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Loved When They Cry? Here are similar anime to watch next, ranked by shared genres and rating. When They Cry is often tagged with Mystery, Horror, Psychological, Thriller. Can’t choose? Use the random anime generator for one pick.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Keiichi Maebara has just moved to the quiet little village of Hinamizawa in the summer of 1983, and quickly becomes inseparable friends with schoolmates Rena Ryuuguu, Mion Sonozaki, Satoko Houjou, and Rika Furude. However, darkness lurks underneath the seemingly idyllic life they lead. As the villa…
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Popular picks similar to When They Cry include When They Cry: Kai, Umineko: When They Cry and Monster. They share genres and themes and rate well — see the full ranked list above.
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