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Time of India
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Summer Hikaru Died episode 2 leaves anime fans shocked, calling it ‘wild and unsettling' as things get creepy
The Summer Hikaru Died episode 2: Episode 2 of The Summer Hikaru Died has left anime fans both stunned and intrigued, thanks to its unsettling mix of mystery and eerie moments. Viewers are calling the episode 'wild and unsettling' as the story delves further into its dark, supernatural themes. With new revelations and an increasingly haunting tone, the series keeps audiences hooked and eager to see what happens next. The Summer Hikaru Died episode 2 shocks anime fans The Summer Hikaru Died episode 2 brought in some major twists, and romance also found its place. After watching the episode, many viewers felt it was wild and left them with an unsettling feeling. Taking to X, one wrote, 'This scene is just so wild and is definitely not letting Yoshiki go away at all even if he tries. The whole episode you can see how dead his eyes are and he's trying to live in the delusion that everything is okay.' A second went on to add, 'The Summer Hikaru Died EP 2 is an even more beautiful visual spectacle of spectral, personal & societal horror all merged into one package.' A third went on to add, 'Osako's direction is very ambitious, his usage of pov & ost to depict the horror atmosphere is exceptional also his SB are brilliant.' #HikarugaShindaNatsuThe Summer Hikaru Died #2. ED/SB: Mitsuhiro Osako AD: Mai Watanabe & Ryuunosuke Ouji. Osako's direction is very ambitious, his usage of pov & ost to depict the horror atmosphere is exceptional also his SB are brilliant The Summer Hikaru Died Episode 2Yoshiki didn't even know how to feel after putting his hand on Hikaru…Also the village ppl including Hikaru family are wired and sus… The Summer Hikaru Died #2 #ひかなつアニメThis scene is just so wild and unsettling😭Hikaru is definitely not letting Yoshiki go away at all even if he tries. The whole episode you can see how dead his eyes are and he's trying to live in the delusion that everything is okay The Summer Hikaru Died EP 2 is an even more beautiful visual spectacle of spectral, personal & societal horror all merged into one package - boasting an even larger vision than its premiere, and delivering on all previous fonts, only so.. So much better. #光が死んだ夏 #TheSummerHikaruDied hikanatsu ep 2 🎉 the op is trippy and i love how the quick flashes offer glimpses at the parts of the story and esp of hikaru What is The Summer Hikaru Died episode 2 about? The Summer Hikaru Died episode 2 is divided into three parts. First, Yoshiki and the fake 'Hikaru' keep acting like normal friends. Next, Tanaka looks into Matsuura's shocking death from the last episode. Finally, in the epilogue, Yoshiki runs into Rie Kurebayashi. The Summer Hikaru Died manga The Summer Hikaru Died is a Japanese manga created by Mokumokuren. It started serializing on Kadokawa Shoten's Young Ace Up website in August 2021. By July 2025, the series has been compiled into seven tankōbon volumes. You can stream The Summer Hikaru Died on Netflix.
