The Summer Hikaru Died Renewed for Season 2 After Netflix Finale
Production is underway at CygamesPictures following a 12-episode debut on Netflix.
Overview
- The second season was officially announced immediately after the Season 1 finale, with a teaser visual and video released but no premiere window yet.
- CygamesPictures returns to animate the new season in a co-production with CyberAgent and Kadokawa, according to the announcement.
- Lead voice actors Shuichiro Umeda and Chiaki Kobayashi said they will reprise their roles and shared messages celebrating the continuation.
- Season 1 is streaming on Netflix, and early reactions to the finale highlight the show’s atmosphere and character focus alongside criticism that key mysteries remain unresolved.
- Coverage speculates a mid-to-late 2026 launch, though no date has been confirmed, and reports indicate the adaptation will move into the manga’s final arc.