Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Getting Anime Adaptation Watch Trailer
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It’s been a long time coming and in 2026 fans of FromSoftware’s game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is getting an anime adaptation. Crunchyroll will release the series next year, tonight we get a look at first teaser Trailer.
The news was announced during Opening Night Live at Gamescom 2025. The anime series will be , titled Sekiro: No Defeat, will be produced by Kadokawa, ARCH and Qzil.la.
The new trailer gives us a glimpse of animation style, the action and tropes of the game. What we like about this anime it’s hand drawn which is great with the direction going towards embracing new technology.
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.”
Official Synopsis:
The time is Sengoku.
Japan is fractured into many independent nations entangled in ceaseless war. At the center lies Ashina, a land of sacred earth and ancient mystery. Two decades after Sword Saint Isshin Ashina reclaimed the region in a brutal coup, a new threat emerges from within: The Interior Ministry. Desperate to protect his homeland, Isshin’s grandson Genichiro turns to forbidden powers. The only hope lies in a kidnapped boy — the Divine Heir — and his silent protector: a loyal shinobi known only as Sekiro.
This is the story of a lord and his retainer — and their quest to restore balance to a nation on the edge.
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Sekiro: No Defeat, will be streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll in 2026
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