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Korea Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
"The Summer Hikaru Died" Anime Reveals 2nd Main Trailer and New Casts
Unveils the Opening Theme Song "saikai" performed by Vaundy ~Streaming Worldwide Only on Netflix from July 5th~ TOKYO, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberAgent, Inc. today has revealed the second main trailer and additional cast announcements of the television anime of up-and-coming award winning author Mokumokuren's "The Summer Hikaru Died" (original published by KADOKAWA, co-produced by CyberAgent and KADOKAWA, animation produced by CygamesPictures). "The Summer Hikaru Died" is a hit horror manga series about an ordinary high school boy, Yoshiki, who experiences various mysterious incidents in his life with Hikaru, a mysterious being who imitates his best friend Hikaru Indo. The story of "whatever it is" and the boy's madness has garnered significant attention, making it a must-see anime film. The newly revealed second main trailer features the opening theme song "saikai" performed by Vaundy which is also unveiled for the first time. Additionally, comments from the new cast members, Yoshiki Nakajima as Yuta Maki and Shion Wakayama as Yuki Tadokoro have also arrived. The Anime "The Summer Hikaru Died" will be available on Netflix worldwide from July 5th, 2025. We will continue to provide additional details. Second Main Trailer: The opening theme song will be performed by Vaundy, a notable artist leading Japan's latest music scene! "saikai" filled with inspiration from reading the original manga, can be heard in the 2nd main trailer. The opening footage of the main story will start broadcasting and distributing from episode 2, so don't miss it! "saikai" by Vaundy Music, lyrics and arranged by Vaundy (SDR / Sony Music Labels） This time, I wrote down the opening theme song " saikai " for "The Summer Hikaru Died". I made it into a song with the same uneasy feeling I got when reading the original manga, not knowing what would happen every time I turned the page. I hope it has become a song that challenges the music of anime in the future. Who would you want to meet again if you had the chance? A multi-talented 24 years old artist who handles all of his own lyrics, composition, and arrangement, as well as design, video direction, and self-production. He started posting songs on YouTube in the spring of 2019. With catchy melodies like "Tokyo Flash" and "Fukakouryoku" and a wide range of genre songs, he quickly became a hot topic on SNS. He has been attracting attention as a symbolic figure of the "Reiwa" era in streaming music, with 17 songs exceeding 100 million plays, setting a record for the most by a Japanese male solo artist. From February 2026, he will also be the youngest male solo artist in history to hold a tour in four major city domes (with an expected audience of about 300,000 in 6 live concerts). With his natural voice that catches the ear and becomes addictive at first listen, and his wide-ranging song sense that suggests extraordinary talent, he is leading the Japan's latest music scene. Yuta Maki (CV: Yoshiki Nakajima) Classmate of Yoshiki. A funster with a shaved head. I'm Yoshiki Nakajima, and I'll be voicing Yuta Maki. Maki shakes up the mood of the story—in a good way! He uses all kinds of tricks (laughs). In this "abnormal" world that clings to you like sweaty summer heat, doesn't the "normal" daily life of Maki and Yuki offer a refreshing contrast? Since the shocking first chapter of the manga, I've been drawn into this world. I hope I can share that feeling with you soon. Please look forward to the anime! Yuki Tadokoro (CV: Shion Wakayama) Classmate of Yoshiki. Childhood friend of Asako Yamagishi. When I first read the manga, I was completely drawn into its unique atmosphere—how it captures the abnormal side of everyday summer life, quietly existing right next to the normal. Even though the characters live like they're walking a tightrope and have long left "normal" behind, that same unchanged normal life is still waiting for them at school. I truly, truly love this world and its atmosphere. I'll do my very best to help bring that feeling to the anime. A hit horror manga series about an ordinary high school boy, Yoshiki, who experiences various mysterious incidents in his life with Hikaru, a mysterious being who imitates his best friend Hikaru Indo. The story of "whatever it is" and the boy's madness has garnered significant attention, making it a must-see anime film. In a certain village Since their childhood, they have grown up together. Yoshiki and Hikaru, childhood friends. the sun shining down on them the chirping sound of a crypto tympana facialis Ice cream