Where to Watch The Summer Hikaru Died Free & Legally

In the wake of his friend Hikaru Indou's mysterious return from the mountains, Yoshiki Tsujinaka is consumed by a growing unease. The Hikaru who came back is a shadow of his former self, with no recollection of the past six months. As Yoshiki's suspicions intensify, the imposter's true nature is revealed: a monstrous entity masquerading as his friend. However, this creature, still grappling with its newfound human form, exhibits an unsettling innocence, yearning to experience the world's simple joys.

Yoshiki, torn between his fear and his longing to reconnect with his friend, finds himself drawn to this aberration. As the summer sun beats down, he becomes increasingly desperate to keep "Hikaru" by his side, regardless of the cost. But their fragile bond is soon threatened by an ominous presence lurking in the shadows, hinting at a dark and supernatural force that has descended upon their quiet village.