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The Summer Hikaru Died Episode 2 Delves Deeper Into Unnerving Supernatural Terror

Viewers have responded to the darker tone, with escalating supernatural threats fueling eager anticipation for next week’s episode

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Overview

  • Episode 2, “Suspicion,” premiered on July 12 and showcased a promo hinting at other spirits disrupting Yoshiki and the entity-possessed Hikaru
  • Social media reactions describe the latest installment as “wild and unsettling,” with fans praising its intensified horror atmosphere
  • The malevolent entity inhabiting Hikaru’s body grows more possessive of Yoshiki, heightening the series’ psychological tension
  • CygamesPictures’ production under writer-director Ryohei Takeshita continues to balance body horror and emotional drama in Netflix’s weekly summer lineup
  • Adapted from Mokumokuren’s ongoing manga serialized since August 2021, the anime builds on seven English volumes and an anticipated 10-volume conclusion