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Higurashi: When They Cry watch order
How to watch
Watch Higurashi (26 episodes, April–September 2006), Kai (24 episodes, July–December 2007) and the Rei OVA (2009), then Gou (24 episodes, October 2020–March 2021) and its sequel Sotsu (July–September 2021). Gou was first promoted as a remake, but it continues from the earlier anime, so do not start with it. Kira (2011), Outbreak (2013) and the Nekogoroshi-hen special are optional extras. A new TV anime by Studio Deen, which made the 2006 series, was announced in June 2026 and has no release date yet.
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Higurashi: When They Cry watch order at a glance
- 1.Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou TV Series · 2020
- 2.Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu TV Series · 2021
- 3.Umineko no Naku Koro ni TV Series · 2009
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
25h 19m
3 parts, in order
13 days at 2 hours a day
Everything
36h 9m
5 entries incl. OVAs and specials
19 days at 2 hours a day
Is Higurashi: When They Cry dubbed in Hindi?
No official Hindi dub found yet.
No official Hindi dub found for any season.
Checked against the platforms' own pages on 11 November 2026. Streaming deals change, so confirm the audio menu before you start. All Hindi-dubbed anime →
3
core entries
0
movies to include
0
recaps / alt versions to skip
25h 19m
total core runtime
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Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 25h 19m in total · longest: Umineko no Naku Koro ni
- Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou9h 36m
- Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu5h 45m
- Umineko no Naku Koro ni9h 58m
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou | 9h 36m |
| Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu | 5h 45m |
| Umineko no Naku Koro ni | 9h 58m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou at 7.16 · from first to latest, the score fell 0.38
Show as table
| # | Entry | Score / 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou | 7.16 |
| 2 | Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu | 6.78 |
| 3 | Umineko no Naku Koro ni | 6.78 |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higurashi no Naku Koro ni GouTop score | 2020 | 24 | 7.16 | – | – |
| Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu | 2021 | 15 | 6.78 | – | – |
| Umineko no Naku Koro ni | 2009 | 26 | 6.78 | – | – |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Where to stream Higurashi: When They Cry
How many of the 3 seasons and movies each service lists. Catalogues differ by country; each part's own links are in the order below.
- Crunchyroll 2 of 3
Recommended order
- 1
- 2
MainHigurashi no Naku Koro ni SotsuTV Series · 2021 · 15 ep · 5h 45m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 3
- 4
Spin-offoptionalHigurashi no Naku Koro niTV Series · 2006 · 26 ep · 10h 24m
Spin-off – optional, different tone or cast.
- 5
Spin-offoptionalUmineko no Naku Koro ni SpecialsSpecial · 2009 · 26 ep · 26m
Spin-off – optional, different tone or cast.
Release order
- 1Higurashi no Naku Koro ni2006-04
- 2Umineko no Naku Koro ni2009-07
- 3Umineko no Naku Koro ni Specials2009-10
- 4Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou2020-10
- 5Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu2021-07
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Higurashi: When They Cry watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Higurashi: When They Cry in?
Watch Higurashi (26 episodes, April–September 2006), Kai (24 episodes, July–December 2007) and the Rei OVA (2009), then Gou (24 episodes, October 2020–March 2021) and its sequel Sotsu (July–September 2021). Gou was first promoted as a remake, but it continues from the earlier anime, so do not start with it. Kira (2011), Outbreak (2013) and the Nekogoroshi-hen special are optional extras. A new TV anime by Studio Deen, which made the 2006 series, was announced in June 2026 and has no release date yet.
How long does it take to watch all of Higurashi: When They Cry?
The core story and movies run about 25h 19m. At two hours a day that is roughly 13 days.
How many seasons does Higurashi: When They Cry have?
3 parts make up the main story.
Where can I stream all of Higurashi: When They Cry?
Crunchyroll lists 2 of the 3 seasons and movies. Catalogues differ by country, so check the links on each part above.
Which Higurashi: When They Cry season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou rates highest at 7.16/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.
Is Higurashi: When They Cry dubbed in Hindi?
No official Hindi dub has been released as of 11 November 2026. No official Hindi dub found for any season.