The Summer Hikaru Died
Yen Press · 2022–present · 7 issues
About the series
In The Summer Hikaru Died (2022–present, Yen Press), a boy named Yoshiki realizes that his best friend Hikaru, who returned from a mountain accident, is no longer the person he once knew—something else now wears his face. This horror series, written and illustrated by Mokumokuren, explores the unsettling bond between Yoshiki and the creature inhabiting Hikaru’s body, blurring the lines between love, grief, and monstrous identity. Lauded for its atmospheric dread and emotional depth, it has become a standout in modern horror manga, earning a devoted readership for its quiet, haunting take on loss and transformation.
