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Is Higurashi: When They Cry on Netflix in Japan?

Higurashi: When They Cry

Yes you can watch Higurashi: When They Cry (2006) in Japan, but not without unlocking it.

Did you know that Netflix has movies and shows in their catalogue that they hide from us here in Japan?

Thousands of them! Higurashi: When They Cry is one of them.

And did you know there are now ways to unlock those titles so you can watch them?

Read on to learn how. We've got steps, instructions, and the links you need.

How to Unlock Higurashi: When They Cry in Japan


Higurashi: When They Cry

2006

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. Based on the amateur mystery game by 07th Expansion, the story is told in a series of different scenarios.

Genres

Animation, Drama, Horror

Actors

Grant George, John Snyder, Megan Hollingshead, Rebecca Forstadt, Sôichirô Hoshi, Mai Nakahara, Satsuki Yukino, Yukari Tamura

Where to watch Higurashi: When They Cry in Japan

Netflix has Higurashi: When They Cry available in other countries around the world, but hides it from subscribers in Japan.

Unlocking it is simple, although it does require a subscription to a 3rd-party service.

Unlock Higurashi: When They Cry in Japan

Higurashi: When They Cry can be streamed on Netflix in these countries

Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, Ghana, Guernsey, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal

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