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Draw This, Then Die!

Kore Kaite Shineこれ描いて死ねGambar Ini, Lalu Mati Sana!

2026 · TV · 12 eps Finished

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81%
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13,417

What is Draw This, Then Die! about?

Draw This, Then Die! is a TV anime series of 12 episodes animated by Shin-Ei Animation, adapted from a manga. It aired from July 3, 2026 to September 25, 2026. AniList classifies it as comedy and slice of life.

First-year high school student Ai Yasumi lives on the island of Izu Oshima and loves reading manga. But after a certain turning point, she sets her sights on creating stories of her own! As she dives into the world of manga-making, Ai faces challenges, growth, and the excitement of chasing her creative dreams. Where will her creative journey take her?

Synopsis from AniList, which credits Crunchyroll. The summary above it is written by FreeAnime.xyz from AniList's data.

Themes AniList users associate with it: Writing, Drawing, Primarily Female Cast, Female Protagonist, Otaku Culture, Teacher, School Club, Primarily Teen Cast, Cute Girls Doing Cute Things, Coming of Age.

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Main characters

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  • Ai Yasumi 安海相

    Main character

    A high school first year who loves manga. The manga "Robota and Pokota" is the Bible of her heart.

    Japanese voice: Akira Sekine

  • Rei Teshima 手島零

    Main character

    Izu Oshima's high school Japanese teacher, and advisor for the manga research club.

    Japanese voice: Saori Hayami

Supporting characters

  • Kokoro Fujimori 藤森心

    Supporting character

    A member of the fine arts club, who's skilful at painting. Reserved, but thanks to Ai's invitation, she showed courage, and is now also part of the manga club. Daughter of the island's innkeep.

    Japanese voice: Saya Hitomi

  • Sachi Akafuku 赤福幸

    Supporting character

    Ai's classmate. Used the manga club as a facade for her ambition to make a comfy clubroom. Her father owns the island's souvenir shop.

    Japanese voice: Kanon Fujimura

  • Hikaru Sekiryuu 石龍光

    Supporting character

    Hikaru is a transfer student from mainland Tokyo and a popular doujin manga artist at Comitia.

    Japanese voice: Inori Minase

  • Pokota ポコ太

    Supporting character

    AniList has no description for this character yet.

    Japanese voice: Noriko Hidaka

  • Nana Teramura 寺村七

    Supporting character

    AniList has no description for this character yet.

    Japanese voice: Atsumi Tanezaki

  • Hana Kongouji 金剛寺華

    Supporting character

    AniList has no description for this character yet.

    Japanese voice: Yukana

  • Hebichika-sensei へびちか先生

    Supporting character

    AniList has no description for this character yet.

    Japanese voice: Kikuko Inoue

  • Loup Garou ルゥ・ガルゥ

    Supporting character

    AniList has no description for this character yet.

    Japanese voice: Anna Nagase

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