{"id":34849,"date":"2025-09-29T09:39:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T02:39:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=34849"},"modified":"2025-09-29T09:39:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T02:39:37","slug":"the-summer-hikaru-died-greenlit-for-season-2-new-illustrations-and-comments-released-from-the-author-cast-and-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=34849","title":{"rendered":"“The Summer Hikaru Died” Greenlit for Season 2 New Illustrations and Comments Released from the Author, Cast, and Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"

TOKYO<\/span>, Sept. 28, 2025 \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0Hit TV anime “The Summer Hikaru Died” (original manga published by KADOKAWA; anime co-produced by CyberAgent and KADOKAWA; animation production by CygamesPictures) will officially return for a highly anticipated second season.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

\"The<\/a>
The Summer Hikaru Died_2nd Season<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

“The Summer Hikaru Died” is a coming-of-age horror story that follows Yoshiki, an ordinary high school boy, as he experiences a series of mysterious and unsettling incidents in his daily life with Hikaru\u2014a mysterious being that imitates his childhood friend Hikaru Indo<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Since its broadcast premiere on July 5<\/span>, the series has captured fans with its haunting visuals and immersive sound design. Following Episode 2, the anime ranked No. 1 on Japan’s<\/span> “Today’s Top 10 Series” on Netflix. (*1) They secured the No. 1 spot on\u00a0ABEMA’s weekly anime ranking for three consecutive weeks, generating widespread excitement throughout the summer of 2025.<\/p>\n

To mark the announcement of Season 2, we are pleased to share special illustrations from the original manga’s creator Mokumokuren and character designer Yuichi Takahashi<\/span> as well as comments from Chiaki Kobayashi<\/span> (voice of Yoshiki Tsujinaka)\u00a0and\u00a0Shuichiro Umeda (voice of Hikaru). Fans can look forward to the continuation of this series, which took the summer of 2025 by storm.<\/p>\n

(*1) Weeks of July 7\u201313 and July 14\u201320, 2025<\/p>\n

Creator & Cast Comments:<\/b><\/p>\n

Mokumokuren (Original Story)<\/b><\/p>\n

\n

\"Mokumokuren<\/a>
Mokumokuren (Original story)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Chiaki Kobayashi<\/span> (Voice of Yoshiki Tsujinaka)<\/b><\/p>\n

\n

\"Chiaki<\/a>
Chiaki Kobayashi (Yoshiki Tsujinaka)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

“Congratulations on the announcement of Season 2 of The Summer Hikaru\u00a0Died<\/i>!<\/p>\n

It’s not an exaggeration to say that the summer of 2025 was defined by this series for me. It was such a meaningful time, and I’m truly happy to see the story continue- and to once again portray Yoshiki\u00a0Tsujinaka.<\/p>\n

Even with all of Yoshiki’s\u00a0struggles and hardships, I’m eager to see where his journey goes next.<\/p>\n

I hope you’ll stay with us, and thank you as always for your support!”<\/p>\n

Shuichiro Umeda<\/span> (Voice of Hikaru)<\/b><\/p>\n

\n

\"Shuichiro<\/a>
Shuichiro Umeda (Hikaru)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

“Congratulations on The Summer Hikaru\u00a0Died<\/i> getting a second season!<\/span><\/p>\n

I’m truly happy. I can’t wait to spend more time with Hikaru\u00a0and the others when we return to the recording booth.<\/span><\/p>\n

I’m also really looking forward to sharing this second season of the anime\u00a0with all the fans. <\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you so much, as always, for your support!<\/span>“<\/span><\/p>\n

Yuichi Takahashi<\/span> (Character Design\u30fbChief Animation Director)<\/b><\/p>\n

\n

\"Yuichi<\/a>
Yuichi Takahashi (Character Design\u30fbChief Animation Director )<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Follow “The Summer Hikaru Died” on Social Media:<\/b><\/p>\n

