'Higurashi: When They Cry' TV Anime 20th Anniversary Special Announced!
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- 'Higurashi: When They Cry' TV Anime 20th Anniversary Special Announced!
- On June 21, 2026, a special program commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 'Higurashi: When They Cry' TV anime will be streamed on Nico Nico Live and KADOKAWAanimeCH (YouTube). Featuring voice actors Soichiro Hoshi and Mai Nakahara, with MC Taro Tenshin. A free marathon broadcast of the entire anime series will also be held from June 13 to 21.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 9, 2026
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On June 21, 2026, a special program commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 'Higurashi: When They Cry' TV anime will be streamed on Nico Nico Live and KADOKAWAanimeCH (YouTube). Featuring voice actors Soichiro Hoshi and Mai Nakahara, with MC Taro Tenshin. A free marathon broadcast of the entire anime series will also be held from June 13 to 21.
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- June 9, 2026
On June 21, 2026, a special program commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 'Higurashi: When They Cry' TV anime will be streamed on Nico Nico Live and KADOKAWAanimeCH (YouTube). Featuring voice actors Soichiro Hoshi and Mai Nakahara, with MC Taro Tenshin. A free marathon broadcast of the entire anime series will also be held from June 13 to 21.
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- 📰 Published: June 9, 2026 at 04:00
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The popular series 'Higurashi: When They Cry', originally created by Ryukishi07 / 07th Expansion, will celebrate its 20th anime anniversary in 2026.
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the anime, a special anniversary program has been scheduled for June 21, 2026 (Sunday), which is also known as 'Watanagashi Day'.
The program will feature Soichiro Hoshi (voice of Keiichi Maebara), Mai Nakahara (voice of Rena Ryugu), and MC Taro Tenshin.
The special program will include segments looking back at the series' history, offering content that fans will not want to miss.
The broadcast will be streamed on Nico Nico Live and KADOKAWAanimeCH (YouTube Live).
Let's celebrate the 20th anniversary of the anime together!
Furthermore, to liven up this year's 'Watanagashi Day', a marathon broadcast of the anime has been decided. Over two weekends, June 13 (Sat), 14 (Sun), 20 (Sat), and 21 (Sun), all episodes of two 'Higurashi: When They Cry' anime series will be streamed for free. This is a great opportunity to experience 'Higurashi'.
■ 'Higurashi: When They Cry' Anime 20th Anniversary Special Decided
This year's 'Watanagashi Day' is June 21 (Sunday). In response, a 'Higurashi: When They Cry' 20th Anniversary Special will be broadcast on 'Nico Nico Live' from 20:30 on June 21 (Sunday)!
Let's celebrate the 20th anniversary of the anime together!
TV Anime 'Higurashi: When They Cry 20th Anniversary Special' Live Broadcast
Cast:
Soichiro Hoshi as Keiichi Maebara
Mai Nakahara as Rena Ryugu
MC: Taro Tenshin
Nico Nico Live: https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv350671012
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/live/lpbOZFQ7rQw
■ 'Higurashi: When They Cry' Anime Marathon Distribution Decided
This year's 'Watanagashi Day' is June 21 (Sunday). In response, a free marathon broadcast of all episodes of two 'Higurashi: When They Cry' anime series will be held on 'Nico Nico Live' over two weekends: June 13 (Sat), 14 (Sun), 20 (Sat), and 21 (Sun). Take this opportunity to check out 'Higurashi'.
A special program commemorating the 20th anniversary of the TV anime will also be broadcast from 20:30 on June 21 (Sunday). Please be sure to watch it.
Higurashi: When They Cry Episodes 1-13 Marathon
Doors Open: 6/13 18:30 Start: 6/13 19:00 End Scheduled: 6/13 24:35
https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv350656577
Higurashi: When They Cry Episodes 14-26 Marathon
Doors Open: 6/14 18:30 Start: 6/14 19:00 End Scheduled: 6/14 24:15
https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv350656591
Higurashi: When They Cry Kai Episodes 1-12 Marathon
Doors Open: 6/20 18:30 Start: 6/20 19:00 End Scheduled: 6/20 24:15
https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv350656606
Higurashi: When They Cry Kai Episodes 13-24 Marathon
Doors Open: 6/21 14:30 Start: 6/21 15:00 End Scheduled: 6/21 20:15
https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv350656618
Special Program
TV Anime 'Higurashi: When They Cry' 20th Anniversary Special Live Broadcast
[Cast: Soichiro Hoshi, Mai Nakahara, Taro Tenshin]
Doors Open: 6/21 20:15
Start: 6/21 20:30
Nico Nico Live
https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv350671012
YOUTUBE
https://www.youtube.com/live/lpbOZFQ7rQw
©2006 Ryukishi07 / Higurashi: When They Cry Production Committee
©2020 Ryukishi07 / Higurashi: When They Cry Production Committee
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the anime, a special anniversary program has been scheduled for June 21, 2026 (Sunday), which is also known as 'Watanagashi Day'.
