Is The Summer Hikaru Died dubbed in Persian (Farsi)?

Yes. K-Time carries the full Persian dub as well as Persian subtitles, so you can switch between the two depending on how you prefer to watch the series.

Koja bebinam The Summer Hikaru Died ba zir-nevise farsi?

K-Time has the series with Persian subtitles and Persian dub. No VPN is required — it streams directly in your browser or on your TV without any geo-restrictions.

How many episodes does The Summer Hikaru Died have, and how long are they?

Each episode runs approximately 23 minutes. The series is an ongoing anime adaptation, so episode count grows with each new season. Check the K-Time title page for the latest available count.

Is this anime suitable for younger viewers, or is it more of an adult horror series?

It is a psychological horror series built on dread and existential unease rather than graphic violence. It is best suited for mature teen and adult viewers comfortable with slow-burn tension and emotionally heavy themes.

The Summer Hikaru Died

Name: The Summer Hikaru Died
Genre: Animation, NETFLIX, Anime
Released: 2025
Cast: Chiaki Kobayashi, Shuichiro Umeda, Chikahiro Kobayashi, Wakana Kowaka, Yumiri Hanamori

Director: Ryôhei Takeshita

Cast: Chiaki Kobayashi, Shuichiro Umeda, Chikahiro Kobayashi, Wakana Kowaka, Yumiri Hanamori

The Summer Hikaru Died is a 2025 Japanese anime horror series directed by Ryôhei Takeshita, based on the acclaimed manga of the same name. Set in a remote rural village, it follows the fragile bond between two childhood friends — one human, one something else entirely — told across short, atmospheric episodes that build dread through silence and small gestures rather than spectacle.

What is The Summer Hikaru Died about?

When Hikaru disappeared for a week the previous summer, nobody in their quiet mountain village could explain it. His best friend Yoshiki accepted his return with relief — but that relief has slowly curdled into unease. The figure who came back walks like Hikaru and speaks like Hikaru, yet something beneath the surface is wrong in ways Yoshiki cannot name. As he watches his friend more carefully, mundane moments begin to carry weight they never did before: a glance held too long, a laugh that does not quite reach the eyes, a reaction that arrives half a beat too late. The series builds its horror not through sudden shocks but through the slow erosion of certainty — asking how much of a person is their body, how much is their memory, and whether love can survive the answer.

Cast & crew

Director Ryôhei Takeshita brings a restrained, precise hand to the material, letting negative space do the heavy lifting. The voice cast anchors the emotional core: Chiaki Kobayashi and Shuichiro Umeda carry the central friendship, while Chikahiro Kobayashi, Wakana Kowaka, Yumiri Hanamori, Yoshiki Nakajima, and Shion Wakayama fill out the village world with quiet, grounded performances that make the dread feel earned rather than manufactured.

Context & significance

Folk-horror anime with a literary sensibility has found a devoted following among Persian-speaking diaspora viewers who grew up on Iranian genre fiction and appreciate stories where atmosphere and emotional texture matter more than plot mechanics. The Summer Hikaru Died sits firmly in that tradition — a slow-burn character study dressed as a monster story, where the real subject is grief, identity, and the terror of watching someone you love become a stranger. Its 23-minute episodes make it easy to watch in an evening, and its themes of rural isolation and unspoken loss carry universal weight. The series is available on K-Time with both a full Persian dub and Persian subtitles, so you can choose your preferred viewing mode without compromise.

Where & how to watch

The Summer Hikaru Died is available now on K-Time with a Persian dub and Persian subtitles — your choice. Watch on your browser, TV, or phone with no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and no extra download. Subscribe and cancel anytime.