Anime fans are eagerly awaiting the release of ‘The Summer Hikaru Died’ in 2025. Adapted from Mokumokuren’s manga, the series blends psychological horror and mystery. With its deeply emotional core and complex character relationships, the series promises to be a standout.
The story centers on Yoshiki and Hikaru, whose friendship is disrupted by a strange event. One day, Hikaru returns, but something is amiss. This starts a slow descent into horror as Yoshiki grapples with the changes. He must confront feelings of love, guilt, and fear.
‘The Summer Hikaru Died’ explores the fragility of identity and the grief of letting go. The manga has gained a cult following for its storytelling. The anime will likely explore Yoshiki’s internal conflict: protect the village or preserve the friendship?
At its core, the anime tackles loss, identity, and memory, wrapped in a supernatural mystery.