Express Tribune
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Netflix debuts highly anticipated horror-slice of life anime, 'The Summer Hikaru Died'
The Summer Hikaru Died has premiered on Netflix, bringing Mokumokuren's award-winning manga to a wider audience in an atmospheric new anime adaptation. Directed by Ryohei Takeshita and produced by CygamesPictures, the series blends slice-of-life storytelling with a gradual, pervasive sense of dread, set in the quiet, rural landscapes of Japan. The series has arrived with significant anticipation from fans of the manga, who praised its emotional storytelling and unique visual style. Online discussions and fan communities have closely followed the adaptation process, sharing excitement over the casting, music selection, and commitment to preserving the manga's quiet, unsettling tone. This strong fan interest has positioned The Summer Hikaru Died as one of the most anticipated anime releases of the season on Netflix. The series centres on two childhood friends, Yoshiki Tsujinaka and Hikaru Indou, whose bond shapes their daily lives in a small, isolated village. This relationship is disrupted when Hikaru disappears into the mountains and returns under unsettling circumstances. The narrative explores the emotional and psychological impact of grief and change, offering viewers a reflective approach to horror rather than relying on conventional scares. The Summer Hikaru Died also incorporates themes of identity and connection, using its supernatural premise to explore complex emotional dynamics without losing focus on its central friendship narrative. The series features an opening theme by Vaundy and an ending theme by Tooboe, with voice performances led by Chiaki Kobayashi and Shuichiro Umeda. Premiering on July 5, The Summer Hikaru Died is now streaming exclusively on Netflix. Episode two will air on July 12.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Netflix's The Summer Hikaru Died exceeds manga fans' expectations; queer horror anime praised for its 'creepy' cinematography
The Summer Hikaru Died, based on Mokumokuren's hit horror manga, is finally here. Directed by Ryōhei Takeshita, the anime made its debut on Netflix on July 5, 2025, and with just one episode out, it's already got fans hooked and eager for what comes next. The story follows two teenage boys living in a quiet rural village until one of them disappears and returns… different. It's not a show that throws big twists right away. Instead, it takes its time, letting the silence, strange looks, and offbeat pacing speak for themselves. What is The Summer Hikaru Died about? The Summer Hikaru Died centres on Yoshiki and Hikaru, two close teenage friends who've grown up side by side. Their peaceful life is disrupted when Hikaru goes missing during a hike in the mountains and inexplicably returns some time later. At first glance, Hikaru seems unchanged. He looks the same, talks the same, and remembers everything. But something is undeniably different. Yoshiki begins to sense that the friend who returned is not the one he lost. Instead, it's an unknown entity wearing Hikaru's body, something otherworldly and unsettling. As this new presence integrates into daily life, strange occurrences begin to affect the village. And through it all, Yoshiki is left to navigate the heartbreak of losing his best friend while being unable to let go of the familiar face still standing beside him. The Summer Hikaru Died Episode 1 reactions: Fans laud the eerie, emotional debut Viewers are all praise for the anime, lauding its ability to balance dread with emotional storytelling. Instead of relying on jump scares or gore, the first episode focuses on silence, stillness, and the subtle cracks in everyday life that suggest something isn't right. On the subreddit r/anime, fans dissected the first episode, and while it's rare that an anime adaptation lives up to the manga, Netflix seems to have aced it this time. One fan wrote, 'I've been waiting for a horror anime that captures the feeling of summer unease the way Higurashi did—cicadas buzzing, long shadows, small-town mysteries only adults seem to understand. The montage of forgotten corners—rusted cars, old fences, empty fields—was so effective. You can feel that something is wrong even if nothing has happened yet. It's already disturbing, and I'm really intrigued.' Another viewer focused on the emotional stakes behind the horror: 'The first episode creates a strong feeling that something's deeply off. The awkward silences, the pacing, and the tension between characters are all working together. Yoshiki clearly had feelings for the real Hikaru, and now he's stuck interacting with someone—or something—that looks like him but isn't. He knows the truth, but he doesn't want to accept it. That inner conflict feels raw. He'd rather live with a lie than face the finality of death.' One long-time manga fan praised the adaptation's fidelity to the original tone: 'I've followed the manga since its early chapters, and I think this anime really captured its atmosphere. The directing choices were thoughtful, the voice acting was spot-on, and there's already a heaviness to the story that mirrors the manga's emotional core. This is one of the shows