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Higurashi: When They Cry - SOTSU
Synopsis
The story
Rika Furude and Satoko Houjou are best friends who have lived in the small village of Hinamizawa for their entire lives. Alongside their other friends, they spend every day together, and every moment is filled with fun and laughter. However, as Rika and Satoko begin to grow older, a life-changing opportunity presents itself to both of them. Rika is determined to follow her dreams and wants Satoko by her side. Although Satoko is hesitant, she decides to walk this path with Rika. However, the realization of her dream forms a rift between them. This leaves the girls living in completely different worlds, with Rika enjoying her new life and making new friends while Satoko grows more and more isolated. Longing to return to the nostalgic days in Hinamizawa, Satoko despairs and wishes things could be changed. Just when she is at wits' end, an encounter with a supernatural entity changes Satoko's perception and imparts new revelations about her best friend Rika. This begins her journey to get the future she desires—by any means necessary.
HorrorMysteryPsychologicalSupernaturalThriller
Episode guide
24 episodes
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Characters & voices
500 credited
Shion Sonozaki
Main
Rena Ryuuguu
Main
Rika Furude
Main
Mion Sonozaki
Main
Satoko Houjou
Main
Keiichi Maebara
Main
Satoshi Houjou
Background
Hanyuu Furude
Supporting
Kuraudo Ooishi
Supporting
Miyo Takano
Supporting
Rumiko Chie
Supporting
Mamoru Akasaka
Background
Kyousuke Irie
Supporting
Teppei Houjou
Supporting
Oryou Sonozaki
Background
Jirou Tomitake
Supporting
Rina Mamiya
Supporting
Akane Sonozaki
Supporting
Production staff
500 credited
Type-MoonSpecial Thanks
Arisa KomatsuColor DesignArisa KomatsuColor Coordination (OP, eps 7, 8, 11, 13, 15)Arisa KomatsuFinishing Check (OP, eps 7, 8, 11, 13, 15)Arisa KomatsuSpecial Effects (eps 5, 6, 8-15)
Ryukishi07Original CreatorRyukishi07Theme Song Lyrics (ED: ep 15)
Guy NakahiraSub Character Design (eps 1-15)Guy NakahiraProp Design
Eiko ShimamiyaTheme Song Performance (ED: ep 15)
Kenji KawaiMusic
Akio WatanabeCharacter DesignAkio WatanabeChief Animation Director (OP, eps 1, 3, 4, 6, 9-15)Akio WatanabeCharacter Supervisor (ED)
Keiichirou KawaguchiDirectorKeiichirou KawaguchiStoryboard (OP, ep 15)
Takeo TakahashiStoryboard (ED, eps 3, 6, 10, 14)
Yoshiharu IshiharaAnimation Director (eps 1, 7)Yoshiharu IshiharaChief Animation Director (eps 5, 10, 12-15)
Daisuke IwamuraTheme Song Composition (ED: ep 15)Themes & motifs
AniList community tags
TragedyTheme-Drama92%
DenpaTheme-Other86%
GoreTheme-Other85%
Shrine MaidenCast-Traits84%
Primarily Female CastCast-Main Cast82%
Urban FantasySetting-Universe79%
TwinsCast-Traits74%
School ClubSetting-Scene73%
RuralSetting-Scene71%
MythologyTheme-Fantasy20%
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Completed20,718
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What viewers say
500 community reviews
A story stuck on a broken record.
@Magenta85/121 helpful
This is the most disappointed I've been in an anime since Darling in the Franxx.
@JJAB9127/35 helpful
Spoiler Free Review: Graduation With a Rough Conclusion
@tbhdrinkwater38/44 helpful
Sotsu is a very disappointing, exhausting mess of a "sequel" , with its only good moments being recaps from Gou.
@VivavideoUser2x14/20 helpful