What a treat for all you lovely people! It seems we have some exciting news for you, and I’m thrilled to share it with you. You know, I was just chatting with my mate Rowan, and I said, “Rowan, have you heard about this anime that’s coming out in 2025?” And he goes, “No, Jimmy, what’s it about?” And I said, “Well, it’s called ‘The Summer When Light Died,’ and it’s a youth horror story.” Now, Ricky Gervais walks into the room and says, “Oh, sounds like a right laugh, lads!” (Just kidding, he didn’t actually say that, but I like to think he did.)
Anyway, where was I? Ah yes! ‘The Summer When Light Died.’ It’s a popular manga series, and the anime adaptation is set to air in the summer of 2025. The director, Ryohei Takeshita, is known for his work on ‘Jellyfish Can’t Swim at Night,’ and it’s being produced by Cygames Pictures. Now, I’m not exactly a manga connoisseur, but the premise sounds intriguing – an ordinary high school boy, Yoshiki Tsujinaka, gets entangled in a series of mysterious incidents with his childhood friend Hikaru Ido, who’s not quite… himself anymore. Did I mention that Hikaru has gone missing and returned with… something inside him that’s wriggling about? Ah, you know what? That just sounds like a normal Tuesday afternoon for some of the folks I know. (laughs)
Moving on, there are some delightful cast comments from Chiaki Kobayashi (who’s playing Yoshiki) and Shuichiro Umeda (playing Hikaru), and they both seem absolutely chuffed to be a part of this project. Director Ryohei Takeshita is determined to bring this story to life in an exciting and innovative way, saying that he’s been doing his best to nail down those “delicate emotional nuances” of the characters.
Now, there’s also a teaser visual out, and it looks spookily fabulous! You should totally go check it out on the official website or on X (or what used to be called Twitter, am I right, guys?). They’re running a gift campaign, too, where you can win a poster signed by the cast. I mean, if you’re a fan, that’s a bit of a treat, innit? You can participate by following the anime’s official X account, reposting the relevant post, and using the hashtag #hinatsuanime. Oh, and you’ve got until December 8, 2024, to do it.
Last but not least, the anime will be broadcast in the summer of 2025, and Netflix has snatched up the world exclusive distribution rights. ABEMA will also be offering free exclusive distribution. If you want to learn more, just head to the official website – all the details are there, folks!
Breaking News: Upcoming TV Anime "The Summer When Light Died" Set to Captivate Audiences in Summer 2025
CyberAgent Co., Ltd. has announced that the popular manga "The Summer When Light Died" by Ren Mokumoku will be adapted into a TV anime, set to premiere in the summer of 2025. The anime will be directed by Ryohei Takeshita, known for his work on "Jellyfish Can’t Swim at Night," and produced by Cygames Pictures.
A Chilling Youth Horror Story
"The Summer When Light Died" follows the story of Yoshiki Tsujinaka, an ordinary high school boy who experiences a series of mysterious incidents with Hikaru, a mysterious being who imitates his childhood friend Hikaru Ido. As the story unfolds, Yoshiki becomes entangled in a web of strange occurrences that threaten to destroy his village.
Teaser Visual and PV Released
To commemorate the announcement, a teaser visual and PV have been released, showcasing the anime’s eerie atmosphere and stunning animation. The teaser visual features Yoshiki and Hikaru standing together, with a sense of unease and foreboding emanating from their expressions.
Cast Comments
Chiaki Kobayashi, who will be voicing Yoshiki, expressed his excitement about taking on the role, stating, "I will mobilize all my blood, flesh, and bones to bring out all of Yoshiki’s feelings and sorrows." Shuichiro Umeda, who will be voicing Hikaru, shared his thoughts on the character, saying, "I will do my best to play Hikaru while fully sensing his desire to be with Yoshiki."
Director’s Vision
Director Ryohei Takeshita shared his vision for the anime, stating, "We are working hard to create a beautiful animation of Yoshiki and Hikaru, two young people struggling to understand each other." He emphasized the importance of capturing the delicate emotional nuances of the characters and the innovative manga structure.
Gift Campaign
To celebrate the release of the teaser visual, a gift campaign will be held on Official X, where 10 lucky winners will receive a visual poster autographed by Chiaki Kobayashi and Shuichiro Umeda.
Broadcast and Distribution Information
The TV anime will premiere in the summer of 2025, with Netflix securing world-exclusive distribution rights. ABEMA will also offer free exclusive distribution.
Staff and Cast Information
The anime will be directed by Ryohei Takeshita, with character design and chief animation direction by Yuichi Takahashi. The cast includes Chiaki Kobayashi as Yoshiki Tsujinaka and Shuichiro Umeda as Hikaru.
Original Information
The manga "The Summer When Light Died" is written and illustrated by Ren Mokumokuren and has been serialized in Young Ace UP. The novel version, written by Mio Nukaga, is also available.