Official Website: https:\/\/hikanatsu-anime.com\/<\/a>
<\/u>Official X: https:\/\/x.com\/hikaru_anime_en<\/a>
<\/u>Official YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@hikaru_anime_en<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Introduction<\/b><\/p>\n

In a certain village
Since their childhood, they have grown up together.
Yoshiki and Hikaru, childhood
friends.
the sun shining down on them
the chirping sound of a cryptotympana facialis
Ice cream on the way home<\/p>\n

Laughing over trivial things
One day in summer, no different from any other day<\/p>\n

…… You’re not\u00a0Hikaru after all, are you?<\/p>\n

Half a year ago, Hikaru went missing in the mountains.
A week later, he came back on a whim.
The voice, the figure, the thing that looked like Hikaru
What was stirring inside…<\/p>\n

“Hikaru is no longer with us. …… if that’s the case.”<\/p>\n

Starting the days with “something” in the form of a friend,
The “same as usual” everyday life.
But at the same time…
Strange incidents begin to plague the village.<\/p>\n

Falling into the unknown “something”
The curtain rises on a coming-of-age horror story.<\/p>\n

Key Visual<\/b><\/p>\n

Broadcast & Streaming Information
<\/b>Available on Netflix worldwide from July 5th, 2025<\/span>
Netflix (Worldwide): https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81948057<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Cast<\/b><\/p>\n

Yoshiki Tsujinaka: Chiaki Kobayashi<\/span>
Hikaru: Shuichiro Umeda<\/span>
Tanaka: Chikahiro Kobayashi
Rie Kurebayashi: Wakana Kowaka<\/span>
Asako Yamagishi<\/span>: Yumiri Hanamori
Yuta Maki<\/span>: Yoshiki Nakajima<\/span>
Yuki Tadokoro<\/span>: Shion Wakayama<\/span><\/p>\n

Staff<\/b><\/p>\n

Original Story: Based on the manga “The Summer Hikaru Died” by Mokumokuren; originally serialized in YOUNG ACE UP, published by KADOKAWA<\/p>\n

Director\/Series Composition: Ryohei Takeshita<\/span>
Character Design\/Chief Animation Director: Yuichi Takahashi<\/span>
DORODORO Animator: Masanobu Hiraoka<\/span>
Prop Design: Ryunosuke Ouchi<\/span>
Sub Character Design: Mai Watanabe<\/span>, Hiroko Saigan<\/span>, Shoko Nagasawa<\/span>
Art Setting<\/span>: Shuhei Tada<\/span>, Takeyuki Takahashi<\/span>, Yoshihiro Sono<\/span>
Art Director: Kohei Honda<\/span>
Color Design: Naomi Nakano\uff08stella\uff09
Assistant Color Design: Yuko Koshida<\/span>
3D Supervisor: Yoshinori Nakano<\/span>
Director of Photography: Tomohiro Maeda<\/span>
2D Design: Yusuke Nagara<\/span>, Yuri Tsue<\/span>
Editing: Kashiko Kimura
Sound Director: Koji Kasamatsu<\/span>
Sound Production: dugout
Music: Taro Umebayashi<\/span>
Opening Theme Song: “saikai” by Vaundy
Now Streaming
– Streaming Link: https:\/\/lnk.to\/Vaundy_saikai<\/a>
– Non-Credit Opening Animation of “The Summer Hikaru Died,” Featuring the Opening Theme Song “saikai” by Vaundy: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UP7la6a1H1g<\/a><\/p>\n

Ending Theme Song: “Anata wa Kaibutsu (you are my monster)” by TOOBOE
Now Available as an Advance Digital Release
– Streaming Link: https:\/\/tooboe.lnk.to\/youaremymonster<\/a>
– Non-Credit Ending Animation of “The Summer Hikaru Died,” Featuring the Song “Anata wa Kaibutsu (you are my monster)” by TOOBOE:
https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_dq21OHPJTk<\/a><\/p>\n

