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Higurashi When They Cry: Mei is now available on mobile devices in Japan! The game experienced a brief hiccup in service and underwent an emergency maintenance on launch day, but it’s all settled down now. To recap, here’s what the game is about:
About
Higurashi When They Cry Mei is a smartphone game based on the popular Higurashi When They Cry created by Ryukishi07. The game’s scenario is a completely new story created in cooperation with Ryukishi07.
Key Features
- New Characters – New characters will appear in addition to previously established characters. Does tragedy await the girls? Or something other…?
- Battle with Various Weapons and Outfits – In battle, characters can be equipped with various equipment and outfits—including certain outfits that fans of the original work will appreciate.
- Deep and Rewarding Training Elements – Character training elements are diverse and rewarding. Develop your favorite characters and create the ultimate team.
Cast
- Kiichirou Kimiyoshi (voiced by Mayu Sagara)
- Miyuki Akasaka (voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro)
- Nao Houtani (voiced by Rie Takahashi)
- Rena Ryuugu (voiced by Mai Nakahara)
- Mion and Shion Sonozaki (voiced by Satsuki Yukino)
- Satoko Houjou (voiced by Mika Kanai)
- Rika Furude (voiced by Yukari Tamura)
- Keiichi Maebara (voiced by Souichirou Hoshi)
- Jirou Tomitake (voiced by Tooru Ookawa)
- Miyo Takano (voiced by Miki Itou)
- Kuraudo Ooishi (voiced by Chafurin)
- Kyousuke Irie (voiced by Toshihiko Seki)
- Mamoru Akasaka (voiced by Daisuke Ono)
- Tamurahime no Mikoto (voiced by Yoshino Nanjou)
Staff
- Original Plan Cooperation: Ryukishi07
- Script: Kiichi Kanou (AlterCiws)
- Theme Song: “Frustration” sung by Ayane, and written and composed by Chiyomaru Shikura
- Game Music (Battle): Motoi Sakuraba
As usual, we won’t know when Higurashi: Mei would be made available outside of Japan if ever, but if you want that fix of probably murderous yet cute girls, then give it a shot.
