The world of Sekiro: shadows die twice It is about to obtain a new level of life with an anime adaptation just announced entitled Sekiro: no defeatAnd it looks great!
Presented during Gamescom, this series of souls is previewed on Crunchyroll in 2026. It will be available all over the world except in Japan, China, Korea, Russia and Belarus. The project is a collaboration between Kadokawa, Qzil.la and Arch, and is preparing to be something special.
The anime will be a completely hand -drawn adaptation that faithfully follows the history of the game, the iconic bosses’ fights and everything else. If you are a fan of the brutal elegance and the rich narrative of the original title of Fromsoftware, it seems that this show is built only for you.
Kenichi KutsunaWhoever directs the series, shared a passionate message on what they aim with this adaptation:
“We are taking on the monumental task of animate the incredibly beautiful Sekiro: the shadows die twice. In this way, we are pouring every ounce of our artistic vision and passion for beauty in its production.”
“The final product was made to be a truly memorable experience, which will leave a lasting impression both on the dedicated fans of the game and on those who are discovering the world of Sekiro for the first time. Please can’t wait.”
That level of care is already evident in the teaser trailer. You can feel the atmosphere, tension, blood sketches and art as you look at the trailer. It is clear that they are going all to capture what has made the game so big.
The anime creative team is full of heavy hits, including the screenwriter Takuya SatouCharacters designer Takahiro Kishidaand action animation director Takashi Mukoda. These people know how to deliver cinematographic souls and with Sekiro like their canvas, we are probably for something intense and beautiful.
As for the vocal cast, we have a solid talent on board. Daisuke Namikawa Will Voice Wolf, Miyuki Satou assumes the role of Kuro e Kenjiro Tsuda He will play in Genichiro Ashina.
ASA SUEHIRA, Chief Content Officer of Crunchyroll, added: “Sekiro: the shadows die twice is a game known for its precision and intensity, and those qualities bring wonderfully in this adaptation.
“We are thrilled to bring Sekiro: no defeat for fans around the world and honored to work together with Kadokawa, Qzil and Arch to expand this iconic story through the medium of souls.”
AI accusations have been used, but it is not so. A statement was released by saying: “We are incredibly excited to bring Sekiro: no defeat exclusively to Crunchyroll in 2026.
“The entire adaptation of souls is a fully drawn 2D animation created by the talented teams of Qzil.la, Arch and Kadokawa. We can confirm that none ai is used in the creation or production of this anime. Fans can look forward to the same art and precision that defined the original game, now reimmaginated in a new medium.”
Whether you have spent hours making your way through Ashina or you are new in history, Sekiro: no defeat It seems that he is preparing to be a visually stunning, intense and emotionally powerful journey. This is definitely going to the Must-Watch list for 2026.
By Joey Gour
Source: Geek Tyrant
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