Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu
The Summer Hikaru Died
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Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu

Alternative Titles

Japanese: 光が死んだ夏
English: The Summer Hikaru Died
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Type: Manga
Volumes: Unknown
Chapters: Unknown
Status: Publishing
Published: Aug 31, 2021 to ?
Genres: Horror Horror, Mystery Mystery, Supernatural Supernatural
Serialization: Young Ace UP
Authors: Mokumokuren (Story & Art)

Statistics

Score: 8.211 (scored by 88158,815 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #4232
2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #379
Members: 46,593
Favorites: 1,595

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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.

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Background

Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu won the Traditional Chinese Global Special Prize at the eighth Tsugi ni Kuru Manga Awards in 2022. It ranked first in the 2023 Kono Manga ga Sugoi! for the Male Readers division. In the same year, the manga was nominated for the 16th Manga Taisho Award and placed 11th in the final ranking.

The series has been published in English as The Summer Hikaru Died by Yen Press since July 18, 2023. It has also been released in German by Altraverse since January 23, 2023.

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Reviews

Jan 16, 2023
Well-writtenWell-written
Preliminary (13/? eps)
On the surface The Summer Hikaru died explores a common fear, and as such it is one that is often explored in horror movies. What if a person you loved changed into something unrecognizable? Do you push them away, or try to connect with the person they've become? Naturally, this fear is twisted into something more threatening in a supernatural horror format. What if they literally died and came back as something else that could potentially harm you and your family? This manga follows teenage boy Yoshiki after his best friend (and one sided crush) Hikaru mysteriously disappears and reappears. Hikaru looks the same as ...
Jul 25, 2022
Preliminary (10/? eps)
This is the first time I have written a review but I felt that I had to.

The feeling of reading this and just stumbling upon it by chance is amazing as the art, concept, and feelings are all top notch.

This seems like a revelation of genre to me and I hope it proceeds in a great direction and the author continues to create more great works.

The story and art are reminiscent of something by Inio Asano, although this might be easier for me to recommend to someone than his works.

I would absolutely recommend this to someone who is tired of formulaic yaoi/bl and also enjoys ...
Mar 11, 2024
Mixed Feelings
Preliminary (5/? eps)
Preliminary review

I don't understand what's so nice about this manga that it got into the rankings for top manga or something. Firstly, the 'horror elements' aren't even that scary. One part of it is super cliche. Or maybe it's because i only read the first few chapters.

Secondly, the characters are boring, i can't even tell that there is romance. Even the 'horror element' character is boring. ALSO, the suspense is boring. Again, maybe it's because i only read the first few chapters. perhaps it gets really good later on.

The art is not bad though.

I don't recommend this but neither do i discourage people ...

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