Adaptation anime television for Minoru Toyoda's manga, Kore Kaite Shine (known as Draw this, then die!), has been officially announced. This information was revealed through its official website, along with a video teaser which confirmed a premiere date of 2026.
Story and Teaser Premiere Draw this, then die!
Story Draw this, then die! is set in Izuoshima, an island 120 kilometers south of Tokyo. The story centers on Ai Yasumi, a high school student who loves reading manga and later learns the ups and downs of drawing her own manga.
Video teaser A promotion has been released to announce this adaptation, as well as introduce the first character visuals.
The visual features three main characters:
- Ai Yasumi, first-year high school student
- Rei Teshima, Ai's Japanese teacher
- Pokota, a character from Ai's "holy manga" who is also her imaginary friend.
Production Staff
The main production team for this anime adaptation has been announced, placing experienced talents in key positions. Here are the confirmed staff details:
- Director: Hiroaki Akagi (The Dangers in My Heart, Teasing Master Takagi-san)
- Animation Studio: Shin-Ei Animation
Get to know Manga Original Draw this, then die!
Manga Draw this, then die! is the work of Minoru Toyoda (Love Roma) launched in the magazine Monthly Shonen Sunday owned by Shogakukan in November 2021. The series is also available digitally on Sunday Webry, with the eighth volume scheduled for release on October 10.
Its popularity and quality have been recognized through numerous awards, including wins at the 70th Shogakukan Manga Awards, the 16th Manga Taisho Awards in 2023, and ranking sixth in the men's manga category in guidebooks. Kono Manga ga Sugoi! (This Manga is Amazing!) edition 2023.
With strong source material and an announced production team, this anime adaptation is a title to look forward to.
Source: Official Website
