Hikaru Died Book - The Summer

Manga series (ongoing) | Published in English by Yen Press Themes: Psychological horror, supernatural mystery, LGBTQ+ (boys' love undertones), coming-of-age

A haunting blend of body horror, folkloric dread, and aching queer melancholy, The Summer Hikaru Died has been praised for its stunning black-and-white art, slow-burn tension, and deeply emotional core. It’s not just a horror manga — it’s a story about grief, identity, and the lengths we go to hold onto someone we’ve already lost. the summer hikaru died book

Yoshiki and Hikaru have been inseparable, growing up together in a quiet rural town. But one summer, Hikaru vanishes into the mountains. When he returns days later, he looks exactly the same — same smile, same voice, same warmth. Manga series (ongoing) | Published in English by