{"rewrite":{"id":"r_70ff8f71db48c52f5757655d","clusterId":"c_41a633eef007d6741da162a8","slug":"all-26-episodes-of-higurashi-when-they-cry-begin-free-youtube-streaming","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"All 26 Episodes of Higurashi: When They Cry Begin Free YouTube Streaming","summary":"Infinite began free streaming the entire TV anime 'Higurashi: When They Cry' series on YouTube from June 23 at 18:00, starting with all 26 episodes of the original season. The free run will sequentially include 'Kai', 'Rei', 'Kira', 'Gou', and 'Sotsu' through August 12. A new TV anime was also announced during the June 21 'Watanagashi Day' program, with Studio DEEN returning for animation production and the original voice cast reprising their roles.","whyItMatters":"The free YouTube streaming makes the entire Higurashi anime catalog accessible ahead of a new TV anime from the original studio, signaling a coordinated push to re-engage the fanbase.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eInfinite launched a free YouTube streaming event for the \u0026#39;Higurashi: When They Cry\u0026#39; TV anime series on June 23 at 18:00, beginning with all 26 episodes of the original season. The streaming schedule runs through August 12 and will sequentially add \u0026#39;Kai\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;Rei\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;Kira\u0026#39;, \u0026#39;Gou\u0026#39;, and \u0026#39;Sotsu\u0026#39;. The original 26 episodes include the arcs Onikakushi, Watanagashi, Tatarigoroshi, Himatsubushi, Meakashi, and Tsumihoroboshi, with timestamps provided in the video description.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe free streaming follows the June 21 \u0026#39;Watanagashi Day\u0026#39; special program, where a new TV anime was announced. Studio DEEN, which produced the original series 20 years ago, will handle animation production. Soichiro Hoshi, Mai Nakahara, Satsuki Yukino, Mika Kanai, and Yukari Tamura will reprise their roles as Keiichi Maebara, Rena Ryugu, Mion and Shion Sonozaki, Satoko Hojo, and Rika Furude, respectively.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Infinite is streaming all 26 episodes of Higurashi: When They Cry free on YouTube starting June 23, with Kai, Rei, Kira, Gou, and Sotsu to follow. A new TV anime from Studio DEEN was also announced.","twitterPost":"Infinite is streaming all 26 episodes of Higurashi: When They Cry free on YouTube starting June 23, with Kai, Rei, Kira, Gou, and Sotsu to follow. A new TV anime from Studio DEEN was also announced.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Infinite began free YouTube streaming of the entire 'Higurashi: When They Cry' TV anime series on June 23, starting with all 26 episodes of the original season. The free run will sequentially include 'Kai', 'Rei', 'Kira', 'Gou', and 'Sotsu' through August 12. A new TV anime was also announced during the June 21 'Watanagashi Day' program, with Studio DEEN returning for animation production and the original voice cast reprising their roles.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2606232z\",\"title\":\"TV Anime 'Higurashi: When They Cry' All 26 Episodes to Stream Free on YouTube from June 23 at 18:00. 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