The Summer Hikaru Died
Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu
#279 Most Rated#482 Most Popular#10 Most Rated · Summer 2025
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.
(Source: Netflix)
Format
TV
Episodes
12
Episode Duration
23 mins
Characters
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Staff
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News
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Reviews
4 · sorted by votes
Status Distribution
Current
21%·24,288
Planning
38%·44,199
Paused
3%·4,029
Dropped
4%·4,651
Completed
34%·39,875
Score Distribution
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Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does The Summer Hikaru Died have?
The Summer Hikaru Died has 12 episodes.
Is The Summer Hikaru Died finished?
As of now, The Summer Hikaru Died has finished.
When did The Summer Hikaru Died air?
The Summer Hikaru Died aired from July 6, 2025 to September 28, 2025.
What kind of show is The Summer Hikaru Died?
The Summer Hikaru Died is a TV series with episodes around 23 minutes long, originally from Japan.
When did The Summer Hikaru Died premiere?
The Summer Hikaru Died premiered in Summer 2025.