on the way home Laughing over trivial things One day in summer, no different from any other day ...... You're not Hikaru after all, are you? Half a year ago, Hikaru went missing in the mountains. A week later, he came back on a whim. The voice, the figure, the thing that looked like Hikaru What was stirring inside... "Hikaru is no longer with us. ...... if that's the case." Starting the days with "something" in the form of a friend, The "same as usual" everyday life. But at the same time... Strange incidents begin to plague the village. Falling into the unknown "something" The curtain rises on a coming-of-age horror story. Original story: Based on the comic "The Summer Hikaru Died" by Mokumokuren, originally serialized in the YOUNG ACE UP published by KADOKAWA Director/Series Composition: Ryohei Takeshita Character Design/Chief Animation Director: Yuichi Takahashi DORODORO Animator: Masanobu Hiraoka Animation Production: CygamesPictures Copyrights must be indicated when posting or using the image materials. Original work information Title: "The Summer Hikaru Died Author: Mokumokuren Previously published: Volumes 1-5 (Kadokawa Comics A)
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
"The Summer Hikaru Died" Anime Reveals 2nd Main Trailer and New Casts
Unveils the Opening Theme Song "saikai" performed by Vaundy ~Streaming Worldwide Only on Netflix from July 5th~ TOKYO, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberAgent, Inc. today has revealed the second main trailer and additional cast announcements of the television anime of up-and-coming award winning author Mokumokuren's "The Summer Hikaru Died" (original published by KADOKAWA, co-produced by CyberAgent and KADOKAWA, animation produced by CygamesPictures). "The Summer Hikaru Died" is a hit horror manga series about an ordinary high school boy, Yoshiki, who experiences various mysterious incidents in his life with Hikaru, a mysterious being who imitates his best friend Hikaru Indo. The story of "whatever it is" and the boy's madness has garnered significant attention, making it a must-see anime film. The newly revealed second main trailer features the opening theme song "saikai" performed by Vaundy which is also unveiled for the first time. Additionally, comments from the new cast members, Yoshiki Nakajima as Yuta Maki and Shion Wakayama as Yuki Tadokoro have also arrived. The Anime "The Summer Hikaru Died" will be available on Netflix worldwide from July 5th, 2025. We will continue to provide additional details. Second Main Trailer: Vaundy chosen to perform the opening theme song！ The opening theme song will be performed by Vaundy, a notable artist leading Japan's latest music scene! "saikai" filled with inspiration from reading the original manga, can be heard in the 2nd main trailer. The opening footage of the main story will start broadcasting and distributing from episode 2, so don't miss it! "saikai" by VaundyMusic, lyrics and arranged by Vaundy(SDR / Sony Music Labels） Comments from Vaundy This time, I wrote down the opening theme song " saikai " for "The Summer Hikaru Died". I made it into a song with the same uneasy feeling I got when reading the original manga, not knowing what would happen every time I turned the page. I hope it has become a song that challenges the music of anime in the future. Who would you want to meet again if you had the chance? Vaundy Profile Information A multi-talented 24 years old artist who handles all of his own lyrics, composition, and arrangement, as well as design, video direction, and self-production. He started posting songs on YouTube in the spring of 2019. With catchy melodies like "Tokyo Flash" and "Fukakouryoku" and a wide range of genre songs, he quickly became a hot topic on SNS. He has been attracting attention as a symbolic figure of the "Reiwa" era in streaming music, with 17 songs exceeding 100 million plays, setting a record for the most by a Japanese male solo artist. From February 2026, he will also be the youngest male solo artist in history to hold a tour in four major city domes (with an expected audience of about 300,000 in 6 live concerts). With his natural voice that catches the ear and becomes addictive at first listen, and his wide-ranging song sense that suggests extraordinary talent, he is leading the Japan's latest music scene. New Cast Comments Arrived! Yuta Maki (CV: Yoshiki Nakajima)Classmate of Yoshiki. A funster with a shaved head. I'm Yoshiki Nakajima, and I'll be voicing Yuta Maki. Maki shakes up the mood of the story—in a good way! He uses all kinds of tricks (laughs). In this "abnormal" world that clings to you like sweaty summer heat, doesn't the "normal" daily life of Maki and Yuki offer a refreshing contrast? Since the shocking