Maebara Keiichi is one of the main characters in the Higurashi no Naku Koro ni series. He is the main protagonist of four Question Arcs, Onikakushi-hen, Watanagashi-hen, Tatarigoroshi-hen and Taraimawashi-hen. He is a very sociable, charismatic boy with a lively attitude, and his talented tongue allowed him to quickly fit in the town and make new friends.