The anime series The Summer When Hikaru Died is establishing itself as one of the best anime of the year, standing out for its intriguing supernatural thriller plot. The production, which has captured the attention of viewers, is directed by CygamesPictures and has managed to maintain a high level of quality and pace in its episodes. However, fans will have to wait a little longer for the ninth episode, initially scheduled for August 30.
The delay in the release is not due to internal production problems, which assures that CygamesPictures is handling the situation well. This change occurs due to the broadcast of the 24 Hour Television / Love Saves the Earth event, a program in Japan that is held annually and has been dedicated to raising funds for various charitable causes since 1978. This event has been prioritized in the Japanese programming schedule, postponing the anticipated delivery of the anime.
Despite these delays, the positive news is that The Summer When Hikaru Died will return on September 6 and is expected to continue with its usual weekly pace. This first season will consist of a total of 12 episodes, which indicates that the series will conclude on September 27, as long as no further changes arise in the broadcast schedule.
The reception of the anime has been notably favorable, and along with the continuation of Mokumokuren’s manga, there are rumors that a second season could be announced around the time of the conclusion of the first. Fans are eager to know the future of the series and its development, especially given the success it has had so far on platforms like Netflix, which has added a large number of followers to the story of Yoshiki and Hikaru.