I'm most looking forward to this season.' Another viewer picked up on a curious timeline detail: 'The vibes are already unsettling, and I love how many questions the first episode sets up. What really surprised me was the timeline—Hikaru went missing in January, but the story picks up again in summer. That delay is chilling. It makes me think the Hikaru we're watching now isn't just different—he's been different for a while. It raises the stakes. I'm excited to see how it all unfolds.' Rather than using flashy visuals or fast pacing, The Summer Hikaru Died draws its strength from emotional complexity. It's a story about friendship and grief wrapped in the skin of horror, and it wastes no time establishing the emotional and psychological stakes. New episodes of the anime will drop weekly on Netflix, slowly peeling back the layers of mystery and dread as Yoshiki continues to face the truth behind what or who came back from that mountain.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Netflix's The Summer Hikaru Died exceeds manga fans' expectations; queer horror praised for its 'creepy' cinematography
The Summer Hikaru Died, based on Mokumokuren's hit horror manga, is finally here. Directed by Ryōhei Takeshita, the anime made its debut on Netflix on July 5, 2025, and with just one episode out, it's already got fans hooked and eager for what comes next. The story follows two teenage boys living in a quiet rural village until one of them disappears and returns… different. It's not a show that throws big twists right away. Instead, it takes its time, letting the silence, strange looks, and offbeat pacing speak for themselves. What is The Summer Hikaru Died about? The Summer Hikaru Died centres on Yoshiki and Hikaru, two close teenage friends who've grown up side by side. Their peaceful life is disrupted when Hikaru goes missing during a hike in the mountains and inexplicably returns some time later. At first glance, Hikaru seems unchanged. He looks the same, talks the same, and remembers everything. But something is undeniably different. Yoshiki begins to sense that the friend who returned is not the one he lost. Instead, it's an unknown entity wearing Hikaru's body, something otherworldly and unsettling. As this new presence integrates into daily life, strange occurrences begin to affect the village. And through it all, Yoshiki is left to navigate the heartbreak of losing his best friend while being unable to let go of the familiar face still standing beside him. The Summer Hikaru Died Episode 1 reactions: Fans laud the eerie, emotional debut Viewers are all praise for the anime, lauding its ability to balance dread with emotional storytelling. Instead of relying on jump scares or gore, the first episode focuses on silence, stillness, and the subtle cracks in everyday life that suggest something isn't right. On the subreddit r/anime, fans dissected the first episode, and while it's rare that an anime adaptation lives up to the manga, Netflix seems to have aced it this time. One fan wrote, 'I've been waiting for a horror anime that captures the feeling of summer unease the way Higurashi did—cicadas buzzing, long shadows, small-town mysteries only adults seem to understand. The montage of forgotten corners—rusted cars, old fences, empty fields—was so effective. You can feel that something is wrong even if nothing has happened yet. It's already disturbing, and I'm really intrigued.' Another viewer focused on the emotional stakes behind the horror: 'The first episode creates a strong feeling that something's deeply off. The awkward silences, the pacing, and the tension between characters are all working together. Yoshiki clearly had feelings for the real Hikaru, and now he's stuck interacting with someone—or something—that looks like him but isn't. He knows the truth, but he doesn't want to accept it. That inner conflict feels raw. He'd rather live with a lie than face the finality of death.' One long-time manga fan praised the adaptation's fidelity to the original tone: 'I've followed the manga since its early chapters, and I think this anime really captured its atmosphere. The directing choices were thoughtful, the voice acting was spot-on, and there's already a heaviness to the story that mirrors the manga's emotional core. This is one of the shows I'm most looking forward to this season.' Another viewer picked up on a curious timeline detail: 'The vibes are already unsettling, and I love how many questions the first episode sets up. What really surprised me was the timeline—Hikaru went missing in January, but the story picks up again in summer. That delay is chilling. It makes me think the Hikaru we're watching now isn't just different—he's been different for a while. It raises the stakes. I'm excited to see how it all unfolds.' Rather than using flashy visuals or fast pacing, The Summer Hikaru Died draws its strength from emotional complexity. It's a story about friendship and grief wrapped in the skin of horror, and it wastes no time establishing the emotional and psychological stakes. New episodes of the anime will drop weekly on Netflix, slowly peeling back the layers of mystery and dread as Yoshiki continues to face the truth behind what or who came back from that mountain.
