In 1923, the Capgras Delusion was identified, describing a belief that a loved one has been replaced by an impostor. Netflix's anime 'The Summer Hikaru Died' uniquely depicts this idea through the character Yoshiki, who discovers that his best friend, Hikaru, has been replaced by an eldritch being after a hiking accident. Unlike typical narratives where characters question reality over time, Hikaru's identity is revealed early, allowing Yoshiki to navigate grief and acceptance of the transformed friendship in a surreal storyline enhanced by modern animation techniques.
Yoshiki, a student in rural Japan, discovers that his best friend Hikaru is an eldritch creature who took over his body after a tragic hiking accident.
Unlike typical narratives where disbelief and evidence stand in the way, this anime immediately reveals Hikaru's true identity, prompting a unique emotional journey for Yoshiki.
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