Shion Sonozaki

Shion Sonozaki is a 17-year-old female main character from 'Higurashi When They Cry' with green hair and blue eyes who wears casual clothing. She is intelligent, determined, and emotional, sometimes exhibiting cruelty but also showing kindness, actions influenced by her past traumas and strong feelings for her loved ones. Shion belongs to the powerful yakuza-like Sonozaki family in the village of Hinamizawa, where she was sent away to an all-girls boarding school, leading to deep-seated resentment towards her family and struggles with her identity. She often switches places with her twin sister, Mion. Significant development occurs as she transforms from a rebellious teenager to someone deeply entangled in dark mysteries. Her love for Satoshi and a complicated relationship with her sister are pivotal to her storyline; notable scenes include losing her sanity due to jealousy and grief in Watanagashi-hen and gaining a deeper understanding of her motivations and tragic past in Meakashi-hen. A brooding, quick-witted, and bipolar personality characterizes Shion. She enjoys reading mystery novels and collecting cryptic artifacts, while disliking dishonesty and authority figures. When nervous, she bites her nails, and remains of Japanese descent, culturally attuned to rural village life.