and displays a much more cynical, mature, apathetic, serious and occasionally hostile personality, developed as a result of her 100 years of traveling through the Sea of Fragments.[/spoiler]

[From [url=https://07th-expansion.fandom.com/wiki/Rika_Furude]Rika Furude[/url] on 07th Expansion Wiki]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Aliases:** 梨花ちゃま, Rika-chama
- **Birthday:** 21 August
- **Hair:** Blue, Hime Cut, Long, Straight, Blunt Bangs, Sidehair
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Kid, Younger Appearance, Flat Chest
- **Personality:** Hard Worker, Boku, Stoic, Pretending, Cynic, Reserved, Relaxed, Rude, Made-up Words, Smart, Serious, Mature, Pessimist, Mysterious, Sharp-tongued, Taciturn, Wise, Watashi, Blunt, Manipulative, Desu, Cheerful, Nano, Apathetic
- **Role:** Student, Magician, Orphan, Daughter, Roommate, Friend, Ward, Student Club Member, Miko, Classmate, Kouhai, Gamer, Popular, Divine Blooded
- **Engages in:** Fighting, Drinking, Alcohol Abuse, Suicide, Teasing, Religion, Not Sexually Involved
- **Eyes:** Violet, Tareme
- **Clothes:** Dress, Mini-dress, Shirt, Sport Bloomers, Knee-high Socks, Sandals, Miko's Dress, Suspenders, Ribbon Tie, Pleated Skirt, Zouri, Mary Jane, Tabi
- **Subject of:** Clinical Depression, Torture, Viral Infection, Time Loop, Homicide, Human Subject Research, Completely Unavoidable Death
- **Items:** Hypodermic Needle
- **Voiced by:** Tamura Yukari

### Houjou Satoko (北条 沙都子)
A girl one grade lower than [url=/c3786]Keiichi[/url].

She is usually very polite, but because she is still young she sometimes has difficulty with grammar.

However, behind her innocent exterior lies a personality that loves setting traps for other people. You could call her a trickster. She tries her utmost to snare Keiichi, but she has only limited success.

Although the result of failure is easily imaginable, Satoko doesn't like to lose, and she doesn't learn from experience. That is why she keeps confronting him, with all due consequences.

Even when she realizes her skills are insufficient, her smile never wavers.

[spoiler]In 1980, Satoko developed terminal symptoms of Hinamizawa Syndrome, stemming from her dislike of her parents. When they went to the observation platform at the park, Satoko pushed her parents off and killed them. Satoko had no memory of the event.[/spoiler]

[Edited from [url=https://07th-expansion.fandom.com/wiki/Satoko_Houjou]Satoko Houjou[/url] on 07th Expansion Wiki]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** Trapmaster
- **Birthday:** 24 June
- **Hair:** Blond, Short, Straight, Spiky Bangs
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Kid, Fang, Small Breasts
- **Personality:** Hard Worker, Yangire, Airhead, Outgoing, Arrogant, Kind, Funny, Tomboy, Smart, Energetic, Mischievous, Watakushi, Watashi, Desu wa, Cheerful, Thrifty, Gloomy, Creative
- **Role:** Student, Orphan, Full Sister, Niece, Roommate, Friend, Student Club Member, Classmate, Gamer, Younger Sister, Butt Monkey
- **Engages in:** Cooking, Teasing, Manslaughter, Medication, Not Sexually Involved, Matricide, Vomiting
- **Clothes:** Apron, Headband, Necktie, Skirt, Sport Bloomers, Pantyhose, Maid's Dress, Belt, Collar, Tank Top, Naked, Towel, Puffy Sleeves, String Ribbon Tie, Sailor School Uniform, Loafers, Short Shorts
- **Subject of:** Bullying, Child Abuse, Torture, Psychosis, Viral Infection, Teasing, Kidnapping, Time Loop, Psychological Trauma, Homicide, Paranoia, Domestic Violence, Human Subject Research, Mental Breakdown, Color Blindness, Manipulation, Delusion, Hallucination, Guilt, Crucifixion, Panic Disorder, Completely Unavoidable Death
- **Eyes:** Pink, Tareme
- **Voiced by:** Kanai Mika

### Ooishi Kuraudo (大石 蔵人)
A veteran detective who is trying to uncover the truth behind the serial cases of mysterious deaths that occur every year in Hinamizawa. He's working hard to try to solve this case before he retires, but there are a lot of villagers who resent the fact that he's investigating this case.

[spoiler]Residents who have been in contact with Ooishi have disappeared due to Oyashiro-sama's curse, so he's known as "Oyashiro-sama's messenger" and is feared...[/spoiler]

[From [url=https://07th-expansion.fandom.com/wiki/Kuraudo_Ooishi]Kuraudo Ooishi[/url] on 07th Expansion Wiki]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Aliases:** クラウド, Cloud, 蔵ちゃん, Kura-chan
- **Birthday:** 15 November
- **Hair:** Short, Straight, Grey, No Bangs, Slicked Back
- **Body:** Pale, Adult, Overweight
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Dress Shoes, Suit, Jacket, Necktie, Necklace, Belt, Watch, Yukata, Suspenders, Tie Pin, Formal Shirt
- **Personality:** Proactive, Friendly, Serious, Curious, Insightful, Wise, Watashi, Ambitious
- **Subject of:** Disaster, Time Loop, Homicide, Completely Unavoidable Death
- **Eyes:** Green, Hosome, Shadowed
- **Items:** Handgun
- **Engages in:** Driving, Investigation, Revenge, Unarmed Fighting, Not Sexually Involved, Mahjong
- **Role:** Detective, Gamer
- **Voiced by:** Chafuurin

### Ryuuguu Rena (竜宮 レナ)
Rena is a classmate of [url=/c3786]Keiichi[/url]'s. She is quite interested in his everyday life, possibly because of an inherent urge to look after people.

