Fans of psychological thrillers can rejoice! The adaptation of the manga The Summer Hikaru Died , by Mokumokuren, will premiere in Summer 2025. Produced by the renowned CygamesPictures, the anime will be streamed worldwide on Netflix.
The story, full of tension and mystery, follows Yoshiki, who realizes that his best friend Hikaru is no longer the same since something dark descended from the mountains. The work has been captivating readers since 2021, with four volumes already published and the fifth arriving in June 2024.
Anime Details
- Director and Screenplay : Ryohei Takeshita
- Character Design : Yuichi Takahashi
Main Cast:
- Shuichiro Umeda as Hikaru
- Chiaki Kobayashi as Yoshiki Tsujinaka
Teaser and Official Visual
The released teaser promises a dark and intense atmosphere, true to the original tone of the manga. With well-developed characters and detailed animation, the production is already among the most anticipated releases of next year.
Where It All Began
Young Ace Up magazine since 2021, the manga is published in English by Yen Press, which describes the plot as a story where "what appears to be Hikaru may not be what it seems."
