The Manga Behind Netflix’s Best Horror Anime Is Officially Ending
The Summer Hikaru Died, a critically acclaimed manga series and the basis for a Netflix anime adaptation, will conclude with its next two chapters. The official X account for the series announced that Chapter 50 will release on October 13, with the final Chapter 51 following on October 20, 2026. This planned conclusion aligns with author Mokumokuren’s previous statement that the complete story would span 10 volumes total.
The series is a supernatural horror narrative centered on two inseparable boys living in rural Japan: Yoshiki Tsujinaka and Hikaru Indo. Despite their contrasting personalities, the pair share an unbreakable bond—until the story takes a sinister turn. Yoshiki makes a chilling discovery: Hikaru is no longer the person he once knew. Following a fatal accident, an unknowable supernatural entity has taken Hikaru’s place, setting the stage for the psychological and supernatural horror that has made the manga notable among recent works in the genre.
The manga has earned significant critical acclaim, with industry observers highlighting it as one of the strongest horror manga in recent years. Its subsequent adaptation into an anime for Netflix has further expanded its reach and popularity, introducing the haunting narrative to a broader audience beyond manga readers.