The Summer Hikaru Died Episode 8 Story and Preview Images Released: The Influence of Kegare Begins to Spread at School

The story and preview images for Episode 8 of the TV anime The Summer Hikaru Died (JP: 光が死んだ夏, Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu) have been released. The episode will air in Japan on Sunday, August 24 at 0:55 AM (JST), and will be available on streaming platforms worldwide shortly thereafter.

Episode 8 Story

Yoshiki accepts Hikaru's desire to “stay here” and begins investigating what Hikaru truly is. While Hikaru vaguely recalls the name “Nounuki-sama” written in a note he left, the memories surrounding it remain unclear. During a sudden visit, Hikaru’s grandfather questions Yoshiki, asking, “Where is Hichi-san?”—deepening the mystery. Meanwhile, unsettling signs of the Kegare begin to manifest within the school…

About The-Summer-Hikaru-Died

The Summer Hikaru Died is a coming-of-age horror story that follows an ordinary high schooler, Yoshiki Tsujinaka, as he lives with a mysterious entity that imitates his childhood friend, Hikaru Indo. As strange and disturbing events unfold around him, Yoshiki is forced to confront chilling truths. Serialized on Young Ace UP, the manga topped the male category of Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2023 (published by Takarajimasha) and has become a breakout hit. The anime series began airing nationwide on Nippon TV starting July 5, and is exclusively distributed worldwide via Netflix.

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Source : The Summer Hikaru Died Official