She comes with the standard-issue honesty, earnesty and blushes that you find in many heroines.

However, her only reward for taking care of Keiichi is an incessant series of pranks. It really is unfortunate for her.

She likes anything and everything she considers adorable, and this is also a very typical trait in a heroine.

But that is also her greatest weakness...

[spoiler]Rena originally called herself Ryuuguu Reina, being born and raised in Hinamizawa. Her family moved to Ibaraki for her mother's work. After her parents divorced, Reina's mental state deteriorated to the point where in 1982 she went on a rampage destroying windows in her school and attacked three students, permanently blinding one of them in one eye. She claimed to hear Oyashiro-sama telling her to return to Hinamizawa, believing she was cursed for leaving the village in the first place.[/spoiler]

[Edited from [url=https://07th-expansion.fandom.com/wiki/Rena_Ryuugu]Rena Ryuugu[/url] on 07th Expansion Wiki]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Aliases:** Cleaver Girl, 竜宮 礼奈, Ryuuguu Reina
- **Birthday:** 28 July
- **Hair:** Curtained, Short, Straight, Spiky Bangs, Parted to Side, Orange, Sidehair
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale, Medium Breasts
- **Personality:** Proactive, Hard Worker, Hotblooded, Yangire, Airhead, Shy, Friendly, Distrustful, Kind, Funny, Word Repetition, Naive, Strange, Smart, Protective, Loyal, Serious, Honest, Violent, Brave, Flustered, Insightful, Watashi, Blunt, Cruel, Sensitive, Cheerful, Observant, Obsessive
- **Role:** Student, Daughter, Friend, Student Club Member, Classmate, Gamer, Transfer Student, Runaway
- **Engages in:** Fighting, Manslaughter, Justifiable Homicide, Medication, Assault, Kidnapping, Not Sexually Involved, Suicide Attempt, Self-harm, Vandalism
- **Eyes:** Blue, Tareme
- **Clothes:** Necktie, Sport Bloomers, Knee-high Socks, Thigh-high Stockings, Beret, Ribbon Tie, Clothing with Ribbons, Pleated Skirt, Sailor School Uniform, Loafers, Knee-high Boots, Slit Dress
- **Items:** Knife
- **Subject of:** Clinical Depression, Wounding, Psychosis, Viral Infection, Teasing, Time Loop, Hospitalization, Psychological Trauma, Homicide, Paranoia, Asphyxia, Mental Breakdown, Delusion, Hallucination, Guilt, Arrest, Panic Disorder, Completely Unavoidable Death
- **Voiced by:** Nakahara Mai

### Sonozaki Mion (園崎 魅音)
Mion is one grade higher than [url=/c3786]Keiichi[/url]. She is the class representative.

She is the active class representative type, which is the second most common type.

She is a leader, someone who makes friends with everyone, regardless of gender or age.

Because of her high-strung, easy-going, hyperactive personality, those around her never have to be bored. She is about the best kind of friend anyone could wish for.

Her personality is somewhat marred by a tendency to sound like an old man, but that's something to be forgiven.

Mion likes games of all kinds, be they card games, board games or video games. Because of who she is, her games tend to be high-tension. It's to be expected.

She plays with her friends in the context of club activity.

[spoiler]Mion was born under the name "Sonozaki Shion", but had swapped places with her [url=/c3814]twin sister[/url] on the day that the heir to the family head was to be given the demon tattoo, and as such permanently assumed the role of "Sonozaki Mion". She denies knowing about the tattoo arrangement beforehand.[/spoiler]

[Edited from [url=https://07th-expansion.fandom.com/wiki/Mion_Sonozaki]Mion Sonozaki[/url] on 07th Expansion Wiki]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Aliases:** Mii, Mii-chan, Shmion, 園崎 詩音, Sonozaki Shion
- **Birthday:** 10 July
- **Hair:** Ponytail, Waist Length+, Curtained, Straight, Green, Spiky Bangs, Parted in Middle
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale, Tattoo, Medium Breasts
- **Clothes:** School Uniform, Dress, Necktie, T-shirt, Vest, Jeans, Sport Bloomers, Knee-high Socks, Old Type School Swimsuit, Pleated Skirt, Ankle Boots, Waitstaff Uniform, Holster
- **Personality:** Proactive, Pretending, Outgoing, Shy, Friendly, Kind, Tomboy, Smart, Energetic, Protective, Confident, Atashi, Competitive, Sensitive, Cheerful
- **Role:** Student, Daughter, Twin Sister, Granddaughter, Friend, Childhood Friend, Class President, Student Club President, Waitstaff, Classmate, Senpai, Wealthy, Gamer, Younger Sister, Older Sister
- **Subject of:** Assault, Torture, Confinement, Time Loop, Hospitalization, Psychological Trauma, Homicide, Fainting, Asphyxia, Mental Breakdown, Completely Unavoidable Death
- **Items:** Handgun
- **Engages in:** Martial Arts, Teasing, Unarmed Fighting, Not Sexually Involved, Twin Switch
- **Eyes:** Tareme, Teal
- **Voiced by:** Yukino Satsuki

### Sonozaki Shion (園崎 詩音)
The twin sister of [url=/c3788]Sonozaki Mion[/url].

Like her older sister, she has a crafty personality and may be even more adept at worldly affairs than Mion.

[spoiler]She has a soft spot for [url=/c3849]Satoshi[/url] and wanted to help him out, so she took the job of manager of the Hinamizawa Fighters.[/spoiler]

She usually lives in Okinomiya and doesn't go to and from the village often. 

[spoiler]Shion was actually born the older sister. On the day she was supposed to get her demon tattoo signifying her status as the family successor, the twins switched. Thus, the younger sister received the tattoo and was forced to become Mion while the older sister started to live as Shion.

