Score
7.1 / 10
Status
Finished Airing
Episodes
5
Studio
Studio DEEN
When They Cry Rei
Also known as ひぐらしのなく頃に礼 | Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei | Higurashi: When They Cry – Rei
OVAWinter 2009Source Visual novelPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
ComedyMysteryPsychologicalSupernaturalThrillerHorrorSuspense
7.1/10
Community score
#2581
Rank
206.8K
Members
482
Favorites
Synopsis
The endless cycle of murders has been broken and Rika is finally able to settle down for a normal life with her friends. However, she is involved in a traffic accident and wakes up in a world where everything is different. A world where no one commited the sins that shaped them into the persons they are. It's up to Rika to discover the truth behind this world and whether or not it truly is perfect.
Cast Highlights
Furude, Rika
Main
Voice: Tamura, Yukari (Japanese)
Hanyuu
Main
Voice: Horie, Yui (Japanese)
Houjou, Satoko
Main
Voice: Kanai, Mika (Japanese)
Maebara, Keiichi
Main
Voice: Hoshi, Souichirou (Japanese)
Ryuuguu, Rena
Main
Voice: Nakahara, Mai (Japanese)
Sonozaki, Mion
Main
Voice: Yukino, Satsuki (Japanese)
Akasaka, Mamoru
Supporting
Voice: Ono, Daisuke (Japanese)
Chie, Rumiko
Supporting
Voice: Orikasa, Fumiko (Japanese)
Core Staff
Matsuda, Keiichi
Producer
Okamura, Takema
Producer
Oomori, Hiroyuki
Producer
Danno, Yoshito
Assistant Producer
Fukao, Satoshi
Assistant Producer
Toida, Mami
Assistant Producer
Theme Songs
Openings
"Super Scription of Data" by Shimamiya Eiko
Endings
"Manazashi" by anNina
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Recent Episodes
Episode 1
Shame Exposing Chapter
Aired 2/25/2009
Episode 2
Dice Killing Chapter Part 1
Aired 3/25/2009
Episode 3
Dice Killing Chapter Part 2
Aired 5/22/2009
Episode 4
Dice Killing Chapter Part 3
Aired 6/24/2009
Episode 5
Daybreak Chapter
Aired 8/21/2009
Quick Facts
FormatOVA
Episodes5
Duration29 min per ep
SourceVisual novel
RatingPG-13 - Teens 13 or older
SeasonWinter 2009
AiredFeb 25, 2009 to Aug 21, 2009
StatusFinished Airing
Recommended
Monetizing Content
Ranking And Reach
Popularity#1357
Scored by109.2K
BroadcastUnknown
ApprovedYes
Title Variants
English title
Higurashi: When They Cry – Rei
Romaji title
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei
Japanese title
ひぐらしのなく頃に礼
Synonyms
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni 3rd Season, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Dai San Ki
Production Team
Main studio
Studio DEEN
Producers
Geneon Universal Entertainment, Frontier Works, Sotsu, Movic
Licensors
Sentai Filmworks
Japanese title
ひぐらしのなく頃に礼
Themes And Audience
GorePsychological