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Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Takopi's Original Sin episode 3 review – A haunting descent into guilt
Takopi's Original Sin Episode 3 plunges deeper into moral ambiguity, turning tragedy into chilling introspection. As Naoki discovers 's corpse, he unwittingly enters a shared web of deception with Shizuka and Takopi. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The trio's secret bond woven through childhood pain and twisted loyalty, exposes how trauma can warp innocence. This review dissects the episode's strongest emotional beats, psychological horror, and character evolution, proving yet again why this series is one of 2025's most haunting and important choices. Naoki's Dilemma in Takopi's Original Sin Source: Crunchyroll Naoki finds Marina's body and initially urges confession. Instead, Shizuka manipulates his guilt into silence. He becomes complicit in hiding the corpse via Takopi's alien device. This shift from honesty to secrecy spotlights how love and rejection can corrupt a child's moral compass. Shizuka, Takopi, and Naoki bond over the concealment of the death. Teaming up to hide the body, they form false solidarity rooted in shame. This builds emotional tension as their unity is less genuine friendship and more a pact driven by denial and control. Takopi's regret: Innocence collided with reality Takopi masquerades as Marina to fool her family, only to endure abuse. He finally grasps the weight of his actions and mourns Marina's death. His emotional breakdown in front of the grieving mother and his reflection on grief reveal the series' central conflict: innocence overwhelmed by human harm. Azuma's emotional anchor in Takopi's Original Sin Azuma brings grounded realism. His breakdown over maternal favoritism and fractured family ties humanizes the chaos. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Shizuka uses his shame to further manipulate events. His quiet suffering and eventual tears provide an emotional anchor in this psychological thriller. Studio Enishiya contrasts bright visuals with dark themes: Takopi's pastel design against forest shadows and hospital gloom. Flashbacks and diorama-style shots amplify viewer unease. The jarring shift from innocence to guilt-filled drama underscores just how deceptive the surface can be. This episode cements Takopi's Original Sin as a masterclass in emotional horror. It carefully balances childlike absurdity with gut-punch trauma. Themes of guilt, complicity, and broken trust provide a deeply affecting narrative. Episode 3 is raw, unforgettable—and a clear standout. Also read|
Time of India
7 days ago
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- Time of India
How Takopi's Original Sin outpaced Solo Leveling in just three episodes
Source: Crunchyroll Source: Crunchyroll Source: Crunchyroll Source: Crunchyroll Source: Crunchyroll 1 2 Move over, Solo Leveling. A new dark horse is stealing the spotlight—Takopi's Original Sin instantly shattered records, surpassing even the former anime-of-the-year champ. With jaw-dropping IMDb ratings, an emotional punch we didn't see coming, and performance metrics that even One Piece couldn't match, this ONA is proving itself as 2025's most shocking breakout hit. This could be a historical move for indie manga adaptations into the world of anime. Takopi's Original Sin 's record‑breaking debut Source: Crunchyroll Episode 1 of Takopi's Original Sin launched with an impressive 9.6 IMDb score, and the score has since climbed to 9.8—overtaking Solo Leveling's peak of 9.7. That's not a slow build; that's record-crushing in two episodes. This ONA isn't just a poor man's webtoon—it's a crafted emotional experience, tackling bullying, trauma, and grief in a pastel-toned package. It's exactly the kind of content that cuts deep, sticks in the algorithm, and makes the internet buzz non-stop. Why Takopi's Original Sin hit harder than Solo Leveling Source: Crunchyroll Emotional resonance over spectacle Solo Leveling is praised for its epic fights, but Takopi is winning hearts with gut-wrenching storytelling. Its exploration of suicide, neglect, and existential despair has struck a chord that pure action just doesn't reach . Perfect underdog launch No mega-marketing push. No million-dollar studios. Just an indie-feel ONA doing something raw and unexpected—and the internet ate it up. When emotional storytelling meets algorithmic surprise, you get explosive early ratings . Algorithmic magnet With a 9.8 IMDb score, Takopi instantly beats out One Piece, Solo Leveling, and Demon Slayer. That's going to trigger recommendation engines worldwide—and draw nonstop traffic. What this means for anime in 2025 Quality > hype: Takopi's Original Sin is reminding us that tight storytelling and emotional authenticity can outshine action-packed adaptations. Shift in viewer trends: Audiences crave realism, softness, and silent emotional