The Summer Hikaru Died OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Mokumokuren¡¯s Japanese manga series
The Summer Hikaru Died OTT Release Date: This is an emotional story about a boy who starts noticing strange changes in his best friend and must face the truth about who or what his friend has become.
The Summer Hikaru Died OTT Release Date: Some stories quietly walk into your life and leave a lasting mark. This is one of those rare ones. Based on Mokumokuren¡¯s hauntingly beautiful manga, this deeply emotional and slightly chilling tale will finally come to life as an anime series. And the wait isn¡¯t long. The Summer Hikaru Died premieres globally on July 1, 2025, on Netflix.
What¡¯s the story about?
Set in a peaceful rural town in Japan, the story follows Yoshiki, a teenage boy trying to hold on to something that might already be gone. His best friend, Hikaru, returns from a mountain trip... but something's not right. He looks like Hikaru, sounds like Hikaru, but deep inside, Yoshiki knows: this is not the same person he once knew. What follows is an emotional journey more than a horror story, one that quietly explores love, loss, identity, and how we deal with change that scares us.
More about The Summer Hikaru Died
Directed by Ry¨hei Takeshita (of Jujutsu Kaisen fame), the anime promises to stay true to the manga¡¯s quiet emotional depth. With character designs by Y¨±ichi Takahashi and hauntingly beautiful artwork by Kohei Honda, the series will visually reflect the calm and creepiness of a small town where something just isn¡¯t right. CygamesPictures has done animation production for The Summer Hikaru Died.
Chiaki Kobayashi, who¡¯s playing Yoshiki in this one, shared in a media statement, "I'm thrilled to voice Yoshiki. From the audition, I felt a whirlwind of emotions ¡ª fear, comfort, and uncertainty. My goal was to capture all of Yoshiki¡¯s feelings and melancholy." Shuichiro Umeda, voicing Hikaru, added, "Playing Hikaru was like peering into darkness. Despite uncertainties, my desire to stay connected with Yoshiki was clear, and I approached the role with that strong feeling."
So this July, if you're looking for something emotional, different, and unforgettable, don¡¯t miss The Summer Hikaru Died.
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