Animation Production: CygamesPictures<\/p>\n

Copyright: \u00a9Mokumokuren\/KADOKAWA\/The Summer Hikaru Died Partners\u00a0
<\/b>*Copyrights must be indicated when posting or using the images\/materials<\/b><\/p>\n

<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

<\/p>\n

TOKYO<\/span>, Sept. 28, 2025 \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0Hit TV anime “The Summer Hikaru Died” (original manga published by KADOKAWA; anime co-produced by CyberAgent and KADOKAWA; animation production by CygamesPictures) will officially return for a highly anticipated second season.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

\"The<\/a>
The Summer Hikaru Died_2nd Season<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

“The Summer Hikaru Died” is a coming-of-age horror story that follows Yoshiki, an ordinary high school boy, as he experiences a series of mysterious and unsettling incidents in his daily life with Hikaru\u2014a mysterious being that imitates his childhood friend Hikaru Indo<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Since its broadcast premiere on July 5<\/span>, the series has captured fans with its haunting visuals and immersive sound design. Following Episode 2, the anime ranked No. 1 on Japan’s<\/span> “Today’s Top 10 Series” on Netflix. (*1) They secured the No. 1 spot on\u00a0ABEMA’s weekly anime ranking for three consecutive weeks, generating widespread excitement throughout the summer of 2025.<\/p>\n

To mark the announcement of Season 2, we are pleased to share special illustrations from the original manga’s creator Mokumokuren and character designer Yuichi Takahashi<\/span> as well as comments from Chiaki Kobayashi<\/span> (voice of Yoshiki Tsujinaka)\u00a0and\u00a0Shuichiro Umeda (voice of Hikaru). Fans can look forward to the continuation of this series, which took the summer of 2025 by storm.<\/p>\n

(*1) Weeks of July 7\u201313 and July 14\u201320, 2025<\/p>\n

Creator & Cast Comments:<\/b><\/p>\n

Mokumokuren (Original Story)<\/b><\/p>\n

\n

\"Mokumokuren<\/a>
Mokumokuren (Original story)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Chiaki Kobayashi<\/span> (Voice of Yoshiki Tsujinaka)<\/b><\/p>\n

\n

\"Chiaki<\/a>
Chiaki Kobayashi (Yoshiki Tsujinaka)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

“Congratulations on the announcement of Season 2 of The Summer Hikaru\u00a0Died<\/i>!<\/p>\n

It’s not an exaggeration to say that the summer of 2025 was defined by this series for me. It was such a meaningful time, and I’m truly happy to see the story continue- and to once again portray Yoshiki\u00a0Tsujinaka.<\/p>\n

Even with all of Yoshiki’s\u00a0struggles and hardships, I’m eager to see where his journey goes next.<\/p>\n

I hope you’ll stay with us, and thank you as always for your support!”<\/p>\n

Shuichiro Umeda<\/span> (Voice of Hikaru)<\/b><\/p>\n

\n

\"Shuichiro<\/a>
Shuichiro Umeda (Hikaru)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

“Congratulations on The Summer Hikaru\u00a0Died<\/i> getting a second season!<\/span><\/p>\n

I’m truly happy. I can’t wait to spend more time with Hikaru\u00a0and the others when we return to the recording booth.<\/span><\/p>\n

I’m also really looking forward to sharing this second season of the anime\u00a0with all the fans. <\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you so much, as always, for your support!<\/span>“<\/span><\/p>\n

Yuichi Takahashi<\/span> (Character Design\u30fbChief Animation Director)<\/b><\/p>\n

\n

\"Yuichi<\/a>
Yuichi Takahashi (Character Design\u30fbChief Animation Director )<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Follow “The Summer Hikaru Died” on Social Media:<\/b><\/p>\n

Official Website: https:\/\/hikanatsu-anime.com\/<\/a>
<\/u>Official X: https:\/\/x.com\/hikaru_anime_en<\/a>
<\/u>Official YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@hikaru_anime_en<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Introduction<\/b><\/p>\n

