The visual novel series Higurashi no naku koro is a Japanese murder mystery series that focuses on young people and their relationships. The title translates as "When the Cicadas Cry," and the series is produced by 07th Expansion. The story follows a group of friends in Hinamizawa during a strange event that takes place in 1983.

Onisarashi-hen

Onisarashi-hen is a manga chapter from Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna Dai Ni Kan So. It focuses on Tomoe Minami's past and how she grew up. The manga also features characters like Akasaka, Oishi, and Tomoe's sister, Natsumi. The manga was adapted to a video game for the Nintendo DS.

Unlike the anime, the manga follows the same storyline, with some differences. It begins with a mysterious man who disappears without a trace. His motive is unclear, but he was probably trying to make money and he's willing to do whatever it takes to get it. The manga is also based on a series of short stories called "movimientos" by Hanyu.

A manga adaptation of the manga was also made in Japan. The manga was illustrated by Karin Suzuragi and debuted in cinemas on 22 December 2007. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni sotsu is the second adaptation. It is based on the first novel and retakes the second half. The manga leaves the final unresolved.

In the third and final arc, the characters deal with the aftermath of the first arc. Initially, Keiichi's friends are confused about his relationship with the mysterious Oyashiro. They think that he is talking to them, but this turns out to be an unrelated incident. The characters are reunited, but the plot is twisted. Keiichi is forced to confront the truth behind his uncle's actions. Keiichi and his friends find out that Oyashiro is still the true antagonist. Satoko is distracted by her predicament. Satoko ends up killing Shion after the Oyashiro's murder.

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai is based on the same original francia and storyline. The series was originally broadcast on Japanese television from 6 july to 17 december 2007, containing twenty-four episodes. A sequel is currently in development by Sentai Filmworks. A third game is planned for release sometime in 2009 and will be similar to Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai.

Tsumihoroboshi-hen

Tsumihoroboshi-hen is the second of three manga series based on the visual novel Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu. It focuses on the fate of Maebara Keiichi, who is diagnosed with the deadly Hinamizawa Syndrome. The manga follows the story of two of the victims, Ryugu Rena and Keiichi. Each chapter includes additional symptoms, including that of a broken heart.

The original manga was published in 1978 and the first three parts were released in 2008. The second volume, Tsumihoroboshi-hen, was published in Japan in 2009. The manga's sequel is a live-action film, subtitled Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Chikai, and was released in March 2011. It is based on the Tsumihoroboshi-hen arc, but incorporates elements of the other two. It has a slightly different ending than the original manga, although Maeda returns as Keiichi. The role of Oishi is taken by Ren Osugi.

Another manga adaptation is Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai, an OVA film adapted from the original short story. The second anime, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sotsu, premieres in October 2020. It also serves as a thematic link between the first and second series, and is based on the same author's original manga.

Another visual manga, Tsumihoroboshi no naku koro na sotsu, continues the story of Keiichi and his friends. He finds himself entangled in a mystery, and his friends aren't all that they seem. He learns that his "peaceful" town has a complicated history, and isn't as peaceful as he thought. In the end, Keiichi and his friends struggle to save their friends and prevent tragedy.

The Tsumihoroboshi-hen is the answer arc to Onikakushi-hen, and is very different from the Meakashi-hen plot. Keiichi learns about the events of Onikakushi-hen and helps Rena overcome her paranoia and stop her from murdering him. However, the epilogue reveals that the gas disaster did occur despite the reassurance of Keiichi.

Saikoroshi-hen

The first volume of the Higurashi manga series contained thirteen episodes and a revised ending. The characters in the original manga were Tomoe and Akasaka, the two policewomen. The story also includes Oishi, the younger sister of Tomoe. The original ending was changed, and the novella was reprinted in the PlayStation 2 game edition.

The first manga adaptation was Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, and it was illustrated by Karin Suzuragi. The series was later adapted into a computer game, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei. It is based on the manga's storyline. The manga is also available on the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS.

The game has several arcs, including a "question and answer" arc. In the first arc, the characters are static two-dimensional sprites, with voice acting provided by professional voice actors. Players listen to a narrative narrated by various characters. Playback ends after a predetermined number of chapters.

The second film was a live-action adaptation of the manga, subtitled "When the Cicadas Cry Oath". This film focuses on the Tsumihoroboshi-hen arc, but incorporates elements from the other two. It follows the same plot, but a different ending. The main cast, which includes Maeda as Keiichi, are virtually the same as in the first film, although the role of Oishi has been replaced with Ren Osugi.

The game's plot is driven by a series of mysterious events that occur in the background of everyday life in the village. The premise of the game is that a recurring character in the manga is capable of predicting the future. In addition, the main characters are portrayed as a group of friends, who are bound by their friendships and love interests.

While many of these events are based on the original Higurashi manga, some are added from other works. One of these works, Torbellino, includes events from the Onikakushi-hen series. In Watanagashi-hen, Keiichi's decision to live a peaceful, pacific life leads to a tragic chain of events.

Matsuribayashi-hen

The first episode of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni introduces the player to the village and its people. The chapter also shows how the characters spend their after-school clubs. The player gets to know the main characters as they make friendships and bond. Later in the game, the sinister side of the village is revealed as Keiichi discovers a secret hidden from his friends. He kills Mion and Rena, believing that they are about to murder him. Then, he tears his throat.

As the story unfolds, it also introduces five new arcs and mysteries. The game begins in an orphanage, but follows four girls as they make their way to a shelter in Yurigaoka. During the escape, one of the girls, named Miyoko, accidentally stumbles upon a phone booth. After she calls Hifumi Takano, she is rescued and adopted by the family.

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni is a series of eight Kinetic Novels, based on the short story "When the Cicadas Cry". It was released by 07th Expansion between 2002 and 2006, and adapted into a manga and anime series. It serves as thematic bridge between Higurashi and Umineko.

The second game, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna, is based on the same plot, but it uses live actors. It is based on the Tsumihoroboshi-hen arc, but incorporates elements from other arcs. The sequel also has a slightly different ending. The cast is similar to the first film, with the exception of the role of Oishi being taken by Ren Osugi.

The manga also contains several separate story arcs, which follow the same characters throughout the series. The main series is composed of eight chapters, with bonus chapters of "Rei" and "Kira" OVA. The manga only arcs introduce new characters, but still maintain the atmosphere of the original manga. The manga was also adapted into an anime for the Nintendo DS.