The psychological horror anime, “The Summer Hikaru Died,” will be showcased at North America’s largest anime convention, Anime Expo 2025.
Japan’s biggest internet entertainment company CyberAgent will have a booth dedicated to “The Summer Hikaru Died.” Attendees will have the opportunity to view the anime’s production materials on display for the first time.
In addition to the special booth, attendees can watch the episode one premiere of “The Summer Hikaru Died” at Anime Expo 2025 on July 4th. Additionally, a special panel will feature the manga’s original author, Mokumokuren, main character Yoshiki Tsujinaka’s voice actor Chiaki Kobayashi, and producers of the anime.
Check out the trailer for the show:
Anime Expo 2025 will take place July 3-6 in Los Angeles, California at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Badges for for the event are required to attend and may be purchased here.
About “The Summer Hikaru Died“
“The Summer Hikaru Died” is set in a remote mountain village in Japan. The story is set around Yoshiki and Hikaru, two childhood best friends. One day, Hikaru vanishes in the mountains while hiking and later reappears. However, it’s not the real Hikaru, but an entity impersonating him. When Hikaru returns, strange incidents happen in the village.
While the creature retains Hikaru’s feelings and memories, Yoshiki struggles with the fact that his best friend is gone, and tries to accept this new Hikaru.
“The Summer Hikaru Died” will mysteriously appear on Netflix this summer.
