The Summer Hikaru Died Sets Netflix Release Date With Creepy New Trailer

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This Summer marks the arrival of the chilling new Horror anime, “The Summer Hikaru Perished,” on Netflix. The streaming platform has officially announced the release date for this spine-tingling premiere with a chilling new trailer. As we bid farewell to Spring 2025’s anime lineup, it’s high time to cast our gaze towards the upcoming anime season. The Summer 2025 schedule promises to be one of the strongest seasons in recent history, and it boasts adaptations that fans have long awaited. Among them, there is one that stands out as particularly eerie.

The upcoming anime version of “The Summer Hikaru Perished,” based on Mokumokuren’s work, is generating high anticipation this Summer. It delves into a chilling monster mystery that casts an eerie pall over a peaceful and tranquil town. This anime promises to offer something unique compared to other Summer releases. Netflix has officially announced that the premiere of this new anime will take place globally on July 5th. To mark this release date confirmation, you can watch the latest trailer for “The Summer Hikaru Perished” in the video above. Additionally, you can take a look at the anime’s newly released poster below.

The Summer Hikaru Died is Coming to Anime Expo 2025

Alongside the unveiling of its release date, CyberAgent has made an announcement: “The Summer Hikaru Died” will grace Anime Expo 2025 with a grand debut. Not only will fans at the event have the opportunity to explore exclusive behind-the-scenes production materials for the first time, but “The Summer Hikaru Died” has also scheduled a special panel on July 4th. This panel will feature the world premiere of the anime’s inaugural episode, followed by a discussion with Mokumokuren, the original series creator, Chiaki Kobayashi, the voice actor for Yoshiki Tsujinaka, and the producers of the anime.

Beginning on Netflix on July 5th, the anime adaptation of “The Summer Hikaru Died” will debut, with Ryohei Takeshita (known for “Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night”) directing this production for Cygames Pictures (responsible for “Uma Musume Pretty Derby: Beginning of a New Era”). In addition to his directorial role, Takeshita will also be responsible for scriptwriting for the new series. Yuichi Takahashi will serve as character designer and chief animation director. The previously announced cast includes Chiaki Kobayashi and Shuichiro Umeda as the main characters Yoshiki Tsujinaka and Hikaru Indou respectively. The opening theme for the series is “saikai,” performed by Vaundy.

What Is The Summer Hikaru Died About?

It remains unclear if Netflix will stream “The Summer Hikaru Died” on a weekly basis or all at once. However, the release date hints towards a weekly format. As for the storyline, Netflix is giving us a sneak peek that “Yoshiki and Hikaru have been friends since childhood in a small village. Their ordinary summer days are filled with sun, cicadas, and ice cream. But on a seemingly normal day, Yoshiki asks Hikaru, ‘You’re not Hikaru, are you?’ This question is significant because six months earlier, Hikaru had gone missing in the mountains and returned unexpectedly a week later.

The summary proceeds by revealing, ‘The new Hikaru appears identical to its original form, yet there’s a mysterious force brewing within him. Yoshiki spends his days interacting with this enigma that mimics Hikaru, all while pretending that nothing has altered. Simultaneously, peculiar occurrences start haunting the village. As we delve into this mystery, the stage is set for a chilling tale of self-discovery and horror.’

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2025-06-02 17:39