The series is made up of various story arcs that last between four and five episodes in the anime. There is also a live-action adaptation called Higurashi no Naku Koro ni (Shrill Cries of Summer). The anime series was directed by Chaiki Kon and produced by Studio Deen. In addition to this novel series, it has also been adapted as a game for PC, Playstation 2, Nintendo DS, iOS, and Android. "Higurashi no Naku Koro ni" (or "When They Cry") is a Japanese murder mystery dojin soft sound novel series that was produced by 07th Expansion. ▷ Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Matsuri/ Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kizuna/ Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Sui (Visual Novel) ▷ Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Onisarashi-hen ▷ Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Yoigoshi-hen ▷ Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Kokoroiyashi-hen
◇ Prequel: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Utsutsukowashi-hen
▷ Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Himatsubushi-hen
▷ Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Tatarigoroshi-hen ▷ Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Watanagashi-hen ▷ Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Onikakushi-hen Illustration (Original character design): Ryukishi07