CyberAgent, Inc. today announced the television anime of up-and-coming award winning author Mokumokuren’s “The Summer Hikaru Died” (original published by KADOKAWA, co-produced by CyberAgent and KADOKAWA, animationproduced by CygamesPictures) will appear at a special booth for the Anime Expo 2025, which will take place through July 3-6.
The CyberAgent Group booth will feature an immersive photo experience that captures the distinctive aesthetic of “The Summer Hikaru Died”. Visitors will also have the exclusive opportunity to view the production materials, which will be unveiled to the public for the first time.
“The Summer Hikaru Died” will also hold “The North American Premiere of Episode 1” on July 4th, accompanied by a special talk panel featuring Mokumokuren (Original author) and Chiaki Kobayashi (Voice of Yoshiki Tsujinaka) and the producers. They will share insights about the series’ unique appeal with fans attending Anime Expo 2025.
For on-site viewing of the stage, please check the official Anime Expo 2025 website for more details. （https://www.anime-expo.org/）More information is also announced on the anime’s official X account.(https://x.com/hikaru_anime_en)
The Anime “The Summer Hikaru Died” will be available on Netflix worldwide in summer 2025. We will continue to provide additional details.
The Summer Hikaru Died is described as follows:
A hit horror manga series about an ordinary high school boy, Yoshiki, who experiences various mysterious incidents in his life with Hikaru, a mysterious being who imitates his best friend Hikaru Indou. The story of “whatever it is” and the boy’s madness has garnered significant attention, making it a must-see anime film.
Source: Press Release
