This summer, I’m excitedly looking forward to the premiere of “The Summer Hikaru Died” on Netflix, set to debut on July 5th. Manga enthusiasts who have already been captivated by this relatively new yet impactful manga are eagerly anticipating its anime adaptation to intensify the chills even further. As a fan of well-executed manga adaptations like “Berserk,” I can’t help but wonder if the director of “The Summer Hikaru Died” is aiming for more than just a faithful adaptation – he aspires to make the anime version even more haunting and chilling.
The manga titled “Mokumokuren” started its release in the digital publication of Kadokawa’s “Young Ace Up” in 2021, and swiftly gained popularity among fans who enjoy horror stories. Unlike typical jump-scare horrors, this series relies on an ongoing feeling of unsettling apprehension to keep readers in a state of lingering fear about future events. It’s an innovative strategy for horror storytelling that is not commonly executed effectively, but the director of “The Summer Hikaru Died“‘s anime is giving us insights into how he’s making it work.
The Summer Hikaru Died Will Be More Haunting Than the Manga
Ryohei Takeshita, responsible for both writing and directing the anime adaptation of “The Summer Hikaru Died”, recently spoke with Anime News Network about the upcoming series, highlighting its differences from Mokumokuren’s manga. “I found a strong sense of ‘unease’ upon initially reading the horror aspects of ‘Hikaru’,” Takeshita shared about his initial feelings towards the manga.
Throughout its introspective and emotional scenes, an overarching sense of apprehension, akin to a constant lurking dread, permeates the narrative due to the enigmatic force governing the transformed Hikaru. This isn’t your typical horror relying on sudden jolts—it’s more about the unsettling feeling that something could be present, a chilling quietness, or an ominous weight in the air. That’s the kind of fear it invokes.
The manga captures the typically tranquil ambiance of summer, such as the cicada’s song, and intensifies it to create a tense mood. On the other hand, the anime incorporates more sensual aspects for added nuance. Takeshita believed that this atmosphere needed to be faithfully reproduced in the animated version. He further mentioned, “The original manga is already remarkable, but I was always mindful of pushing beyond its boundaries by leveraging the distinct advantages of animation.
The Summer Hikaru Died Releases This July
Among the highly anticipated anime series of this summer, “The Summer Hikaru Died” stands out, alongside other popular choices such as “Kaiju No. 8,” “My Dress-Up Darling,” and “Dandadan.” The show will be available exclusively on Netflix starting from July 5th.
Weekly, new episodes will debut, but the specific number of episodes in the first season remains undisclosed. If Season 1 gains popularity, “The Summer Hikaru Died” could have a prolonged run on the streaming platform. However, there might be a gap between Seasons 1 and 2 due to the manga being recently published.
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2025-06-27 01:13