BLACK TORCH vs Higurashi: When They Cry
Higurashi: When They Cry is the older of the two (2006 against 2026). Both are animation, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
BLACK TORCH
Higurashi: When They Cry| BLACK TORCH | Higurashi: When They Cry | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 0.0/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2006 |
| Seasons | 1 | 2 |
| Genres | Animation, Mystery | Animation, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | – | JP |
| Creator / director | – | – |
| Main cast | Nobuhiko Okamoto, Ryota Suzuki, Sayaka Senbongi, Hochu Otsuka, Toshiyuki Morikawa | Soichiro Hoshi, Yui Horie, Mika Kanai, Yukari Tamura, Satsuki Yukino |
Synopsis
BLACK TORCH
Jiro Azuma is no average high schooler. A descendant of ninjas and trained in the ancient warrior art of the shinobi, Jiro is also able to talk with animals. After a mysterious encounter with an injured cat named Rago, Jiro discovers the feline is actually the legendary Black Star of Doom! Joined by the Bureau of Espionage, they fight off swarms of mononoke lying in wait to exploit Rago’s powers.
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.
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