CyberAgent Co., Ltd. Anime & IP Business Headquarters Press Release (2024.11.27) CyberAgent Co., Ltd. Anime & IP Business Headquarters TV anime “The Summer Where Light Died” will start broadcasting in the summer of 2025! A teaser PV using teaser visuals and first-time footage has been released! The cast has been decided as Chiaki Kobayashi and Shuichiro Umeda! Animation production is by Cygames Pictures
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： https://hikanatsu-anime.com/ ●Official X : @hikanatsu_anime (
https://x.com/hikanatsu_anime ) ● Teaser PV :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAfcm5Cydvs
■Introduction In a certain village We’ve grown up together since we were little. Yoshiki and Hikaru of the same age the shining sun The voice of the cicada echoes in my ears Ice cream to eat on the way home We laugh at each other over unkind things A summer day like any other “…You’re definitely glowing.” Hikari went missing in the mountains half a year ago. I came back a week later Something that looks like light, both voice and appearance What was wriggling inside was―― “There’s no more light…if you do that.” Start walking with “Nanika” who looks like a friend, “The same as usual” daily life However, at the same time Strange incidents begin to attack the village. Falling into the unknown “nanika” The curtain on the youth horror story is now rising… ■Teaser visual
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/85936/189/85936-189-ffd13fde596bc88ab666299df3800478-1440×2029.jpg ■Teaser PV Along with the release of the teaser visual, we have also released a teaser PV using the first video of the anime. Teaser PV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAfcm5Cydvs Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/85936/189/85936-189-f792fe9fd22b1f95e34e20aa73d4ca8d-1059×606.png ■Comments arrived from cast and staff! This time, I will be in charge of the role of Yoshiki. My name is Chiaki Kobayashi. From the time of the audition, I was being swayed by mixed emotions such as not being able to be with him but wanting him to be, and feeling scary but comfortable. I will mobilize all my blood, flesh, and bones, and do my best to bring out all of Yoshiki’s feelings and sorrows. This is a work that many people would like to see because we live in a modern society where a variety of values coexist, so please look forward to the broadcast. Thank you for your understanding. I will be entrusted with the role of Hikaru in the anime “The Summer When Light Died.” My name is Shuichiro Umeda. Playing the role of “Hikaru” was new to me, and at the same time, it felt like I was looking into the darkness. There are many
uncertainties in his mind and body, but his desire to be with Yoshiki is certain, so let’s play him while fully sensing that feeling. That’s what I thought when I went to the audition. I will do my best. Director: Ryohei Takeshita ＞ When I read the original work for the first time, I wondered how to express the frames of this original work in animation. What kind of expression should I use? I remember reading through the pages with excitement. All of our staff members are working diligently on the original work in order to skillfully animate not only the delicate emotional nuances of the characters, but also the beautiful and innovative manga structure. We are working hard to create a beautiful animation of Yoshiki and Hikaru, two young people struggling to understand each other, so please look forward to seeing it aired. ■Teaser visual release commemorative gift campaign To commemorate the release of the teaser visual, we will be holding a gift campaign on Official X. A visual poster autographed by Chiaki Kobayashi (playing Yoshiki) and Shuichiro Umeda (playing Hikaru) will be presented to 10 people at random from among those who participate in the campaign. 1. Anime Official X ( https://x.com/hikanatsu_anime ) Follow
2. Repost the corresponding post Recommended hashtag: #hinatsuanime Sunday, December 8, 2024 23:59 *Please check the official website for details about the campaign. https://hikanatsu-anime.com/ [Broadcast/distribution
information] TV anime broadcast/distribution starts in summer 2025 Netflix worldwide exclusive distribution, fastest unlimited viewing on Netflix ABEMA decided. ABEMA will also be offering free exclusive distribution. [Work information] Staff Director/Series
Composition p; : Ryohei Takeshita Character Design/Chief Animation Director : Yuichi Takahashi : Masanobu Hiraoka Animation production
p; :CygamesPictures Cast Yoshiki
Tsujinaka ：Chiaki Kobayashi
Hikaru : Shuichiro Umeda Copyright notation
: (C) Mokumokuren/KADOKAWA/“The Summer Where Light Died” Production Committee *When posting or using image materials, please be sure to indicate the copyright. [Original information] Title of work : Summer when the light died Author: Ren Mokumoku Already published : Volumes 1 to 5 (Kadokawa Comics A) Currently being serialized in Young Ace UP https://web-ace.jp/youngaceup/contents/1000183/ ▼Latest Volume 6 Released on December 4, 2024
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/85936/189/85936-189-c19365fd4356e1ba6678067ac3c9abeb-1440×2048.jpg Title of work ：The summer when the light died Author: Mio Nukaga Original work/Illustration : Ren Mokumoku ▼ Volume 1 of the book is now on sale (B6 book/published by KADOKAWA)
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