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Draw This, Then Die!

Draw This, Then Die!
★ 7.5/10•2026•23m•TV-PG•Animation•Comedy•Drama
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What would a manga character do?

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?

StatusReturning Series
Runtime23m
LanguageJA
First Air DateJul 3, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - Magic House ~ What Would a Manga Protagonist Do Here?E123m

Magic House ~ What Would a Manga Protagonist Do Here?

Ai Yasumi’s love for manga inspires her to start creating stories of her own.

Jul 3, 2026

Episode 2 - You Are Brilliant ~ Drawing Manga Is HardE223m

You Are Brilliant ~ Drawing Manga Is Hard

Ai draws manga for the first time in order to convince Teshima-sensei to become the manga club's advisor.

Jul 10, 2026

Episode 3 - Kokoro's Heart ~ Draw This, Then Die!!!!E323m

Kokoro's Heart ~ Draw This, Then Die!!!!

While on the search for a third manga club member, Ai comes across Kokoro, an introvert with a talent for art.

Jul 17, 2026

Episode 4 - Utopia ~ Making Manga's Better With OthersE423m

Utopia ~ Making Manga's Better With Others

Ai and Kokoro begin a long process of trial and error as they try and create their first manga as a club.

Jul 24, 2026

Episode 5 - Let's All Go Together! ~ Put Your Feelings Into MangaE523m

Let's All Go Together! ~ Put Your Feelings Into Manga

The Manga Research Club decides to release a manga at Comitia, but first they must get through final exams.

Jul 31, 2026

Episode 6 - Comitia ~ Let's Make Manga That's Even More Interesting!E623m

Comitia ~ Let's Make Manga That's Even More Interesting!

Comitia is finally here, and the members of the Manga Research Club learn how hard it is to sell doujinshi.

Aug 7, 2026

Episode 7 - The Lost World ~ Draw With the Intent to KillE723m

The Lost World ~ Draw With the Intent to Kill

On the ferry back from Tokyo, Rei remembers her time as a manga artist assistant while pursuing serialization.

Aug 21, 2026

Episode 8 - Touch ~ 100 Things I Want to Draw for Manga!!!E823m

Touch ~ 100 Things I Want to Draw for Manga!!!

The Manga Research Club explores the island of Oshima in hopes of finding inspiration for Ai's next manga.

Aug 28, 2026

Episode 9 - Surfing the Cyber Seas ~ Draw for Yourself, Not for Others!E923m

Surfing the Cyber Seas ~ Draw for Yourself, Not for Others!

Ai and the others decide to create a social media account to promote their manga before the next Comitia.

Sep 4, 2026

Episode 10 - 90% of Everything Is Crap ~ I Need Friends to Become Stronger Than MamaE1023m

90% of Everything Is Crap ~ I Need Friends to Become Stronger Than Mama

As the school festival draws near, Sachi comes up with a plan to befriend the ever-unapproachable Hikaru.

Sep 11, 2026

Episode 11 - The Two of Us ~ Partners Who Complement Each Other Are Precious!E1123m

The Two of Us ~ Partners Who Complement Each Other Are Precious!

Ai and Kokoro each decide to try their hand at drawing a solo original manga for the upcoming winter Comitia.

Sep 18, 2026

Episode 12 - Next World ~ Draw What You Love. Now and Forever...E1223m

Next World ~ Draw What You Love. Now and Forever...

Ai and Kokoro decide to approach Teshima-sensei's former editor to critique their latest manga at Comitia.

Sep 25, 2026

Actors

Akira Sekine

Akira Sekine

Ai Yasumi (voice)

Saori Hayami

Saori Hayami

Rei Teshima (voice)

Saya Hitomi

Saya Hitomi

Kokoro Fujimori (voice)

Kanon Fujimura

Kanon Fujimura

Sachi Akafuku (voice)

Inori Minase

Inori Minase

Hikaru Sekiryu (voice)

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