Any video game fan who’s dedicated hours to playing Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice can now dedicate even more hours to watching its upcoming anime adaptation. Sekiro: No Defeat will arrive as a new streaming TV series on Crunchyroll in 2026, the anime giant announced Tuesday at Gamescom.
Developed by FromSoftware, the critically acclaimed action game is set during Japan’s Sengoku period and lets players assume the role of Wolf — also known as Senkiro — a shinobi charged with protecting a lord with divine lineage. Crunchyroll partnered with Kadokawa, Qzil.la and Arch to bring to life the anime version that will see Daisuke Namikawa voice Wolf, Miyuki Satou as Kuro and Kenjiro Tsudawhich voicing Genichiro Ashina. Kenichi Kutsuna is directing the series that will stream on Crunchyroll in the US and globally (excluding Japan, China, Korea, Russia and Belarus).
“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 Kutsuna. “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.”
The story follows a young orphan Wolf, who is trained under Owl, a nomadic ninja who appoints him as Kuro’s protector. Kuro is targeted as the last survivor of the Dragon Heritage bloodline, a lineage imbued with immortality through its deity, the Divine Dragon. During an attempt to flee, Wolf loses an arm in a fight against their main adversary, Genichiro. Throughout the fantasy adventure story, he gains a new name (Sekiro) and fights for honor, loyalty and his lord’s fate.
Newcomers unfamiliar with the tale of Sekiro can count on seeing masterful katana skills, action-packed combat scenes and magic when Sekiro: No Defeat hits screens next year.