As the perceived younger twin, Shion was eventually sent to the boarding school St. Lucia, remaining there for years before getting tired of it and escaping with the help of [url=/c3838]Kasai Tatsuyoshi[/url] in 1982 to live in Okinomiya.[/spoiler]

[Edited from [url=https://07th-expansion.fandom.com/wiki/Shion_Sonozaki]Shion Sonozaki[/url] on 07th Expansion Wiki]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Aliases:** Nee-nee, Shii, Shmion, 園崎 魅音, Sonozaki Mion
- **Birthday:** 10 July
- **Hair:** Waist Length+, Curtained, Straight, Green, Spiky Bangs, Parted in Middle
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale, Medium Breasts
- **Personality:** Proactive, Pretending, Selfish, Friendly, Cold-hearted, Short-tempered, Refined, Smart, Protective, Sly, Violent, Emotional, Haraguro, Brave, Envious, Jealous, Dishonest, Watashi, Blunt, Cruel, Manipulative, Charismatic, Cheerful, Obsessive, Sadist
- **Clothes:** Necktie, Necklace, Wristband, Miniskirt, Knee-high Socks, Tank Top, Bow Tie, Ribbon Hair Accessory, Pleated Skirt, Waitstaff Uniform, Loafers, Sleeveless Turtleneck Sweater, Blazer School Uniform
- **Items:** Knife, Stun Gun, Assault Rifle
- **Engages in:** Suicide, Teasing, Manslaughter, Murder, Torture, Disguise, Revenge, Kidnapping, Flirting, Not Sexually Involved, Twin Switch, Sororicide, Confinement, Infiltration, Manipulation
- **Subject of:** Insanity, Torture, Wounding, Psychosis, Viral Infection, Time Loop, Exile, Paranoia, Fainting, Grief, Delusion, Completely Unavoidable Death
- **Role:** Daughter, Twin Sister, Granddaughter, Friend, Waitstaff, Wealthy, Younger Sister, Older Sister, Dropout
- **Eyes:** Tareme, Teal
- **Voiced by:** Yukino Satsuki

### Chie Rumiko (知恵 留美子)
She is a teacher at the Hinamizawa branch school.
She is a student-focused teacher and is trusted not only by the children but also by the villagers.
She is also unimaginably obsessed with curry and has a curry garden behind the school.

[From [url=https://07th-expansion.fandom.com/wiki/Rumiko_Chie]Rumiko Chie[/url] on 07th Expansion Wiki]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** Curry Demon
- **Birthday:** 3 May
- **Hair:** Blue, Curtained, Short, Straight, Spiky Bangs, Parted in Middle
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult, Medium Breasts
- **Eyes:** Blue, Tareme
- **Clothes:** Dress, Sandals, Clothing with Ribbons
- **Personality:** Friendly, Altruistic, Kind, Food Lover, Watashi
- **Role:** Based on a Fictional Character, Popular, Homeroom Teacher
- **Subject of:** Time Loop
- **Engages in:** Not Sexually Involved
- **Items:** Notebook
- **Voiced by:** Orikasa Fumiko

### Houjou Teppei (北条 鉄平)
[url=/c3789]Satoko[/url] and [url=/c3849]Satoshi[/url]'s uncle.

When his brother and sister-in-law passed away, he decided to take them in.

He has a bullheaded, very bad temper, and spends his days violently assaulting Satoko and Satoshi while drinking and gambling.

[spoiler]Teppei and [url=/c3846]Rina[/url] became lovers sometime after the death of the former's wife in 1982 and moved in together at an apartment in Okinomiya. The two make money through gambling and badger games/marriage fraud scams, which involve Rina getting in bed with someone with a lot of money and Teppei catching them in the act, blackmailing and threatening the catch for money.[/spoiler]

[From [url=https://07th-expansion.fandom.com/wiki/Teppei_Houjou]Teppei Houjou[/url] on 07th Expansion Wiki]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Aliases:** Tetsu, 鉄っちゃん, Tecchan
- **Birthday:** 28 May
- **Hair:** Blond, Short, No Bangs, Widow's Peak, Curly
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Adult
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Necklace, Sandals, Aloha Shirt
- **Role:** Villain, Widower, Uncle, Boyfriend, Legal Guardian, Criminal, Gamer, Not a Virgin
- **Eyes:** Black, Hosome, Sanpaku Eyes
- **Personality:** Ore, Short-tempered, Rude, Violent, Cruel
- **Engages in:** Domestic Violence, Drinking, Smoking, Blackmail, Child Abuse, Not Sexually Involved
- **Subject of:** Amputation, Time Loop, Homicide, Completely Unavoidable Death
- **Items:** Cigarette
- **Voiced by:** Houki Katsuhisa

### Irie Kyousuke (入江 京介)
He is a doctor at the Hinamizawa clinic and is a very respectable man, except for his perversion.
On his days off, he is also the manager of the Hinamizawa Fighters, and is taken care of and very well respected by the villagers.

[spoiler]The Irie Institute was established in Hinamizawa where he and [url=/c3861]Takano[/url] worked together on researching Hinamizawa Syndrome, having experimented on various people that were kidnapped under the guise of Oyashiro-sama's curse.[/spoiler]

[From [url=https://07th-expansion.fandom.com/wiki/Kyousuke_Irie]Kyousuke Irie[/url] on 07th Expansion Wiki]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Aliases:** Coach, Manager, イリー, Iri
- **Birthday:** 3 December
- **Hair:** Brown, Curtained, Short, Straight, No Bangs, Parted in Middle
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Dress Shoes, Glasses, Necktie, Belt, Lab Coat, Sunglasses, Tie Pin, Name Tag, Formal Shirt
- **Eyes:** Green, Hosome
- **Personality:** Secretive, Friendly, Altruistic, Protective, Watashi, Ambitious
- **Role:** Medical Doctor, Poor, Coach, Secret Identity, Researcher
- **Subject of:** Time Loop, Homicide, Frameup, Guilt, Completely Unavoidable Death
- **Engages in:** Genetic Research, Not Sexually Involved
- **Voiced by:** Seki Toshihiko

### Kameda Yukikazu (亀田 幸一)
He's an ace pitcher who belongs to the baseball team of a high school in the prefecture.

His fastball is one of the best in the country, and he is playing a big role in the Koshien Tournament.

