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Anime Watch Time

How Long Does It Take to Watch When They Cry? (Total Watch Time, Episodes & Hours)

Looking for how long it takes to watch When They Cry? This page breaks down the total watch time, episode count, and how many hours it takes to finish the series.

The full watch time of When They Cry is approximately 10.4 hours when watching all episodes. This guide covers the total episode count, runtime, and how long it takes to finish When They Cry depending on your pace. You can also explore more series in our popular anime watch time calculators.

Below, you'll find a full breakdown of episode count, runtime, and binge options for When They Cry. You can also use the watch time calculator for a personalized estimate.

About 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. Based on the amateur mystery game by 07th Expansion, the story is told in a series of different scenarios.

Series Context

Score

7.60

Year

2006

Format

TV

Source

Visual Novel

Status

Finished Airing

Franchise Guide

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Episode Count and Runtime

When They Cry Episode Count and Total Watch Time

Episodes

26

Episode length

24 min

Total watch time

10 hours 24 minutes

Status

Finished Airing

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Binge Watching Schedule

Simple Watch Schedule for When They Cry

Here's how long it takes to finish When They Cry depending on how many episodes you watch per day:

Based on average episode length and normal playback speed.

Episodes per dayDays to finish
213 days
55.2 days
102.6 days

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Use the calculator if you want to adjust playback speed, skipped intros, and daily viewing pace for When They Cry.

Total Watch Time (Hours & Episodes)

When They Cry Watch Time Summary

The total watch time for When They Cry depends on the number of episodes and the average runtime per episode. With 26 episodes and an average runtime of 24 minutes, the series takes about 10.4 hours (10 hours 24 minutes) to watch from start to finish.

If you want to calculate your personal watch schedule based on playback speed or if you skip intros and outros, the total watch time can drop to about 9.1 hours.

Quick Answers About When They Cry

What is the total watch time for When They Cry?+

When They Cry runs for about 10.4 hours (10 hours 24 minutes) across 26 episodes with an average runtime of 24 minutes per episode.

How many days does it take to finish When They Cry?+

At around 3-5 episodes per day, most viewers would finish When They Cry in about 7 days.

What changes if you skip intros and outros?+

Skipping roughly 3 minutes per episode lowers the total watch time of When They Cry to about 9.1 hours.

Does When They Cry have filler episodes?+

When They Cry does not contain filler episodes, so the full watch time already reflects the main story.