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Higurashi: When They Cry - GOU
6.9 · 24 eps · 2020 · Passione
DramaHorrorMysteryPsychologicalSupernaturalThriller
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?
Episodes
24
Aired
Fall 2020
Score
6.9
Popularity
#861
DenpaTragedyAchronological OrderRuralGorePrimarily Teen CastUrban FantasyShrine Maiden
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