The Summer Hikaru Died (Novel) Vol. 01

The Summer Hikaru Died (Novel) Vol. 01

The bond between Yoshiki and Hikaru is a welcome escape from their isolated village. But one day when the two boys meet up, Yoshiki can immediately tell something is off. Though the person standing before him looks and acts exactly like Hikaru, Yoshiki knows that his friend is…gone. Someone—no, something has taken Hikaru’s place. And with so many eerie incidents happening in town lately, Yoshiki is becoming increasingly conflicted. Although things will never be as they once were, he would prefer this Hikaru to no Hikaru at all.

Biographical Notes:

Mio Nukaga is best known for being the author of The Summer Hikaru Died (Light Novel).

Mokumokuren is best known for being the author & artist of Period and The Summer Hikaru Died.

Title Notes:

The Summer Hikaru Died is the novel adaptation of the horror manga series of the same name.

Due to the unique storytelling of creator Mokumokuren, appeals greatly to fans of the horror manga creator Junji Ito.

The manga was nominated for two Eisner Awards in 2024 in the categories “Best U.S. Edition of International Material—Asia” and “Best Writer/Artist.”

An anime adaptation was announced in May 2024, with a future release date to be determined.