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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 3, 2026 – September 25, 2026
- Season
- Summer 2026
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Shin-Ei Animation
- Director
- Hiroaki Akagi
- Original creator
- Minoru Toyoda
- Music
- Hiroaki Tsutsumi
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 81/100
Estimated watch time
4h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Writing95%Drawing90%Primarily Female Cast89%Female Protagonist85%Otaku Culture83%Teacher82%School Club80%Primarily Teen Cast74%Cute Girls Doing Cute Things73%Coastal57%
TVFINISHED2026 SUMMER8.1 / 10 AniList score
Draw This, Then Die!
これ描いて死ね• Kore Kaite Shine
Synopsis
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? (Source: Crunchyroll)
Trailer
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Should you watch Draw This, Then Die!?
Yes, if you enjoy comedy and slice of life, especially stories with writing, drawing, primarily female cast.
Fans rate it highly: 81/100 on AniList, with 75% of 3.1K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #28 highest-rated anime of 2026.
About 5.9% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 4 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Minoru Toyoda
- Director
- Hiroaki Akagi
- Series composition
- Hiroko Fukuda
- Character design
- Kenji Sagawa
- Music
- Hiroaki Tsutsumi
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Draw This, Then Die! is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Kore Kaite Shine 2nd Season
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Opening & ending themes
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Draw This, Then Die! FAQ
How many episodes does Draw This, Then Die! have?
Draw This, Then Die! has 12 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Draw This, Then Die!?
About 4 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Draw This, Then Die! finished?
Yes. Draw This, Then Die! has finished airing — the final episode aired September 25, 2026.
Is there a season 2 of Draw This, Then Die!?
Yes — the story continues in Kore Kaite Shine 2nd Season.
Where do I start Draw This, Then Die!?
Start here: Draw This, Then Die! is the first entry, followed by Kore Kaite Shine 2nd Season.
Is Draw This, Then Die! based on a manga?
Yes. Draw This, Then Die! adapts the manga by Minoru Toyoda.
Who animated Draw This, Then Die!?
Draw This, Then Die! was animated by Shin-Ei Animation and directed by Hiroaki Akagi.
Who sings the opening of Draw This, Then Die!?
The opening, "Isho", is performed by Tatsuya Kitani.
Where can I watch Draw This, Then Die!?
Draw This, Then Die! is listed on Crunchyroll, Netflix, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.