Episode 1: “The Beginning (Chapter: Spirited Away by the Demon, Part 1)”
Higurashi: When They Cry · 鬼隠し編 其ノ壱 ハジマリ
- 1 of 26
- April 5, 2006
- 24 min
- Aired
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| Series | Higurashi: When They Cry |
|---|---|
| Episode | 1 of 26 |
| Japanese | 鬼隠し編 其ノ壱 ハジマリ |
| Original air date | April 5, 2006 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Studio Deen |
| Next episode | Episode 2: “The Secret (Chapter: Spirited Away by the Demon, Part 2)” |
| Streaming | Netflix, HIDIVE |
“The Beginning (Chapter: Spirited Away by the Demon, Part 1)” is episode 1 of the anime Higurashi: When They Cry. It first aired on April 5, 2006.
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Higurashi: When They CryTV series · 2006 · 26 episodes · Studio Deen · ★ 7.87
Higurashi: When They Cry is a 2006 Japanese anime television series based on the visual novel by Ryukishi07. It is animated by Studio Deen. It aired from April 5, 2006 to September 27, 2006, with 26 episodes.
Read the article →References
- “Higurashi: When They Cry”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Higurashi no Naku Koro ni”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
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