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Higurashi When They Cry - Answer Arcs

ひぐらしのなく頃に解

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai

Hinamizawa, a small, seemingly idyllic rural village in Japan, circa 1983. The village is known for its annual Watanagashi Festival, which honors the local deity, Oyashiro-sama. Read more →

Hinamizawa, a small, seemingly idyllic rural village in Japan, circa 1983. The village is known for its annual Watanagashi Festival, which honors the local deity, Oyashiro-sama.

"Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Kai" continues the story from "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni" and focuses on providing answers and resolutions to the mysteries and questions raised in the first series. The narrative delves deeper into the true nature of the events in Hinamizawa, revealing hidden truths and the real cause behind the series of tragedies.

[Based on (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higurashi_no_Naku_Koro_ni)]

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai is the second set of stories, the "Answer" arcs, comprising: -Meakashi -Tsumihoroboshi -Minagoroshi -Matsuribayashi

Length
59-72 hrs
Platforms
winlinmaciosandndsps2ps3ps4psvswivnd
Languages
ENFRITJAKOPLPT-BRRUTRZH-HANSZH-HANT

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Time to finish

59-72hrs

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Platforms

12

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03The book

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15Quick facts

Developer
07th Expansion
Publisher
-
Original JP
Dec 30, 2004
English release
-
Length
59-72 hrs
Rating
-
Also known as
When They Cry 2 · Higu2

13Synopsis

Hinamizawa, a small, seemingly idyllic rural village in Japan, circa 1983. The village is known for its annual Watanagashi Festival, which honors the local deity, Oyashiro-sama.

"Higurashi no Naku Koro ni - Kai" continues the story from "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni" and focuses on providing answers and resolutions to the mysteries and questions raised in the first series. The narrative delves deeper into the true nature of the events in Hinamizawa, revealing hidden truths and the real cause behind the series of tragedies.

[Based on (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higurashi_no_Naku_Koro_ni)]

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai is the second set of stories, the "Answer" arcs, comprising: -Meakashi -Tsumihoroboshi -Minagoroshi -Matsuribayashi

14Cultural moment · release cadence

  1. 2004

    Japanese release

    Original edition, shipped by the developer.

18Content advisory

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  • Violence

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  • Age rating

    Not rated.

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