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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)
Should you watch Draw This, Then Die!?
Draw This, Then Die! has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 81/100 — 75% of 3,089 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #28 highest-rated anime of 2026, and #8 highest-rated anime of Summer 2026 on AniList.
Of the 7.8K AniList users who started it, 5.9% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 3.8K have finished it.
At about 4 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Slice of Life — especially writing, drawing, primarily female cast, female protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
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
Related entries
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.