Higurashi: When They Cry
News, coverage and analysis tracking Higurashi: When They Cry across the outlets.
Higurashi When They Cry new TV anime announcedKadokawa Corporation has announced a new television anime adaptation of the murder mystery visual novel Higurashi When They Cry. This announcement celebrates the 20th anniversary of the original anime series. Studio Deen is handling animation production, with voice actors for the main cast also revealed.- Umineko Albums Now Available on Spotify Featuring Game and Anime ThemesTwo albums from the Umineko visual novel series, "Umineko no Naku Koro ni" and "Katayoku no Tori," featuring game and anime themes respectively, are now available on Spotify. The "Umineko no Naku Koro ni" album includes the PC game's theme, while "Katayoku no Tori" features the anime's opening theme with various arrangements. Umineko When They Cry is available on PC via Steam.
- Rose Guns Days Launches in the West on PC, Bringing 07th Expansion’s Post-War Visual Novel to SteamRose Guns Days, a visual novel from 07th Expansion, has launched in the West on PC via Steam and the MangaGamer store. The game is set in a post-World War II alternate history and features combat mini-games. This release includes English, Japanese, and Chinese language support.
SoulChat Higurashi: When They Cry Chatbot Tells Its StorySoulStudio will release a LINE chatbot based on Higurashi: When They Cry on April 17, 2026, allowing users to interact with characters and advance the story through conversations. The service will be subscription-based, with different passes offering varying access durations and characters, starting with the Onikakushi-hen arc and expanding over time. The original Higurashi: When They Cry visual novel was first released in 2002.