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The Best Episodes of The Summer Hikaru Died

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

The Best Episodes of The Summer Hikaru Died

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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    8.7/10(220 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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    Director:Mitsuhiro Osako
    Writer:Oki Murayama
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    8.6/10(628 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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    Director:Ryohei Takeshita
    Writer:Ryohei Takeshita

Best Episodes Summary

"Suspicion" is the best rated episode of "The Summer Hikaru Died". It scored 8.7/10 based on 220 votes. Directed by Mitsuhiro Osako and written by Oki Murayama, it aired on 7/13/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Replacement".