beats—not just flashy fight scenes. Soon-to-come record setters: With this momentum, expect other 2025 shows to chase a similar arc—depth over dazzle. What anime fans should do now Binge both: If you loved Solo Leveling, dip into Takopi's Original Sin for some real feels. Join the discussion: Join the discussion on anime forums—people are calling it 'the most tragic anime of 2025.' Keep an eye on viewership charts: Over the next few weeks—IMDB ratings and user reviews will climb even more. Final verdict In just three episodes, Takopi's Original Sin turned a quiet ONA into one of the top-rated anime of 2025. It didn't just take the emotional crown from Solo Leveling—it sent a message: storytelling with heart and courage is still king. Expect more industry buzz, watch what happens next and please, keep the tissues close. Takopi's Original Sin next episode (episode-4) airing on Saturday, 19th July 2025 at 8:30 pm IST — and every Saturday after that. Also read| Takopi's Original Sin (episodes 1–2) review (when cute goes catastrophically wrong)
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Takopi's Original Sin (episodes 1–2) review (when cute goes catastrophically wrong)
Source: Crunchyroll. You know those anime that lull you into a false sense of safety with big round eyes, floating mascots, and sparkly OP music? Takopi's Original Sin is not one of those. It pretends to be. Oh, it tries. There's a pink, doughy alien who talks like he swallowed a happiness manual. There's a lonely little girl. There are gifts, rainbows, and even something called a ' happy camera. ' But then it sucker-punches you in the soul. Episodes 1 and 2 of Takopi's Original Sin , now streaming on Crunchyroll, are not here to comfort you. They're here to dig up all your buried trauma, set it on fire, and hand it back to you in pastel wrapping paper. And yes, this emotional rollercoaster will continue with episode 3 dropping on Friday, 11 July 2025 at 8:30 pm IST — and every Friday after that. Set a reminder, and maybe keep a therapist on speed dial. Takopi's Original Sin Episode 1: 'To You in 2016' Source: Crunchyroll. The series kicks off with Takopi , a squid-shaped alien from Planet Happy, crash-landing on Earth with a single mission: to spread joy. Within minutes, he's stumbling into the life of Shizuka , a quiet, expressionless schoolgirl with more emotional baggage than a therapy circle. She's bullied, neglected, and practically invisible to everyone around her — except Takopi, who decides she needs his cosmic care package ASAP. And for a brief moment, it works. A magical ' Happy ribbon ' boosts her confidence and makes her feel seen. But this isn't a feel-good arc. What follows is one of the most shocking twist endings in recent anime memory: a suicide that completely redefines the tone of the series. That's right. Episode one ends not with a sparkly life lesson, but with a silent scream that echoes long after the credits roll. It's haunting. And brilliant. And somehow... still adorable? How? Takopi's Original Sin Episode 2: 'Takopi's Salvation' Source: Crunchyroll Takopi is determined to undo the trauma he (accidentally) enabled. Enter the ' Happy camera ' — a device that lets him time-travel and fix mistakes. The problem? He doesn't understand pain, boundaries, or, well, humans in general, his version of help is pure chaos in bubblegum form. As he rewinds time, he tries to 'save' Shizuka by inserting himself into her life again — only this time, armed with awkward cheer and shiny gadgets. The bullies don't exactly appreciate the alien interference. One stabs Takopi in the eye. Literally. And still, he insists: 'Let's all be friends!' Bless his squishy optimism. Takopi might look like a distant cousin of Doraemon — a round, robotic helper from another world with an infinite gadget pouch. But where Doraemon fixes things with calm logic and good timing, Takopi stumbles through grief with no clue what sadness even is. He's Doraemon if you stripped out the tech support and gave him an emotional blindfold. What's working (and working hard) Source: Crunchyroll Visual whiplash: The art swings between Studio Ghibli softness and grim realism. Pastel skies and chunky lines meet dark alleyways and blank stares. It's jarring — and totally intentional. Sound design: Sparse music, lots of quiet — the kind of silence that makes you realize you're holding your breath. When the score does hit, it hits hard. Brutal honesty: The show doesn't flinch from its themes: bullying, neglect, suicide, the limits of empathy, and how good intentions can pave roads to hell — or heartbreak. Character writing: Shizuka isn't just a victim — she's complex, unpredictable, and heartbreakingly numb. And Takopi? He's both comic relief and tragedy in a single, blinking eye. Final verdict: Source: IMDB A pastel-dipped panic attack you won't stop watching Takopi's Original Sin is that rare breed of anime that looks like it should be airing after