El verano en que Hikaru murió

I haven't watched any anime in a long time, but I don't regret watching Hikaru. It also made me read the manga and I finished it in 2 days.

The anime captures the atmosphere of the manga well, although I'm surprised that Tanaka appeared so early. But we'll see how it goes.

I would also like to point out the good style and good music. That ending is SUPER.

This is also one of those anime where I like all the characters. It's interesting to watch everyone!

I've seen a lot of comments that they are confused by the fact that the main character is gay. On the contrary, I'm glad that queer characters can exist outside of BL.

The Summer Hikaru Died lingers long after you put it down. What begins as a quiet, almost nostalgic slice-of-life about two boys in a rural town slowly unravels into a deeply unsettling, emotionally charged horror story that cuts straight to the heart.

The horror here isn't just supernatural - it's existential. The dread builds not from jump scares, but from the unbearable question: what if someone you loved came back... but wasn't them anymore? Yoshiki's inner conflict, his denial, his grief, and his quiet desperation are portrayed with haunting subtlety.

The art is beautiful and atmospheric, often sparse but loaded with feeling. Every shadow feels intentional. Every panel carries weight. And the pacing is masterful - slow, deliberate, with a constant sense of something not quite right.

This isn't just a horror manga. It's a meditation on identity, attachment, and the quiet horrors of change. It's intimate. It's terrifying. It's tender. A must-read for anyone who wants more than just gore and monsters - this is horror with a soul.

I really enjoyed the horror aspect; it builds tension through atmosphere rather than relying on predictable jump scares. The emotional bond between the main characters also adds a heartfelt layer that balances out the creepy tone in a meaningful way. It's refreshing to see a horror story with actual depth and character development. I'm definitely looking forward to what the upcoming episodes bring, hopefully even more intensity, deeper storytelling, and maybe some unexpected twists along the way.

Hats off to the voice cast, the writing and editing team behind the anime, and of course, to Mok-sensei for their outstanding work!

It is a hauntingly beautiful blend of horror and emotional depth. The story explores grief, identity, and love in a small-town setting where something isn't quite right. The eerie atmosphere and striking art style pull you in, while the slow-burn relationship between Yoshiki and the entity wearing Hikaru's face is both chilling and tragic. It's a unique manga that balances supernatural dread with heartbreaking intimacy. The pacing is perfect-quiet but tense-and each chapter leaves you unsettled yet emotionally invested. The way it portrays human emotion, memory, and denial is raw and unforgettable. With every panel, it asks: what does it mean to love someone who is no longer the same? A must-read for fans of psychological horror and character-driven storytelling.

Just beautiful. Until now (first two episodes), the mystery and the horror aspects are both great. Also the relationship between "Hikaru" and yoshiki is very interesting. I wonder where the story, their relationship and the horror and mystery aspects go. Other than that, the visuals are STUNNING, animation wise and in terms of style. It reminds me of high budget anime movies like your name by makoto shinkai a little bit. But what I enjoy about the visuals are two things. 1: the characters and 2: the atmosphere. All characters look unique and different without looking unrealistic like in most animes with weird hair colors and weird proportions. And the summer atmosphere is just spot an as well. Perfect.