Twenty years after its original adaptation, Hinamizawa reopen its doors. During the special broadcast for the 20th anniversary of Higurashi: When they cry, it was revealed that Studio Deen It already has a new anime project for television in production, with the confirmed return of the original voice cast.
What was announced about the new Higurashi anime?
During the commemorative broadcast for the franchise’s 20 years, it was confirmed that Studio Deen is currently working on a new anime project of Higurashi: When they cry. The announcement came accompanied by a trailer and a teaser image that advance the tone of psychological horror characteristic of the series, with the message “Welcome back, everyone” as the central phrase of the promotion.
For now, details about the release date or the exact nature of this new project were not confirmed, if it is a direct continuation, a new adaptation, or something different within the universe of the franchise.
Who returns to the cast of voices?
One of the most anticipated news by the fandom is the confirmation that the original cast of voices will repeat their roles in this new production. Soichiro Hoshi come back as Keiichi, , Mai Nakahara as Rena, , Satsuki Yukino Take up the double role of Mion and Shion, , Mika Kanai Come back as Satoko, and Yukari Tamura Repeat as Rika, the same group of actors that brought these characters to life since the original adaptation of 2006.
What is the story behind Higurashi: When they cry?
Studio Deen was the study responsible for the original animated adaptation of 2006, based on the visual novel of 07th expansion, in addition to its two sequels: when they cry kai and when they cry rei. Years later, a reboot version produced by the studio Passione, titled Higurashi: When they cry — Gou, premiered in October 2020, followed by Higurashi: When They Cry — Sotsu In July 2021, both currently available in Crunchyroll.
The central premise of the franchise follows Keiichi, who moves to the quiet town of Hinamizawa And he quickly finds friendship between his new classmates. However, as he prepares for the most important festival of the year, he fails to ignore a growing sense of restlessness about the dark secrets that could hide in his new home.
Why does this ad matter for the psychological horror fandom?
Higurashi: When they cry It is considered one of the founding works of the genre of psychological horror within the anime and visual novels, known for its narrative structure of repeated arcs that progressively reveal the truth behind the mysterious events in Hinamizawa. What Studio Deen —The original study behind the first adaptation—return specifically for this new project, instead of Passione, generates particular expectations within the fandom on which direction this new installment will take.
The full return of the original voice cast, twenty years after the series’ debut, also adds a significant emotional layer for fans who followed the franchise since its inception.
