The Summer Hikaru Died

Overview
Six months after Hikaru mysteriously disappeared for a week, unsettling changes have begun to surface. His best friend Yoshiki, feeling a growing sense of unease, decides to confront him about his peculiar behavior. What unfolds is a chilling revelation that reshapes their friendship and plunges them into a web of secrets and unsettling truths. As the summer heat intensifies, the emotional stakes rise, leading to a gripping exploration of loss, identity, and the bonds that tether us to one another.
Episodes
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1

Replacement
Yoshiki decides to confront Hikaru regarding his growing doubts and uncovers a chilling reality. Despite their efforts to maintain a sense of normalcy...
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2

Suspicion
As Yoshiki and Hikaru lead their classmates along a spooky mountain path, an enigmatic figure appears in Kubitachi Village and starts to probe into th...
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3

Denial
As Yoshiki reflects on his childhood memories with Hikaru, he finds himself grappling with a whirlwind of complicated feelings. In his desperation for...
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4

Summer Festival
While Yoshiki enjoys the summer festival alongside Hikaru, the village elders are consumed with worry following a recent death. Meanwhile, Tanaka find...
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5

Wig Ghost
After Yoshiki's sister discovers a disturbing mass of hair in the bathroom, Hikaru decides to check out the Tsujinaka residence. However, the situatio...
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6

Asako
Yoshiki and his friends engage in a conversation about a story given to them by their teacher. Later that night, during a sleepover, Asako's keen insi...
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7

Determination
Coming to terms with the fact that Hikaru poses a real threat, Yoshiki knows he needs to take action. He reaches out to his closest friend, suggesting...
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8

Contact
Yoshiki and Hikaru delve into the history of Nonuki-sama and its connection to Kubitachi. During their time at the library, they receive a crucial tip...
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9

Old Man Takeda
Kurebayashi imparts her insights on impurities to the boys. Subsequently, the older Takeda becomes frustrated with Hikaru for his lack of understandin...
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10

Truth
The boys unexpectedly run into Tanaka, which leads to a trip to the hospital. Upon their return to school, Yoshiki starts to unravel the mystery surro...
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11

Indo's Sin
Yoshiki, despite his reservations, decides to confront his father about the mysterious history of the Indo family and their hidden rituals. Meanwhile,...
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12

Its Place
As the rest of the students gather for the school assembly, Asako stumbles upon Hikaru aimlessly wandering the corridors. Later, at the beach, Hikaru ...