The summer anime season continues with the ongoing story of a young girl chasing her dream of becoming a manga creator. Draw This, Then Die! (known in Japanese as Kore Kaite Shine) has been releasing new episodes weekly since its July 3 premiere. The series, adapted from Minoru Toyoda’s award-winning manga, follows Ai Yasumi as she navigates the challenges of creating manga while balancing school, family, and friendships.
Episode 5 aired on July 31, and fans are now looking ahead to Episode 6, which arrives on August 7, 2026. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming episode, along with a detailed recap of what happened in Episode 5.
Episode 5 Recap: Pour Your Heart Out
Episode 5, titled “Pour Your Heart Out,” focused on the manga club members as they set their sights on exhibiting at the next Comitia. The episode opened with the group discussing their aspirations, though Teshima-sensei initially pushed back against the idea. Her concerns were practical: the students needed to focus on their studies, secure funding, and obtain parental permission. Rather than discouraging the girls, these obstacles gave them clear targets to work toward.
Teshima-sensei showed her supportive side despite her stern exterior. She spent an entire night drafting a detailed itinerary for a trip the girls might not even be able to take. This moment revealed that beneath her tsundere personality, she genuinely wants her students to succeed.
The main challenge for the girls was getting their parents’ permission, and they only had one week to do it. Each character faced this task differently. Ai’s parents did not even know she had joined a club. Her mother turned out to be stricter than expected, grilling Ai about her activities, while her father was the more relaxed parent.
Sachi secured her parents’ permission without much difficulty. Hikaru, who already attended Comitia regularly, faced no obstacles from her mother. The episode even hinted that Hikaru’s mother might be a mangaka herself.
The most emotional segment of Episode 5 centered on Kokoro. She could not bring herself to discuss the Comitia trip with her mother. Hoping her friends would provide support, Kokoro invited the entire club over for a study session. However, Sachi accidentally revealed the truth about the manga club, and Kokoro’s mother immediately reprimanded her in front of her friends. Kokoro’s mother was domineering and would not let her daughter speak.
Feeling that she needs her friends to support her, Kokoro invites the rest of the club over for a study session. Sachi quickly blabs about their manga club — so Kokoro’s mom immediately starts reprimanding Kokoro in front of her friends.
In a moment that defined the episode, Kokoro responded not with words but with art. She drew a manga to express her feelings. The manga was heartfelt and poured out everything she could not say aloud. It was a powerful reminder that for these characters, manga is more than a hobby — it is a way to communicate, process emotions, and connect with others.
Episode 6 Release Date and Time
Draw This, Then Die! Episode 6 is scheduled to release on Friday, August 7, 2026. The series follows a weekly release pattern, with new episodes arriving every Friday.
The release times for Episode 6 across different regions are as follows:
| Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | 8:35 a.m. |
| Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) | 9:35 a.m. |
| Central Daylight Time (CDT) | 10:35 a.m. |
| Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) | 11:35 a.m. |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 3:35 p.m. |
In Japan, the anime broadcasts on Nippon TV’s Friday Anime Night block at 11:30 PM JST. The Crunchyroll release follows shortly after the Japanese broadcast.
Where to Watch Episode 6
Draw This, Then Die! streams exclusively on Crunchyroll for audiences worldwide. The platform offers the series with English subtitles.
Crunchyroll makes the anime available in multiple regions, including North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, the CIS, and India. Viewers in these territories can watch new episodes as they release.
For audiences in Taiwan, the series is also available on platforms including Bahamut Anime Crazy, Hami Video, LiTV, MyVideo, friDay Video, LINE TV, CATCHPLAY+, and others.
About the Series
Draw This, Then Die! is an anime adaptation of Minoru Toyoda’s manga, which has been serialized in Shogakukan’s Monthly Shonen Sunday since November 2021. The manga has won multiple awards, including the 2023 Manga Awards Grand Prize and the 70th Shogakukan Manga Award. The English edition of the manga, published by Seven Seas Entertainment, is scheduled for release in August 2026.
The anime is produced by Shin-Ei Animation and directed by Hiroaki Akagi, known for his work on The Dangers in My Heart. Hiroko Fukuda serves as the series composer.
Main voice cast:
- Akira Sekine as Ai Yasumi
- Saori Hayami as Rei Teshima
- Saya Hitomi as Kokoro Fujimori
- Kanon Fujimura as Sachi Akafuku
- Inori Minase as Hikaru Sekiryu
Opening and ending themes:
- Opening Theme: “Isho” by Tatsuya Kitani
- Ending Theme: “Conifer” by Regallily
The series is scheduled for 12 episodes, with new episodes releasing weekly through September 18, 2026.
Story So Far
The series follows Ai Yasumi, a first-year high school student living on the remote island of Izu Oshima. Her love for manga leads her to discover that her favorite creator, Yasuno-sensei, will make a rare appearance at Comitia. This decision sets off a chain of events that challenge her assumptions about art, genius, and what it truly means to create.
Ai’s journey began when she drew manga for the first time to convince Teshima-sensei to become the manga club’s advisor. She later recruited Kokoro, an introvert with artistic talent, to join the club. The series has explored the struggles of creating manga, the importance of collaboration, and the personal challenges each character faces.
Episode 5 showed the group taking a significant step toward their goal of exhibiting at Comitia. Now, Episode 6 will likely continue this storyline, potentially showing whether the girls successfully obtain parental permission and what obstacles lie ahead.
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Why Watch Draw This, Then Die!
The series offers a genuine look at the creative process and the struggles young artists face. It does not romanticize the path to becoming a mangaka — instead, it shows the hard work, rejection, and determination required. The characters are relatable, each dealing with their own insecurities and family dynamics.
For anyone interested in manga, anime, or stories about following creative passions, Draw This, Then Die! provides an honest and engaging perspective. The series has earned praise for its handling of emotional moments, as seen in Kokoro’s heartfelt response to her mother in Episode 5.
Episode 6 arrives on August 7. Mark your calendars and catch the latest installment on Crunchyroll.
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