When They Cry Kai

Also known as Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai · ひぐらしのなく頃に解

Year:: 2007
Status:: Completed
Episodes:: 24
Format:: TV series
Season:: Summer 2007
Studio:: Studio DEEN
Source:: Visual novel
Episode length:: 24 min
Genres:: Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller
AniList score:: 8.0/10

Synopsis

Continuing from the first series, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai begins to shed some light on the dark mysteries prevalent in the preceding season. The young group of friends in the town of Hinamizawa continue to enter terrible conflicts with one another in their never ending summer of 1983, often ending with the brutal murder of one of their numbers. Furude Rika, with the help of her spiritual friend Hanyuu, tackles challenges over and over, trying her best to keep their lives from coming to a tragic end. With no end to the torture in sight, Rika must call upon the bonds of friendship and trust among her friends to discover the true villain of this eternal June.

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When They Cry Kai: quick answers

How many episodes does When They Cry Kai have?

When They Cry Kai has 24 episodes, each about 24 minutes long.

Is When They Cry Kai finished?

Yes. When They Cry Kai has finished airing.

Who made When They Cry Kai?

When They Cry Kai was animated by Studio DEEN, adapted from the visual novel.

Is there a sequel to When They Cry Kai?

Yes: When They Cry Rei (2009).

When They Cry Kai seasons and related anime

Prequel:: When They Cry (2006)
Sequel:: When They Cry Rei (2009)
Side stories:: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira (2011) · Ura☆Higu (2007)