Alternative Titles
Synonyms: When the Cicadas Cry, The Moment the Cicadas Cry
Japanese: ひぐらしのなく頃に
More titlesInformation
Type:
TV
Episodes:
26
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Apr 5, 2006 to Sep 27, 2006
Premiered:
Spring 2006
Broadcast:
Wednesdays at 01:30 (JST)
Studios:
Studio Deen
Source:
Visual novel
Duration:
24 min. per ep.
Rating:
R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
Statistics
Ranked:
#8412
2
based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity:
#233
Members:
806,289
Favorites:
21,466
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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Higurashi: When They Cry
