New Higurashi: When They Cry Anime Project Announced

Exciting news for horror anime fans!

On June 21, 2026, Kadokawa Corporation surprised the community by announcing a brand-new television anime project for the iconic Higurashi: When They Cry franchise.

This reveal was perfectly timed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the original 2006 anime adaptation and the ritualistic Cotton Drifting Festival central to the series' lore.

Fans were greeted with a nostalgic teaser featuring the message, "Everyone, welcome back."

Most notably, the project marks a reunion of the original team.

Even more thrilling, the iconic original Japanese voice cast, including Soichiro Hoshi and Yukari Tamura, will return to reprise their legendary roles.

While official details regarding the plot and release date are currently a mystery, the return to the series' roots has generated immense buzz.

Starting as a visual novel in 2002, Higurashi has captivated audiences for decades with its chilling psychological mysteries in the village of Hinamizawa.

With the original cast and studio back on board, fans are eagerly awaiting their return to the horror that started it all.