school — but should come with a trauma warning instead. The first two episodes pack more emotional weight than entire seasons of fluff anime. It's heavy, it's horrifying, it's oddly wholesome — and it'll keep you coming back, morbidly curious and low-key crying. Remember, next round of pain drops on Friday, 11th July at 8:30 pm IST, and every new episode lands on Crunchyroll every Friday at the same time. Friday night plans = sorted. And possibly emotionally ruined. Recommended for: Fans of Made in Abyss, Wonder Egg Priority, or Oshi no Ko. People who can handle their heartbreak cute. Anyone who enjoys staring into the emotional abyss while being hugged by a squid. Also read| Black Clover Season 2 in production after 5 years with trailer coming soon
The Review Geek
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Takopi's Original Sin – Season 1 Episode 2 Recap & Review
Episode 2 Even though Shizuka is excelling at her classes, episode 2 of Takopi's Original Sin begins with word that, thanks to Takopi, Marina doesn't do anything to her. As Shizuka and the alien go for a walk with Chappy, the girl opens up about her parents' divorce. The dog was the last thing her father left to her, so there's another for her to love him so much. That's when Takopi realizes it's the sixth day he has been with Shizuka. Meaning, they're a few hours from her suicide. Then, everything starts coming together when Marina arrives and harasses the girl. She beats Shizuka up so much that Chappy bites Marina's hand to save her owner. However, that's exactly what she wanted. She screams that the dog is ferocious until the whole street listens, and the animal control ultimately takes him away. Takopi tries his best to turn back time and stop that, but he can't. No matter when or where they take a walk, Marina is there. He realizes the girl is searching for them, trying to get the dog to bite her. Although he doesn't understand, he still tries to make Shizuka happy. In one of his attempts, the dog is still taken away, but they go to the shelter to get him. However, they can't, and Shizuka's mother doesn't even care. She says the pet will stay with the girl's father, and then she goes away to work, ignoring her daughter's sadness. Takopi convinces Shizuka to go to school to distract her, but everyone in her class teases and scolds her. The only one who attempts to help her is Azuma. However, the girl ignores his help once again. After school, Marina finds Shizuka and takes her to the middle of the woods so they can talk about Chappy. She did that only to tell the girl that her dog is dead and that she doesn't have anything to live for. Filled with anger for the situation her family is going through, Marina beats up Shizuka and says the girl should die. Takopi is horrified by that. Everything bad that has ever happened to Shizuka flashes through his mind, giving him the courage to protect his friend… And he kills Marina. The alien smacks the kid in the head with the camera to stop her, but he's so strong that he kills her then and there. He can't believe what's happening, and worrying thoughts flood his head. Shockingly, Shizuka is having the opposite reaction. She's almost beaming with happiness. The girl didn't believe in magic, but she had always wanted Marina gone. Now, she feels that magic might exist, and she thanks Takopi. She smiles and cries at the sight, ready to move on with her life. Meanwhile, Takopi still doesn't understand what he has done and what he should do. After using the camera to hit the girl, it doesn't work anymore. So, he can't use it to travel back in time. That's the beginning of Takopi's story and his sin. The Episode Review Another shocking episode right off the bat. Takopi's Original Sin now ups the stakes for the main characters, putting them in a situation with probably no potential good ending. It's a great reversal to have Takopi be the sad and worried one at the end, while Shizuka is ecstatic and believing in magic. Honestly, the middle portion of the episode is a bit underwhelming. Every character being awful to Shizuka and not even the teachers helping her feels like a bit too much. It's as if the story is trying too hard to make her suffer (which is true in a way). So, having Azuma be kind to her is a breath of fresh air that helps with that. But still it isn't enough. That's why the twist at the end is so good. These girls are dealing with problems they don't have enough maturity to understand, and the same goes for Takopi. He wants to help, but he's way out of his depth. It's nerve-wracking seeing every bad memory flashing through his mind, and you can feel his desire to help. However, he possibly made everything worse. Takopi's Original Sin just gave us a bigger plot twist than last time, showing it doesn't have any limits to what the characters might do or where the story will go. Previous Episode Next Episode Expect A Full Season Write-Up When This Season Concludes!
