TV Anime “Kore Kaite Shine” – Opening Theme by Tatsuya Kitani & New PV Revealed!
The upcoming TV anime Kore Kaite Shine (literally “Draw This and Die”), set to premiere in July 2026, has announced its opening theme: “Isho” (遺書, meaning “testament” or “suicide note”), performed by the versatile artist Kitani Tatsuya. Alongside the announcement, the first proper PV featuring this track has been unveiled.
About the Anime
Based on the award-winning manga by Toyoda Minoru (serialized in Shogakukan’s Gessan), Kore Kaite Shine is a heartfelt “manga romantic growth story” aimed at everyone who loves manga. The series has won multiple accolades including the 70th Shogakukan Manga Award and has garnered massive praise on social media. The TV adaptation is directed by Akagi Hiroaki (known for Teasing Master Takagi-san) at Shin-Ei Animation, bringing together a stellar cast and crew.
Staff & Cast
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Akagi Hiroaki |
| Studio | Shin-Ei Animation |
| Anmi Sō (protagonist) | Sekine Akira |
| Tejima Rei | Hayami Saori |
| Pokota | Hidaka Noriko |
| Teramura Nana | Tanezaki Atsumi |
Opening Theme: “Isho” by Kitani Tatsuya
Kitani Tatsuya, who continues to cross genre boundaries with his solo work, collaborations, and songwriting for other artists, delivers a brand-new track written specifically for Kore Kaite Shine. The song, titled “Isho”, captures the raw essence of creative passion. Kitani commented on the track with his characteristic intensity:
“Creative activity is a scream of ‘I am here (I was here).’ It’s the desire for people a thousand years from now to know about me – and creation is what makes even that seem possible. But the core of it is throwing every bit of your current self onto the paper before you. In other words, creation is a testament that keeps getting overwritten and updated as long as you’re alive.”
First PV – A Glimpse into the Girls’ Manga-Making Journey
The newly released PV (first proper promotional video) opens with the protagonist Anmi Sō discovering the manga “Robota to Pokota” by ☆Yano Zero Saku – her personal bible. From there, we see a cast of colorful characters forming a manga research club, diving into the joys and struggles of creation. Set to the powerful “Isho”, the footage vividly portrays the青春 (youth) of high school girls pouring their hearts into manga. It’s a tantalizing preview that only heightens anticipation for the summer premiere.
Broadcast Information
TV Anime “Kore Kaite Shine” will begin airing on July 3, 2026 (Friday) at 23:30 JST on Nippon TV’s “Fura-Ani” block, broadcasting across 30 stations nationwide.
(C) Toyoda Minoru / Shogakukan / Ōshima Minami High School Manga Research Club
