The Summer Hikaru Died (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Series · ★ 8.3
Released in 2025, The Summer Hikaru Died is an animation, drama, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Six months ago, Hikaru vanished for a week. Now, as his best friend Yoshiki senses something amiss and confronts him, the harrowing truth emerges.
Who’s in it. The Summer Hikaru Died stars Chiaki Kobayashi as Yoshiki Tsujinaka (voice), Shuichiro Umeda as Hikaru Indo (voice), Chikahiro Kobayashi as Tanaka (voice) and Wakana Kowaka as Rie Kurebayashi (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, The Summer Hikaru Died sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Summer Hikaru Died page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Summer Hikaru Died tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Summer Hikaru Died (2025)?
- In US, The Summer Hikaru Died is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Summer Hikaru Died worth watching?
- The Summer Hikaru Died holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, drama, mystery and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Summer Hikaru Died?
- The Summer Hikaru Died stars Chiaki Kobayashi, Shuichiro Umeda, Chikahiro Kobayashi, Wakana Kowaka and Yumiri Hanamori.
- When was The Summer Hikaru Died released?
- The Summer Hikaru Died was released in 2025.