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List of Higurashi When They Cry titles

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The Higurashi When They Cry visual novel series is originally produced by the Japanese dōjin soft maker 07th Expansion, but features games produced in collaboration with Alchemist and Twilight Frontier. The games take place in the fictional Japanese town of Hinamizawa, and the stories revolve around a group of young friends and the strange events that occur in the village. The games have been released for Microsoft Windows PCs, the PlayStation 2, and the Nintendo DS handheld console. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni is a series of murder mystery visual novels that requires relatively little player interaction as most of the gameplay is composed of reading text which signifies either dialogue between characters or the inner thoughts of the protagonist who the player assumes. The games utilize intermissions where the player can obtain several TIPS which allow the player to read various supplementary information that may or may not be useful in solving the mystery.

The Japanese series logo

The series debuted in Japan on August 10, 2002 with Onikakushi-hen, the first in a series of eight original games divided into the "question arcs" consisting of the first four games, and the "answer arcs" consisting of the latter four. The answer arcs shared the common title Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai. An additional fandisc known as Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei followed, and was the final game in the series produced by 07th Expansion. The eight original PC games were released in English by MangaGamer with the first four games released in December 2009.[1] The last four games, however, were released individually starting with Meakashi-hen in February 2010.[2] Alchemist has released six more games based on the original series, two for the PlayStation 2 and four for the Nintendo DS. Twilight Frontier produced a dōjin game 3D versus third-person shooter game entitled Higurashi Daybreak which was later ported to the PlayStation Portable by Cavia and Alchemist.

Original releases

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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni

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Title Details
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Onikakushi-hen

Original release date(s):[3][1]
  • JP: August 10, 2002
  • WW: December 15, 2009
  • FRA: October 31, 2009
 Release years by system:
2002—Microsoft Windows PC[3]
Notes:
  • Published and developed by 07th Expansion[3]
  • English localization by MangaGamer[1]
  • French localization by Saffran Prod
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Watanagashi-hen

Original release date(s):[3][1]
  • JP: December 29, 2002
  • WW: December 15, 2009
  • FRA: October 31, 2009
 Release years by system:
2002—Microsoft Windows PC[3]
Notes:
  • Published and developed by 07th Expansion[3]
  • English localization by MangaGamer[1]
  • French localization by Saffran Prod
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Tatarigoroshi-hen

Original release date(s):[3][1]
  • JP: August 15, 2003
  • WW: December 15, 2009
  • FRA: July 1, 2010
 Release years by system:
2003—Microsoft Windows PC[3]
Notes:
  • Published and developed by 07th Expansion[3]
  • English localization by MangaGamer[1]
  • French localization by Saffran Prod
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Himatsubushi-hen

Original release date(s):[3][1]
  • JP: August 13, 2004
  • WW: December 15, 2009
  • FRA: July 1, 2010
 Release years by system:
2004—Microsoft Windows PC[3]
Notes:
  • Published and developed by 07th Expansion[3]
  • English localization by MangaGamer[1]
  • French localization by Saffran Prod

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai

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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai Meakashi-hen

Original release date(s):[3][2]
  • JP: December 30, 2004
  • WW: February 28, 2010
  • FRA: May 21, 2011
 Release years by system:
2004—Microsoft Windows PC[3]
Notes:
  • Published and developed by 07th Expansion[3]
  • English localization by MangaGamer[1]
  • French localization by Saffran Prod
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai Tsumihoroboshi-hen

Original release date(s):[3][4]
  • JP: August 14, 2005
  • WW: April 15, 2010
  • FRA: May 21, 2011
 Release years by system:
2005—Microsoft Windows PC[3]
Notes:
  • Published and developed by 07th Expansion[3]
  • English localization by MangaGamer[1]
  • French localization by Saffran Prod
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai Minagoroshi-hen

Original release date(s):[3]
  • JP: December 30, 2005
  • WW: May 31, 2010
  • FRA: May 25, 2012
 Release years by system:
2005—Microsoft Windows PC[3]
Notes:
  • Published and developed by 07th Expansion[3]
  • English localization by MangaGamer[1]
  • French localization by Saffran Prod
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai Matsuribayashi-hen

Original release date(s):[3]
  • JP: August 13, 2006
  • WW: July 15, 2010
  • FRA: May 25, 2012
 Release years by system:
2006—Microsoft Windows PC[3]
Notes:
  • Published and developed by 07th Expansion[3]
  • English localization by MangaGamer[1]
  • French localization by Saffran Prod

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei

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Title Details
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei

Original release date(s):[3]
  • JP: December 31, 2006
  • WW: June 3, 2022
 Release years by system:
2006—Microsoft Windows PC[3]
Notes:

Expanded releases

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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri

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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri

Original release date(s):[5][6]
  • JP: February 22, 2007
 Release years by system:
2007—PlayStation 2[5][6]
Notes:
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri: Kakera Asobi

Original release date(s):[7][8]
  • JP: December 20, 2007
 Release years by system:
2007—PlayStation 2[7][8]
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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna

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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna: Daiichikan Tatari

