The anime community has been eagerly waiting for the next installment of Draw This, Then Die! (also known as Kore Kaite Shine). But here is the news: episode 7 is not coming this week. The official production team has confirmed a schedule change. Episode 7 will now arrive on August 21, 2026, instead of the originally planned August 14 date.
The delay happens because Japanese broadcaster NTV is airing a special program—Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind—on the evening of August 14. This programming change means fans will have to wait an extra week for the next chapter of this manga-inspired story.
Episode 7 Release Date and Time
Draw This, Then Die! episode 7 is now scheduled to release on Friday, August 21, 2026.
For viewers in Japan, the episode airs on NTV (Nippon Television) at 11:30 PM JST as part of the FuraAni programming block. The broadcast goes out across 30 stations nationwide.
For international audiences, Crunchyroll streams the episode with English subtitles. The release time on Crunchyroll is 8:35 AM PT / 11:35 AM ET on the same day.
Here is the global release schedule for episode 7:
- Japan Standard Time (JST): 11:30 PM, August 21
- Pacific Daylight Time (PDT): 8:35 AM, August 21
- Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): 11:35 AM, August 21
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 3:35 PM, August 21
Important: The broadcast time may change. The official Twitter account for the anime has noted that times are subject to adjustment.
Where to Watch Draw This, Then Die!
Crunchyroll is the primary streaming platform for Draw This, Then Die! in North America and many other regions. The platform releases new episodes at the same time as the Japanese broadcast.
In addition to Crunchyroll, the anime is available on several other platforms in different regions:
- Taiwan: Bahamut Anime, Hami Video, LiTV, ofiii, MyVideo, friDay Video, LINE TV, CATCHPLAY+, and Muse Taiwan’s YouTube channel
- Germany: Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
The series is produced by Shin-Ei Animation and originally airs on NTV in Japan.
What Happened in Episode 6?
Episode 6, titled “Comitia – Let’s Draw Even More Interesting Manga,” aired on August 7, 2026. It was a major milestone episode for the series.
The episode focused on the Manga Research Club’s first participation in Comitia, a real-life doujinshi market where indie creators sell their own manga. The club members set up their booth and tried to sell their first original work.
The episode introduced a new character: Loups Garous (voiced by Anna Nagase), a manga creator around the same age as protagonist Ai Yasumi. Ai meets this character at Comitia.
Fans reacted strongly to the episode’s realistic portrayal of the selling experience. One scene that drew particular attention showed the passage of time from the perspective of the protagonist sitting at her booth. The episode captured the harsh reality of selling at a large event—the anxiety, the slow hours, and the struggle to attract buyers.
The episode also explored the creative process. Ai faced challenges with idea blocks, rejected drafts, late nights chasing deadlines, and self-doubt about finding her own art style.
Episode 7 Title and Story Details
Episode 7 is titled “Lost World – Draw Like You Mean to Kill” (Japanese: ロストワールド～殺すつもりで描こう).
The official synopsis reveals that the episode takes place on the ship returning from Comitia. Rei Teshima (the teacher and club advisor) looks at the Manga Research Club members and sees reflections of her own past self—when she was once pursuing a career as a manga artist.
The episode then flashes back to Teshima’s younger days. At age 23, in the autumn of that year, she takes on a position as an assistant to Hebichika-sensei, a manga creator she admires. This opportunity comes through the recommendation of Hana Kongōji. Teshima gets to work on the hit manga Sweet Hebichigo and spends her days full of energy and excitement.
This episode promises to reveal more about Teshima-sensei’s backstory. Previous episodes have hinted at her past struggles as an aspiring manga artist. Episode 7 will likely show the full picture of her journey and what led her to become a teacher rather than a professional creator.
Main Cast and Characters
Draw This, Then Die! features a talented voice cast:
- Akira Sekine as Ai Yasumi – The main protagonist, a first-year high school student living on Izu Oshima who loves manga and decides to create her own stories
- Saori Hayami as Rei Teshima – The manga club advisor and teacher with a past as an aspiring manga artist
- Saya Hitomi as Kokoro Fujimori – An introverted art club member who joins the manga club
- Kanon Fujimura as Sachi Akafuku – Another club member
- Inori Minase as Hikaru Sekiryū
- Noriko Hidaka as Pokota – A character from Ai’s favorite manga who appears as her imaginary friend
- Atsumi Tanezaki as Nana Teramura – The manager of a manga rental shop Ai visits
- Yukana as Hana Kongōji – An editor at Shogakukan
- Kikuko Inoue as Hebichika-sensei – A manga creator Teshima admires
- Anna Nagase as Loups Garous – A manga creator introduced in episode 6
About the Anime
Draw This, Then Die! is based on the manga by Minoru Toyoda, which has been serialized in Monthly Shonen Sunday (Shogakukan) since 2021. The manga won the prestigious 16th Manga Taisho Award in 2023 and was nominated for the 70th Shogakukan Manga Award in 2024.
The story follows Ai Yasumi, a first-year high school student living on the remote island of Izu Oshima. She loves reading manga more than anything. When she learns that her long-admired but inactive favorite manga artist will appear at Comitia, she travels to Tokyo. This journey pushes her from simply reading stories to trying to create her own.
The anime is directed by Hiroaki Akagi, known for his work on The Dangers in My Heart. Hiroko Fukuda oversees the series scripts, working with Aki Itami and Kanichi Katō. Shin-Ei Animation handles the production.
The opening theme song is “Isho” by Tatsuya Kitani, and the ending theme is “Conifer” by Regal Lily.
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Episode 7 Release Schedule – What to Expect
The delay means the episode schedule shifts by one week. Here is the updated release schedule for upcoming episodes:
- Episode 6 – August 7 (already aired)
- Episode 7 – August 21 (new date)
- Episode 8 – August 28
- Episode 9 – September 4
- Episode 10 – September 11
- Episode 11 – September 18
- Episode 12 – September 25
- Episode 13 – October 2 (expected)
The series is expected to run for 13 episodes in total. Each episode runs approximately 23 minutes.
Fan Reactions to the Delay
The official announcement on X (formerly Twitter) received noticeable reaction from fans. One viewer commented about experiencing a similar feeling of disappointment during summer vacation as a child, now feeling the same emotion as an adult. Another fan mentioned that watching the show weekly has become a reason to live and that they will look forward to the episode in two weeks despite the wait.
The delay comes at a time when the series has gained momentum. Episode 6’s Comitia arc received strong viewer response, with many praising the realistic depiction of the creative struggle and the doujinshi market experience.
Also Read: Draw This, Then Die! Episode 6 Release Date, Time, Streaming Details and Episode 5 Recap
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