Geek Girl Authority
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Anime Roundup: Everything Coming Out in July 2025 (Part 1)
Welcome back to another installment of GGA's monthly Anime Roundup, where we cover everything new July 2025 Anime on the most popular streaming services, such as Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu and HIDIVE. The summer July Anime lineup is packed with returning favorites and new series that deserve your attention. This has been a spring of surprise releases, so we have a few belated June releases to cover alongside the first five days of July. RELATED: Check out more of our Anime Roundup series July Anime Roundup Takopi's Original Sin A Happy alien, Takopi, lands on Earth with one mission: to spread happiness. When he meets Shizuka, a lonely fourth grader, he vows to bring back her smile using his magical Happy Gadgets. But as he uncovers the pain in her life, Takopi learns that true happiness may require more than gadgets. Takopi's Original Sin started streaming on Crunchyroll on June 27, 2025. Lord of Mysteries In a Victorian world of steam, dreadnoughts, and occult horrors, Zhou Mingrui awakens as Klein Moretti. He walks a razor's edge between light and darkness, entangled with warring Churches. This is the legend of unlimited potential…and unspeakable danger. Lord of Mysteries began streaming on Crunchyroll on June 27, 2025. Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter After Allen failed the court sorcerer exam, he couldn't return home even if he wanted to. While searching for a job, an unexpected offer comes his way to be the private tutor of the duke's daughter. Just as he lowers his guard, he faces a girl who can't use magic at all. But what is preventing her magic from working? Allen's unconventional lessons gently shine a light on the girl's future. Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter began streaming on Crunchyroll on June 28. 2025. RELATED: 4 Western Properties That Got Anime Adaptations Detectives These Days Are Crazy! Once a legendary detective, Nagumo Keiichiro now stumbles through middle age, baffled by smartphones and modern life. His quiet decline gets disrupted when Mashiro, a bold high school girl, enters his office demanding to become his apprentice. Though he's rusty and set in his ways, her relentless enthusiasm drags him back into detective work. Now the gap-bridging detective duo is on the case. Detectives These Days Are Crazy! begins streaming on Crunchyroll starting on July 1, 2025. Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show Miko Kurono, also known as Necronomico, graduates from middle school and decides to pursue her dreams of becoming a streamer. One day, as she's with her childhood friend, Mayu Mayusaka, and her rival, Kanna Kagurasaka, she accepts an offer to play a new VR game. The game allows Miko to take on mysterious challenges with other unique streamers she meets within the VR world. Necronomico and the Cosmic Horror Show begins streaming on Crunchyroll on July 1, 2025. Rent-a-Girlfriend (Season 4) Kazuya's ready to confess with the lush paradise of Hawaii as a backdrop. But renting Chizuru for the dream trip turns into a war zone of love due to Ruka's aggressive advances and Mami's scheming. Despite the chaos, this is Kazuya's moment to bare his heart. Will his words reach Chizuru? And if they do, what will she even say? The fourth season of Rent-a-Girlfriend is coming to Crunchyroll on July 1, 2025. RELATED: 8 Anime Outros Too Good to Skip Clevatess One of the Lords of Dark Beasts, Clevatess's reign shatters when he revives a hero he slayed and adopts an orphaned humanoid baby—the last hope to save a dying world. Now bound together, what fate awaits this unlikely trio? Cleavatess begins streaming on Crunchyroll starting on July 2, 2025. Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse Narihira Takeru is a delinquent who often thinks about Tsukimiya, the girl who appears in his dreams. After an unexpected accident, Takeru finds himself in a parallel universe and the world that Tsukimiya lives in. When a monster slays Takeru and Tsukimiya, he awakens again and realizes he has leapt through time. Takeru must train with Abe Seimei to fight for Tsukimiya's life. The truck strikes another when Onmyo Kaiten Re:Birth Verse starts streaming on Crunchyroll beginning on July 2, 2025. New Saga After a brutal war, magic swordsman Kyle defeats the Demon King but is left dying. A crimson crystal sends him four years into the past to his once-destroyed hometown where he finds his lost loved ones alive. Armed with future knowledge, Kyle vows to prevent the