Crunchyroll reveals first footage of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice anime

The first footage of the anime adaptation of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has been shown.

Announced during Opening Night Live at Gamescom 2025, the show, titled Sekiro: No Defeat, will be produced by Kadokawa, Qzil.la, and ARCH. Also unveiled was a brand new trailer, teasing the lore and art style of the show. The show will debut on Crunchyroll next year.

“We are taking on the monumental task of animating the breathtakingly beautiful Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice,” said Kenichi Kutsuna, director of the adaptation. “In doing so, we are pouring every ounce of our artistic vision and passion for beauty into its production.”

“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,” added 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 creative team behind the show has also been announced, as detailed below.

Sekiro: No Defeat Creative Team

• 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