first chapter of the manga, I've been drawn into this world. I hope I can share that feeling with you soon. Please look forward to the anime! Yuki Tadokoro (CV: Shion Wakayama)Classmate of Yoshiki. Childhood friend of Asako Yamagishi. When I first read the manga, I was completely drawn into its unique atmosphere—how it captures the abnormal side of everyday summer life, quietly existing right next to the normal. Even though the characters live like they're walking a tightrope and have long left "normal" behind, that same unchanged normal life is still waiting for them at school. I truly, truly love this world and its atmosphere. I'll do my very best to help bring that feeling to the anime. About "The Summer Hikaru Died" A hit horror manga series about an ordinary high school boy, Yoshiki, who experiences various mysterious incidents in his life with Hikaru, a mysterious being who imitates his best friend Hikaru Indo. The story of "whatever it is" and the boy's madness has garnered significant attention, making it a must-see anime film. Follow "The Summer Hikaru Died" for the latest news and announcements： Official website: Official X: Introduction In a certain villageSince their childhood, they have grown up and Hikaru, childhood sun shining down on themthe chirping sound of a crypto tympana facialisIce cream on the way home Laughing over trivial thingsOne day in summer, no different from any other day ...... You're not Hikaru after all, are you? Half a year ago, Hikaru went missing in the mountains.A week later, he came back on a voice, the figure, the thing that looked like HikaruWhat was stirring inside... "Hikaru is no longer with us. ...... if that's the case." Starting the days with "something" in the form of a friend,The "same as usual" everyday at the same incidents begin to plague the village. Falling into the unknown "something"The curtain rises on a coming-of-age horror story. Key Visual Work Information Original story: Based on the comic "The Summer Hikaru Died" by Mokumokuren, originally serialized in the YOUNG ACE UP published by KADOKAWADirector/Series Composition: Ryohei TakeshitaCharacter Design/Chief Animation Director: Yuichi TakahashiDORODORO Animator: Masanobu HiraokaAnimation Production: CygamesPictures Copyright: ©Mokumokuren/KADOKAWA/The Summer Hikaru Died PartnersCopyrights must be indicated when posting or using the image materials. Original work informationTitle: "The Summer Hikaru DiedAuthor: MokumokurenPreviously published: Volumes 1-5 (Kadokawa Comics A) Available on YenPresshttps:// View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CyberAgent, Inc.
Yomiuri Shimbun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Gao Yan Draws Young Adulthood in Okinawa Pref. and Taiwan; Taiwan Manga Artist Depicts ‘Gap' Between People, Politics
© Gao Yan/KADOKAWA A scene from 'Sukima' Taiwan manga artist Gao Yan's latest work 'Sukima,' published by Kadokawa Corp., is based on the author's own experiences. The story is told from the viewpoint of a Taiwan student living in Okinawa Prefecture and touches on the histories and other aspects of those two locations. 'I draw manga about Taiwan as a Taiwanese,' Gao, 28, said. 'I hope to let readers know about Okinawa and Taiwan.' Yang Yang, the protagonist of the story, is a university student who lives in Taipei. She has a crush on a man, but her feelings go unrequited. On top of that, she loses her grandmother, who was very dear to her. As if to shake off the harsh reality that she faces, she decides to take part in an exchange student program in Okinawa Prefecture. Once she arrives, she finds beautiful beaches and makes new friends from Okinawa and China. She begins to take the first steps of her new life. The story is based on Gao's experience of studying in Okinawa Prefecture for about a year in 2018. At the time, she thought long and hard about how to introduce Taiwan in a language still unfamiliar to her. 'I felt there was a certain distance between us,' she said. 'I was frustrated that I couldn't fluently say what I wanted to. I thought, 'I want to draw this story ['Sukima'] when I have the ability to do so.'' The cover of the first volume of Gao Yan's 'Sukima' published by Kadokawa Corp. The exquisitely drawn pictures in 'Sukima' capture Yang Yang's memories of her grandmother and childhood days. The manga also depicts the feelings she experiences when she and the man she loves, who is far away, start to grow apart. The classic Japanese pop song 'Kawa no Nagare no Yoni' (Like the flow of a river) appears like a soundtrack and tenderly brings in a lyrical atmosphere. Gao has also included descriptions of the modern histories and politics of Okinawa Prefecture and Taiwan. 