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Draw This, Then Die!.

What would a manga character do?

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First-year high school student Ai Yasumi lives on the island of Izu Oshima and loves reading manga. But after a certain turning point, she sets her sights on creating stories of her own! As she dives into the world of manga-making, Ai faces challenges, growth, and the excitement of chasing her creative dreams. Where will her creative journey take her?

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Season 1.

Magic House ~ What Would a Manga Protagonist Do Here?

2026-07-03 · 23m8.0

Ai Yasumi’s love for manga inspires her to start creating stories of her own.

You Are Brilliant ~ Drawing Manga Is Hard

2026-07-10 · 23m8.0

Ai draws manga for the first time in order to convince Teshima-sensei to become the manga club's advisor.

Kokoro's Heart ~ Draw This, Then Die!!!!

2026-07-17 · 23m8.0

While on the search for a third manga club member, Ai comes across Kokoro, an introvert with a talent for art.

Utopia ~ Making Manga's Better With Others

2026-07-24 · 23m9.0

Ai and Kokoro begin a long process of trial and error as they try and create their first manga as a club.

Let's All Go Together! ~ Put Your Feelings Into Manga

2026-07-31 · 23m9.0

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

Comitia ~ Let's Make Manga That's Even More Interesting!

2026-08-07 · 23m9.0

Comitia is finally here, and the members of the Manga Research Club learn how hard it is to sell doujinshi.

The Lost World ~ Draw With the Intent to Kill

2026-08-21 · 23m9.0

On the ferry back from Tokyo, Rei remembers her time as a manga artist assistant while pursuing serialization.

Touch ~ 100 Things I Want to Draw for Manga!!!

2026-08-28 · 23m8.5

The Manga Research Club explores the island of Oshima in hopes of finding inspiration for Ai's next manga.

Surfing the Cyber Seas ~ Draw for Yourself, Not for Others!

2026-09-04 · 23m8.5

Ai and the others decide to create a social media account to promote their manga before the next Comitia.

90% of Everything Is Crap ~ I Need Friends to Become Stronger Than Mama

2026-09-11 · 23m9.0

As the school festival draws near, Sachi comes up with a plan to befriend the ever-unapproachable Hikaru.

The Two of Us ~ Partners Who Complement Each Other Are Precious!

2026-09-18 · 23m9.0

Ai and Kokoro each decide to try their hand at drawing a solo original manga for the upcoming winter Comitia.

Next World ~ Draw What You Love. Now and Forever...

2026-09-25 · 23m10.0

Ai and Kokoro decide to approach Teshima-sensei's former editor to critique their latest manga at Comitia.

Cast.

Akira Sekine

Akira Sekine

Ai Yasumi (voice)

Saori Hayami

Saori Hayami

Rei Teshima (voice)

Saya Hitomi

Saya Hitomi

Kokoro Fujimori (voice)

Kanon Fujimura

Kanon Fujimura

Sachi Akafuku (voice)

Inori Minase

Inori Minase

Hikaru Sekiryu (voice)

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