The PV also revealed a teaser visual and confirmed the main cast: Soichiro Hoshi continues as Keiichi Maebara, Mai Nakahara as Rena Ryugu, Satsuki Yukino as Mion and Shion Sonozaki, Mika Kanai as Satoko Hojo, and Yukari Tamura as Rika Furude.
Animation production will be handled by Studio DEEN, the same studio that produced the original "Higurashi: When They Cry" anime 20 years ago.
New TV Anime Announcement PV: https://youtu.be/Tlv6sDFoljg
The teaser visual features a smiling Rena Ryugu alongside the tagline "Welcome back, everyone."
20th Anniversary Logo
A commemorative logo celebrating the 20th anniversary of the "Higurashi: When They Cry" TV anime has been unveiled. The striking design features a tear-off calendar motif evoking 20 years of history, adorned with Rena's iconic hatchet.
Cast:
Keiichi Maebara: Soichiro Hoshi
Rena Ryugu: Mai Nakahara
Mion & Shion Sonozaki: Satsuki Yukino
Satoko Hojo: Mika Kanai
Rika Furude: Yukari Tamura
Staff:
Original Work: Ryukishi07 / 07th Expansion
Animation Production: Studio DEEN
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