★ 8.3 TV Series
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Storyline
Two best friends living in a rural Japanese village: Yoshiki and Hikaru. Growing up together, they were inseparable… until the day Hikaru came back from the mountains, and was no longer himself. “Something” has taken over Hikaru’s body, memories, feelings… and everything they know begins to unravel. (Source: Netflix)
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Characters & Japanese Voice Cast
Yoshiki Tsujinaka
Main
VA: Chiaki Kobayashi
Hikaru Indou
Main
VA: Shuuichirou Umeda
Tanaka
Supporting
VA: Chikahiro Kobayashi
Asako Yamagishi
Supporting
VA: Yumiri Hanamori
Yuki Tadokoro
Supporting
VA: Shion Wakayama
Rie Kurebayashi
Supporting
VA: Wakana Kowaka
Yuuta Maki
Supporting
VA: Yoshiki Nakajima
Kaoru Tsujinaka
Supporting
VA: Seika Hirose
Toshinori Tsujinaka
Supporting
VA: Fuminori Komatsu
Kouhei Indou
Supporting
VA: Masatomo Nakazawa
Satoko Tsujinaka
Supporting
VA: Ryouko Shiraishi
Matsuura-san
Supporting
VA: Kazuko Sugiyama Seasons & Related Anime
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Summer Hikaru Died in India?
The Summer Hikaru Died is available in India on Netflix. Availability can differ by season and changes over time.
How many episodes does The Summer Hikaru Died have?
The Summer Hikaru Died has 12 episodes.
Which studio made The Summer Hikaru Died?
The Summer Hikaru Died is produced by CygamesPictures.
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