List of minor characters in Higurashi no Naku Koro ni

Villagers

Rena's father

Rena's father
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First Appearance	Tsumihoroboshi-hen
Portrayed By	Gen Nakano Kyle Hebert (English)

Rena's father or Mr. Ryuuguu is a middle-aged man and Rena Ryuuguu's biological father. He was once married to Rena's mother after their meeting in Okinomiya. However, Rena's mother's flourishing career caused a rift to grow between the two. The family moved to Ibaraki for Rena's mother's job, forcing Rena's father to give up his own job and largely became a homemaker, though he wasn't very good at it. After Rena's mother revealed her infidelity, Rena's father fell into depression. After the divorce, Rena's father received a large sum of money as part of the divorce settlement, though he rarely spent any of it. His newfound wealth made him a target for con artists, specifically Teppei Houjou and Rina Mamiya. In Tsumihoroboshi-hen, the two attempt to blackmail Rena's father via a badger game, though Rena kills Rina before the two can finish their plan. In Minagoroshi-hen, Teppei and Rina again attempt to blackmail Rena's father, however Rena talks to her father about the family's affairs and inspires him to find a job, avoiding the situation altogether.

Others

• Daisuke, the second son of the grocery store. He likes shooting, and wants to be a sniper someday.
• Keitaro, helped open Rika and Satoko's house in Watanagashi-hen.
• Makino, helped open Rika and Satoko's house in Watanagashi-hen.
• Takezou from the Makino tire shop. He likes Bonsai and Shakuhaci.
• The two men who assault Keiichi in Onikakushi-hen.

Outsiders

Akihito

Akihito アキヒト
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First Appearance	Tsumihoroboshi-hen

Akihito (アキヒト) is the man Rena's mother left her husband for. Initially he was a friend from Rena's mother's work, however their relationship quickly escalated. After he impregnated Rena's mother, the two decided to marry and left both Rena and Rena's father. Neither Rena nor her father has seen Akihito since.

Akutagawa

Akutagawa 芥川
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First Appearance	Yoigoshi-hen

Akutagawa (芥川) joined a suicide party traveling to Hinamizawa in June 2006. On the drive towards the village, he shared with the rest of the party the events of the Great Hinamizawa Disaster. He committed suicide via carbon monoxide poisoning.

Chiaki

Chiaki 千秋
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First Appearance	Yoigoshi-hen

Chiaki (千秋) joined a suicide party traveling to Hinamizawa in June 2006. Her deceased husband left her with a large sum of money that she intended to bring with her to return to him after she died. However, Akira Otobe stole her cash card after the party committed suicide. He later returned the money to her body.

Machi

Machi マチ
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First Appearance	Yoigoshi-hen

Machi (マチ) joined a suicide party traveling to Hinamizawa in June 2006. She was drawn to the village due to rumors that she could see the spirits of her dead family members there. She committed suicide via carbon monoxide poisoning.

Rena's mother

Rena's mother
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First Appearance	Tsumihoroboshi-hen
Portrayed By	Niki Suga Karen Strassman (English)

Rena's mother, also known as Mrs. Ryuuguu, is a successful businesswoman and Rena Ryuuguu's biological mother. She was once married to Rena's father after their meeting in Okinomiya. However, a series of promotions led her to spend more time at work than with her family. After the family moved to Ibaraki, Rena's mother became romantically involved with Akihito. She repeatedly brought Rena with her to office parties and similar affairs in an attempt to become grow her relationship with Rena while diminishing Rena's relationship with her father. She eventually tells Rena that she plans to marry Akihito and asks Rena to come with her. Rena strongly disapproved, and her disapproval turned to rage when Rena's mother revealed she was pregnant with Akihito's child. After this, Rena's mother refused to meet Rena's father and communicated only through her lawyer. Rena and her mother only met one more time, during which Rena attempted to give her mother a letter written by Rena's father, however Rena's mother refused to read it. After this, Rena destroyed all of her mother's possessions in the Ryuuguu house and vowed to have nothing to do with her ever again. Rena's mother has not appeared since.

Police officers

Section manager Takasugi

Part of the Okinomiya prefectural police.

Detective Kumagai

Part of the Okinomiya prefectural police. Waits in the command car during the raid on the Sonozaki residence.

Detective Komiyama

Part of the Okinomiya prefectural police. Leads group A during the raid on the Sonozaki residence.

Detective Atsushi

Part of the Okinomiya prefectural police. Leads group B during the raid on the Sonozaki residence.

Detective Bonchi

Part of the Okinomiya prefectural police. Observes the timetables during the raid on the Sonozaki residence.