Get Ready! Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu is Gearing Up for a Second Season!

The Mystery Continues: A Second Season for Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu

The nail-biting 12th and final episode of Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu, also known as **The Summer Hikaru Died**, wrapped up with some incredibly exciting news this past Sunday! Fans were thrilled to learn that a second season for the popular supernatural mystery is officially in production. The anticipation is real, and the official website even dropped a stunning announcement visual to get everyone hyped for what’s next in this chilling story.

Delving into the First Season and its Origins

The first season of Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu, brought to life by the talented team at **CygamesPictures**, premiered on July 6. This anime adaptation of Mokumokuren’s captivating supernatural mystery manga quickly garnered a dedicated following. For those who enjoy watching globally, **Netflix** streamed the anime worldwide, complete with subtitles in various languages, making it accessible to a broad audience.

The manga itself has an interesting journey! Mokumokuren initially shared the story on their X account, sparking early interest before it found a serialization home on the **Young Ace UP** website in August 2021. The story continues to evolve, with **Kadokawa** publishing the seventh manga volume on July 4.

Expanding the Universe: The Light Novel Adaptation

For those who can’t get enough of the world of Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu, there’s also a light novel adaptation! Mio Nukaga began crafting this series under the **Kadokawa Shoten** label in December 2023. The second volume of the light novel made its debut on July 4, offering another way to dive deeper into the mysteries of the story.

Bringing the Story to English Readers

The popularity of Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu has clearly crossed borders! **Yen Press** took on the task of licensing the manga for English readers back in September 2022. They’ve been steadily releasing volumes, with the fifth volume hitting shelves on March 18. Fans can look forward to the sixth volume, which is set to arrive on October 28. And the good news doesn’t stop there: **Yen Press** also secured the English licensing rights for the light novel adaptation in October 2024, ensuring more readers can experience this intriguing tale.

Stay Connected with Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu!

Want to keep up with all the latest developments for Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu? Make sure to follow the official X account and visit the official website for updates!

• Official Website: https://hikanatsu-anime.com/
• Official X: @hikanatsu_anime