“The Summer Hikaru Died” is a slow-burn horror and a coming-of-age narrative, but its thematic layers and queer undertones open conversations about friendship and belonging. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/09/06/tv-streaming/queer-anime-summer-hikaru-died/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #tvstreaming #mokumokuren #anime #kadokawa #japanesefolklore