The hit manga series The Summer Hikaru Died is getting an anime adaptation soon that will be released globally on Netflix.
With the hype surrounding the exciting hot new anime, you might be wondering when it is slated to premiere so that fans of the manga can mark their calendars.
Let's explore what we know so far about the upcoming anime below.
What is The Summer Hikaru Died Anime Series About?
The Summer Hikaru Died is a manga series that started its run on Kadokawa Shoten's Young Ace Up website in August 2021. It is written and illustrated by Mokumokuren with five volumes available so far.
It received critical acclaim when the first volume was published as it received praises for its story and artwork. It has also sold millions of copies in circulation.
The story focuses on a teenager in rural Japan named Yoshiki, who discovers that his best friend Hikaru has been possessed by an otherworldly entity. He is forced to navigate their now-unusual friendship while facing some supernatural threats.
We can expect the upcoming anime series to adapt the exact same story as the manga, but it is unknown whether the latter episodes will have the same direction as the manga.
The anime series is produced by CygamesPictures, the animation studio division of Cygames. The project was first announced earlier this year.
When is The Summer Hikaru Died Anime Series Coming Out?
Netflix has not announced a release date yet for the global streaming of The Summer Hikaru Died apart from the poster describing its release window as "soon."
It is currently slated to release on Nippon TV in Q3 of 2025. It will also be streaming on Abema in Japan for free.
There is a possibility that it will be available on Netflix right after its Japanese broadcast, but that remains unclear for now.
Fans should look out for more details regarding its release date in the coming months as we're still far away from its planned premiere.
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