CyberAgent, Inc. has revealed the latest information at the special stage event for the TV anime “The Summer Hikaru Died” held at AnimeJapan 2025, including the main trailer and additional cast announcements.
“The Summer Hikaru Died” is 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.
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Following the announcement of the anime adaptation in May 2024, there is considerable anticipation among fans not only in Japan but also worldwide.
The animation will be directed by Ryohei Takeshita known as the director of “Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night” and CygamesPictures will be handling the animation production for the series.
In addition to the previously announced cast members Chiaki Kobayashi and Shuichiro Umeda, the new cast members Yumiri Hanamori, Wakana Kowaka, and Chikahiro Kobayashi made a surprise appearance on “The Summer Hikaru Died” special stage held at AnimeJapan 2025. Furthermore, the main trailer, featuring the ending theme song “Anata wa Kaibutsu (you are my monster)” performed by TOOBOE was unveiled for the first time.
Comments from the new casts and the production staff who are responsible for the character designs have also been revealed.
The main trailer for “The Summer Hikaru Died” has been released. In this video, you can enjoy a sneak peek of the ending theme song “Anata wa Kaibutsu(you are my monster)” performed by TOOBOE, which is being revealed for the first time. Please look forward to the chilling blend of slice of life and the supernatural that defines this work.
Chikahiro Kobayashi (Tanaka) said “When I read the original story, my heart was firmly grasped from the beginning! The scene of “Summer” that everyone feels nostalgic for is mixed with the fear and wonder of not knowing what is happening. It’s really interesting. I’m very happy to be able to mix in with the atmosphere of this work.”
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