The village of Hinamizawa has a population of 2000. Here, the sounds of cicadas can be heard in the late evening. Though at a first glance the village seems normal, however, here is where lies a horrible secret which the villagers try to keep secret from newcomers. The curse of Oyashiro-sama. Unusual murders have been occuring ever since the dam construction plan. Is it a coincidence or part of a plot taken place.
Kai (解) means solution, and the anime will consist of the last two solution arcs "Minagoroshi-hen (Massacre Chapter)" and "Matsuribayashi-hen (Festival Accompanying Chapter)".
The Kai series will also consist of an anime exclusive story arc: "Yakusamashi-hen (Another Increase Chapter)".
from ANN

Check out what else is airing this Summer 2007 season.
Découvrez ce que le reste est diffusée cette Summer 2007 saison.

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Alternative Names: When Cicadas Cry 2nd Series, When They Cry 2nd Series, higurashi2, higurashi kai
Genre: Detective, Drama, Game, Horror, Mystery, Psychological
Demographic: Shounen
Higurashi is a type of cicada in Japan that only comes out during the night in the month of June.
Based on the dojin soft murder mystery visual novel series, Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni, produced by 07th Expansion.
Also adapted into anime, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, and Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Rei.
Also adapted into the manga, Higurashi When They Cry - manga.