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You might not have stumbled upon The Summer Hikaru Died just yet, but once you catch a glimpse of the first trailer, it’s likely to make its way onto your Netflix watchlist.
It’s not every day you come across a blend of slice-of-life and horror genres. Yet, that’s exactly the intriguing mix you’ll find in The Summer Hikaru Died. Serialized since 2021, this gripping manga still captivates its audience with ongoing chapters. The story centers around Yoshiki and Hikaru, two friends residing in a quaint Japanese town. Their routine existence takes a dark turn when Hikaru dies and is replaced by an otherworldly creature, leaving Yoshiki in a quandary about dealing with the unsettling truth of his friend’s replacement. The premise sends shivers down your spine, and after an anticipated wait, the first trailer for the anime adaptation is here, and it delivers on the eerie promise.
Above, you can experience the trailer for yourself. While it doesn’t reveal a ton, it certainly nails the unsettling atmosphere. The anime adaptation is helmed by Ryohei Takeshita, renowned for his directing flair in Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night. In the leading roles, Chiaki Kobayashi steps in as Yoshiki, known for his standout performances in Hell’s Paradise and Reynatis, while Shuichiro Umeda, familiar from Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, takes on the role of Hikaru.
Takeshita shared some insights, saying, "The thrill of reading the original work had me pondering the animation translation of its frames. Our team worked diligently to encapsulate Yoshiki and Hikaru’s intricate emotions and the manga’s stunning, groundbreaking narrative. We’re eager to share our adaptation with all of you."
Though we don’t have an exact release date just yet, you can mark your calendars for the latter part of 2025. It’s not too far off, so the wait won’t be too long before you can dive into this hauntingly beautiful story.
