The highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of “The Summer Hikaru Died” is set to premiere in the summer of 2025. This upcoming series will be brought to life by the talented team at CygamesPictures, a renowned animation studio known for its high-quality productions.
About the Anime
The anime will be based on the critically acclaimed manga series written and illustrated by Mokumokuren. The manga began serialization on Kadokawa Shoten’s Young Ace Up website in August 2021. As of June 2024, five tankōbon volumes have been published.
Story Setting:- The anime will be set in a rural Japanese town, focusing on the complex relationship between two teenage boys, Yoshiki and Hikaru. The series promises to blend elements of slice-of-life, supernatural horror, and coming-of-age themes.
Genre and Themes:- “The Summer Hikaru Died” is categorized as a romantic horror anime. It explores themes of friendship, loss, and the supernatural, offering a unique blend of emotional depth and eerie atmosphere.
Popularity and Recognition:- The manga has been highly successful, with over 3 million copies in circulation as of December 2024 excepted. It has received numerous accolades, including nominations for the Eisner Awards and the Manga Taishō.
Animation Production
CygamesPictures, a subsidiary of the game development company Cygames, will be handling the animation production for this series. Established in 2016, CygamesPictures has quickly made a name for itself in the anime industry.
Studio Background
CygamesPictures has an impressive track record, having worked on popular titles such as:
- “Princess Connect! Re:Dive” (2020-2022)
- “The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls U149” (2023)
- “Brave Bang Bravern!” (2024)
The studio is known for its attention to detail and high production values, which bodes well for the visual quality of “The Summer Hikaru Died.”
Given CygamesPictures’ expertise in both 2D and 3DCG animation, viewers can anticipate a visually stunning production. The studio has demonstrated its ability to create captivating backgrounds, fluid character animations, and seamless integration of traditional and modern animation techniques.
As we await more information about the cast, staff, and story details, anime enthusiasts have much to look forward to with this summer 2025 release. “The Summer Hikaru Died” promises to be an exciting addition to CygamesPictures’ growing portfolio of anime productions.
Stay tuned for further updates on this upcoming anime as we get closer to its release date. With CygamesPictures at the helm of animation production, “The Summer Hikaru Died” is shaping up to be a must-watch series for the summer 2025 anime season.
