Kadokawa, Crunchyroll, Qzil.la (pronounced ‘Kujira‘), and ARCH officially announced the anime adaptation of the Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice game, titled Sekiro: No Defeat, set to stream exclusively on Crunchyroll in 2026. You can check out the new Sekiro anime trailer, visual, and comments from related staff below.
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The Sekiro: No Defeat anime key visual is below:
Below are stills from the Sekiro anime trailer:
Crunchyroll will stream the Sekiro anime worldwide, excluding Japan, China, Korea, Russia, and Belarus. “We are taking on the monumental task of animating the breathtakingly beautiful Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. In doing so, we are pouring every ounce of our artistic vision and passion for beauty into its production,” said Kenichi Kutsuna, director of the adaptation. “The final product is being crafted to be a truly memorable experience, one that will leave a lasting impression on both dedicated fans of the game and those who are discovering the world of Sekiro for the very first time. Please look forward to it.“
“Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a game known for its precision and intensity, and those qualities carry through beautifully in this adaptation,” said Asa Suehira, Chief Content Officer at Crunchyroll. “We’re excited to bring Sekiro: No Defeat to fans around the world, and honored to work alongside Kadokawa, Qzil.la, and ARCH to expand this iconic story through the medium of anime.”
The Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice anime is staffed by:
- Director: Kenichi Kutsuna
- Screenwriter: Takuya Satou
- Character Designer: Takahiro Kishida
- Deputy Director: Shunsuke Fukui
- Chief Animation Director: Kaito Moki
- Action Animation Director: Takashi Mukoda
- Art Director: Yuji Kaneko
- Color Designer: Azusa Sasaki
- Cinematographer: Keisuke Nozawa
- Editor: Yoshinori Murakami
- Sound Director: Yasushi Nagura
- Composer: Shuta Hasunuma
- Produced by: ARCH
- Production Company: Qzil.la
The Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice anime initial voice cast includes:
- Daisuke Namikawa as Wolf
- Miyuki Satou as Kuro / The Divine Heir
- Kenjiro Tsuda as Genichiro Ashina
The upcoming Sekiro anime, set to stream on Crunchyroll globally, adapts the game by FromSoftware (Elden Ring, Bloodborne, Dark Souls, The Duskbloods (upcoming)) and published by Activision. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has sold over 10 million copies globally.
Source: Press Release
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