GLOBAL GAMING HIT “SEKIRO: SHADOWS DIE TWICE” TO BE REBORN AS NEW ANIME ON CRUNCHYROLL IN 2026

Kadokawa, Qzil.la, ARCH To Produce New Anime Adaptation that Channels thePrecision and Spirit of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice into Every Frame, to Exclusively
Stream on Crunchyroll

Watch the Trailer

©FS. Published by Activision.©KA/SNDP
Manila, Philippines (August 20, 2025) – The masterpiece that redefined action gamesis now being retold as only anime can. During Opening Night Live at Gamescom2025, Kadokawa, Crunchyroll, Qzil.la, and ARCH officially unveiled Sekiro: No Defeat,a breathtaking new anime that brings the award-winning epic Sekiro: Shadows DieTwice 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 thegame’s unforgettable story — a tale of loyalty and blood, set in a fantasticalreimagining of Sengoku-era Japan.
"We are taking on the monumental task of animating the breathtakingly beautifulSekiro: Shadows Die Twice. In doing so, we are pouring every ounce of our artisticvision and passion for beauty into its production,” said Kenichi Kutsuna, director ofthe adaptation. “The final product is being crafted to be a truly memorableexperience, one that will leave a lasting impression on both dedicated fans of thegame 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, andthose qualities carry through beautifully in this adaptation,” said Asa Suehira, ChiefContent Officer at Crunchyroll. “We’re excited to bring Sekiro: No Defeat to fansaround the world, and honored to work alongside Kadokawa, Qzil.la, and ARCH toexpand 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[CAST]● Wolf: Daisuke Namikawa● Kuro / The Divine Heir: Miyuki Satou● Genichiro Ashina: Kenjiro Tsuda
About the Game
Developed by FromSoftware (Elden Ring, Bloodborne, Dark Souls) and published byActivision, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has sold over 10 million copies globally.
About Kadokawa
KADOKAWA CORPORATION develops a wide range of entertainment includingpublishing, videos, games, Web services, education, merchandising, actual events,and business for inbound customers. By advancing digital transformation with ournew employee working style Activity Based Working (ABW), KADOKAWACORPORATION implements a global media mix strategy, focusing on stableIntellectual 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.laQzil.la is a content studio that breaks free from conventional norms, combining thelatest technology with creativity to pioneer the future of entertainment. We leverageour unique sensibility and the high quality of Japanese animation to co-createculture that resonates globally. https://qzil.la
About ARCHARCH is an animation production company founded in 2017. We specialize in theplanning, development, and production of animation and other visual works,providing innovative concepts that transcend industry boundaries and utilize thelatest technologies, from conception to implementation. https://www.archinc.jp/
About CrunchyrollCrunchyroll is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With theambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll offers fansthe ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a premiumstreaming service. Crunchyroll has the largest dedicated anime library, an immersiveworld of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games, must-have merchandise,timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is accessible to stream acrossterritories through Crunchyroll—whether on the go on mobile, through gamingconsoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops anywhere.Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-basedSony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony MusicEntertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.

Kadokawa, Qzil.la, ARCH To Produce New Anime Adaptation that Channels thePrecision and Spirit of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice into Every Frame, to Exclusively
Stream on Crunchyroll

Watch the Trailer

©FS. Published by Activision.©KA/SNDP
Manila, Philippines (August 20, 2025) – The masterpiece that redefined action gamesis now being retold as only anime can. During Opening Night Live at Gamescom2025, Kadokawa, Crunchyroll, Qzil.la, and ARCH officially unveiled Sekiro: No Defeat,a breathtaking new anime that brings the award-winning epic Sekiro: Shadows DieTwice 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 thegame’s unforgettable story — a tale of loyalty and blood, set in a fantasticalreimagining of Sengoku-era Japan.
"We are taking on the monumental task of animating the breathtakingly beautifulSekiro: Shadows Die Twice. In doing so, we are pouring every ounce of our artisticvision and passion for beauty into its production,” said Kenichi Kutsuna, director ofthe adaptation. “The final product is being crafted to be a truly memorableexperience, one that will leave a lasting impression on both dedicated fans of thegame 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, andthose qualities carry through beautifully in this adaptation,” said Asa Suehira, ChiefContent Officer at Crunchyroll. “We’re excited to bring Sekiro: No Defeat to fansaround the world, and honored to work alongside Kadokawa, Qzil.la, and ARCH toexpand 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[CAST]● Wolf: Daisuke Namikawa● Kuro / The Divine Heir: Miyuki Satou● Genichiro Ashina: Kenjiro Tsuda
About the Game
Developed by FromSoftware (Elden Ring, Bloodborne, Dark Souls) and published byActivision, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has sold over 10 million copies globally.
About Kadokawa
KADOKAWA CORPORATION develops a wide range of entertainment includingpublishing, videos, games, Web services, education, merchandising, actual events,and business for inbound customers. By advancing digital transformation with ournew employee working style Activity Based Working (ABW), KADOKAWACORPORATION implements a global media mix strategy, focusing on stableIntellectual 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.laQzil.la is a content studio that breaks free from conventional norms, combining thelatest technology with creativity to pioneer the future of entertainment. We leverageour unique sensibility and the high quality of Japanese animation to co-createculture that resonates globally. https://qzil.la
About ARCHARCH is an animation production company founded in 2017. We specialize in theplanning, development, and production of animation and other visual works,providing innovative concepts that transcend industry boundaries and utilize thelatest technologies, from conception to implementation. https://www.archinc.jp/
About CrunchyrollCrunchyroll is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With theambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll offers fansthe ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a premiumstreaming service. Crunchyroll has the largest dedicated anime library, an immersiveworld of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games, must-have merchandise,timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is accessible to stream acrossterritories through Crunchyroll—whether on the go on mobile, through gamingconsoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops anywhere.Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-basedSony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony MusicEntertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.

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