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The Summer Hikaru Died: Episodes, Story and Where to Watch

The Summer Hikaru Died (2025): what the anime is about, key facts and where to watch, in one evergreen guide.

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The Summer Hikaru Died (2025) is a horror, mystery, supernatural anime produced by CygamesPictures. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 8.02/10 from 116,547 ratings.

What is The Summer Hikaru Died about?

It has been six months since Yoshiki Tsujinaka's best friend, Hikaru Indou, went missing in the mountains and returned a week later with no recollection of what had transpired. Certain that it is not the Hikaru he knows who came back, Yoshiki finally asks Hikaru about it. Suddenly, "Hikaru" reveals his true monstrous form and begs Yoshiki to keep it a secret, as he does not want to kill him.

Key details

The Summer Hikaru Died runs for 12 episodes and its status is "finished airing". It premiered in the summer 2025 season. Content rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity).

Where to watch The Summer Hikaru Died

Streaming availability changes by region. Major anime platforms like Crunchyroll, Netflix and Hidive rotate their catalogs, so check your local listings for The Summer Hikaru Died.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Summer Hikaru Died about?

It has been six months since Yoshiki Tsujinaka's best friend, Hikaru Indou, went missing in the mountains and returned a week later with no recollection of what had transpired. Certain that it is not the Hikaru he knows who came back, Yoshiki finally

How many episodes does The Summer Hikaru Died have?

The Summer Hikaru Died has 12 episodes.

What is the MAL rating of The Summer Hikaru Died?

The Summer Hikaru Died is rated 8.02/10 on MyAnimeList.

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