The Summer Hikaru Died
光が死んだ夏
Six months ago, Hikaru vanished for a week. Now, as his best friend Yoshiki senses something amiss and confronts him, the harrowing truth emerges.
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Streaming now in the United States on Netflix.
Trailers and promos
Official Trailer 2 [Subtitled]
Official Trailer 1 [Subtitled]
Official Teaser [Subtitled]
Episode 7 ED | Shadow of Our Days (Hikaru and Yoshiki ver.) [Subtitled]
“Making-of” (Part 3) : Hikaru and Yoshiki [Subtitled]
“Making-of” Part 2 : The Voice-Over [Subtitled]
“Making-of” Part 1 [Subtitled]
Limited comments from Chiaki Kobayashi and Shuichiro Umeda [ENG SUB]
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Frequently asked questions about The Summer Hikaru Died
Where can I watch The Summer Hikaru Died in the United States?
The Summer Hikaru Died is available to stream on Netflix in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Summer Hikaru Died on Netflix?
Yes. The Summer Hikaru Died is streaming on Netflix in the United States.
Can I watch The Summer Hikaru Died for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Summer Hikaru Died needs a subscription to Netflix.
What are the ratings for The Summer Hikaru Died?
The Summer Hikaru Died scores 8.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Summer Hikaru Died?
The Summer Hikaru Died stars Chiaki Kobayashi, Shuichiro Umeda, Chikahiro Kobayashi, Wakana Kowaka, and Yumiri Hanamori.
How many seasons of The Summer Hikaru Died are there?
The Summer Hikaru Died has 2 seasons and 12 episodes, and is ongoing.
How long does it take to watch all of The Summer Hikaru Died?
All 12 episodes of The Summer Hikaru Died add up to about 4 hours 48 minutes at roughly 24 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 2 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 1 days.
What network is The Summer Hikaru Died on?
The Summer Hikaru Died airs on Nippon TV, and is produced by CyPic, KADOKAWA, and CyberAgent.
What language is The Summer Hikaru Died in?
The Summer Hikaru Died is in Japanese, and its original title is 光が死んだ夏.
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