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The Summer Hikaru Died

2025 – nowShow2 seasons12 episodesTV-14

AnimationDrama
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic–6.8Rotten Tomatoes100%89%
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic–6.8Rotten Tomatoes100%89%

Summary

Six months ago, Hikaru vanished for a week. Now, as his best friend Yoshiki senses something amiss and confronts him, the harrowing truth emerges.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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The Summer Hikaru Died episodes

2 seasons · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Daitaihin, 8.4
  2. S1 E2 Giwaku, 8.3
  3. S1 E3 Kyozetsu, 8.3
  4. S1 E4 Natsumatsuri, 8.0
  5. S1 E5 Katsura no Obake, 8.1
  6. S1 E6 Asako, 8.5
  7. S1 E7 Ketsui, 9.0
  8. S1 E8 Sesshoku, 8.4
  9. S1 E9 Takeda no Jisan, 8.5
  10. S1 E10 Shinso, 8.2
  11. S1 E11 Indo no Tobira, 8.2
  12. S1 E12 Ibasho, 8.7

Cast

24 of 52 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ryohei Takeshita, Ayumu Uwano, Mitsuhiro Osako
Written by
Ryohei Takeshita, Oki Murayama
Produced by
Chiaki Kurakane, Manami Kabashima, Toshinori Fujiwara
Music by
Taro Umebayashi

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Facts

July 6, 2025 · September 28, 2025 · Still running

First aired
July 6, 2025
Latest episode
September 28, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Suicide Themes
Genres
Animation, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

The Omniscient Council of Vagueness, Boring Return Journey, Don't Make Me Destroy You +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Summer Hikaru Died?"

Questions about The Summer Hikaru Died

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Summer Hikaru Died?

Netflix

In the United States, The Summer Hikaru Died streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Summer Hikaru Died worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is The Summer Hikaru Died okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong languageSuicide themes

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, strong language, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch The Summer Hikaru Died?

5 h

About 5 hours: 12 episodes in 2 seasons of about 24 minutes each since 2025, and it's still in production.

Will The Summer Hikaru Died scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is The Summer Hikaru Died in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does The Summer Hikaru Died use?

The Omniscient Council of VaguenessBoring Return JourneyDon't Make Me Destroy YouUndignified DeathGayngstEvil-Detecting DogImmortal ImmaturityDeath Is a Sad ThingGenre ShiftThe Lost LenoreDuplicate DivergencePossessing a Dead Bodyand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including The Omniscient Council of Vagueness, Boring Return Journey, and Don't Make Me Destroy You.