Netflix and Homophobia Through Translation

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One of the most anticipated premieres in the anime world in July was the summer in which Hikaru died (Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu), an animated horror series based on the Mokumokuren manga and premiered by Netflix. The story follows two teenagers, Yoshiki and his best friend, Hikaru, who after dying in an accident is replaced by an entity imitating his appearance and memories. The plot is served: although Yoshiki suspects that the other is no longer …