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Higurashi: When They Cry New Anime Announced for 20th Anniversary
Kadokawa Anime has announced a new Higurashi: When They Cry anime project to commemorate the franchise's 20th anniversary. A special commemorative broadcast is scheduled for June 21, 2026 — timed to the in-universe Watanagashi Day — featuring original cast members Soichiro Hoshi (Keiichi Maebara) and Mai Nakahara (Rena Ryuguu). The special program will look back on the series' history and is expected to include reveals of upcoming projects.
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The Kadokawa Anime YouTube source provides full broadcast details in Japanese; The Fandom Post confirms the new anime announcement in English but offers no additional specifics.
What we know
- A new Higurashi: When They Cry anime has been announced as part of the franchise's 20th anniversary celebrations.
- A special anniversary broadcast is set for June 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM JST, coinciding with the fictional Watanagashi Festival date.
- Voice actors Soichiro Hoshi (Keiichi Maebara) and Mai Nakahara (Rena Ryuguu) are confirmed to appear in the special broadcast.
- The program will feature a retrospective look at the series' history alongside anniversary content for fans.
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