Original release date(s):[9][10]
  • JP: June 26, 2008
 Release years by system:
2008—Nintendo DS[9][10]
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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna: Dainikan Sō

Original release date(s):[12]
  • JP: November 27, 2008
 Release years by system:
2008—Nintendo DS[12]
Notes:
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna: Daisankan Rasen

Original release date(s):[14]
  • JP: May 28, 2009
 Release years by system:
2009—Nintendo DS[14]
Notes:
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna: Daiyonkan Kizuna

Original release date(s):[16]
  • JP: February 25, 2010
 Release years by system:
2010—Nintendo DS[16]
Notes:

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hō

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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hō

Original release date(s):
  • JP: August 17, 2014
  • WW: November 9, 2023
 Release years by system:
2014—Microsoft Windows PC[18]

2018—Nintendo Switch[19]

2019—PlayStation 4[20]

Notes:
  • Published and developed by 07th Expansion[18]
  • English localization by MangaGamer
  • Console ports published by Entergram[19]
  • Console versions include all content from Sui, in addition to three Hō-exclusive arcs updated with the same presentation.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hō +

Original release date(s):
  • JP: January 28, 2022
  • WW: November 9, 2023
 Release years by system:
2022—Microsoft Windows PC
Notes:
  • Published and developed by 07th Expansion
  • English localization by MangaGamer

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sui

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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sui

Original release date(s):
  • JP: March 12, 2015
 Release years by system:
2015—PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita[21]
Notes:
  • Published by Kaga Create[21]
  • Includes all 19 chapters of the console ports previously included in the Kizuna series, and also the drama CD arc, Hajisarashi-hen. All the arcs are now fully voiced.

Other series

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Higurashi Daybreak

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Title Details
Higurashi Daybreak

Original release date(s):
  • JP: August 13, 2006
 Release years by system:
2006—Microsoft Windows PC
Notes:
Higurashi Daybreak Kai

Original release date(s):
  • JP: April 22, 2007
 Release years by system:
2007—Microsoft Windows PC
Notes:
Higurashi Daybreak Portable

Original release date(s):[22][23]
  • JP: November 27, 2008
 Release years by system:
2008—PlayStation Portable[22][23]
Notes:
Higurashi Daybreak Portable Mega Edition

Original release date(s):[24]
  • JP: November 26, 2009
 Release years by system:
2009—PlayStation Portable[24]
Notes:

References

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  2. ^ a b "Higurashi, Meakashi-hen". MangaGamer. January 31, 2010. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa "Event Information" (in Japanese). 07th Expansion. Archived from the original on July 31, 2008. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  4. ^ "Kira Kira Curtain Call and Higurashi". MangaGamer. April 2, 2010. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  5. ^ a b c "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri description website" (in Japanese). Alchemist. Archived from the original on January 26, 2009. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
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  7. ^ a b c "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri official website" (in Japanese). Alchemist. Archived from the original on September 1, 2007. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  8. ^ a b c "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri: Kakera Asobi listing" (in Japanese). ASCII Media Works. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  9. ^ a b "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna introduction website" (in Japanese). Alchemist. Archived from the original on December 20, 2008. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  10. ^ a b c "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna: Daiichikan Tatari (limited edition) listing" (in Japanese). ASCII Media Works. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  11. ^ "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna: Daiichikan Tatari official website" (in Japanese). Alchemist. Archived from the original on April 9, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  12. ^ a b c "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna: Dainikan Sō (limited edition) listing" (in Japanese). ASCII Media Works. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  13. ^ "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna: Dainikan Sō official website" (in Japanese). Alchemist. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  14. ^ a b c "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna: Daisankan Rasen (limited edition) listing" (in Japanese). ASCII Media Works. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  15. ^ "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna: Daisankan Rasen official website" (in Japanese). Alchemist. Archived from the original on April 11, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  16. ^ a b c "Higurasi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna: Daiyonkan Kizuna (limited edition) listing" (in Japanese). ASCII Media Works. Archived from the original on October 21, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2010.
  17. ^ "Higurasi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna: Daiyonkan Kizuna official website" (in Japanese). Alchemist. Archived from the original on November 11, 2010. Retrieved August 31, 2010.
  18. ^ a b Loveridge, Lyenzee (June 28, 2014). "New Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hō Visual Novel's Opening Streamed". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
  19. ^ a b "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou coming to Switch on July 26 in Japan". Gematsu. March 20, 2018. Retrieved March 20, 2018.
  20. ^ "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Hou coming to PS4 on January 24, 2019 in Japan". Gematsu. September 26, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
  21. ^ a b "Higurashi When They Cry coming to PS3, PS Vita". Gematsu. November 4, 2014. Retrieved November 4, 2014.
  22. ^ a b c "Higurashi Daybreak Portable game information" (in Japanese). Alchemist. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  23. ^ a b "Higurashi Daybreak Portable (limited edition) listing" (in Japanese). ASCII Media Works. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  24. ^ a b "対戦ACT『ひデブ ポータブル』がメガ級になって帰ってきた!" [Competition ACT Higurashi Daybreak Portable Returns as a Mega Rank!] (in Japanese). ASCII Media Works. August 10, 2009. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
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