For those of you horror anime lovers, get ready! Netflix has confirmed the release of the long-awaited anime, The Summer Hikaru Died. The synopsis of The Summer Hikaru Died itself tells the story of a teenage boy named Hikaru who almost died and met a supernatural being who turned him into a different person.
This adaptation of the popular manga by Mokumokuren is coming to streaming platforms soon, and an official teaser has been released to celebrate the premiere.
The story, famous for combining horror elements with everyday life, has achieved tremendous success since the release of its first chapter in 2021. Now, fans are excited to see their favorite moments from this unique series come to life, and there’s certainly good reason for that enthusiasm. The Summer Hikaru Died has the potential to be a classic horror story.
The Summer Hikaru Died Synopsis
This highly acclaimed horror manga series tells the story of Yoshiki, an ordinary high school student who gets caught up in a series of mysterious events. Yoshiki and Hikaru are two teenage boys who live in a small town in rural Japan. Although they have different personalities and interests, their friendship remains close.
One winter day, Hikaru was seriously injured while climbing a mountain alone. Just as he was about to lose his life, he encountered a mysterious supernatural creature that devoured him and then transformed into his true form.
This new version of “Hikaru” had all the feelings and memories of the original Hikaru, but remained distinct as an entity. Yoshiki soon realized this. Although Yoshiki wanted to stay with Hikaru, the strange behavior of Hikaru and the other supernatural beings, as well as the hunters of those beings, might make that wish difficult to realize.
Release Date
The teaser trailer for the anime The Summer Hikaru Died gives a glimpse into the creepy world where Hikaru lives and the thrilling journey that Yoshiki goes through. Directed by Ryohei Takeshita, known for his films such as Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night, the animation is produced by CygamesPictures.
The teaser poster and trailer for the anime feature some footage of Chiaki Kobayashi as Tsujinaka Yoshiki and Shuichiro Umeda as Indou Hikaru.
The anime adaptation of The Summer Hikaru Died will debut in Japan in the summer of 2025. This is perfect timing as the setting of the story also takes place in summer. In addition, the series will be available worldwide through the Netflix platform, although an international release date has yet to be announced.
Netflix has only mentioned that the series is coming soon. This global distribution is an important step, as it allows international fans to enjoy the series soon after it premieres in Japan.