However, he's actually a hot-blooded idiot who loves moe. 

[From [url=https://07th-expansion.fandom.com/wiki/Yukikazu_Kameda]Yukikazu Kameda[/url] on 07th Expansion Wiki]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Black, Short, No Bangs, Crew Cut, Widow's Peak
- **Eyes:** Brown, Shihaku Eyes
- **Body:** Teen, Slim, Pale, Freckles, Left Handed
- **Clothes:** Trousers, T-shirt, Sports Shoes, Belt, Sports Uniform
- **Personality:** Hotblooded, Ore, Idiot, Pervert
- **Engages in:** Baseball, Not Sexually Involved
- **Subject of:** Time Loop
- **Voiced by:** Tanaka Kazunari

### Kumagai Katsuya (熊谷 勝也)
A detective at the Okinomiya police station.

He uses light footwork and is one of [url=/c3829]Ooishi[/url]'s most trusted subordinates. 

[From [url=https://07th-expansion.fandom.com/wiki/Katsuya_Kumagai]Katsuya Kumagai[/url] on 07th Expansion Wiki]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Alias:** Kuma-chan
- **Hair:** Violet, Short, Straight, No Bangs, Slicked Back
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Dress Shoes, Suit, Jacket, Necktie, Belt, Formal Shirt
- **Eyes:** Violet, Hosome
- **Items:** Handgun
- **Personality:** Ore, -ssu
- **Role:** Police, Coworker
- **Subject of:** Time Loop, Homicide, Completely Unavoidable Death
- **Engages in:** Not Sexually Involved
- **Voiced by:** Kawamura Takuo

### Takano Miyo (鷹野 三四)
A nurse at the Irie Clinic, loved by everyone in the village. She has a somewhat mysterious atmosphere and always has a meaningful smile. In occult mania, she seems to be very interested in the "Oyashiro-sama" faith in Hinamizawa.

[spoiler]Takano Miyo was born [url=/c113192]Tanashi Miyoko[/url] and is the mastermind behind the Great Hinamizawa Disaster, involving the murder of [url=/c3848]Tomitake Jirou[/url], [url=/c3790]Furude Rika[/url], [url=/c3828]Irie Kyousuke[/url], and later the entire village of Hinamizawa.[/spoiler]

[Edited from [url=https://07th-expansion.fandom.com/wiki/Miyo_Takano]Miyo Takano[/url] on 07th Expansion Wiki]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** 34
- **Birthday:** 20 June
- **Hair:** Blond, Long, Straight, No Bangs, Parted to Side, Sidehair
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Young-adult, Medium Breasts
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Cardigan, Miniskirt, Thigh-high Stockings, Beret, Court Shoes, Military Uniform, Tank Top, Nurse Uniform, Cravat, Clothing with Ribbons, Brooch, Skirt Suit, Name Tag, Nurse's Cap, Polo Shirt, Capelet
- **Personality:** Hard Worker, Selfish, Friendly, Relaxed, Arrogant, Cold-hearted, Refined, Kind, Loyal, Immature, Sly, Mysterious, Curious, Haraguro, Dishonest, Watashi, Ambitious, Cruel, Manipulative, Obsessive, Sociopath
- **Role:** Villain, Orphan, Girlfriend, Ward, Employee, Medical Doctor, Nurse, Kouhai, Coworker, Commander, Non-blood-related Daughter, Secret Identity, Antagonist, Researcher, Major
- **Eyes:** Amber
- **Items:** Handgun, Handbag, Camera, Hypodermic Needle
- **Engages in:** Planning, Murder, Torture, Investigation, Revenge, Unarmed Fighting, Kidnapping, Flirting, Photography, Not Sexually Involved, Mass Murder, Betrayal, Drugging, Confinement, Infiltration, Self-harm, Bribery, Frameup, Manipulation, Human Subject Research, Proxy Murder
- **Subject of:** Insanity, Child Abuse, Inferiority Complex, Time Loop, Psychological Trauma, Fake Death, Nightmares, Grief, Attempted Homicide, Blessing, Frameup, Betrayal, Manipulation, Guilt, Arrest, Panic Disorder
- **Voiced by:** Itou Miki

### Tomitake Jirou (富竹 ジロウ)
A freelance photographer who visits Hinamizawa for the purpose of shooting wild birds. He seems to visit every year, and it's shown that he's on friendly terms with [url=/c3788]Mion[/url] and [url=/c3787]Rena[/url]. He seems to be interested in [url=/c3861]Takano[/url], and he's always asking her to date and form a relationship.

