Rika Furude

Rika Furude

古手梨花

Gender

Female

Age

6-16

Birthday

8/21

About

Rika Furude is one of the younger students in Keiichi's school, and is in the same grade level as Satoko. Naturally, she is great friends with her, as they live together in the same house. She is revered by the villagers as the heir of the local shrine, and plays the role of a miko in the annual Watanagashi Festival. She has been the head of the Furude house since her parents died, but rarely attends town meetings due to her young age. While she does not speak a lot, she likes to say nonsense words such as "mi~" and "nipa~" and often ends her sentences with "-nano desu", which inflames Rena's passion for cute things. Despite her young appearance, she is rather calm and reserved-usually serving as the voice of reason amongst the club members. However, she can be calculating if she wishes.

~!It is later revealed that Rika is the "Queen Carrier" of the lethal Hinamizawa Syndrome, and in turn keeps the virus under control and prevents it from spreading. Any that leave her presence will exhibit symptoms of the disease, which explains why anyone who leaves Hinamizawa is immediately stricken. According to the late Doctor Takano's research, in the event of Rika's death, within days the entire village of Hinamizawa will fall victim to the disease, and it is also said to spread to neighboring villages if this occurs. For this reason, Rika is sought out and mysteriously murdered in each arc. She has lived for hundreds of years and she's the only one (together with Hanyuu) who is aware of the time loop, although her friends eventually become aware of their deeds in previous worlds.!~

Appears In

When They Cry
75%

When They Cry

MAIN Finished
Anime 2006
26 eps
When They Cry Kai
80%

When They Cry Kai

MAIN Finished
Anime 2007
24 eps
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Nekogoroshi-hen
68%

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Nekogoroshi-hen

MAIN Finished
Anime 2007
1 eps
When They Cry Rei
71%

When They Cry Rei

MAIN Finished
Anime 2009
5 eps
Umineko: When They Cry
63%

Umineko: When They Cry

BACKGROUND Finished
Anime 2009
26 eps
Ura☆Higu
64%

Ura☆Higu

MAIN Finished
Anime 2007
24 eps
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira
62%

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira

MAIN Finished
Anime 2011
4 eps
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kaku: Outbreak
68%

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kaku: Outbreak

MAIN Finished
Anime 2013
1 eps
Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Abducted by Demons Arc
76%

Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Abducted by Demons Arc

SUPPORTING Finished
Manga 2005
7 ch
2 vol
Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Cotton Drifting Arc
76%

Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Cotton Drifting Arc

SUPPORTING Finished
Manga 2005
12 ch
2 vol
Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Curse Killing Arc
77%

Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Curse Killing Arc

MAIN Finished
Manga 2005
13 ch
2 vol
Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Time Killing Arc
73%

Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Time Killing Arc

MAIN Finished
Manga 2006
9 ch
2 vol
Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Eye Opening Arc
80%

Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Eye Opening Arc

SUPPORTING Finished
Manga 2006
21 ch
4 vol
Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Atonement Arc
80%

Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Atonement Arc

SUPPORTING Finished
Manga 2006
16 ch
4 vol
Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Beyond Midnight Arc
70%

Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Beyond Midnight Arc

MAIN Finished
Manga 2006
14 ch
2 vol
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai: Utsutsukowashi-hen
60%

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai: Utsutsukowashi-hen

MAIN Finished
Manga 2006
5 ch
1 vol
Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Massacre Arc
81%

Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Massacre Arc

MAIN Finished
Manga 2008
25 ch
6 vol
Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Festival Accompanying Arc
79%

Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Festival Accompanying Arc

MAIN Finished
Manga 2008
35 ch
8 vol
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Kokoroiyashi-hen
64%

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Kokoroiyashi-hen

MAIN Finished
Manga 2008
7 ch
1 vol
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Hirukowashi-hen
60%

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Hirukowashi-hen

MAIN Finished
Manga 2009
7 ch
1 vol
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Kataribanashi-hen Comic Anthology EX
61%

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni: Kataribanashi-hen Comic Anthology EX

MAIN Finished
Manga 2007
23 ch
7 vol
Umineko When They Cry Episode 3: Banquet of the Golden Witch
82%

Umineko When They Cry Episode 3: Banquet of the Golden Witch

BACKGROUND Finished
Manga 2009
22 ch
5 vol
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Jan
53%

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Jan

MAIN Finished
Manga 2009
7 ch
1 vol
Umineko no Naku Koro ni Episode X: ROKKENJIMA of Higurashi Crying
57%

Umineko no Naku Koro ni Episode X: ROKKENJIMA of Higurashi Crying

MAIN Finished
Manga 2009
2 vol
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Jan: Tsubamegaeshi-hen

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Jan: Tsubamegaeshi-hen

MAIN Finished
Manga 2009
14 ch
2 vol