'What I want to draw is not a history or politics textbook but, rather, one woman's memories of young adulthood seen through her eyes,' Gao said. 'I'm sure each and every person goes through different events in their youths.' She said she likes the Japanese word 'sukima,' which she used as the title of the manga. The word has a meaning similar to 'the space between.' 'I find the space between two things beautiful, like between two different points in time or two objects,' she said. 'That includes the space between two people or two political [situations].' Manga is limitless Since she was a child, Gao has been fond of Japanese manga and anime. Having always loved to draw, she got into digital drawing in elementary school. She always liked books, too, and started self-publishing her own manga when she was still a student, all the while dreaming of getting a job in illustration or as a cover artist. She said that she ultimately decided to become a professional manga artist because 'a single image is not enough to tell the story I want to tell.' Eventually, she discovered the Japanese manga magazine 'Garo.' 'It was crammed with so many extraordinary works that I felt as if I'd discovered a goldmine,' she said. She was fascinated by the fact that the works in the magazine were all experimental and that whatever the artists drew was published as manga. She read works that had not been translated or published in Taiwan at the time by looking up the words and phrases she did not know. Gao Yan 'I felt that manga is limitless,' she said. 'I also want to draw works that are limitless.' In 2022, she published the manga 'Midori no Uta: Shushu Gunpu' ('The Song About Green: Gather the Wind') simultaneously in Japan and Taiwan. The work, which revolves around a Taiwan girl in love with a Japanese song, marked her professional debut as a manga artist. Her recent works include illustrations for Haruki Murakami's picture book 'Shigatsu no Aru Hareta Asa ni 100% no Onnanoko ni Deau Koto ni Tsuite' (On seeing the 100% perfect girl on one beautiful April morning), published in February this year. The frame-by-frame development of the story in 'Sukima' has a good contrast of dynamic and static elements, creating a pleasant kind of camerawork, like that of a film. 'I create my work like I'm making a film,' Gao said. 'I hope people will read it like they are watching a film.' The third volume of 'Sukima' came out in April.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 12 and 13 release date: Netflix confirms after fans' disappointment due to delay
My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 12 and 13 release date: The much awaited episodes 12 and 13 of My Happy Marriage season 2 are going to release soon after keeping fans waiting for days. Many viewers had been disappointed by the delay and they are now relieved that Netflix has confirmed the release date. If you had been waiting too, then here's everything you need to know about My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 12 and 13. My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 12 and 13 release date My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 12 and 13 will be released on April 25 on Netflix. My Happy Marriage Episode Release ScheduleEpisodes 12 and 13 of My Happy Marriage Season 2 will be released on April thank you for your patience and understanding, and apologize for the delay. The anime page of Netflix shared the update on X and wrote, 'My Happy Marriage Episode Release Schedule. Episodes 12 and 13 of My Happy Marriage Season 2 will be released on April 25. We thank you for your patience and understanding, and apologize for the delay.' Reacting to it, fans said that they had been waiting for this update to come. Some even said its 'too late.' One wrote, 'Two episodes dropping at once? Now that's a happy marriage.' Another added, 'I'm just grateful to watch it. It came. As long as it came. Nowadays, idc for explanations at this point. Better late than never.' A third wrote, 'Too late. Y'all never communicated the reasons behind the extended delay, considering the finale in Japan aired weeks ago.' Fans are excited to watch how Miyo and Kiyoka's journey ends with the release of episodes 12 and 13, especially after the daunting delays. What is My Happy Marriage about? The Japanese light novel series, written by Akumi Agitogi and illustrated by Tsukiho Tsukioka, was published by KADOKAWA in Japan and served as the inspiration for My Happy Marriage. The narrative takes place in a different Japan during the Taishō period, where spirits and magic are still present but are dwindling. It centers on Miyo Saimori, a young woman who was mistreated by her family despite not having any special skills at birth. Her life changes when she is scheduled to marry Kiyoka Kudou, a stoic and powerful military commander with a history of scaring off fiancées.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Netflix Worldwide Exclusive Streaming Anime "The Summer Hikaru Died" Reveals New Key Visual Also Unveils New Character Visuals of Yoshiki and Hikaru
