The Kadokawa Corporation, along with partners Crunchyroll, Qzil.la, and ARCH, have officially unveiled the anime adaptation of “Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice,” titled “Sekiro: No Defeat.” This series will be available for global streaming on Crunchyroll, except in Japan, China, South Korea, Russia, and Belarus. As of now, a release date has not been disclosed.
Here is the story synopsis:
The time is Sengoku.
In Japan, various autonomous states are constantly at odds with each other. At the heart of it all is Ashina, a land steeped in spiritual significance and age-old enigmas. Twenty years after the Sword Saint Isshin Ashina seized control through a violent power grab, a fresh danger arises internally: The Interior Ministry. To shield his native soil, Isshin’s grandson Genichiro resorts to forbidden magical forces. The only potential solution rests with a captive child-the Divine Heir-and his unspoken guardian: the devoted shinobi named Sekiro.
This narrative follows a noble and his loyal servant as they embark on a journey to reestablish harmony in a country teetering on the brink of chaos.
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Kenichi Kutsuna, director of Adaptation, announced, “We’re tackling the incredible challenge of bringing to life the visually stunning ‘Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.’ With each stroke, we infuse it with our artistic creativity and love for beauty. Our aim is to create a truly unforgettable experience, one that will resonate deeply with long-time fans of the game as well as those embarking on their first journey into the realm of ‘Sekiro.’ Anticipate its release!
Asa Suehira, chief content officer at Crunchyroll, stated, “The game ‘Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice’ is renowned for its precision and intensity, and these aspects are wonderfully portrayed in the adaptation. We’re thrilled to share ‘Sekiro: No Defeat’ with fans worldwide, and it’s an honor to collaborate with Kadokawa, Qzil.la, and ARCH to extend this iconic tale through the art of anime.
The anime’s production staff includes:
- 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
Watch the announcement trailer below.
Announce Trailer
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