New Trailer for Higurashi: When They Cry — SOTSU Anime!
Higurashi: When They Cry is a decades old visual novel and game franchise that first made the move to anime back in 2006. The sequels and spin-offs have come fast and furious since then, with the latest iteration being the Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU TV series, which debuted last summer.
Now, the atmospheric and mystery return for a second season called Higurashi: When They Cry – SOTSU, which Funimation is set to begin streaming in July, 2021. Here’s their announcement and trailer!
We know we only just revealed that Higurashi: When They Cry - SOTSU is coming in July...
— Funimation (@FUNimation) March 18, 2021
But we've got a special first look to share with you all too! 😱 pic.twitter.com/oxetM9zRFs
In anticipation of the new season, here's the new key art and the synopsis for the previous season, Higurashi: When They Cry – GOU
New kid Keiichi Maebara is settling into his new home of peaceful Hinamizawa village. Making quick friends with the girls from his school, he's arrived in time for the big festival of the year. But something about this isolated town seems "off," and his feelings of dread continue to grow. With a gnawing fear that he's right, what dark secrets could this small community be hiding?