[spoiler]Tomitake served as a sniper in the army. After he suffered from an eye injury, he was moved to the position of sniping instructor. He holds the rank of First Lieutenant in the JSDF.[/spoiler]

[From [url=https://07th-expansion.fandom.com/wiki/Jirou_Tomitake]Jirou Tomitake[/url] on 07th Expansion Wiki]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Aliases:** トミー, Tommy
- **Birthday:** 14 September
- **Hair:** Brown, Short, Straight, Spiky Bangs
- **Eyes:** Brown, Hosome
- **Body:** Pale, Young-adult, Muscular
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Suit, Glasses, Necktie, Belt, Military Uniform, Tank Top, Dog Tags, Baseball Cap, Knee-high Boots
- **Personality:** Boku, Friendly, Naive
- **Role:** Boyfriend, Secret Identity, Lieutenant
- **Subject of:** Viral Infection, Confinement, Time Loop, Homicide, Being Drugged, Betrayal, Manipulation, Completely Unavoidable Death
- **Engages in:** Unarmed Fighting, Photography, Not Sexually Involved
- **Items:** Camera, Fanny Pack
- **Voiced by:** Ookawa Tooru

### Akasaka Miyuki (赤坂 美雪)
She is [url=/c3813]Akasaka[/url]'s daughter, and was 5 years old in 1983. She is proud of her father, who is busy with his official duties, but at the same time, she sometimes feels lonely. However, she is a kind girl who tries not to let him worry about her.

[From [url=https://07th-expansion.fandom.com/wiki/Miyuki_Akasaka]Miyuki Akasaka[/url] on 07th Expansion Wiki]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Brown, Short
- **Eyes:** Violet
- **Body:** Kid, Flat Chest
- **Role:** Daughter, Half-orphan
- **Engages in:** Not Sexually Involved
- **Voiced by:** Sawashiro Miyuki

### Kimiyoshi Kiichirou (公由 喜一郎)
The mayor of Hinamizawa Village.

In the past, he was militant in his campaign against the dam, but now he is a good-natured old man. 

During the dam war, Kiichirou and the Kimiyoshi family took the position of leaders of the Onigafuchi Guardians, the organization the villagers formed to oppose the dam project. The Kimiyoshis did anti-dam acts that could generate good publicity for their cause while the Sonozakis did more shady things.

In 1981, after the death of [url=/c3790]Rika[/url]'s parents in the third year of Oyashiro-sama's curse, Kiichirou becomes her legal guardian though she lives by herself at the Furude Shrine.

[From [url=https://07th-expansion.fandom.com/wiki/Kiichirou_Kimiyoshi]Kiichirou Kimiyoshi[/url] on 07th Expansion Wiki]

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Short, Straight, Grey, Thick Eyebrows, Balding
- **Body:** Slim, Pale, Old, Wrinkles
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Shirt, Belt, Bolo Tie
- **Eyes:** Black, Hosome
- **Role:** Legal Guardian, Head of Household, Mayor
- **Subject of:** Torture, Time Loop, Homicide, Completely Unavoidable Death
- **Personality:** Kind, Watashi
- **Engages in:** Not Sexually Involved
- **Voiced by:** Tsukada Masaaki

### Sonozaki Oryou (園崎 お魎)
She is the head of the Sonozaki family, one of the Three Families, and the grandmother of [url=/c3788]Mion[/url] and [url=/c3814]Shion[/url].

She is greatly feared as the heir to the demon.

Because of the anti-dam movement, there is a rift between her and the [url=/c3789]Houjou[/url] family. 

[spoiler]The Sonozaki family's involvement in Oyashiro-sama's curse and the 1978 kidnapping is a lie. Oryou implies that the Sonozakis are behind everything to make them seem more powerful and influential than they already are.[/spoiler]

[From [url=https://07th-expansion.fandom.com/wiki/Oryou_Sonozaki]Oryou Sonozaki[/url] on 07th Expansion Wiki]

- **Gender:** Female
- **Aliases:** 鬼婆, Onibaba
- **Hair:** Bun, Wavy, Curtained, Grey, Parted in Middle
- **Body:** Pale, Old, Wrinkles
- **Clothes:** Kimono, Haori
- **Role:** Mother, Grandmother, Wealthy, Head of Household
- **Personality:** Strict, Short-tempered, Stubborn, Serious, Washi
- **Engages in:** Torture, Not Sexually Involved
- **Subject of:** Time Loop, Homicide, Completely Unavoidable Death
- **Eyes:** Hosome, Teal, Shadowed, Sanpaku Eyes

## Shops
- [Official Website](http://www.entergram.co.jp/higurashihou/)
- [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/526490/)
- [GOG](https://www.gog.com/en/game/higurashi_when_they_cry_hou_ch4_himatsubushi)

