The TV anime “The Summer of Light Died” is set to premiere on Netflix on July 5. Alongside the broadcast announcement, a second main promotional video and additional cast members have been revealed. The opening theme song, titled “Saikai” will be performed by Vaundy. A preview of the track can be heard in the latest trailer.
New Trailer:
Key Visual:
ADDITIONAL CAST:
STAFF:
Original Work: Mokumokuren
Director & Series Composition: Ryohei Takeshita
Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Yuichi Takahashi
DORODORO Animator: Masanobu Hiraoka
Animation Production: CygamesPictures
Mokumokuren‘s manga “The Summer Hikaru Died” has been serialized on Kadokawa Shoten’s Young Ace Up web imprint since August 2021. The series currently has four collected volumes, with the fifth volume scheduled for release on June 4.
Yen Press publishes an official English version of the manga and describes the story:
It has Hikaru’s face. It has Hikaru’s voice. It even has Hikaru’s memories. But whatever came down from the mountains six months ago isn’t Yoshiki’s best friend. Whatever it is, it’s dangerous. Carrying on at school and hanging out as if nothing has changed—as if Hikaru isn’t gone—would be crazy…but when it looks so very like Hikaru…and acts so very like Hikaru…
Source: Official Website
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