Sekiro headed to Crunchyroll in 2026

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice was a big hit back in 2019, created by Dark Soul's studio FromSoftware. An anime adaptation has been much anticipated, and Crunchyroll have now announced a release date of 2026 at Gamescom. They thoughtfully took a trailer with them too, which you can enjoy below:

Introduced by Qzil.la and ARCH, the anime will be streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll:

"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 anime will be crafted by an experienced team, including:

• 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:

• Wolf: Daisuke Namikawa
• Kuro / The Divine Heir: Miyuki Satou
• Genichiro Ashina: Kenjiro Tsuda

For more information, keep an eye on Crunchyroll.