## Releases
### Japanese
- **2002-08-10**: Onikakushi Hen - [Official website](http://07th-expansion.net/hi_Main.htm)
- **2002-12-29**: Watanagashi Hen - [Official website](http://07th-expansion.net/hi_Main.htm)
- **2003-08-15**: Tatarigoroshi Hen - [Official website](http://07th-expansion.net/hi_Main.htm)
- **2004-05-19**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Trial Edition - [Official website](http://07th-expansion.net/Soft/Taiken.htm)
- **2004-08-13**: Himatsubushi Hen - [Official website](http://07th-expansion.net/hi_Main.htm), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=4136)
- **2005-02-07**: Tenohira de Higurashi ga Naku - [Official website](http://web.archive.org/web/20080602054041/www.inside-cap.com/higurashi/index.htm)
- **2007-02-22**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri - Omochikaeri~ Set - [Official website](http://www.alchemist-net.co.jp/products/higurashi_matsuri), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=6410), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/701kz6), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/702q3w)
- **2007-02-22**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri - Regular Edition - [Official website](http://www.alchemist-net.co.jp/products/higurashi_matsuri), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=6410), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/701kz5), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/702q5f)
- **2007-09-20**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - [Official website](http://www.taito.co.jp/mob/title/bridge/higurashi/)
- **2007-12-20**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri: Kakera Asobi (Append Version) - [Official website](http://www.alchemist-net.co.jp/products/higurashi_matsuri/kakera.html), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=10054), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/7029iq)
- **2007-12-20**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri: Kakera Asobi - [Official website](http://www.alchemist-net.co.jp/products/higurashi_matsuri/kakera.html), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=10054), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/7029ir)
- **2008-06-26**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna Vol.1 -Tatari- Limited Edition - [Official website](http://www.higu.biz/), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=10742), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/702m90)
- **2008-06-26**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna Vol.1 -Tatari- Regular Edition - [Official website](http://www.higu.biz/), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=10742), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/702m8z)
- **2008-11-27**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna Vol.2 -Sou- Angel Mort Omochikaeri Box - [Official website](http://www.higu.biz/), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=12611), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/702xsk)
- **2008-11-27**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna Vol.2 -Sou- Regular Edition - [Official website](http://www.higu.biz/), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=12611), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/702xsj)
- **2009-12-23**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna Vol.1 & 2 - [Official website](http://www.higu.biz/), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/703llo)
- **2010-04-09**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - [Official website](http://iphone-product.matrix.jp/higurashi/index.html)
- **2011-11-15**: Watanagashi Hen - [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seams.whentheycry.ep2)
- **2011-12-07**: Onikakushi Hen - [Official website](https://market.android.com/details?id=com.seams.whentheycry.ep1)
- **2012-01-07**: Himatsubushi Hen - [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seams.whentheycry.ep4)
- **2012-01-13**: Tatarigoroshi Hen - [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seams.whentheycry.ep3)
- **2014-08-17**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou - [Official website](http://07th-expansion.net/higu_hou/Main.htm), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=20751)
- **2015-03-12**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sui - [Official website](http://entergram.co.jp/higurashisui/), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=21503)
- **2015-03-12**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sui - [Official website](http://entergram.co.jp/higurashisui/), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=21287)
- **2015-05-15**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou - Onikakushi Hen
- **2015-11-13**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou - Watanagashi Hen - [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/410890/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/410890/info/), [GOG](https://www.gog.com/en/game/higurashi_when_they_cry_hou_ch2_watanagashi), [GOG DB](https://gogdb.org/product/1387720706), [MangaGamer](https://www.mangagamer.com/detail.php?product_code=154)
- **2016-06-16**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou - Tatarigoroshi Hen - [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/472870/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/472870/info/), [GOG](https://www.gog.com/en/game/higurashi_when_they_cry_hou_ch3_tatarigoroshi), [GOG DB](https://gogdb.org/product/1080818996), [MangaGamer](https://www.mangagamer.com/detail.php?product_code=176)
- **2016-06-16**: Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi Sprite Uncensor Patch - [Official website](https://files.catbox.moe/lj3bnx.7z)
- **2016-10-07**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou - Himatsubushi Hen - [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/526490/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/526490/info/), [GOG](https://www.gog.com/en/game/higurashi_when_they_cry_hou_ch4_himatsubushi), [GOG DB](https://gogdb.org/product/1881878511), [MangaGamer](https://www.mangagamer.com/detail.php?product_code=189)
- **2017-04-03**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sui - Download Edition - [Official website](http://entergram.co.jp/higurashisui/)
- **2017-04-03**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sui - Download Edition - [Official website](http://entergram.co.jp/higurashisui/)
- **2018-07-26**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou - Regular Edition - [Official website](http://www.entergram.co.jp/higurashihou/index.html), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=26651), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/70bysx)
- **2018-07-26**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou - Download Edition - [Official website](http://www.entergram.co.jp/higurashihou/index.html), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=26651), [Nintendo (JP)](https://store-jp.nintendo.com/item/software/D70010000008825)
- **2018-07-26**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou - Limited Edition - [Official website](https://www.entergram.co.jp/higurashihou/premium.html), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=26651), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/70bz0z)
- **2018-11-07**: Higurashi When They Cry Hou – Question Arc 07th-Mod - [Official website](https://07th-mod.com/wiki/Higurashi/Higurashi-Part-1---Voice-and-Graphics-Patch/)
- **2019-01-24**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou - Regular Edition - [Official website](http://www.entergram.co.jp/higurashihou/), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=27286), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/70cbkv)
- **2019-01-24**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou - Download Edition - [Official website](http://www.entergram.co.jp/higurashihou/), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=27286), [PlayStation Store (JP)](https://store.playstation.com/ja-jp/product/JP0741-CUSA13343_00-HIGURASHIHOUZZZZ)
- **2019-01-24**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou - Limited Edition - [Official website](https://www.entergram.co.jp/higurashihou/premium.html), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=27286), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/70cbqj)
- **2020-08-27**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou EG THE BEST - [Official website](https://www.entergram.co.jp/higurashihou/best.html), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/70dk1x)
- **2020-08-27**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou EG THE BEST - [Official website](https://www.entergram.co.jp/higurashihou/best.html), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/70dk1z)
- **2021-03-25**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou + Umineko no Naku Koro ni Saku - Twin Pack - [Official website](https://books.rakuten.co.jp/rb/16650835/)
- **2022-01-28**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou+ Regular Edition - [Official website](http://07th-expansion.net/higu_hou/Main.htm), [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=32062), [Toranoana](https://ec.toranoana.shop/tora/ec/item/040030955926/)
- **2022-01-28**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou+ Limited Edition - [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=32062), [Toranoana](https://ec.toranoana.shop/tora/ec/item/040030955927/)
- **2022-01-28**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou+ Regular Edition - [ErogameScape](https://erogamescape.dyndns.org/~ap2/ero/toukei_kaiseki/game.php?game=32062)

### Korean
- **2007-07**: Himatsubushi Hen
- **2018-12-31**: Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi - [Official website](https://gall.dcinside.com/higurashi/3162)
- **2020-01-05**: Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.2 Watanagashi - [Official website](https://gall.dcinside.com/higurashi/4842)
- **2020-02-23**: Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi - [Official website](https://gall.dcinside.com/higurashi/7077)
- **2020-03-01**: Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.4 Himatsubushi - [Official website](https://gall.dcinside.com/higurashi/7077)

