The second episode of the currently airing TV anime, “The Summer Hikaru Died,” premiered its ending theme, “Anata wa Kaibutsu” (You Are a Monster) by TOOBOE, with the creditless version of the sequence now released on YouTube. This ending video focuses on the emotional, pre-incident relationship between the characters Hikaru and Yoshiki, a story not depicted in the main series.
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“The Summer Hikaru Died” Creditless Ending Video Released
The newly released ending sequence features a distinctive blend of live-action footage and animation. In a departure from the main series’ youth-horror genre, it presents a moving portrait of Hikaru and Yoshiki’s everyday life and intimate bond before the tragic events.
The video’s creation was sparked by the director’s thought, “I wondered what Yoshiki looked like when he laughed at Hikaru’s funny faces.” Paired with TOOBOE’s emotional track, the sequence brings a striking sense of reality to the two characters.
Starting Monday, July 14th, the opening and ending sequences will be broadcast on outdoor video screens in Shinjuku, Tokyo, for a limited time.
■ “The Summer Hikaru Died” Creditless Ending – “Anata wa Kaibutsu” by TOOBOE
Comments from the Director and Original Creator
In conjunction with the ending’s release, director Ryohei Takeshita and original manga author Mokumokuren have shared their comments.
▼ Ryohei Takeshita (Director) Comment: “In the original manga, Hikaru has a line, ‘Yoshiki won’t laugh at my funny faces!’ This sparked my creative process, making me wonder what Yoshiki looked like when he did laugh at them. I was delighted to be able to depict the relationship between Hikaru and Yoshiki before the incident, set to TOOBOE’s incredibly emotional song.”
▼ Mokumokuren (Original Creator) Comment: “The live-action portions offer a glimpse into the production team’s passionate location scouting, which is just wonderful. The realism is incredible, making you feel as if the two of them truly exist. The song is also a masterpiece; it’s not just melancholic but also has a certain lightness that perfectly expresses the work’s atmosphere.”
©Mokumokuren/KADOKAWA/”The Summer Hikaru Died” Production Committee
ED Theme Song “Anata wa Kaibutsu” by TOOBOE Release Information
TOOBOE’s new single, “Anata wa Kaibutsu,” will be available for pre-release on digital platforms starting Sunday, July 20, 2025, with a physical CD release scheduled for Wednesday, August 13.
The Complete Production Limited Edition will be a deluxe package, including a Blu-ray disc with live concert footage and original merchandise supervised by TOOBOE.
- Digital Pre-release Date: Sunday, July 20, 2025
- CD Release Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
- Complete Production Limited Edition (CD+BD+Goods): ¥9,000 (tax incl.) with a jacket illustrated by TOOBOE.
- BD: Features footage from the one-man live held on June 10, 2025.
- Goods: “Tooboe Omamori” (1 of 2 random colors), “Original Sticker” (1 of 4 random colors).
- Includes a flyer with a serial code for a chance to attend the “ONE MAN TOUR 2025 ‘Zanka no Kaibutsu’ Ura Final” or win a poster.
©Mokumokuren/KADOKAWA/”The Summer Hikaru Died” Production Committee
TOOBOE Announces Largest-Ever Nationwide Tour, “Zanka no Kaibutsu”
Additionally, TOOBOE will embark on their largest nationwide tour to date, “ONE MAN TOUR 2025 ‘Zanka no Kaibutsu’ (Monster of the Lingering Summer),” starting in September 2025. The tour will span 14 cities, kicking off on September 4th in Kanagawa and concluding on October 5th at Zepp Shinjuku (TOKYO). General admission tickets are now on sale through various ticket agencies.
【Tour Schedule】
- Kanagawa: September 4, 2025 (Thu) @ F.A.D YOKOHAMA
- Ishikawa: September 6, 2025 (Sat) @ vanvanV4
- Niigata: September 7, 2025 (Sun) @ Niigata GOLDEN PIGS RED STAGE
- Tochigi: September 11, 2025 (Thu) @ HEAVEN’S ROCK Utsunomiya VJ-2
- Miyagi: September 12, 2025 (Fri) @ Sendai MACANA
- Hokkaido: September 14, 2025 (Sun) @ cube garden
- Shizuoka: September 18, 2025 (Thu) @ LiveHouse Hamamatsu Madowaku
- Okayama: September 20, 2025 (Sat) @ CRAZYMAMA 2ndRoom
- Fukuoka: September 21, 2025 (Sun) @ DRUM Be-1
- Kagawa: September 23, 2025 (Tue/Holiday) @ Takamatsu DIME
- Hiroshima: September 25, 2025 (Thu) @ Hiroshima Second Clutch
- Osaka: September 27, 2025 (Sat) @ Umeda Club Quattro
- Aichi: September 28, 2025 (Sun) @ Nagoya Club Quattro
- Tokyo: October 5, 2025 (Sun) @ Zepp Shinjuku (TOKYO)
About the TV Anime “The Summer Hikaru Died”
＜Introduction＞ Yoshiki and Hikaru are two boys who have grown up together in a small village. One day during an otherwise normal summer, Yoshiki realizes that the being standing before him is not the real Hikaru. This is a story of youth horror, following Yoshiki’s descent into a world of unknown “somethings” and the bizarre incidents that begin to plague their community.
＜Broadcast & Streaming Information＞ Currently airing weekly on the Nippon TV network and other channels in Japan. Streaming available on Netflix and ABEMA. Please check the official website for details.
＜Staff＞
- Original Creator: Mokumokuren (Serialized in KADOKAWA’s “Young Ace UP”)
- Director / Series Composition: Ryohei Takeshita
- Character Design / Chief Animation Director: Yuichi Takahashi
- Music: Taro Umebayashi
- Animation Production: CygamesPictures
＜Cast＞
- Yoshiki TSUJINAKA: Chiaki Kobayashi
- Hikaru: Shuichiro Umeda
- Tanaka: Tomohiro Kobayashi
- Rie KUREBAYASHI: Wakana Kowaka
- Asako YAMAGISHI: Yumiri Hanamori
- Yuta MAKI: Yoshiki Nakajima
- Yuki TADOKORO: Shion Wakayama
＜Official Website & SNS＞
- Official Website: https://hikanatsu-anime.com/
- Official X: @hikanatsu_anime
- Official TikTok: @hikanatsu_anime