coming tragedy and rewrite fate. A New Saga begins when the series starts streaming on Netflix on July 2, 2025. RELATED: Reincarnated as What? 6 Most Bizarre Isekai Anime Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon (Season 2) The future of this fantasy world now lies in the hands of…a vending machine! Boxxo was once a human, until he died in an accident and was reincarnated as a sentient piece of machinery. While he can still hear and see, there's no way for him to move by himself or speak more than his programmed phrases. How can he make the most of this strange new life? The second season of the hilarious Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon, begins streaming on Crunchyroll starting July 2, 2025. DAN DA DAN (Season 2) Momo is a high school girl born into a family of spirit mediums. Her classmate Okarun is an occult fanatic. Encountering overwhelming and bizarre phenomena one after another, Momo awakens her hidden powers and Okarun gains the power of a curse. They now set out to help Momo's childhood friend Jiji, who is tormented by ghosts, by heading over to his home for an exorcism… Thank the aliens or spirits or something that we don't have to wait long for the second season of DAN DA DAN , streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix starting July 3, 2025. The Water Magician Reincarnation had Ryo dreaming of peace but instead, he lands in a monster-infested wilderness. With water magic and eternal youth, he survives countless wicked concoctions for 20 years, becoming one of the most powerful magicians ever. Ryo's fate shifts when he meets Abel, a genius knight, thrusting him into the magical society's spotlight. Thus, the Water Magician's wild adventure begins. Another isekai story joins the lineup when The Water Magician starts streaming on Crunchyroll beginning July 3, 2025. RELATED: Can You Adopt Me? 11 Amazing Anime Parents Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! When superstar adventurer Dennis gets booted from the world's strongest party, he teams up with runaway Atelier to serve up his true passion—delicious cuisine. But this not-so-average eatery has not-so-average patrons. Dennis will battle his quirky customers' troubles with his trusty butcher knife and wok. Visit Adventurer's Restaurant and fill up your heart and stomach. Welcome to the Outcast's Restaurant! opens for service on Crunchyroll starting July 3, 2025. KAMITSUBAKI CITY UNDER CONSTRUCTION Seven years after humanity was devastated by a major disaster, a beacon of science and prosperity rises in Kamitsubaki City. But lurking in its shadows are Tesseractor monsters born from human darkness. Only the Witchling, five girls with the Song of Purification, stand against them. With every note, they fight, not just to protect the peace of the city, but to heal a broken world. KAMITSUBAKI CITY UNDER CONSTRUCTION brings the fight to Crunchyroll starting July 3, 2025. Secrets of the Silent Witch Monica Everett, the Silent Witch, is the world's only practitioner of Voiceless Magic, a veritable heroine who single-handedly fended off the Black Dragon of legend. However, the young prodigy is super-duper shy, and only learned Voiceless Magic to avoid speaking in public. Ignorant of this, the Seven Sages have placed her on a top-secret mission to guard the Second Prince. Can Monica keep it together as she contends with both social interaction and the evils targeting the young royal? Secrets of the Silent Witch starts streaming on Crunchyroll on July 4, 2025. RELATED: 8 Anime Opening Songs That Are Total Bops Arknights: RISE FROM EMBER As a terminal disease that crystallizes its victims spreads, Rhodes Island Pharmaceuticals Inc. races to find a cure while trying to quell the Reunion Movement. After a devastating fight with Skullshatterer, Amiya mourns her failure to save Misha. Meanwhile, Rhodes investigates an abandoned city near Lungmen and uncovers a disturbing new threat. Arknights: RISE FROM EMBER joins the Crunchyroll lineup July 4, 2025. Watari-kun's ****** Is About to Collapse Naoto Watari lives solely for his little sister, Suzushiro, until his chaotic childhood friend, Satsuki, storms back into his life. Without uttering a single word, her very presence ignites buried memories and unravels his rigid routine. As tensions rise and secrets surface, Naoto's devotion to Suzushiro clashes with unresolved pain, threatening to collapse his fragile world. Watari-kun's ****** Is About to Collapse starts streaming on Crunchyroll on July 4, 2025. Betrothed to My Sister's Ex Marie, the second daughter of a poor baron's household, is treated like a servant by her