The series is a major acquisition for , which secured worldwide exclusive streaming rights outside of Japan. In Japan, the show airs on Nippon TV and streams for free on Abema . Studio: CygamesPictures . Director/Series Composition: Ryōhei Takeshita.
Produced by and directed by Ryōhei Takeshita ( Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night ), the series has been praised for its chilling atmosphere and innovative "dorodoro" animation used to depict the eldritch nature of its supernatural lead. Exclusive Streaming & Production Details
The story follows (voiced by Chiaki Kobayashi) and his best friend Hikaru Indo (voiced by Shuichiro Umeda), who live in the rural Kubitachi Village. After Hikaru goes missing in the mountains for a week, he returns apparently unharmed. However, Yoshiki quickly realizes that the "Hikaru" before him is an eldritch being that has consumed his friend and assumed his physical form, memories, and emotions. the summer hikaru died animation exclusive
[NEWS FROM JAPAN] The key visual and main cast for [The Summer Hikaru Died] has been revealed! Chiaki Kobayashi will be voicing {Yoshiki Tsujinaka} and Shuuichirou Umeda will be {Hikaru Indou} in the anime set to release in 2025. The supernatural mystery story based on author Mokumomuren's work will be animated at CygamesPictures with Ryouhei Takeshita acting as director and series composition. Source: @/hikanatsu_anime #acgnews #animenews #hikarugashindanatsu #thesummerhikarudied
Opening "Saikai" (Reunion) by Vaundy ; Ending "Anata wa Kaibutsu" (You Are My Monster) by TOOBOE . A Haunting Narrative: Friendship and Identity The series is a major acquisition for ,
Yuichi Takahashi ( Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song- ). Music: Taro Umebayashi.
The series explores themes, as Yoshiki grapples with his grief and repressed romantic feelings for the real Hikaru while maintaining a dangerous bond with the creature that replaced him. Director/Series Composition: Ryōhei Takeshita
The long-awaited anime adaptation of Mokumokuren’s award-winning horror manga, ( Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu ), officially premiered on July 6, 2025 , as a global exclusive on Netflix .
