Sekiro Anime Has Just Been Announced: When Is It Coming Out, And Where Can You Watch It?

A hand-drawn anime adaptation of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, titled Sekiro: No Defeat, has officially been announced and is set to stream on Crunchyroll.

The Sekiro: No Defeat anime is slated for release sometime in 2026. A specific launch date has not yet been confirmed. However, for American audiences, the series will stream exclusively via Crunchyroll.

The announcement came through a joint statement from Kadokawa, Qzil.la, ARCH, and Crunchyroll. Production is currently underway, with a full creative team and cast already in place. The anime will be entirely hand-drawn.

Where Can You Watch Sekiro: No Defeat?

Crunchyroll will be the exclusive streaming platform for Sekiro: No Defeat in the United States. Distribution plans for other regions, including the United Kingdom, have not yet been announced. Viewers may require a premium Crunchyroll subscription to access the series once released.

As of now, there are no official announcements regarding physical media or digital purchase options, but it has been confirmed that the anime will not be available on other major streaming services at launch. Updates on availability in other countries are expected closer to the release date.

Who Is Making the Sekiro Anime?

A star-studded cast of characters are involved with the making of Sekiro: No Defeat. The anime is being directed by Kenichi Kutsuna and produced by animation studio Qzil.la. Kutsuna previously worked on major titles including Bleach, Blue Exorcist, and FullMetal Alchemist. Production is underway courtesy of ARCH, in collaboration with Kadokawa and Crunchyroll.

Writing responsibilities are being handled by Takuya Satou, with music by Shuta Hasunuma. Takahiro Kishida is responsible for character design. The team also includes Shunsuke Fukui (Deputy Director), Kaito Moki (Chief Animation Director), and Takashi Mukoda (Action Animation Director).

Art direction is by Yuji Kaneko, with colour design by Azusa Sasaki, while cinematography will be led by Keisuke Nozawa and edited by Yoshinori Murakami. Sound direction is credited to Yasushi Nagura.

Will the Game's Voice Cast Return?

The anime will retain the original voice cast from the 2019 video game. Daisuke Namikawa will reprise his role as Wolf, the game's main protagonist. Miyuki Satou returns as Kuro, also known as the Divine Heir, and Kenjirō Tsuda will once again voice Genichiro Ashina.

These voice actors are known for work across major anime titles. Namikawa voiced Yamato in Digimon Adventure, while Tsuda played Hannes in Attack on Titan. Meanwhile, Satou has worked behind the scenes on projects like Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

For Newer Fans, What Is Sekiro: No Defeat Based On?

Sekiro: No Defeat is adapted from Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, the action-adventure video game developed by FromSoftware and released in March 2019. The game was launched on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows, and has sold over 10 million copies globally to date.

Set in a fictionalised version of Sengoku-era Japan, the story follows a shinobi named Wolf as he battles samurai, beasts, and supernatural foes to rescue a young lord and restore honour. Known for its difficulty and precision, the game received critical acclaim and won multiple awards, including Game of the Year.

The anime will follow the same core storyline, though the full scope of adaptation has not yet been disclosed. Promotional material suggests the focus will remain on action and visual storytelling.

Sekiro: No Defeat will bring the world of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice to anime for the first time. With its release set for 2026 and exclusive streaming on Crunchyroll, the series brings back familiar voices and introduces a new creative team to the franchise. Further updates, including the exact release date and UK availability, are expected over the coming months.