With its premiere set for July 3, 2026, VAP has released a brand‑new trailer for the anime adaptation of Kore Kaite Shine, also known as Draw this, then die!.
The video highlights the series’ emotional tone and closes with the ending theme “Conifer” by Regal Lily, adding a soft but haunting finish to the preview.
Shinei Animation Brings the Manga to Life
The adaptation is handled by Shinei Animation, the studio behind Takagi‑san the Master of Teasing, Elegant Yokai Apartment Life and Doraemon.
The creative team includes:
- Direction by Hiroaki Akagi
- Series composition by Hiroko Fukuda
- Character design by Takekazu Segawa
It is a lineup known for expressive character work and grounded emotional storytelling.
A Strong Cast for an Intimate Story
The cast brings Minoru Toyoda’s characters to life with a mix of warmth and intensity:
- Akira Sekine as Ai Yasumi
- Saori Hayami as King Teshima
- Saya Hitomi as Kokoro Fujimori
- Kanon Fujimura as Sachi Akafuku
- Inori Minase as Hikaru Sekiryū
From Award‑Winning Manga to Anime
Kore Kaite Shine began serialization in Monthly Shonen Sunday in November 2021 and wrapped in November 2024.
Its success culminated in winning the 70th Shogakukan Manga Award in January 2025, cementing its reputation as a standout coming‑of‑age story.
A Story About Art, Pain and Self‑Discovery
Set on Izuōshima, an island 120 kilometers south of Tokyo, the story follows Ai Yasumi, a high school student who loves reading manga and begins to experience the joy and heartbreak of creating her own.
It is a narrative about ambition, vulnerability and the emotional cost of chasing a dream.
A Summer Premiere With Heart
With a talented staff, a strong cast and a trailer that captures both the charm and tension of the original manga, Kore Kaite Shine is shaping up to be one of the most emotionally resonant anime premieres of the summer.