If Higurashi: When They Cry left you wanting more, you're in the right place. 10 fan-voted recommendations across Horror, Mystery and more.
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Fans who liked Higurashi: When They Cry tend to recommend Another, Elfen Lied, Shiki the most. If you're into Horror and Mystery, any of these are a solid pick.
Higurashi: When They Cry has a 7.87 on MAL from 859,729 ratings. That's a solid score. Most people who give it a shot end up enjoying it.
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