parents. Even at Marie's birthday party, her beautiful elder sister, Anastasia, is the star. Outside, Marie bumps into Count Kyuros Granado, who falls for her at first sight. Yet, due to a misunderstanding, the Count proposes to Anastasia. After a tragic accident, Marie must marry the count instead. Sparks will fly when Betrothed to My Sister's Ex begins streaming on Crunchyroll starting July 4, 2025. RELATED: Geek Girl Authority Crush of the Week: Yona of the Dawn 's Princess Yona My Dress-Up Darling (Season 2) All you really need to know about the July Anime Lineup is that My Dress-Up Darling is returning. When Marin Kitagawa and Wakana Gojo met, they grew close over their love for cosplay. Through interacting with classmates and making new cosplay friends, Marin and Wakana's world keeps growing. New developments arise as Marin's love for Wakana continues to be filled with endless excitement. In their ever-expanding world, Marin and Wakana's story of cosplay and thrills continues. Everyone shut up, my show is on when My Dress-Up Darling returns for a second season on Crunchyroll starting July 5, 2025. Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus After encountering various girls going through Puberty Syndrome, Sakuta Azusagawa's high school days have come to a close, and he is now a university student. He enrolls at a university in Kanazawa-hakkei alongside his girlfriend Mai Sakurajima, a nationally famed actress. Off campus, he stumbles upon an out-of-season miniskirt Santa. Precognitive dreams, an anonymous online singer, and poltergeists buzzing on social media. A mysterious tale with enigmatic phenomena surrounding girls with wavering hearts starts again. Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus strolls into our lives on Crunchyroll starting July 5, 2025. With You and the Rain On a rainy day, Fuji meets a cute critter posing as a dog and offering an umbrella and a cue card begging for a new home. With this dog poster's quirky charm and mysterious ways, life together becomes a heartwarming adventure of friendship and shared seasons. This cute slice of life anime about a raccoon-dog enters our lives when With You and the Rain begins streaming on Crunchyroll starting July 5, 2025. RELATED: Fira X Wear and Crunchyroll Go Plus Ultra with New My Hero Academia Collection The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses The hero Toto has talent, but his shyness has prevented him from forming a party. As he languishes in the town of his origins, three beautiful women—Ciel, Anemone, and Goa—invite Toto to join their party out of the blue. Toto gears up to begin the journey, but unbeknownst to him, all three women are plotting to kill him for their reasons. The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesses begins streaming on Crunchyroll starting July 5, 2025. Scooped Up By an S-Ranked Adventurer Lloyd is a white mage who was unexpectedly banished from a hero's party. Lost and uncertain, he crosses paths with an S-rank adventurer party in need of a white mage and joins them. Little did anyone know, the hero's party would fall apart and Lloyd would rise to fame. This is a story about an unmatched support magic user who believes himself to be ordinary, becoming an unstoppable adventurer. The journey begins when Scooped Up By an S-Ranked Adventurer starts streaming on Crunchyroll on July 5, 2025. Hoshina's Day Off ( Special Episode from Kaiju No. 8) The July Anime Roundup is blessing us with a little treat from the Kaiju No. 8 universe. A day off is a rare day of peace for the Defense Force. After spending so long training, Reno has forgotten what he's supposed to do with free time. He sees that Hoshina is up to something with his own day off, and decides to go on a mission to tail him with Iharu. This special episode of Kaiju No. 8 comes to Crunchyroll on July 5, 2025. The Summer Hikaru Died I love a good summer horror release, and have been waiting for this one! Two best friends living in a rural Japanese village: Yoshiki and Hikaru. Growing up together, they were inseparable until the day Hikaru came back from the mountains and was no longer himself. 'Something' has taken over Hikaru's body, memories, feelings and everything they know begins to unravel. The Summer Hikaru Died haunts audiences everywhere on Netflix on July 5, 2025. CONTENT WARNING: This is a horror series, and the trailer below is graphic. That's it for the first part of the July Anime Roundup. What are you going to be watching to escape the summer heat? The Final Battle Begins in DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA INFINITY CASTLE Official Trailer
