Draw This, Then Die! Episode 9 Release Date, Time And Streaming Guide

The manga-making anime Draw This, Then Die! (also known as Kore Kaite Shine) is moving forward with its first season. Episode 9 is set to arrive this week, and viewers around the world are looking for the exact release time and streaming details. The show has been building its story around young creators finding their path in the competitive world of manga. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming episode, where to watch it, and what has happened so far.

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Episode 9 Release Date and Time

Draw This, Then Die! Episode 9 is scheduled to release on Friday, August 28, 2026. New episodes come out every Friday on Crunchyroll.

The exact release time for new episodes is 8:35 a.m. PT / 11:35 a.m. ET. Here is the breakdown for different time zones:

Pacific Time (PT): 8:35 a.m.
Mountain Time (MT): 9:35 a.m.
Central Time (CT): 10:35 a.m.
Eastern Time (ET): 11:35 a.m.
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 3:35 p.m.

For viewers in Japan, the broadcast happens on Fridays at 11:30 p.m. JST. Indonesian fans can watch at 10:30 p.m. WIB.

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Where to Watch Episode 9

Crunchyroll is the main streaming platform for Draw This, Then Die! worldwide. The episodes come with English subtitles. Some reports also mention Netflix as a streaming option in certain regions, but Crunchyroll remains the primary and most reliable source for global viewers.

The show is available on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel as well. There are no free streaming options at this time.

The Story So Far

Draw This, Then Die! follows Ai Yasumi, a first-year high school student living on Izu Oshima island. She loves reading manga and decides to start creating her own stories. The show explores the challenges, growth, and excitement of chasing creative dreams.

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Episode 1: Magic House

Ai’s love for manga pushes her to begin creating stories on her own.

Episode 2: You Are Brilliant

Ai draws her first manga to convince Teshima-sensei to become the advisor for the manga club.

Episode 3: Kokoro’s Heart

Ai searches for a third club member and finds Kokoro, a quiet student with real artistic talent.

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Episode 4: Utopia

Ai and Kokoro start the long process of trial and error as they create their first manga together.

Episode 5: Let’s All Go Together

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

Episode 6: Comitia

The club members go to Comitia and learn how hard it is to sell doujinshi. The episode shows the frustrations of being a new talent trying to put work out there.

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Episode 7: The Lost World

On the ferry back from Tokyo, Rei Teshima remembers her time as a manga artist assistant while trying to get serialized. The episode gives a long flashback showing Teshima’s early days working under a manga creator named Hebichika. She learned technical skills like drawing straight lines and creating backgrounds. But Hebichika gave vague instructions and was a difficult boss. Teshima took Hebichika’s advice as final and struggled to find her own creative voice. The episode also shows how she got her iconic glasses.

Episode 8

Episode 8 aired on August 21, 2026. The Manga Research Club continues dealing with the aftermath of Comitia and the challenges of creating manga.

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What to Expect in Episode 9

Episode 9 is set to air on August 28, 2026. The episode will likely continue the character development and story progression. The series has been exploring the backstory of Rei Teshima and her past struggles as a manga creator. The show balances comedy with real emotions about the difficulties of making manga. Viewers can expect more growth from Ai, Kokoro, and the rest of the Manga Research Club as they work toward their creative goals.

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The anime is directed by Hiroaki Akagi at Shin-Ei Animation. The opening theme song “Isho” is performed by Tatsuya Kitani, and the ending theme “Conifer” is by Regal Lily.

The main voice cast includes: