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The Best Episodes of The Summer Hikaru Died Season 1

Every episode of The Summer Hikaru Died Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Summer Hikaru Died Season 1!

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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
    The Summer Hikaru Died Season 1 Episode 7 - Determination
    9.0/10(1341 votes)

    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(974 votes)

    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 6 - Asako
    8.5/10(1156 votes)

    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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  4. The Summer Hikaru Died Season 1 Episode 9 - Old Man Takeda
    8.5/10(929 votes)

    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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  5. The Summer Hikaru Died Season 1 Episode 1 - Replacement
    8.4/10(1986 votes)

    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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  6. The Summer Hikaru Died Season 1 Episode 8 - Contact
    8.4/10(1012 votes)

    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
    8.3/10(1593 votes)

    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
    8.3/10(1406 votes)

    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
    8.2/10(880 votes)

    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 11 - Indo's Sin
    8.2/10(823 votes)

    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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  11. The Summer Hikaru Died Season 1 Episode 5 - Wig Ghost
    8.1/10(1164 votes)

    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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  12. The Summer Hikaru Died Season 1 Episode 4 - Summer Festival
    8.0/10(1304 votes)

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Determination" is the best rated episode of "The Summer Hikaru Died" season 1. It scored 9/10 based on 1341 votes. Directed by Yuka Hashimoto and written by Ryohei Takeshita, it aired on 8/17/2025. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Its Place".