Overview

• Netflix will stream 'The Summer Hikaru Died' worldwide on July 5, 2025, as part of its Summer 2025 anime lineup.
• Anime Expo 2025 will host a world premiere screening of the first episode on July 4, featuring appearances by creator Mokumokuren and key cast members.
• A second main trailer unveiled the opening theme 'saikai' by Vaundy, which will debut in episode 2 and underscore the series’ unsettling atmosphere.
• New voice cast additions include Yoshiki Nakajima as Yuta Maki and Shion Wakayama as Yuki Tadokoro, broadening the character ensemble.
• The series is produced by CygamesPictures, directed and scripted by Ryohei Takeshita, and features character designs by Yuichi Takahashi.