FromSoft's Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is becoming an anime
Briefly

Sekiro: No Defeat will be an anime adaptation of the video game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, set to release in 2026 on Crunchyroll. Directed by Kenichi Kutsuna, known for his animation work on series like One Punch Man, the adaptation presents a vibrant hand-drawn visual style that contrasts with the game's darker aesthetic. However, it retains the violent themes present in the original game, including graphic attacks that echo the ‘kill ingeniously’ tagline of Sekiro, suggesting a commitment to preserving the game's intensity and action.
Sekiro: No Defeat will be available exclusively on Crunchyroll sometime during 2026, expanding the universe of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice into anime form.
The show will be directed by Kenichi Kutsuna, known for his work on One Punch Man and Naruto: Shippuden, ensuring high-quality animation.
The No Defeat trailer presents a hand-drawn aesthetic that differs from the game's muted visuals while preserving the intense violence characteristic of the original.
Despite the aesthetic shift in No Defeat, the anime maintains the original ‘kill ingeniously’ tagline of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, reflecting the game's brutal action.
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