The Summer Hikaru Died anime is official, though there’s not a lot of word yet about it. So, here are our predictions for The Summer Hikaru Died’s release date along with its potential format.
Accompanying the anime adaptation announcement was a special animated clip by creator Mokumokuren. Aside from the artwork though, there’s nothing else shared about the anime.
Based on the fact that there’s not even a key visual for the show, it’s fair to say that it will be a while before the anime gets released.
The Summer Hikaru Died Anime Release Date Predictions
Mokumokuren’s The Summer Hikaru Died manga began serialization in August 2021 in Kadokawa’s Young Ace Up monthly manga magazine.
Since then, the manga has gotten praise thanks to its story, to the point that it topped the prestigious Kono Manga ga Sugoi! list of best anime in the male readers' category.
The manga has also become a big hit in Japan with 2.1 million copies in circulation as of today, May 24.
Thus, it’s no surprise that an anime adaptation was announced. Its creator celebrated the announcement with an illustrated clip featuring the series’ main characters.
As there are no visuals, trailers, or even other details about the anime, it should still be early in the pre-production phase.
Because of this, chances are that fans will need to wait over a year before it gets released at the minimum.
A 2026 release may be likelier, as there’s no news yet regarding which studio will work on it.
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Will The Summer Hikaru Died Get an Anime Series or Movie?
What’s also unclear is if this will be an anime movie or a series, as there were no details shared. As the manga has a standard serialized format instead of an episodic structure, a TV anime might fit its story better.
As of this article’s writing, the manga has 26 chapters. These should be perfect for a 12-episode TV anime given that each episode typically adapts two manga chapters.
Of course, it’s also possible that a movie will be made instead. Fans will need to wait a bit longer for more info.
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All You Need to Know about The Summer Hikaru Died’s Story
The Summer Hikaru Died follows teenage boys Yoshiki and Hikaru who are living in rural Japan. One summer, Hikaru is injured while on a hike alone. As he’s dying, his body is consumed by an eldritch being.
Even though Hikaru is technically dead, his body is now inhabited by the eldritch being who now has his memories and feelings.
Yoshiki notices that this is not the real Hikaru, though he chooses to stay with him. Soon, mysterious things begin happening in their village.
While it’s not the scariest horror manga out there, its unnerving mix of eldritch horror and slice-of-life should make it a must-read for genre fans.
For those who can’t wait for the anime, the manga is published in English by Yen Press.
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