TOKYO, March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberAgent, Inc. today has unveiled a new key visual and the character visuals for the television anime of up-and-coming award winning author Mokumokuren's "The Summer Hikaru Died" (published by KADOKAWA, produced by CygamesPictures ). "The Summer Hikaru Died" is a hit horror manga series about an ordinary high school boy, Yoshiki, who experiences various mysterious incidents in his life with Hikaru, a mysterious being who imitates his best friend Hikaru Indou. The story of "whatever it is" and the boy's madness has garnered significant attention, making it a must-see anime film. Following the announcement of the anime adaptation in May 2024, there is considerable anticipation among fans in Japan and worldwide. The animation will be directed by Ryohei Takeshita known as the director of "Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night" and CygamesPictures will be handling the animation production for the series. The newly revealed key visual features the main characters, Yoshiki and Hikaru standing under an exceptionally clear blue sky in the setting of their hometown "Kubitachi Village". An ominous figure known as "DORODORO" and Hikaru's face is appearing on the back of Yoshiki. Additionally, the character visuals of Yoshiki and Hikaru has each been unveiled. Starting the day after tomorrow on March 22nd, AnimeJapan 2025, one of the largest anime events in Japan, will be held at Tokyo Big Sight. "The Summer Hikaru Died" will appear at a special booth of KADOKAWA where visitors can experience the world of "The Summer Hikaru Died". "The Summer Hikaru Died" will also appear on GREEN STAGE at March 22nd, and casts from the anime, Chiaki Kobayashi (Voice of Yoshiki Tsujinaka) and Shuichiro Umeda (Voice of Hikaru) will be speaking on stage. Please check the official AnimeJapan 2025 website for more details.（ information is also announced on the anime's official X account.( The Anime "The Summer Hikaru Died" will be available on Netflix worldwide in 2025. We will continue to provide additional details. New Character Visuals Revealed! Yoshiki Tsujinaka CV: Chiaki Kobayashi A high school student living in Kubitachi Village. He struggles with accepting the fact that his childhood friend, Hikaru Indou, has been replaced by something else, yet continues to go about his daily life with it. He has a fondness for animals and insects. Hikaru CV: Shuichiro Umeda "Something" that appeared in place of Hikaru Indou, who went missing half a year ago in the forbidden mountains. It looks and sounds exactly like Hikaru Indou, but isn't him. It seems innocent and full of curiosity. Follow "The Summer Hikaru Died" for the latest news and announcements： Official website: Official X : Netflix Title Page: Introduction In a certain village Since their childhood, they have grown up together. Yoshiki and Hikaru, childhood friends. the sun shining down on them the chirping sound of a cryptotympana facialis Ice cream on the way home Laughing over trivial things One day in summer, no different from any other day ...... You're not Hikaru after all, are you? Half a year ago, Hikaru went missing in the mountains. A week later, he came back on a whim. The voice, the figure, the thing that looked like Hikaru What was stirring inside... "Hikaru is no longer with us. ...... if that's the case." Starting the days with "something" in the form of a friend, The "same as usual" everyday life. But at the same time... Strange incidents begin to plague the village. Falling into the unknown "something" The curtain rises on a coming-of-age horror story. Teaser trailer URL: Official Website： Scene images Work Information Original story: Based on the comic "The Summer Hikaru Died" by Mokumokuren, originally serialized in the YOUNG ACE UP published by KADOKAWA Director/Series Composition : Ryohei Takeshita Character Design/Chief Animation Director ：Yuichi Takahashi DORODORO Animator : Masanobu Hiraoka Animation Production ：CygamesPictures Copyright ：©Mokumokuren/KADOKAWA/The Summer Hikaru Died Partners Copyrights must be indicated when posting or using the image materials. Original work information Title ："The Summer Hikaru Died Author ：Mokumokuren Previously published: Volumes 1-5 (Kadokawa Comics A) Available on YenPress View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CyberAgent,Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
