The latest episode of The Summer Hikaru Died was way more eerie than the previous one. Yoshiki got closer to “Hikaru”, but in the meantime, the investigator was also getting closer to the truth, as he realised that Nonuki-sama had truly left the mountains.
In this article, we’ll recap what happened in episode 2 of The Summer Hikaru Died. We’ll also cover everything you need to know about the release of episode 3. We would like to emphasize that the recap section will contain spoilers from the latest episode of the anime, so do proceed with caution.
1. The Summer Hikaru Died Episode 3 Release Date
Episode 3 of The Summer Hikaru Died will be released on Saturday, July 19th, 2025. The anime can be streamed on Netflix.
I. Is The Summer Hikaru Died On Break This Week?
No, The Summer Hikaru Died is not on break this week. Episode 3 is not delayed and will be released on the above-mentioned date.
2. Recap of The Summer Hikaru Died Episode 2
Episode 2 of The Summer Hikaru Died, titled “Suspicion”, started with Yoshiki and “Hikaru”, along with 3 other friends, doing a test of courage. One of Yoshiki’s friends found a certain part of the village to be incredibly eerie, so the group decided to check the spot, and it turned out that there was nothing there. On their way back, Yoshiki saw a creepy figure walking towards him from the forest. He was incredibly creeped out, but Hikaru grabbed the “ghost”, and absorbed it.
Yoshiki wanted to know how Hikaru’s body worked, if he could let other stuff inside, so Hikaru took Yoshiki’s hand and put it into the slit in his chest. Yoshiki described the sensation to be like “touching cold marinated meat”. This scene was beyond just creepy, so we recommend that you watch it on your own, with your doors closed.
Yoshiki was even more bothered than everything that had happened. Hikaru’s consuming the spirit near the mountains reinforced the reality that “Hikaru” wasn’t actually Hikaru, but his unwillingness to let go had him in a tough spot. It also seemed as if Yoshiki liked Hikaru, but it is still too soon to jump to conclusions. While Yoshiki felt conflicted, he happened to meet a lady in his village who claimed to be able to see things others can’t.
The lady told Yoshiki that he was getting involved with something dangerous, and if he didn’t get away from it, he would fuse with it. Although Yoshiki didn’t understand first, the woman told him that she knew that the malice in the mountains had descended, and was beside Yoshiki. She gave him her contact information, as asked him to contact her if he ever needed help.
3. Speculation of Episode 3 of The Summer Hikaru Died
The detective, Tanaka, who came to investigate the crime scene, realised that the situation was way worse than the villagers thought it was. After relocating to a safe shrine, he told the elder that the “thing” in the mountains had left the mountains and somehow found a way to hide among the humans. The elders said the reason was that the Indou family’s ritual failed, but Tanaka has some other ideas.
Episode 3 will likely show Tanaka searching for more hints to find the creature living in the mountains. Meanwhile, Yoshiki may get pushed more by “Hikaru”. Since “Hikaru” isn’t human, his reasoning and conscience are far from humane, and Yoshiki will likely have to suffer because of this difference.
4. About The Summer Hikaru Died
Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu (The Summer Hikaru Died) is a manga series written and illustrated by Mokumokuren.
Living in a small village and being the only children their age, Yoshiki and Hikaru find solace in each other’s company. Their friendship seems picturesque at first glance, but Yoshiki has noticed a shift in Hikaru’s demeanor ever since one fateful summer.
When he brings this up, Hikaru partially transforms into an otherworldly being, threatening to kill Yoshiki if he cannot accept it—while also professing its love for him.
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