The BEST episodes of The Summer Hikaru Died

Every episode of The Summer Hikaru Died ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Summer Hikaru Died!

Six months ago, Hikaru vanished for a week. Now, as his best friend Yoshiki senses something amiss and confronts him, the harrowing truth emerges.

Last Updated: 8/15/2025Network: Nippon TVStatus: Continuing

8.06

101 votes

#1 - Suspicion

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/13/2025

While Yoshiki and Hikaru accompany their classmates to a creepy mountain trail, a mysterious man arrives at Kubitachi Village and begins investigating.

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8.01

95 votes

#2 - Denial

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/20/2025

Recalling childhood memories with Hikaru, Yoshiki continues to struggle with his complex emotions. Desperate, he reaches out to Kurebayashi.

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7.85

124 votes

#3 - Replacement

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/6/2025

Yoshiki confronts Hikaru about his suspicions and discovers the terrifying truth. Even though they try to live normally, eerie incidents begin to occur.

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7.75

77 votes

#4 - Summer Festival

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/27/2025

As Yoshiki attends the summer festival with Hikaru, the village elders fret over the recent death and Tanaka ends up with more questions than answers.

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7.75

48 votes

#5 - Asako

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/10/2025

Yoshiki and his classmates discuss a story their teacher assigned them. Later, at a sleepover, Asako's sharp observations put her in grave danger.

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7.61

62 votes

#6 - Wig Ghost

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/3/2025

When Yoshiki's sister spots a creepy clump of hair in the bathroom, Hikaru visits the Tsujinaka home to investigate — but things take a deadly turn.

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