Shion Sonozaki (Higurashi no Koki no Toki)

Twin sister of Mion Sonozaki.

Additional information
Version of the work	Iki PS3/Vita
Iki PS3/VitaCV	Snowy fields in May
Childhood name	Originally the eldest daughter, Miyin, now known as Shion after their identities switched

Identity and experience

In the Mitsu arc, she meets Keiichi at a restaurant; The Memei arc shifts to her perspective, tracing past events such as Satoru's disappearance. In the All Kills arc, she remembers her promise to Satoshi and takes care of Satoko.

When the Cicada Cries, the identity in the middle of style

Mion's twin sister, lives in the neighboring town of Okimiya, and works part-time at the family restaurant Angel Motor. She resembles her sister in appearance, and the Memei Arc begins with her returning to her hometown and meeting Satoruhi.

The identity in the Silent Clarity chapter is revealed when the cicada cries and cries

According to the original PC Mekei arc, the childhood name of the current Shion was actually the eldest daughter Mion, who lost her status after a swap and was alienated by her family. After leaving Saint Lucia Academy, she was still restricted from appearing and borrowing Mion's name; After Satoshi disappeared, her resentment turned toward the Sonozaki family, and she later imprisoned Mion and impersonated her.

When the Cicada Cries: Identity in the Flowing Arc

In the latter half of the Wataru arc, the phone call signed Shion became Keiichi's channel for confiding. The police report from After Night Festival stated that Shion fell from the apartment, and the time of death is estimated to coincide with the time of Keiichi's attack.

The identity in the Cold Cicada Cry is revealed in the Kill Arc

During the Collective Killing Arc, when he and his companions to rescue Satoko, he once showed signs of giving up, but was encouraged by the principal to continue facing the immediate rescue problem.

The Cold Cicada Cries Explains: Identity in the Sacrificial Festival

In the Matsuhayashi arc, he and Kasai come to help when they are in danger at Irie, and learn that Satoru is still alive.

Original PC Festival Festival: Village Border Observation

After Tomitake was rescued, during the village boundary breakthrough, Shion was responsible for observation, coordinating with Kasai's shooting to help her companions break through the encirclement.

Original PC Murder Arc: Reactions triggered by the transfer theory

When talking with Irie about the baseball team, Shion still couldn't let go of Satoshi's disappearance. Irie learns about this past and cautiously talks to her; Keiichi casually mentioned Satoshi's whereabouts as a transfer school, which struck a chord in her heart.

Original PC Eye Arc: Keiichi Uyu

Shion attributes Satoru's disappearance to the secret actions of the Three Great Families, launching revenge and using Keiichi in the process. The Mitsuru arc presents this process from Keiichi's perspective, where he feels like he is being hunted.

Original PC All-Out Arc: Seeking help from Ouryo

To save Satoko, Shion also pleaded with Olyou for help. The Sonozaki family then brings in the prefectural assembly, city council, and lawyers to assist in the rescue, and Oryo himself takes action.

Original PC Annihilation Arc: The Final Protection

Facing the final attack, Shion still tried to protect Satoko, even if it only lasted a few seconds. She saw this action as a response to Satoruhi.

PS2 'Festival': Falling Chapter

In 'Ping Luo Pian', Satoko accidentally witnesses the scene and shouts, but Shion immediately stops her with a stun gun.

Related entries

Featured works:When the cold cicadas cry, the Mianliu chapter
Twin sister:Sonozaki Mion (Higurashi no Ko no Koki)
Target Care:Satoko Hojo (When the Higurashi Cries)
Featured Chapter:When the cold cicadas cry, they are released. All are killing poems
Original Collection Included:Offered at the time when the cold cicadas cry and weep
Original Collection Included:When the cicadas cry and cry, I offer +
Featured works:Sacrifice at the time when the cold cicadas cry
PS2 Festival voice acting:Snowy fields in May
Featured Versions:Higurashi Cries Festival: Fragment Game
Featured works:When the cold cicadas cry and cry
Iki PS3/Vita voice acting:Snowy fields in May
Twin sister:Mion Sonozaki (Higurashi no Toki no Toki Sui)
Part-time Workers' Restaurant:エンジェルモート
Featured Arc:When the cold cicadas cry, the Mianliu chapter
Featured Arc:Leaning Down Chapter (Memorial at the Time of the Cicadas' Cry)
Featured Arc:When the cold cicadas cry, the Chapter on Clear Eyes is unanswered
Featured works:When the cold cicadas cry, the Chapter on Clear Eyes is unanswered
Her twin sister, now called Mion after swapping identities as a child, is confined by herself:Sonozaki Mion (Higurashi no Ko no Koki)
A young man who disappeared after a brief acquaintance, deeply loved by herself:Satoshi Hojo (Higurashi no Toki ki Sui)
For those who convey family life restrictions and transfer decisions:Kasai (When the Cicada Cries, Explanation: Eye Clarity Chapter)
Schools where families submit withdrawal procedures after escaping:St. Lucia Academy
The boy who was stabbed by himself on a motorcycle to his home:Keiichi Maehara (Higurashi no Ko)
The residence where the fall occurred on the return visit:Shion's apartment in Xinggong
Police report recording the time he fell from the building:Mienryu Arc: Police report for the after-night festival
Featured works:When the cold cicadas cry, they are released. All are killing poems
Principals who encourage themselves not to give up early:Principal (Higurashi no Shi no Shi Wai Chapter: All Kills Arc)
Featured works:When the cold cicadas cry, the song is unanswered
The doctor who assisted himself and Kasai and explained that Satoshi was alive:Kyosuke Irie
In this article, we learn that the boys who are still alive are:Satoshi Hojo (Higurashi no Toki ki Sui)
Original PC Festival: Wild Mountain Arc Village Realm Breakthrough Shooter with Observation Marksman:Kasai (When the Cicada Cries, Explanation: Eye Clarity Chapter)
The original PC Murder arc who empathized with their own knots:Kyosuke Irie
In the original PC Murder arc, the boy who casually mentioned Satoru transferring schools:Keiichi Maehara (Higurashi no Ko)
The boy he used in the original PC Muming arc for his revenge:Keiichi Maehara (Higurashi no Ko)
The person who pleaded for help to save Satoko in the original PC All-Kill arc:Ouryou (Higurashi no Toki no Toki Kai: All Killing Chapter)
The girl he tried to protect in response to Satoshi at the end of the original PC Kill arc:Satoko Hojo (When the Higurashi Cries)
Stun gun stopping targets (PS2 with the final chapter):Satoko Hojo (When the Higurashi Cries)
The arc where the stun gun incident is located (PS2 final chapter):Leaning Down Chapter (Memorial at the Time of the Cicadas' Cry)

References

Data compiled on: 2026-10-07.