The Summer Hikaru Died Anime Gets Summer 2025 Release Window

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Key Takeaways

  • Netflix will release The Summer Hikaru Died internationally, but it is unclear if the debut will be simultaneous.
  • The anime, produced by Cygames Pictures, will feature Ryohei Tekashita as director.
  • The manga series follows the story of Yoshiki and Hikaru, nominated for the Manga Taisho Awards.

As a long-time fan of anime and manga, I am beyond excited about the upcoming release of “The Summer Hikaru Died” on Netflix! With its unique storyline and talented cast, this series promises to be a captivating addition to my watchlist. Having followed the manga since its debut on Young Ace Up, I can attest to the gripping narrative and emotional depth that Mokumokuren has brought to life.

Recently, Kadokawa unveiled a fresh trailer for “The Summer Hikaru Perished,” a horror series set to debut globally on Netflix. Although it will air in Japan next year, there’s uncertainty about whether Netflix will stream the show worldwide simultaneously or with a delay of a few months, as has been the case with some series. Netflix appears to be favoring simultaneous releases more these days, but this trend may not apply to all productions.

The latest preview unveils the principal actors, creators, and announces that the series will air in Summer 2025. Given its status as a Netflix anime production, there’s a good chance it will be voiced-over for an English dub. The promotional video can now be found on Netflix’s YouTube page.

The Summer Hikaru Died Cast & Staff

In this series, Cygames Pictures handles the animation, with Ryohei Tekashita taking on the roles of director and script supervisor. Notably, Tekashita has previously worked as a director for Pokemon: Paldean Winds. The character designer and chief animation director is Yuichi Takahashi, who has also worked on Stars Align. Masanobu Hiraoka will be responsible for the “dorodoro” animation, which can be roughly translated to “mushy” or “muddy”. Chiaki Kobayashi, known from Moriarty the Patriot, and Shuichiro Umeda, recognized from Senpai is an Otokonoko, will voice Yoshiki Tsujinaka and Hikaru Indou respectively.

What’s the Series About?

In 2021, the manga titled “The Summer Hikaru Died” was introduced on Kadokawa Shoten’s Young Ace Up online platform. To date, it has been collected into five volumes. By the time the next volume is released in December, it is expected to circulate over 3 million copies. Although its author, Mokumokuren, has expressed a desire to create a boys’ love series, there are ongoing discussions among fans as to whether this manga falls under that genre since it hasn’t been officially marketed or labeled as such.

The narrative focuses on Yoshiki and Hikaru, longtime companions residing in the same town. Typically inseparable, this dynamic shifts unexpectedly when Hikaru undergoes a transformation one day. This intriguing manga has earned a nomination for the renowned Manga Taisho Awards in Japan, and many American library services have recognized it as one of the top reads for teenage audiences. As per Mokumokuren’s announcements, the series is currently planned to conclude in its 10th volume; however, they may reconsider their decision.

The manga titled “The Summer Hikaru Perished” is distributed in the United States by Yen Press, while its anime version can be streamed on Netflix.

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2024-12-02 18:26