Global Gaming Hit “Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice” To Be Reborn As New Anime On Crunchyroll In 2026

The masterpiece that redefined action games is now being retold as only anime can. During Opening Night Live at Gamescom 2025, Kadokawa, Crunchyroll, Qzil.la, and ARCH officially unveiled Sekiro: No Defeat, a breathtaking new anime that brings the award-winning epic Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice to life through a masterful, fully hand-drawn adaptation. The adaptation will be streamed exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide excluding Japan, China, Korea, Russia, and Belarus.

Crafted with reverence for the original, Sekiro: No Defeat is an adaptation of the game’s unforgettable story — a tale of loyalty and blood, set in a fantastical reimagining of Sengoku-era Japan.

"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 adaptation is helmed by a dream team of acclaimed anime creators:
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

[CAST]
Wolf: Daisuke Namikawa
Kuro / The Divine Heir: Miyuki Satou
Genichiro Ashina: Kenjiro Tsuda