Hifumi Takano
高野一二三
Hifumi Takano is the adoptive grandfather of [Takano Miyo](https://anilist.co/character/4934/Takano-Miyo), formerly Tanashi Miyoko. He was a researcher and a doctor during World War II, and discovered the Hinamizawa Syndrome while researching cases of psychosis preceding death during the war. He worked hard to research the syndrome but ultimately died without having it be recognized by the public.
Apparitions
When They Cry Kai
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Higurashi: When They Cry - GOU
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Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Massacre Arc
BACKGROUND
Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Festival Accompanying Arc
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Higurashi When They Cry: MEGURI
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Higurashi WHEN THEY CRY: Dice Killing Arc
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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Oni
MAIN
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai - Dai 4-wa: Matsuribayashi-hen
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Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai - Dai 3-wa: Minagoroshi-hen
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Higurashi Daybreak Portable
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