When They Cry Rei cover

When They Cry Rei

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei · ひぐらしのなく頃に礼

OVA · Finished · Winter 2009 · 5 episodes · 30 min

The endless cycle of murders has been broken and Rika is finally able to settle down for a normal life with her friends. However, she is involved in a traffic accident and wakes up in a world where everything is different. A world where no one commited the sins that shaped them into the persons they are. It's up to Rika to discover the truth behind this world and whether or not it truly is perfect.

Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Thriller

Tags: Denpa, Rural, Shrine Maiden, Twins, Female Protagonist, Primarily Female Cast, Philosophy, Urban Fantasy, Cute Girls Doing Cute Things, Gore, Slapstick, Meta

Studio: Studio DEEN

View on MyAnimeList · View on AniList

Episodes

  1. Episode 1: Shame Exposing Chapter
  2. Episode 2: Dice Killing Chapter Part 1
  3. Episode 3: Dice Killing Chapter Part 2
  4. Episode 4: Dice Killing Chapter Part 3
  5. Episode 5: Daybreak Chapter

Reviews

An Unnecessary and Arguably Insulting Side Story That Undermines the Main Ending