Stunning Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Anime is a Crunchyroll Exclusive

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At this year’s Gamescom 2025, it was announced that the highly acclaimed game “Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice” will receive an anime adaptation, exclusively on Crunchyroll, titled “Sekiro: No Defeat.” Released in 2019, “Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice” is a fan favorite among FromSoftware’s releases and has taken home multiple awards.

In the tradition of popular action-adventure games like Castlevania and Devil May Cry, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is set to have an anime series based on it. The game was a massive success, both critically and financially, earning FromSoftware their first Game of the Year award at The Game Awards. Back in August, a domain registration hinted at the creation of Sekiro’s anime adaptation, and now that theory has been confirmed.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Anime Adaptation Coming to Crunchyroll

At the premiere of Opening Night Live during Gamescom, it was announced that the action-packed game Sekiro: No Defeat is set to release in 2026. The trailer showcased at the event featured an anime version of Wolf, voiced by Daisuke Namikawa, and offered glimpses of intense sword-fighting and gore from the upcoming adaptation. This collaboration between Kadokawa, Qzil.la, Crunchyroll, and ARCH is set to be streamed exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide, excluding Japan, China, Russia, Korea, and Belarus. Director Kenichi Kutsuna promises that the anime adaptation of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will create a lasting impression not only on dedicated gamers but also on those discovering the world of Sekiro for the first time, with its hand-drawn art style.

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2025-08-20 01:03