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The Best Episodes of The Summer Hikaru Died

Every episode of The Summer Hikaru Died ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Summer Hikaru Died!

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Six months ago, Hikaru vanished for a week. Now, as his best friend Yoshiki senses something amiss and confronts him, the harrowing truth emerges.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Summer Hikaru Died Season 1 Episode 7 - Determination
    9.1/10(1052 votes)

    #1 - Determination

    S1:E7

    After the sobering realization that Hikaru is truly dangerous, Yoshiki decides that he must act and invites his best friend to skip school together.

    Director:Yuka Hashimoto
    Writer:Ryohei Takeshita

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  2. The Summer Hikaru Died Season 1 Episode 12 - Its Place
    8.7/10(712 votes)

    #2 - Its Place

    S1:E12

    While everyone else attends the school assembly, Asako finds Hikaru wandering the halls. Alone at the beach, Hikaru reveals his final plans to Yoshiki.

    Director:Ryohei Takeshita
    Writer:Ryohei Takeshita

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  3. The Summer Hikaru Died Season 1 Episode 9 - Old Man Takeda
    8.6/10(687 votes)

    #3 - Old Man Takeda

    S1:E9

    Kurebayashi shares her knowledge about impurities with the boys. Later, the elder Takeda loses his temper over Hikaru's ignorance of the Indo's history.

    Directors:Mitsuhiro Osako, Ayumu Uwano
    Writer:Oki Murayama

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  4. The Summer Hikaru Died Season 1 Episode 1 - Replacement
    8.5/10(1653 votes)

    #4 - Replacement

    S1:E1

    Yoshiki confronts Hikaru about his suspicions and discovers the terrifying truth. Even though they try to live normally, eerie incidents begin to occur.

    Director:Ryohei Takeshita
    Writer:Ryohei Takeshita

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  5. The Summer Hikaru Died Season 1 Episode 6 - Asako
    8.5/10(897 votes)

    #5 - Asako

    S1:E6

    Yoshiki and his classmates discuss a story their teacher assigned them. Later, at a sleepover, Asako's sharp observations put her in grave danger.

    Directors:Fumiaki Kataoka, Shinya Kawabe
    Writer:Oki Murayama

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  6. The Summer Hikaru Died Season 1 Episode 8 - Contact
    8.5/10(765 votes)

    #6 - Contact

    S1:E8

    Yoshiki and Hikaru investigate Nonuki-sama and its link to Kubitachi's history. While at the library, they get an important lead from a surprising source.

    Director:Ryo Ando
    Writer:Oki Murayama

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  7. The Summer Hikaru Died Season 1 Episode 2 - Suspicion
    8.4/10(1304 votes)

    #7 - Suspicion

    S1:E2

    While Yoshiki and Hikaru accompany their classmates to a creepy mountain trail, a mysterious man arrives at Kubitachi Village and begins investigating.

    Director:Mitsuhiro Osako
    Writer:Oki Murayama

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  8. The Summer Hikaru Died Season 1 Episode 3 - Denial
    8.4/10(1130 votes)

    #8 - Denial

    S1:E3

    Recalling childhood memories with Hikaru, Yoshiki continues to struggle with his complex emotions. Desperate, he reaches out to Kurebayashi.

    Directors:Kohei Kido, Ayumu Uwano, Asaka Yokoyama
    Writer:Ryohei Takeshita

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  9. The Summer Hikaru Died Season 1 Episode 10 - Truth
    8.3/10(647 votes)

    #9 - Truth

    S1:E10

    The boys' surprise encounter with Tanaka lands them in the hospital. When they return to school, Yoshiki pieces together the truth behind Nonuki-sama.

    Directors:Kohei Kido, Wang Chihsia
    Writer:Oki Murayama

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  10. The Summer Hikaru Died Season 1 Episode 5 - Wig Ghost
    8.2/10(911 votes)

    #10 - Wig Ghost

    S1:E5

    When Yoshiki's sister spots a creepy clump of hair in the bathroom, Hikaru visits the Tsujinaka home to investigate — but things take a deadly turn.

    Directors:Wang Chihsia, Ryuta Kawahara
    Writer:Ryohei Takeshita

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  11. The Summer Hikaru Died Season 1 Episode 11 - Indo's Sin
    8.2/10(593 votes)

    #11 - Indo's Sin

    S1:E11

    Though hesitant, Yoshiki asks his father about the Indo family's murky past and secret ritual. Later, Hikaru loses control at school and feels deeply shaken.

    Director:Aimi Yamauchi
    Writer:Oki Murayama

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  12. The Summer Hikaru Died Season 1 Episode 4 - Summer Festival
    8.1/10(1037 votes)

    #12 - Summer Festival

    S1:E4

    As Yoshiki attends the summer festival with Hikaru, the village elders fret over the recent death and Tanaka ends up with more questions than answers.

    Director:Yoshiyuki Shirahata
    Writer:Oki Murayama

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Best Episodes Summary

"Determination" is the best rated episode of "The Summer Hikaru Died". It scored 9.1/10 based on 1052 votes. Directed by Yuka Hashimoto and written by Ryohei Takeshita, it aired on 8/17/2025. This episode scored 0.4 points higher than the second highest rated, "Its Place".