What order to watch “Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Rei” in
The “Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Rei” franchise has 4 seasons and 4 OVAs/specials. Below is the recommended watch order by release date — the story unfolds in sequence, without spoilers.
Recommended watch order
8 entries by release date
Main storyline only
TV seasons without movies, OVAs and specials
Movies and specials
Watch after the matching season, or at the end
FAQ
What order should I watch “Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Rei” in?
Recommended order by release date: Higurashi no naku koro ni → Higurashi no naku koro ni → Higurashi: When They Cry – Kai Specials → Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Rei → Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira → Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kaku: Outbreak → Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Gou → Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Gou.
How many parts does “Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Rei” have?
The “Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Rei” franchise has 8 parts: 4 seasons and 4 OVAs/specials.
Where should I start watching “Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Rei”?
Start with “Higurashi no naku koro ni” — it is the first entry by release date. Then follow the list above.
