The Summer Hikaru Died episode 2 release date
The Summer Hikaru Died episode 2 release date: After a chilling and mysterious premiere, The Summer Hikaru Died has quickly become one of the most talked-about new anime series of the season. The first episode has left fans both captivated and craving answers. Naturally, anticipation for episode 2 is at an all-time high. If you’ve watched the first episode, here’s a look at when the second episode will be released.
The Summer Hikaru Died episode 2 will be released on Netflix on 12th July 2025.
What is the story of The Summer Hikaru Died ?It tells the story of Yoshiki, a high schooler in a quiet Japanese village, who realizes that his closest friend, Hikaru, is no longer truly human but has been overtaken by something beyond this world. Yoshiki must now face eerie dangers while trying to come to terms with what their friendship has become.
The series started its serialization on Kadokawa Shoten’s Young Ace Up website in August 2021. By July 2025, seven tankōbon volumes compiling its chapters had been released. Mokumokuren came up with the idea for the manga while preparing for exams and began sharing illustrations on Twitter. This caught the attention of the Young Ace Up editorial team, who then invited Mokumokuren to serialize the work on their platform. After the debut of the first volume, the manga achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success, selling 200,000 copies within three months and earning praise for its storytelling, art, and character development.
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