Streaming Platform Crunchyroll Announces Sekiro Anime Adaptation Titled Sekiro: No Defeat

The instant classic game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will be retold in anime format in 2026 by Kadokawa, Crunchyroll, Qzil.la, and ARCH in a new project titled Sekiro: No Defeat!

Set in Sengoku-era Japan, the series is a a tale of loyalty and blood and will be fully hand-drawn by Kadokawa and will be available on Crunchyroll excluding Japan, China, Korea, Russia, and Belarus.

The creative team behind the anime adaptation includes director Kenichi Kutsuna, screenwriter Takuya Satou, Yuji Kaneko on art direction, Shuta Hasunuma on musical score and Keisuke Nozawa on cinematography. The cast includes Daisuke Namikawa as Wolf, Miyuki Satou as Kuro / The Divine Heir and Kenjiro Tsuda as Genichiro Ashina

“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.”