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

Mumbai, India (August 20, 2025) – The masterpiece that redefined action games is
now being retold as only anime can. During Opening Night Live at Gamescom 2025, Kadokawa, Crunchyroll, Qzil.la, and ARCH officially unveiled Sekiro: No Defeat, a breathtaking new anime that brings the award-winning epic Sekiro: Shadows Die
Twice 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 the
game’s unforgettable story — a tale of loyalty and blood, set in a fantastical
reimagining of Sengoku-era Japan.
“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 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
The voice cast includes:
● 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 by
Activision, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has sold over 10 million copies globally.

About Kadokawa:
KADOKAWA CORPORATION develops a wide range of entertainment including
publishing, videos, games, Web services, education, merchandising, actual events,
and business for inbound customers. By advancing digital transformation with our
new employee working style Activity Based Working (ABW), KADOKAWA
CORPORATION implements a global media mix strategy, focusing on stable
Intellectual 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.la:
Qzil.la is a content studio that breaks free from conventional norms, combining the
latest technology with creativity to pioneer the future of entertainment. We leverage
our unique sensibility and the high quality of Japanese animation to co-create
culture that resonates globally. https://qzil.la

About ARCH:
ARCH is an animation production company founded in 2017. We specialize in the
planning, development, and production of animation and other visual works,
providing innovative concepts that transcend industry boundaries and utilize the latest technologies, from conception to implementation. https://www.archinc.jp/

About Crunchyroll:
Crunchyroll is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With the
ambition to make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime experience and destination centered around a premium
streaming service. Crunchyroll has the largest dedicated anime library, an immersive world of events, exciting theatrical releases, unique games, must-have merchandise,
timely news, and more. Anime is for everyone and is accessible to stream across territories through Crunchyroll—whether on the go on mobile, through gaming consoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops anywhere.
Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based
Sony Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music
Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.

–Press Release