Higurashi When They Cry Origin is an additional content released by ENTERGRAM on June 22, 2023, available for the Switch and PS4 versions of Higurashi When They Cry Origin. It recreates the early work style with character art drawn by the original author and text close to the original.
| Title of the work | Origin in Higurashi no Naku ni |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | When the cold cicadas cry, Origin |
| The publication date listed in the materials | 2023-06-22 |
| Platform | Nintendo Switch / PS4 |
| Genre | アドベンチャー（サスペンスアドベンチャーノベル） |
| Website address recorded by the source | https://www.entergram.co.jp/higurashihou/origin.html |
Operating Format
Origin is released as downloadable content for updates of "Feng" and cannot operate independently of the corresponding console. At launch, DLC items and downloadable versions are available in combination with both platforms.
Visuals and text
In his message, Ryukishi07 explained that this time he used the character illustrations he drew for the original work, and the text was restored as closely as possible to the original. Adjustments made during console issuance due to the review environment have been reorganized; ENTERGRAM also states that this is not a complete reproduction of the original text.
Music processing
Additional content includes original BGM, but some tracks are not directly used. Dai and Xaki participated in the production of the replacement songs, so the original music and the newly remade music for this version coexist.
Theme song
The theme song "OriginalZ" is performed by Sakiguro Motoki, with lyrics co-written by her and Kanae Sakura; Composed by dai, M. Zakky, and Rak Ganryu, arranged by xaki. The song aligns with the direction of this edition's revisit of the original source of the work.
Series position
Origin connects the ENTERGRAM console version of 'Hou' with the original 07th Expansion version. The 2014 PC 'Feng' and 2022 PC 'Feng+' are independently released collections and cannot be used as consecutive update numbers for the same program.
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Related entries
- Related Versions and Chapters:Offered at the time when the cold cicadas cry and weep
- Related Versions and Chapters:When the cicadas cry and cry, I offer +
- Original work and character art:Dragon Knight 07
- Theme song:OriginalZ
- Replacing BGM Production:dai
- Replacing BGM Production:xaki
- Related PC original collection:Offered at the time when the cold cicadas cry and weep
- Related PC supplement collection:When the cicadas cry and cry, I offer +
References
- Bangumi work entry: Origin of Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
- Bangumi Copyright Notice
- ENTERGRAM: Origin product profile and creator messages
- ENTERGRAM: Official website for the console version
- 07th Expansion: Introduced in 2014 based on the original version
- 07th Expansion: Announcement of Feng+ Release
- 07th Expansion: Original product specifications
- ENTERGRAM: Higurashi Hō story background
- MangaGamer: Steam Offering + Product Description
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Data compiled on: 2026-10-07.