### English
- **2009-01-30**: Higurashi Demo - [Official website](http://sonozakifutagotachi.blogspot.com/2009/01/onikakushi-finished.html)
- **2009-06-28**: Watanagashi Day 1 - [Official website](http://sonozakifutagotachi.blogspot.com/2009/06/watanagashi-day-1-release.html)
- **2009-12-15**: Higurashi When They Cry - Download Edition - [Official website](https://web.archive.org/web/20130408055528/http://www.mangagamer.com/detail.php?goods_type=1&product_code=10)
- **2010-07-01**: Higurashi When They Cry - Package Edition - [Official website](https://web.archive.org/web/20111009112017/http://mangagamer.shoxl.com/?catalogproduct/746332/Higurashi+When+They+Cry.aspx), [PlayAsia](https://www.play-asia.com/13/704fut)
- **2010-07-29**: Higurashi When They Cry (Ep1) - Onikakushi - [Official website](http://iphone-product.matrix.jp/higurashi_eng/)
- **2010-07-29**: Higurashi When They Cry (Ep2) - Watanagashi - [Official website](http://iphone-product.matrix.jp/higurashi_eng/)
- **2010-09-13**: Higurashi When They Cry (Ep3) - Tatarigoroshi - [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id390888189)
- **2010-11-01**: Higurashi When They Cry (Ep4) - Himatsubushi - [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id400069195)
- **2011-04-01**: Higurashi Minigame Patch - [Official website](http://sonozakifutagotachi.blogspot.com/2011/04/minigame-patch-release.html)
- **2011-04-04**: Higurashi When They Cry - Trial Edition
- **2011-05-06**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - [Official website](https://web.archive.org/web/20210923120711/https://weeaboo.nl/tag/higurashi/)
- **2012-03-13**: Higurashi When They Cry (Ep1) - Onikakushi - [Official website](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007JWK6RO/)
- **2015-05-15**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou - Onikakushi Hen
- **2015-11-13**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou - Watanagashi Hen - [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/410890/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/410890/info/), [GOG](https://www.gog.com/en/game/higurashi_when_they_cry_hou_ch2_watanagashi), [GOG DB](https://gogdb.org/product/1387720706), [MangaGamer](https://www.mangagamer.com/detail.php?product_code=154)
- **2016-06-16**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou - Tatarigoroshi Hen - [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/472870/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/472870/info/), [GOG](https://www.gog.com/en/game/higurashi_when_they_cry_hou_ch3_tatarigoroshi), [GOG DB](https://gogdb.org/product/1080818996), [MangaGamer](https://www.mangagamer.com/detail.php?product_code=176)
- **2016-06-16**: Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.3 Tatarigoroshi Sprite Uncensor Patch - [Official website](https://files.catbox.moe/lj3bnx.7z)
- **2016-10-07**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou - Himatsubushi Hen - [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/526490/), [SteamDB](https://steamdb.info/app/526490/info/), [GOG](https://www.gog.com/en/game/higurashi_when_they_cry_hou_ch4_himatsubushi), [GOG DB](https://gogdb.org/product/1881878511), [MangaGamer](https://www.mangagamer.com/detail.php?product_code=189)
- **2018-11-07**: Higurashi When They Cry Hou – Question Arc 07th-Mod - [Official website](https://07th-mod.com/wiki/Higurashi/Higurashi-Part-1---Voice-and-Graphics-Patch/)
- **2020-07-19**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - [Official website](https://darwin07tachibana.blogspot.com/2020/06/higurashi-no-naku-koro-ni-android-port.html)
- **2021-06-29**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou - [Official website](https://github.com/masagrator/HigurashiENX)

### Chinese (simplified)
- **2009-07-30**: Hanchan Mingqi zhi Shi Chuti Pian - [Official website](http://web.archive.org/web/20090810095933/http://www.sakuracountry.cn/read.php?tid=710)
- **2017-08-19**: Hanchan Mingqi zhi Shi: Gui Yin Pian - [Official website](https://higurashi.ycx-studios.site/patch/onikakushi)

### Chinese (traditional)
- **2009-07-30**: Hanchan Mingqi zhi Shi Chuti Pian - [Official website](http://web.archive.org/web/20090810095933/http://www.sakuracountry.cn/read.php?tid=710)

### French
- **2009-10-31**: Le sanglot des cigales - Tomes 1 et 2 - [Official website](http://www.hinamizawa.fr/)
- **2010-06-22**: Le sanglot des cigales - Démo - [Official website](http://hinamizawa.fr/)
- **2010-07-01**: Le sanglot des cigales ~cycle des énigmes~ - [Official website](http://www.hinamizawa.fr/)
- **2013-07-09**: Le sanglot des cigales Épisode1 - [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id668430221)
- **2020-01-06**: Le sanglot des cigales ~cycle des énigmes~

