The Summer Hikaru Died
光が死んだ夏
Two best friends living in a rural Japanese village: Yoshiki and Hikaru. Growing up together, they were inseparable… until the day Hikaru came back from the mountains, and was no longer himself. “Something” has taken over Hikaru’s body, memories, feelings… and everything they know begins to unravel. (Source: Netflix)
The Summer Hikaru Died is a tv with 12 episodes, from Summer 2025, produced by CygamesPictures, rated 8.1/10 on AniList.
Synopsis
Two best friends living in a rural Japanese village: Yoshiki and Hikaru. Growing up together, they were inseparable… until the day Hikaru came back from the mountains, and was no longer himself. “Something” has taken over Hikaru’s body, memories, feelings… and everything they know begins to unravel. (Source: Netflix)
Main Characters
Tags
- Monster Boy — Prominently features a male character who is a part-monster.
- Rural — Partly or completely set in the countryside.
- Male Protagonist — Main character is male.
- Tragedy — Centers around tragic events and unhappy endings.
- Cosmic Horror — A type of horror that emphasizes human insignificance in the grand scope of cosmic reality; fearing the unknown and being powerless to fight it.
- Urban Fantasy — Set in a world similar to the real world, but with the existence of magic or other supernatural elements.
- Mythology — Prominently features mythological elements, especially those from religious or cultural tradition.
- Body Horror — Features characters who undergo horrific transformations or disfigurement, often to their own detriment.
- LGBTQ+ Themes — Prominently features characters or themes associated with the LGBTQ+ community, such as sexuality or gender identity.
- Primarily Teen Cast — Main cast is mostly composed of teen characters.
- Curses — Features a character, object or area that has been cursed, usually by a malevolent supernatural force.
- Unrequited Love — One or more characters are experiencing an unrequited love that may or may not be reciprocated.