New York, NY (1/13/23) – In September 2022, Yen Press, LLC announced the acquisition of The Summer Hikaru Died, a rising star in the world of horror manga by artist Mokumokuren. The Yen Press edition of The Summer Hikaru Died, Vol. 1 will be available in print and digital July 2023.

The Summer Hikaru Died

By Mokumokuren

Two boys lived in a village: Yoshiki and Hikaru. The two did everything together…until the day Hikaru was encompassed by a mysterious light. That was when everything changed—Hikaru most of all. Yoshiki still wishes from the bottom of his heart to always stay by his side…but is there even a Hikaru left to be with?

In a short span of time, The Summer Hikaru Died has captured the attention and acclaim of the manga world due to its beautiful yet grotesque art style and its depiction of a complicated love between a boy and his...