In a certain village
Since their childhood, they have grown up together.
Yoshiki and Hikaru, childhood
friends.
the sun shining down on them
the chirping sound of a cryptotympana facialis
Ice cream on the way home<\/p>\n

Laughing over trivial things
One day in summer, no different from any other day<\/p>\n

…… You’re not\u00a0Hikaru after all, are you?<\/p>\n

Half a year ago, Hikaru went missing in the mountains.
A week later, he came back on a whim.
The voice, the figure, the thing that looked like Hikaru
What was stirring inside…<\/p>\n

“Hikaru is no longer with us. …… if that’s the case.”<\/p>\n

Starting the days with “something” in the form of a friend,
The “same as usual” everyday life.
But at the same time…
Strange incidents begin to plague the village.<\/p>\n

Falling into the unknown “something”
The curtain rises on a coming-of-age horror story.<\/p>\n

Key Visual<\/b><\/p>\n

Broadcast & Streaming Information
<\/b>Available on Netflix worldwide from July 5th, 2025<\/span>
Netflix (Worldwide): https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81948057<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Cast<\/b><\/p>\n

Yoshiki Tsujinaka: Chiaki Kobayashi<\/span>
Hikaru: Shuichiro Umeda<\/span>
Tanaka: Chikahiro Kobayashi
Rie Kurebayashi: Wakana Kowaka<\/span>
Asako Yamagishi<\/span>: Yumiri Hanamori
Yuta Maki<\/span>: Yoshiki Nakajima<\/span>
Yuki Tadokoro<\/span>: Shion Wakayama<\/span><\/p>\n

Staff<\/b><\/p>\n

Original Story: Based on the manga “The Summer Hikaru Died” by Mokumokuren; originally serialized in YOUNG ACE UP, published by KADOKAWA<\/p>\n

Director\/Series Composition: Ryohei Takeshita<\/span>
Character Design\/Chief Animation Director: Yuichi Takahashi<\/span>
DORODORO Animator: Masanobu Hiraoka<\/span>
Prop Design: Ryunosuke Ouchi<\/span>
Sub Character Design: Mai Watanabe<\/span>, Hiroko Saigan<\/span>, Shoko Nagasawa<\/span>
Art Setting<\/span>: Shuhei Tada<\/span>, Takeyuki Takahashi<\/span>, Yoshihiro Sono<\/span>
Art Director: Kohei Honda<\/span>
Color Design: Naomi Nakano\uff08stella\uff09
Assistant Color Design: Yuko Koshida<\/span>
3D Supervisor: Yoshinori Nakano<\/span>
Director of Photography: Tomohiro Maeda<\/span>
2D Design: Yusuke Nagara<\/span>, Yuri Tsue<\/span>
Editing: Kashiko Kimura
Sound Director: Koji Kasamatsu<\/span>
Sound Production: dugout
Music: Taro Umebayashi<\/span>
Opening Theme Song: “saikai” by Vaundy
Now Streaming
– Streaming Link: https:\/\/lnk.to\/Vaundy_saikai<\/a>
– Non-Credit Opening Animation of “The Summer Hikaru Died,” Featuring the Opening Theme Song “saikai” by Vaundy: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UP7la6a1H1g<\/a><\/p>\n

Ending Theme Song: “Anata wa Kaibutsu (you are my monster)” by TOOBOE
Now Available as an Advance Digital Release
– Streaming Link: https:\/\/tooboe.lnk.to\/youaremymonster<\/a>
– Non-Credit Ending Animation of “The Summer Hikaru Died,” Featuring the Song “Anata wa Kaibutsu (you are my monster)” by TOOBOE:
https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_dq21OHPJTk<\/a><\/p>\n

Animation Production: CygamesPictures<\/p>\n

Copyright: \u00a9Mokumokuren\/KADOKAWA\/The Summer Hikaru Died Partners\u00a0
<\/b>*Copyrights must be indicated when posting or using the images\/materials<\/b><\/p>\n

<\/div>\n

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