Higurashi: When They Cry vs The Apothecary Diaries
The Apothecary Diaries has the higher audience score (8.7/10 against 7.7/10 for Higurashi: When They Cry). Higurashi: When They Cry is the older of the two (2006 against 2023). Both are animation, drama, mystery shows, so they suit a similar mood.
Higurashi: When They Cry
The Apothecary Diaries| Higurashi: When They Cry | The Apothecary Diaries | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.7/10 | ★ 8.7/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2023 |
| Seasons | 2 | 1 |
| Genres | Animation, Drama, Mystery | Animation, Drama, Mystery |
| Country | JP | JP |
| Creator / director | – | – |
| Main cast | Soichiro Hoshi, Yui Horie, Mika Kanai, Yukari Tamura, Satsuki Yukino | Aoi Yuuki, Takeo Otsuka, Katsuyuki Konishi |
Synopsis
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.
The Apothecary Diaries
Maomao lived a peaceful life with her apothecary father. Until one day, she's sold as a lowly servant to the emperor's palace. But she wasn't meant for a compliant life among royalty. So when imperial heirs fall ill, she decides to step in and find a cure! This catches the eye of Jinshi, a handsome palace official who promotes her. Now, she's making a name for herself solving medical mysteries!
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