The summer 2026 anime season brings a fresh and exciting story about a young girl’s love for manga. Draw This, Then Die! (also known as Kore Kaite Shine) has quickly become a favorite among anime fans. The series follows Ai Yasumi, a high school student who lives on a remote island and has a deep passion for manga.
The show premiered on July 3, 2026, and has been releasing new episodes weekly. With Episode 4 having aired on July 24, 2026, viewers are now looking forward to Episode 5, which is set to arrive on July 31, 2026.
The series is produced by Shin-Ei Animation and airs on Nippon TV’s “Friday Anime Night” block. For international audiences, the show is available on Crunchyroll, making it accessible to fans around the world.
Episode 5 Release Date and Time
Draw This, Then Die! Episode 5 will release on Friday, July 31, 2026. The series follows a consistent weekly release schedule, with new episodes arriving every Friday.
For viewers in Japan, the episode airs on NTV at 11:30 PM JST. International fans can watch the episode on Crunchyroll at 8:35 AM PST on the same day.
Here is the release time for different regions:
- Pacific Time (PT): 8:35 AM
- Eastern Time (ET): 11:35 AM
- UK Time (BST): 4:35 PM
- Europe (CEST): 5:35 PM
- India (IST): 9:05 PM
- Australia (AEST): 1:35 AM (next day)
The series has a total of 12 episodes, each running for about 23 minutes. The show will continue its weekly run until September 18, 2026, when the final episode airs.
Where to Watch Draw This, Then Die!
Crunchyroll is the primary streaming platform for Draw This, Then Die! worldwide. The platform added the series to its Summer 2026 simulcast lineup, making it available to subscribers shortly after its Japanese broadcast.
For viewers in Southeast Asia, Muse Asia has licensed the series. The anime will be available on the Muse Asia YouTube channel and other platforms including iQIYI, Bilibili, and Vidio.
Currently, the series is not available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, or Apple TV+. Crunchyroll remains the best option for most international viewers to watch the show legally.
Story Progress So Far
Draw This, Then Die! tells the story of Ai Yasumi, a first-year high school student living on Izu Oshima, a remote island part of Tokyo prefecture. Ai loves reading manga more than anything else. Her life changes when she learns that her favorite manga creator, Hoshino-sensei, will appear at the Comitia independent comic convention.
Ai travels to Tokyo to meet her idol. However, she makes a shocking discovery. Her idol is actually her own strict and unsupportive teacher, Rei Teshima. This meeting becomes the turning point that pushes Ai to pursue her own dream of becoming a manga creator.
The series explores Ai’s growth as she learns the difficult and rewarding process of creating manga. She faces challenges, meets new friends, and discovers what it truly means to be an artist.
Episode 1 (“Magic House ~ What Would a Manga Protagonist Do Here?”) introduced Ai’s love for manga and her decision to start creating her own stories. Episode 2 (“You Are Brilliant ~ Drawing Manga Is Hard”) showed Ai drawing manga for the first time to convince Teshima-sensei to become the manga club’s advisor. Episode 3 (“Kokoro’s Heart ~ Draw This, Then Die!!!!”) focused on Ai finding Kokoro Fujimori, an introvert with artistic talent, to join the manga club.
Episode 4 aired on July 24, 2026, and continued the story as Ai and her friends worked on their manga projects. The episode showed the group learning about different approaches to creating stories.
What to Expect in Episode 5
Episode 5 will air on July 31, 2026. The episode will continue Ai’s journey as she grows as a manga creator. The story is expected to show more of the challenges Ai faces as she balances her school life with her passion for creating manga.
The series has been praised for its realistic portrayal of the creative process. It shows the struggles, doubts, and joys that come with making art. Viewers can expect Episode 5 to further develop the relationships between Ai, Kokoro, and their other classmates as they work together on their manga projects.
The show’s title, “Draw This, Then Die!”, reflects the intense dedication and pressure that comes with being a creator. It captures the feeling of putting everything into your work, knowing that it might not succeed.
Main Cast and Characters
The anime features a talented voice cast:
- Akira Sekine voices Ai Yasumi, the protagonist who loves manga
- Saori Hayami voices Rei Teshima, Ai’s Japanese language teacher
- Saya Hitomi voices Kokoro Fujimori, Ai’s classmate who is good at drawing
- Kanon Fujimura voices Sachi Akafuku, Ai’s classmate
- Inori Minase voices Hikaru Sekiryu, a first-year high school girl and amateur manga creator
The series is directed by Hiroaki Akagi, with Hiroko Fukuda overseeing the series scripts. The animation is produced by Shin-Ei Animation.
About the Source Material
Draw This, Then Die! is based on the manga series by Minoru Toyoda. The manga has been serialized in Shogakukan’s Monthly Shonen Sunday magazine since November 2021. As of June 2026, the manga has been collected into nine tankobon volumes.
The manga has received critical acclaim. It won the 16th Manga Taisho Award in 2023 and the 70th Shogakukan Manga Award in 2025. The English edition is being published by Seven Seas Entertainment, with the first volume scheduled for release in August 2026.
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Why You Should Watch Draw This, Then Die!
Draw This, Then Die! offers a fresh take on the anime genre. It focuses on the creative process of making manga rather than just the final product. The show explores themes of dedication, self-doubt, and the joy of creating something from nothing.
The series has been praised for its relatable characters and honest portrayal of the struggles young creators face. Ai Yasumi is not an instant genius. She makes mistakes, faces rejection, and works hard to improve. This makes her journey inspiring and easy to connect with.
The anime also features beautiful animation and a memorable soundtrack. The opening theme “Isho” is performed by Tatsuya Kitani, and the ending theme “Conifer” is by Regallily.
For fans of anime about creativity and personal growth, Draw This, Then Die! is a must-watch this summer.
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