The Summer Hikaru Died (manga)

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## Series Information

### Demographic

Seinen

**The Summer Hikaru Died** (光が死んだ夏, *Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu*?) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Mokumokuren.

## Synopsis

*Best friends Yoshiki and Hikaru have been stuck together like glue for most of their lives. Living in a small village and being the only children their age, the two boys find solace in each other's company. Their friendship seems picturesque at first glance, but Yoshiki has noticed a shift in Hikaru's demeanor ever since one fateful summer.*
*The "Hikaru" that sits beside him now is nothing like his friend. Despite his physical appearance and memories remaining exactly the same, Yoshiki knows something is amiss and that the Hikaru he once knew is gone. When he brings this up, Hikaru partially transforms into an otherworldly being, threatening to kill Yoshiki if he cannot accept it—while also professing its love for him.*
*Wracked with grief and unable to let go of his best friend, Yoshiki struggles to move on with his life as he finds himself getting closer to the new Hikaru. At the same time, strange occurrences begin to plague their village, bringing unsettling chaos.*
## English Publication

Yen Press announced that the popular Hikaru Ga Shinda Natsu manga will be coming to the west as The Summer Hikaru Died, a rising star in the world of horror manga by artist Mokumokuren. The Yen Press edition of the manga will be available in print and digital. Further details about the official release date will be announced on Yen Press’ social media in the near future. We’ll be sure to keep you updated.

The Summer Hikaru Died features a beautiful yet grotesque art style and depicts a complicated love between a boy and his deceased friend, whose body now houses a mysterious entity. Due to its critical acclaim in Japan and the immense popularity of horror manga in the West, The Summer Hikaru Died has become one of the most highly anticipated and frequently requested series of the past year.

Yen Press also summated the manga:

*Two boys lived in a village: Yoshiki and Hikaru. The two did everything together…until the day Hikaru was encompassed by a mysterious light. That was when everything changed—Hikaru most of all. Yoshiki still wishes from the bottom of his heart to always stay by his side…but is there even a Hikaru left to be with?*
## Manga Guide

*Main article: Chapters & Volumes*
*Main article: Story Arcs*
*Main article: List of Characters*
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