Keiichi Maebara has just moved to the quiet little village of Hinamizawa in the summer of 1983, and quickly becomes inseparable friends with schoolmates Rena Ryuuguu, Mion Sonozaki, Satoko Houjou, and Rika Furude. However, darkness lurks underneath the seemingly idyllic life they lead.
As the village prepares for its annual festival, Keiichi learns about the local legends surrounding it. To his horror, he discovers that there have been several murders and disappearances in the village in the recent years, and that they all seem to be connected to the festival and the village's patron god, Oyashiro. Keiichi tries to ask his new friends about these incidents, but they are suspiciously silent and refuse to give him the answers he needs. As more and more bizarre events occur, he wonders just what else his friends might be keeping from him, and if he can even trust them at all.
When madness and paranoia begin taking root in Keiichi's heart, he will stumble straight into the mysteries at work in Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, a story that is told across multiple arcs.
Great news for this guide! Higurashi no Naku Koro ni is a completely faithful adaptation of the original manga that contains no filler episodes.
You can enjoy all 26 episodes in chronological order with the peace of mind knowing that each chapter is canonical content that contributes directly to the development of the main story and character arcs. You don't need to skip any episodes to live the complete and authentic experience of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni.
Episodes of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (26)
#
#
Episodes
Aired
Type
1
The Beginning (Chapter: Spirited Away by the Demon, Part 1)
04/05/2006
CANON
2
The Secret (Chapter: Spirited Away by the Demon, Part 2)
04/12/2006
CANON
3
Suspicion (Chapter: Spirited Away by the Demon, Part 3)
04/19/2006
CANON
4
Disturbance (Chapter: Spirited Away by the Demon, Part 4)
04/26/2006
CANON
5
Jealousy (Chapter: Cotton Drifting, Part 1)
05/03/2006
CANON
6
Takano (Chapter: Cotton Drifting, Part 2)
05/10/2006
CANON
7
Lies (Chapter: Cotton Drifting, Part 3)
05/17/2006
CANON
8
Wish (Chapter: Cotton Drifting, Part 4)
05/24/2006
CANON
9
Older Brother (Chapter: Curse Killing, Part 1)
05/31/2006
CANON
10
Bond (Chapter: Curse Killing, Part 2)
06/07/2006
CANON
11
Borderline (Chapter: Curse Killing, Part 3)
06/14/2006
CANON
12
Lost Item (Chapter: Curse Killing, Part 4)
06/21/2006
CANON
13
Apology (Chapter: Curse Killing, Part 5)
06/28/2006
CANON
14
Hinamizawa (Chapter: Time Wasting, Part 1)
07/05/2006
CANON
15
Sign (Chapter: Time Wasting, Part 2)
07/12/2006
CANON
16
First Love (Chapter: Eye Opening, Part 1)
07/19/2006
CANON
17
Responsibility (Chapter: Eye Opening, Part 2)
07/26/2006
CANON
18
Oni's Blood Line (Chapter: Eye Opening, Part 3)
08/02/2006
CANON
19
Revenge (Chapter: Eye Opening, Part 4)
08/09/2006
CANON
20
Cold Hands (Chapter: Eye Opening, Part 5)
08/16/2006
CANON
21
Condemnation (Chapter: Eye Opening, Part 6)
08/23/2006
CANON
22
Happiness (Chapter: Atonement, Part 1)
08/30/2006
CANON
23
Place to Return (Chapter: Atonement, Part 2)
09/06/2006
CANON
24
Document 34 (Chapter: Atonement, Part 3)
09/13/2006
CANON
25
Earth Invasion (Chapter: Atonement, Part 4)
09/20/2006
CANON
26
Retake (Chapter: Atonement, Part 5)
09/27/2006
CANON
Anime similar to Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: 6 similar series of Misterio
If you liked Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, you'll love these 6 similar anime in the Misterio genre. Discover complete guides with canon vs filler episodes, chronological order and where to watch each series on streaming.
We've selected these series because they share characteristics with Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: similar themes, comparable animation style and the same target audience. Each guide includes the complete list of seasons, filler episodes you can skip and the best platforms to watch each anime in your region.
Looking for more anime like Higurashi no Naku Koro ni? Explore our complete anime guides catalog or filter by the Misterio genre to find more similar series.
