The event is a special stage where the story of the first season is revisited from episode one in chronological digest footage, accompanied by live performances of the score by the ensemble "Heartbeat Ensemble." Notably, the original anime audio is deliberately not used — instead, only the melodies of the score and minimal sound effects immerse the audience in the world. The only voices come from "live dubbing" by Yoshiki Kobayashi (as Yoshiki Tsujinaka) and Shuichiro Umeda (as Hikaru). Furthermore, the Kanagawa Prefectural Shonan High School Choir, which performed the choral piece "Hibi no Kage" in the anime, will perform it together with the two cast members, and to close, TOOBOE will sing the ending theme "You Are a Monster" in an orchestral arrangement exclusive to this event. There are no plans to stream the event — it is a venue-only, one-night-only experience.
<Original Goods Revealed>
A luxurious lineup of nine items featuring specially drawn illustrations, anime scene photos and SD illustrations. At the venue's merchandise space, every 3,000 yen (tax incl.) purchase earns one "Dorodoro Sticker" (while supplies last).
<Event Overview>
Title: "The Summer Hikaru Died -1st Anniversary Concert-"
Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026, doors 16:30 / start 17:15 (approx. 120 min)
Venue: Bunkyo Civic Hall, Main Hall (1-16-21 Kasuga, Bunkyo, Tokyo)
Guests: Yoshiki Kobayashi, Shuichiro Umeda, TOOBOE / Performance: Heartbeat Ensemble / Choir: Kanagawa Shonan High School Choir / MC: Yusuke Awaji
Tickets: Premium (with exclusive goods) 14,300 yen / General 11,000 yen (tax incl., all reserved seats). General sale on Lawson Ticket and others.
<More 1st Anniversary Projects>
An original art book and goods (summer 2026), a collaboration cafe with Jujutsu Cafe Juju (June 26 - July 13, 2026), a POP UP SHOP (July 2026, TOWER RECORDS SUNSHINE CITY ALPA), an online lottery (around August 2026), an Animate fair and more.
Official Site: https://hikanatsu-anime.com/
Event Page: https://event-info.kadokawa.co.jp/event/hikanatsu-anniv.html
Official X (@hikanatsu_anime): https://x.com/hikanatsu_anime
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©Mokumokuren / KADOKAWA, "The Summer Hikaru Died" Production Committee
