Anime News: The Summer Hikaru Died Just Hit #1, And It Only Took 2 Episodes
Summer 2025 is filled with dark new anime, and few are darker than Netflix’s The Summer Hikaru Died. After an inhuman monster takes the place of the deceased Hikaru Indo, Hikaru’s best friend, Yoshiki, tries to keep it all a secret out of a need to keep Hikaru in his life, but unfortunately, it isn’t long before the situation takes a major toll on Yoshiki’s psyche.The Summer Hikaru Died was one of the most anticipated anime of summer 2025, and it’s already living up to the hype in more ways than one. Fans and critics alike have already sung its praises for its great writing and production…
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