Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Watch Order
All 10 entries in the Higurashi no Naku Koro ni franchise, in the order to watch them — 2006–2021.
- Entries10
- Episodes124
- TV series 5
- Films 0
This list is in release order — the order these were broadcast. For most franchises that is also the best viewing order, but prequels are the common exception.
The order
| # | Title | Type | Year | Episodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | When They Cry Higurashi no Naku Koro ni | TV | 2006 | 26 |
| 2 |  | When They Cry Kai Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai | TV | 2007 | 24 |
| 3 |  | Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Nekogoroshi-hen | SPECIAL | 2007 | 1 |
| 4 |  | Ura☆Higu | SPECIAL | 2007 | 24 |
| 5 |  | When They Cry Rei Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei | OVA | 2009 | 5 |
| 6 |  | Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira | OVA | 2011 | 4 |
| 7 |  | Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kaku: Outbreak | OVA | 2013 | 1 |
| 8 |  | Higurashi: When They Cry - GOU Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou | TV | 2020 | 24 |
| 9 |  | Higurashi: When They Cry - SOTSU Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu | TV | 2021 | 15 |
| 10 |  | Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (Shin Anime) | TV | — | — |
Where to start
When They Cry (2006) is the earliest entry. After moving into the quiet town of Hinamizawa, Maebara Keiichi spends his days blissfully in school often playing games with his local friends. However, appearances can be deceiving. One fateful day, Keiichi stumbles upon news of a murder that had occurred in Hinamizawa. From this point on, horrific events unfold in…
Frequently asked
How many Higurashi no Naku Koro ni entries are there?
10 in total: 5 TV series, 0 films, and 5 OVAs and specials.
Do I need to watch the films and OVAs?
Most films and OVAs in a long-running franchise are side stories that sit outside the main continuity. They can be watched at any point, or skipped entirely, without losing the thread of the main series.