“The Summer Hikaru Died” Begins Streaming on Bilibili in China

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The anime adaptation of Mokumokuren’s critically acclaimed manga The Summer Hikaru Died (Japanese: Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu) has officially launched on Bilibili in China as of July 29–30, 2025, following its global launch on Netflix and domestic release on Abema and Nippon TV.

🧠 Overview

This haunting coming‑of‑age horror series centres on Yoshiki Tsujinaka, a high school student whose best friend Hikaru Indō disappears during a mountain hike. Hikaru later returns—unchanged in appearance and voice—but sinister forces are soon revealed lurking beneath the surface.

As eerie events escalate in their rural village, Yoshiki confronts a chilling reality: the person beside him is not Hikaru anymore. The series explores grief, identity, and queer subtext through atmospheric storytelling and emotional depth.

KEY VISUALS:


 Release & Streaming

  • Japanese broadcasts began on July 5 (effectively July 6, JST) via Nippon TV, with free streaming available on Abema.

  • Global streaming commenced the same day on Netflix.

  • As of July 29/30, the series is available on bilibili in China.

  • New episodes premiere weekly on Saturdays through September 20, 2025 (12:00 AM PT / 3:00 AM ET typical release window), with a likely 12‑episode season format.

 Cast & Crew

Main Cast

  • Yoshiki Tsujinaka voiced by Chiaki Kobayashi

  • Hikaru Indō (the imposter entity) voiced by Shūichirō Umeda

  • Asako Yamagishi voiced by Yumiri Hanamori

  • Rie Kurebayashi voiced by Wakana Kowaka

  • Tanaka voiced by Chikahiro Kobayashi

  • Yūta Maki voiced by Yoshiki Nakajima

  • Yūki Tadokoro is voiced by Shion Wakayama. 

Staff Details

  • Director & Series Composer: Ryōhei Takeshita

  • Character Designer & Chief Animation Director: Yuichi Takahashi

  • “Dorodoro” Animation: Masanobu Hiraoka

  • Studio: CygamesPictures; Publisher: Kadokawa

  • Music Composer: Tarō Umebayashi

Theme Songs

  • Opening: “Saikai (Reunion)” by Vaundy

  • Ending: “You Are My Monster” by TOOBOE

SOURCES:  Official Website

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