Surprisingly, horror and anime do not mix collectively very effectively. Many main makes an attempt to adapt among the greatest horror manga (here is taking a look at you, Junji Ito) have ended poorly, with followers discovering the anime diversifications lackluster and, worst of all, laughable. However this Summer time anime season, Netflix is right here to make that proper with its latest horror collection, The Summer time Hikaru Died. The manga of the identical by Mokumokuren, which was solely first revealed in 2021, has turn into a phenomenon amongst manga readers. The Summer time Hikaru Died is one among Summer time 2025’s most anticipated releases, even in opposition to shonen giants like Dandadan, Demon Slayer, Kaiju No. 8, and Chainsaw Man (all of which launch new seasons/motion pictures this Summer time season), and the brand new trailer proves precisely why followers are se excited to see the anime adaptation.
The Summer time Hikaru Died is gearing up for its Summer time launch on July 5, and its latest trailer may be the spookiest and goriest one but. The trailer provides followers the most effective look but on the unusual creature that’s imitating the deceased Hikaru, and the way his former greatest pal, Yoshiki, is struggling together with his grief and his outdated emotions for the unique Hikaru. The collection is being animated by CygamesPictures, and the brand new trailer reveals off the unbelievable and grotesque physique horror that the manga is famend for. Many parts of horror manga do not usually translate effectively into anime, however The Summer time Hikaru Died seems to be pulling it off.
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The Summer time Hikaru Died premieres on July 5. New episodes will probably be launched weekly on the streamer. Because the title suggests, the manga follows Yoshiki shortly after his greatest pal, Hikaru, is killed whereas mountaineering within the mountains. However, when “Hikaru” returns, Yoshiki is aware of one thing has changed him, however his emotional turmoil conflicts together with his logic, and he makes an attempt to regrow the identical emotions for the brand new “Hikaru.”
‘The Summer time Hikaru Died’ Reveals Its OP
In addition to diving into the physique horror that defines the collection, The Summer time Hikaru Died‘s new trailer additionally confirmed off the anime’s OP. Japanese pop icon, Vaundy, performs the opening theme music, “saikai.” As is the case with a variety of darkish and terrifying anime, the OP is surprisingly catchy and vibey. However, whereas the official translation of the lyrics hasn’t but been launched, count on them to be darkish.
The Summer time Hikaru Died is one among two large anime releases for Netflix this Summer time. The streamer has additionally re-teamed with Crunchyroll to concurrently launch the second season of the hit shonen collection, Dandadan. The mega-hit returns to Netflix and Crunchyroll on July 3.
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