Draw This and Die Anime: New Visual and Cast Members Unveiled
The latest updates for the television anime adaptation of Draw This and Die, based on the original manga by Minoru Toyota, have finally arrived. Fans are quite excited because the production team has just released the "Lost World Visual" along with some very interesting news about additional cast members and the second promotional video. This series is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about upcoming releases, and you can see why Draw This and Die is the next big hit as more details surface about its unique production.
The newly revealed "Lost World Visual" is special because it commemorates the anime adaptation of the "Lost World" story arc. This specific part of the narrative focuses on the backstory of Teshima Rei, who is the Japanese language teacher at the high school attended by the main character, Anmi Sho. Teshima is a character who spent his entire youth being absolutely devoted to the world of manga. The visual beautifully shows a contrast between the young, passionate Teshima, who was practically bursting with creative energy, and his present-day self looking back at his life while at the port of Izuo Island.
Exciting New Cast Additions
The voice acting lineup for this project is looking very solid indeed. Some very famous names have joined the team, including Noriko Hidaka, Atsumi Tanezaki, Yukana, and Kikuko Inoue. It is quite a treat for fans to see such a talented group coming together for this "manga romantic growth story." Here are the roles they will be playing:
- Noriko Hidaka will be voicing Pokota, a robot from the fictional series "Robota and Pokota" and the imaginary friend of the protagonist, Ai.
- Atsumi Tanezaki takes on the role of Nana Teramura, the owner of a manga rental shop on Izuojima that Ai often visits.
- Yukana plays Kongoji Hana, who was Teshima's editor back when he was trying to make it as a professional manga artist.
- Kikuko Inoue will voice Hebichika Sensei, a very popular and successful manga creator within the story.
Details from the Second Teaser PV
The second teaser PV has also been released, and it actually gives us a first listen to the characters' voices. We get to see the main cast members appearing one after another. This includes Ai, the first-year student who is obsessed with manga, played by Akira Sekine, and Teshima, voiced by Saori Hayami. Other classmates like Kokoro Fujimori (played by Saya Hitomi) and Yuki Akafuku (played by Kanon Fujimura) are also featured, along with the amateur manga artist Ryuko Seki, voiced by the famous Inori Minase. Seeing these characters come to life makes it clear why Draw This and Die is the next big hit for the summer season.
The story follows Ai and her friends living on a remote island in Tokyo as they form a manga study group and try to figure out what they truly want to express through their art. It is a very heartfelt premise that seems very grounded. The broadcast is scheduled to start in July on Nippon Television’s "Fura-Ani" block, airing every Friday at 11:30 pm across 30 stations. The original manga is still going strong in Gessan (Shogakukan), so there is plenty of source material to look forward to.
