Yen Press announced the future release of The Summer Hikaru Died, a rising star in the world of horror manga by artist Mokumokuren. In a short span of time, The Summer Hikaru Died has captured the attention and acclaim of the manga world due to its beautiful yet grotesque art style and its depiction of a complicated love between a boy and his deceased friend whose body now houses a mysterious entity. Due to its critical acclaim in Japan and the immense popularity of horror manga in the West, The Summer Hikaru Died has become one of the most highly anticipated and frequently requested series of the past year.
The Summer Hikaru Died
Two boys lived in a village: Yoshiki and Hikaru. The two did everything together…until the day Hikaru was encompassed by a mysterious light. That was when everything changed—Hikaru most of all. Yoshiki still wishes from the bottom of his heart to always stay by his side…but is there even a Hikaru left to be with?
The Yen Press edition of The Summer Hikaru Died, Vol. 1 will be available in print and digital. The official release date will be announced on Yen Press social media in the near future.
Source: Press Release
