Why The Summer Hikaru Died deserves to be your next queer Netflix obsession
Briefly

The initial episode of The Summer Hikaru Died has been released on Netflix, receiving widespread acclaim from anime enthusiasts. Viewers have commented on the high-quality animation, calling it among the most beautiful recent anime. The story follows Yoshiki Tsujinaka, a teenager in rural Japan, and his best friend Hikaru Indo, who meets a tragic fate and becomes possessed by an entity. As 'Hikaru' attempts to live as Yoshiki's friend, their altered relationship raises questions about its future dynamics. The series subtly incorporates LGBTQ+ themes that unfold gradually.
Absolute cinema, proclaimed one fan, sharing a Martin Scorsese meme.
Can we talk how INSANEEEEEEEEEEEEEE the animation is??? This is genuinely one of the prettiest anime I've seen lately.
As a manga reader, The Summer Hikaru Died ep could not have been better; it perfectly set the tone for what's to come.
It's not clear what 'Hikaru' is, but it admits he's using the boy's body to live as a human for the first time.
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