The Summer Hikaru Died
Six months ago, Hikaru vanished for a week. Now, as his best friend Yoshiki senses something amiss and confronts him, the harrowing truth emerges.
Where to watch The Summer Hikaru Died in United States
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Where is The Summer Hikaru Died streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About The Summer Hikaru Died
The Summer Hikaru Died is a 2025 Japanese-language animation, drama and mystery series. The cast is led by Chiaki Kobayashi, Shuichiro Umeda, Chikahiro Kobayashi. It spans 2 seasons and 12 episodes and is still running. Viewers rate it 8.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Summer Hikaru Died was produced by CyPic, KADOKAWA, and CyberAgent and made in Japan. It was first aired on July 6, 2025, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- First aired
- July 6, 2025
- Last aired
- September 28, 2025
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Returning Series
- Seasons
- 2 (12 episodes)
- Network
- Nippon TV
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- CyPic, KADOKAWA, CyberAgent
The Summer Hikaru Died cast & crew
The cast features Chiaki Kobayashi as Yoshiki Tsujinaka (voice), Shuichiro Umeda as Hikaru Indo (voice), Chikahiro Kobayashi as Tanaka (voice), Wakana Kowaka as Rie Kurebayashi (voice), Yumiri Hanamori as Asako Yamagishi (voice), and Yoshiki Nakajima as Yuta Maki (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Taro Umebayashi, cinematography is by Tomohiro Maeda, and it was produced by Shuzo Kasahara and Yosuke Aomura.
Is The Summer Hikaru Died worth watching?
The Summer Hikaru Died holds an audience score of 8.3/10 from 110 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed animation series.
With 2 seasons and 12 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy animation, drama, and mystery, The Summer Hikaru Died is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Summer Hikaru Died
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Cast of The Summer Hikaru Died
Chiaki Kobayashi
Yoshiki Tsujinaka (voice)
Shuichiro Umeda
Hikaru Indo (voice)
Chikahiro Kobayashi
Tanaka (voice)
Wakana Kowaka
Rie Kurebayashi (voice)
Yumiri Hanamori
Asako Yamagishi (voice)
Yoshiki Nakajima
Yuta Maki (voice)
Shion Wakayama
Yuki Tadokoro (voice)
The Summer Hikaru Died — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Summer Hikaru Died in United States?
The Summer Hikaru Died is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Summer Hikaru Died on Netflix?
Yes — The Summer Hikaru Died is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Summer Hikaru Died in?
The Summer Hikaru Died is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Summer Hikaru Died are there?
The Summer Hikaru Died has 2 seasons with 12 episodes in total, and it is still running.
▸What is The Summer Hikaru Died rated?
The Summer Hikaru Died is rated TV-14. It holds a 8.3/10 audience score from 110 ratings.
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