Sekiro : Shadows Die Twice is officially getting an anime adaptation titled Sekiro: No Defeat, set to premiere in 2026 and stream exclusively on Crunchyroll!
As we learned during Opening Night Live at Gamescom 2025, FromSoftware’s globally acclaimed action-adventure video game, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, will be getting an anime adaptation next year. Titled No Defeat, it will follow the Divine Heir and his protector, the shinobi Sekiro, as they strive to restore balance in the turbulent times of the Sengoku period in Japan. What else do we know?
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Anime ‘No Defeat’ Officially Announced
As revealed in the official Sekiro anime trailer, the upcoming No Defeat will be hand-drawn and faithful to the original video game’s plot. It will also be available exclusively and worldwide on Crunchyroll (excluding Japan, Korea, Russia, China, and Belarus), so fans can look forward to streaming it on their favorite platform! And what does the Sekiro crew look like? Let’s take a look!
Sekiro cast crew:
- Daisuke Namikawa as Wolf
- Miyuki Satou as Kuro/The Divine Heir
- Kenjiro Tsuda as Genichiro Ashina
Sekiro staff:
- 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
As we can see in the upcoming Sekiro No Defeat anime’s description, “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.”
That means video game fans can expect a truly unforgettable experience, combining their favorite characters, a mysterious atmosphere, and brutal combat involving epic swords. Furthermore, it will be a great treat for fans of anime set in the Warring States period, famous for its political intrigue, legendary warriors, and dramatic history.
As Director Kenichi Kutsuna says about his upcoming creation, “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. 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.”
As a fun fact, we’d like to remind you that Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice debuted in 2019 on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Moreover, the game has since sold over 10 million copies globally, so many fans are eagerly awaiting its anime adaptation.
It’s great to see another video game entering the world of anime and expanding its universe beyond gaming! Considering that similar past adaptations of this type (like Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Castlevania, Pokémon, and Danganronpa) have achieved incredible success, we feel confident that Sekiro Crunchyroll 2026 will easily join this celebrated group.