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Yen Press Announces Release Date for Mokumokuren's The Summer Hikaru Died

A Haunting Tale of Love That Has Captivated the World of Horror Manga

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 deceased friend whose body now houses a mysterious entity. Due to its critical acclaim in Japan and the immense popularity of horror manga in the WEST., The Summer Hikaru Died has become one of the most highly anticipated and frequently requested series of the past year.

About Yen Press, LLC

­­Yen Press, LLC is a joint venture between Kadokawa Corporation and Hachette Book Group. Founded in 2006, Yen Press has quickly risen to become one of the largest and most prolific publishers of manga and original graphic novels in the North American marketplace and a driving force in the introduction of light novels and Japanese literature to new readers through its Yen On and Yen Audio imprints. For more information, visit www.Yen Press.com.

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