When They Cry (2006)

Animation · Drama · Horror

After moving into the quiet town of Hinamizawa, Maebara Keiichi spends his days blissfully in school often playing games with his local friends. However, appearances can be deceiving. One fateful day, Keiichi stumbles upon news of a murder that had occurred in Hinamizawa. From this point on, horrific events unfold in front of Keiichi, as he soon learns his close friends may not be all that they seem.

IMDb rating: 7.8 (7,648 votes)
Episode average: 7.5 -0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (2006)

7.53 avg 26 episodes 6.7 → 7.8 30 min avg

Rollercoaster

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Hajimari	6.7	265
2	Kakushigoto	7.4	238
3	Gishin	7.7	233
4	Hizumi	8.3	276
5	Shitto	6.6	217
6	Takano	7.1	201
7	Uso	7.3	205
8	Negai	7.7	207
9	Ani	6.8	193
10	Kizuna	7.1	186
11	Kyokai	7.7	188
12	Shishimono	7.7	188
13	Shazai	7.7	202
14	Hinamizawa	7.2	175
15	Kizashi	7.4	177
16	Hatsukoi	7.2	170
17	Kejime	7.6	175
18	Oni no Ketsumyaku	7.8	171
19	Shikaeshi	8.2	206
20	Tsumetai te	8.3	212
21	Danzai	8.5	231
22	Shiawase	7.0	173
23	Kaeru tokoro	7.8	189
24	34 gô bunsho	7.5	174
25	Chikyû shinryaku	7.7	185
26	Riteiku	7.8	202