Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©FS. Published by Activision. ©KA/SNDP
Source: Crunchyroll press release
Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©FS. Published by Activision. ©KA/SNDP
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 (セキロ：ノー・ディフェイト, Sekiro: Nō Difeito), 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
The voice cast includes:
Daisuke Namikawa as Wolf
Miyuki Satou as Kuro / The Divine Heir
Kenjiro Tsuda as Genichiro Ashina
About the Game
Developed by FromSoftware (ELDEN RING, BLOODBORNE, DARK SOULS) and published by Activision, SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE has sold over 10 million copies globally.
Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©FS. Published by Activision. ©KA/SNDP
About Kadokawa
KADOKAWA CORPORATION develops a wide range of entertainment including publishing, videos, games, Web services, education, merchandising, actual events, and business for inbound customers. By advancing digital transformation with our new employee working style Activity Based Working (ABW), KADOKAWA CORPORATION implements a global media mix strategy, focusing on stable Intellectual Property (IP) creation and delivering it to the world in a variety of forms.
KADOKAWA Group Global Portal Site: >https://group.kadokawa.co.jp/global/
About Qzil.la
Qzil.la is a content studio that breaks free from conventional norms, combining the latest technology with creativity to pioneer the future of entertainment. We leverage our unique sensibility and the high quality of Japanese animation to co-create culture that resonates globally. https://qzil.la
About ARCH
ARCH is an animation production company founded in 2017. We specialize in the planning, development, and production of animation and other visual works, providing innovative concepts that transcend industry boundaries and utilize the latest technologies, from conception to implementation. >https://www.archinc.jp/
About Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With the ambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a premium streaming service. Crunchyroll has the largest dedicated anime library, an immersive world of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games, must-have merchandise, timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is accessible to stream across territories through Crunchyroll—whether on the go on mobile, through gaming consoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops anywhere.
Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.