Gamescom 2025 was the chosen stage to present the first trailer for Sekiro: No Defeat, the anime adaptation of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The project, which will premiere worldwide in 2026 through Crunchyroll, has caused enormous anticipation among followers of FromSoftware's video game.
The preview showcased a carefully crafted artistic direction and great fidelity to the dark and challenging atmosphere that characterizes the original title.
The story behind Sekiro: No Defeat
The anime will bring the action to 16th-century Japan, a time of conflict and power struggles between clans. The protagonist, known as Wolf, is a shinobi who must protect and rescue his young lord amid lethal battles against powerful enemies.
The adaptation will maintain the main elements of the video game, although it promises a renewed perspective with a cinematic focus on the action sequences and settings.
A high-level creative team
The series will be directed by Kenichi Kutsuna, who is making his directorial debut after having worked on projects such as Naruto: Shippuden and One-Punch Man. He is joined by Takuya Sato as the scriptwriter and Takahiro Kishida as the character designer.
