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The Summer Hikaru Died Renewed for Season 2 With First Teaser After Finale

Production is underway with lead actors set to return, with a premiere date still unannounced.

Overview

  • CygamesPictures confirmed the renewal and active production shortly after the season 1 finale, releasing a first-look teaser that continues directly from the last episode.
  • The series is a Netflix Original adapted from Mokumokuren’s manga, directed and written by Ryōhei Takeshita and produced by CygamesPictures.
  • Voice actors Chiaki Kobayashi and Shuichiro Umeda celebrated the news and will reprise their roles.
  • Season 1 premiered on July 6 and quickly reached no. 1 on Netflix Japan’s Top 10, becoming one of the summer’s standout anime titles.
  • No release date has been set for season 2, with reports suggesting the earliest arrival could be 2026 depending on production progress.