The program will feature Soichiro Hoshi (voice of Keiichi Maebara), Mai Nakahara (voice of Rena Ryugu), and MC Taro Tenshin.
The special program will include segments looking back at the series' history, offering content that fans will not want to miss.
The broadcast will be streamed on Nico Nico Live and KADOKAWAanimeCH (YouTube Live).
Let's celebrate the 20th anniversary of the anime together!
Furthermore, to liven up this year's 'Watanagashi Day', a marathon broadcast of the anime has been decided. Over two weekends, June 13 (Sat), 14 (Sun), 20 (Sat), and 21 (Sun), all episodes of two 'Higurashi: When They Cry' anime series will be streamed for free. This is a great opportunity to experience 'Higurashi'.
■ 'Higurashi: When They Cry' Anime 20th Anniversary Special Decided
This year's 'Watanagashi Day' is June 21 (Sunday). In response, a 'Higurashi: When They Cry' 20th Anniversary Special will be broadcast on 'Nico Nico Live' from 20:30 on June 21 (Sunday)!
Let's celebrate the 20th anniversary of the anime together!
TV Anime 'Higurashi: When They Cry 20th Anniversary Special' Live Broadcast
Cast:
Soichiro Hoshi as Keiichi Maebara
Mai Nakahara as Rena Ryugu
MC: Taro Tenshin
Nico Nico Live: https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv350671012
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/live/lpbOZFQ7rQw
■ 'Higurashi: When They Cry' Anime Marathon Distribution Decided
This year's 'Watanagashi Day' is June 21 (Sunday). In response, a free marathon broadcast of all episodes of two 'Higurashi: When They Cry' anime series will be held on 'Nico Nico Live' over two weekends: June 13 (Sat), 14 (Sun), 20 (Sat), and 21 (Sun). Take this opportunity to check out 'Higurashi'.
A special program commemorating the 20th anniversary of the TV anime will also be broadcast from 20:30 on June 21 (Sunday). Please be sure to watch it.
Higurashi: When They Cry Episodes 1-13 Marathon
Doors Open: 6/13 18:30 Start: 6/13 19:00 End Scheduled: 6/13 24:35
https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv350656577
Higurashi: When They Cry Episodes 14-26 Marathon
Doors Open: 6/14 18:30 Start: 6/14 19:00 End Scheduled: 6/14 24:15
https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv350656591
Higurashi: When They Cry Kai Episodes 1-12 Marathon
Doors Open: 6/20 18:30 Start: 6/20 19:00 End Scheduled: 6/20 24:15
https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv350656606
Higurashi: When They Cry Kai Episodes 13-24 Marathon
Doors Open: 6/21 14:30 Start: 6/21 15:00 End Scheduled: 6/21 20:15
https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv350656618
Special Program
TV Anime 'Higurashi: When They Cry' 20th Anniversary Special Live Broadcast
[Cast: Soichiro Hoshi, Mai Nakahara, Taro Tenshin]
Doors Open: 6/21 20:15
Start: 6/21 20:30
Nico Nico Live
https://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv350671012
YOUTUBE
https://www.youtube.com/live/lpbOZFQ7rQw
©2006 Ryukishi07 / Higurashi: When They Cry Production Committee
©2020 Ryukishi07 / Higurashi: When They Cry Production Committee
FAQ
Where can I watch the special program?
It can be viewed on Nico Nico Live and KADOKAWAanimeCH (YouTube).
Which series are included in the marathon broadcast?
The two series are 'Higurashi: When They Cry' and 'Higurashi: When They Cry Kai'.
Is there a fee to watch the marathon broadcast?
No, it is free to watch.