### Russian
- **2012-01-26**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - [Official website](https://web.archive.org/web/20200206085946/http://higurashi-dan.narod.ru/index/0-2)
- **2012-09-12**: Kogda Plachut Cikady: Glava o Pohischennyh Demonami - [Official website](https://web.archive.org/web/20220429133218/http://dobrochan.com/hau/res/3220.xhtml)
- **2013-03-01**: Kogda Plachut Cikady: Glava o Hlopkovyh Korablikah - [Official website](https://web.archive.org/web/20220429134723/http://dobrochan.com/hau/res/3333.xhtml)
- **2013-12-31**: Kogda plachut cikady - [Official website](https://web.archive.org/web/20220720200604/https://dobrochan.com/hau/res/3527.xhtml)
- **2014-07-12**: Kogda plachut cikady - [Official website](https://vk.com/wall-69564393_764)
- **2015-02-18**: Kogda plachut cikady - [Official website](https://4pda.to/forum/index.php?showtopic=644280)
- **2018-01-09**: Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi - [Official website](https://otorh.in/post/higurashi/)
- **2019-06-28**: Kogda Plachut Cikady: Glava o Pohischennyh Demonami - [Official website](https://vk.com/wall-122858626_741)
- **2019-06-30**: Kogda Plachut Cikady: Glava o Hlopkovyh Korablikah - [Official website](https://vk.com/wall-122858626_750)
- **2019-06-30**: Kogda Plachut Cikady: glava o smertonosnom prokljatii - [Official website](https://vk.com/wall-122858626_752)
- **2019-07-02**: Kogda Plachut Cikady: Glava o Poterjannom Vremeni - [Official website](https://vk.com/wall-122858626_764)
- **2020-07-19**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - [Official website](https://darwin07tachibana.blogspot.com/2020/06/higurashi-no-naku-koro-ni-android-port.html)
- **2023-03-12**: Kogda plachut cikady - [Official website](https://t.me/visual_novels_for_android/665)
- **2023-03-21**: [07-th mod] Kogda plachut cikady - [Official website](https://anivisual.net/stuff/3-1-0-3557)

### Portuguese (Brazil)
- **2015-11-11**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou - Cap.1 Onikakushi - [Official website](https://higurashieternal.wordpress.com/2015/11/14/higurashi-no-naku-koro-ni-capitulo-1-onikakushi-pt-br-patch-versao-1-2/)
- **2016-03-17**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou - Cap.2 Watanagashi - [Official website](https://higurashieternal.wordpress.com/2016/03/17/watanagashi-patch-completo/)
- **2016-11-09**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou - Cap.3 Tatarigoroshi - [Official website](https://higurashieternal.wordpress.com/2016/10/22/tatarigoroshi-atualizacao/)
- **2016-11-10**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou - Cap.4 Himatsubushi - [Official website](https://higurashieternal.wordpress.com/2016/11/08/himatsubushi-traducao-pt-br/)

### Vietnamese
- **2018-10-01**: Khi Ve Sầu Khóc - Chương 1: Quỷ Bắt Hồn - [Official website](http://www.hoshivsub.com/2018/05/gioi-thieu-higurashi-when-they-cry-ch1.html)

### Turkish
- **2019-09-08**: Higurashi When They Cry Hou (Blm1) - Onikakushi - [Official website](https://elfsarkisi.blogspot.com/2019/08/higurashi-when-they-cry-onikakushi.html)

### Polish
- **2020-08-23**: Gdy zapłaczą cykady - Onikakushi - [Official website](https://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3570)
- **2021-01-29**: Gdy zapłaczą cykady - Onikakushi (07th Mod) - [Official website](https://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3619)
- **2021-03-19**: Gdy zapłaczą cykady - Watanagashi - [Official website](https://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3643)
- **2021-07-17**: Gdy zapłaczą cykady - Tatarigoroshi - [Official website](https://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3679)
- **2021-10-01**: Gdy zapłaczą cykady - Himatsubushi - [Official website](https://grajpopolsku.pl/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3704)

### Italian
- **2020-10-11**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Onikakushi-hen - [Official website](https://www.facebook.com/CTHTranslationsv2)
- **2021-03-08**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Watanagashi-hen - [Official website](https://www.facebook.com/CTHTranslationsv2)
- **2021-10-16**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Tatarigoroshi-hen - [Official website](https://www.facebook.com/CTHTranslationsv2)
- **2021-12-17**: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Himatsubushi-hen - [Official website](https://www.facebook.com/CTHTranslationsv2)

### Spanish
- **2022-03-04**: Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni: Onikakushi 07th-Mod - [Official website](https://github.com/dailyrana/onikakushi-es/)

### Ukrainian
- **2022-07-29**: Higurashi When They Cry Hou - Ch.1 Onikakushi - [Official website](https://t.me/UVNTeam)

## Tags
Horror, Fear of Death, Mystery, NVL, Corporations, School, Miko Heroine, Male Protagonist, Protagonist with Voice Acting, Multiple Protagonists, Past, Slice of Life Comedy, Murder Mystery, Loli Heroine, Violence, Descriptions of Violence, Bloody Scenes, Child Abuse, Suicide, Traditionalist Family, No Sexual Content, Baseball, Madness, Confinement, Temple, Shinto Shrine, Detective Work, Suspense, Twin Sisters as Heroines, Existential Crisis, Twins as Support Characters, Photographic Backgrounds, Festival, Police, Student Protagonist, Curse, Multiple Route Mystery, Class President Heroine, Episodic Story, Food Discussions, Tsundere Heroine, Other Perspectives, Police Officer Protagonist, Flashback, Ponytail Heroine, Kinetic Novel, Friendship, Protagonist with a Face, 80's, Summer, Orphan Heroine, Unreliable Narrator, Thriller, Yangire Heroine, No Event CGs, Cannibalism, Group of Friends, Waitress Heroine, Yakuza Heroine, Death of Heroine, Heroine with Shorts, Heroine with Tights, Desperation, Torture, Denpa, Death of Protagonist, Japanese Mythology, No Sense of Direction Heroine, Student Club Member Heroine, Student Club Member Protagonist, Mahjong as Story Element, Homicide, Kidnapping, Heroine with a Fang, Transfer Student Protagonist, Few Choices, Naked Sprites, Discrimination, Varied Title Screens, Mischievous Heroine, Ambient Sounds, Shouwa Era, Censored Text, Torture Chamber, Disappearance, Unoriginal Soundtrack, Jump Scares, Natural Disaster, Domestic Violence, Forced Auto-Read Sections, Psychological Horror, Spelling Errors, ADV, Forced Cross-dressing, Fictional Modern Day Japanese Countryside, No Romance Plot, Non-sexual Child Abuse, Asian-style Manor, Ojousama Heroine, Yakuza, Student Heroine

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