Yuichi Takahashi ( Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song- ). Music: Taro Umebayashi.
Produced by and directed by Ryōhei Takeshita ( Jellyfish Can't Swim in the Night ), the series has been praised for its chilling atmosphere and innovative "dorodoro" animation used to depict the eldritch nature of its supernatural lead. Exclusive Streaming & Production Details
The long-awaited anime adaptation of Mokumokuren’s award-winning horror manga, ( Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu ), officially premiered on July 6, 2025 , as a global exclusive on Netflix .
The series is a major acquisition for , which secured worldwide exclusive streaming rights outside of Japan. In Japan, the show airs on Nippon TV and streams for free on Abema . Studio: CygamesPictures . Director/Series Composition: Ryōhei Takeshita.
