Higurashi: When They Cry — Season 1, Episode 9: The Cursed Murder Chapter - Part 1 - Elder Brother

Episode synopsis

Keiichi's parents leave for Tokyo for a few days. Helped by Satoko and Rika, who makes dinner for him, Keiichi learns about Satoshi, Satoko's older brother, and his mysterious disappearance on the night of last year's Watanagashi.

About Higurashi: When They Cry

After moving into the quiet town of Hinamizawa, Maebara Keiichi spends his days blissfully in school often playing games with his local friends. However, appearances can be deceiving. One fateful day, Keiichi stumbles upon news of a murder that had occurred in Hinamizawa. From this point on, horrific events unfold in front of Keiichi, as he soon learns his close friends may not be all that they seem.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Hidden Demon Chapter - Part 1 - The Beginning
• E2The Hidden Demon Chapter - Part 2 - Secret
• E3The Hidden Demon Chapter - Part 3 - Suspicion
• E4The Hidden Demon Chapter - Part 4 - Distortion
• E5The Floating Cotton Chapter - Part 1 - Jealousy
• E6The Floating Cotton Chapter - Part 2 - Takano
• E7The Floating Cotton Chapter - Part 3 - Lie
• E8The Floating Cotton Chapter - Part 4 - Wish
• E10The Cursed Murder Chapter - Part 2 - Bond
• E11The Cursed Murder Chapter - Part 3 - Boundary
• E12The Cursed Murder Chapter - Part 4 - Something Lost
• E13The Cursed Murder Chapter - Part 5 - Apology