Get your pens ready! The multi-award-winning manga series Kore Kaite Shine ("Draw This, Then Die!") is officially receiving an anime adaptation, and the production details prove this is going to be a must-watch series for anyone who has ever dreamed of becoming a creator.

Despite the intense title, this is a beautiful, heartwarming coming-of-age story that tackles the pain and joy of drawing manga!

Prepare for a beautiful blend of slice-of-life charm and the passionate, brutal reality of finding your own artistic voice!

Kore Kaite Shine Anime Teaser Trailer

The Important Details

• Premiere Date: The series is set to begin broadcasting sometime in 2026.

• Studio Powerhouse: Animation production is handled by Shin-Ei Animation (known for Teasing Master Takagi-san and The Dangers in My Heart).

• The Director: Guiding this delicate story is Hiroaki Akagi (Director of The Dangers in My Heart and Teasing Master Takagi-san). He’s switching from romantic comedy to artistic passion, and we’re here for it!

• The Protagonist: The story follows Yasumi Ai, a first-year high school student living on the stunning Izu Oshima island, who is inspired to start her own manga club.

• Manga Credentials: The source material won the 2023 Manga Taisho Award and the 70th Shogakukan Manga Award—it's certified masterpiece material.