anime adaptation of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has received important updates. The production Sekiro: No Defeat released a new promotional video confirming a theatrical release in Japanese cinemas in 2026, as well as revealing the cast and theme song.
Furthermore, the video confirms that several voice actors from the original game are returning to their roles. Among them are Daisuke Namikawa as Sekiro, Miyuki Satō as Kuro, and Kenjirō Tsuda as Genichiro Ashina. Other names include Shizuka Itō as Emma and Takaya Hashi as Owl.
Production and staff of the anime Sekiro
The anime is directed by Kenichi Kutsuna at studio Qzil.la. The script is by Takuya Satou, while Takahiro Kishida, known for Durarara!! , is responsible for the character design. The soundtrack is composed by Shūta Hasunuma.
Furthermore, the theme song “Blu” uses a composition by Ryuichi Sakamoto from the album The Best of Playing the Orchestra 2014. The team also officially confirmed that all animation will be created in traditional 2D , without the use of artificial intelligence.
Learn the story of the game Sekiro
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an action-adventure game directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki and published by Activision in 2019. The title puts the player in the role of a warrior known as the "one-armed wolf".
In the story, the protagonist attempts to rescue his young master, heir to an ancient lineage, while facing powerful enemies in a Japan inspired by the Sengoku period of the 16th century. The game combines intense combat, stealth, and ninja skills. In less than ten days after its release, the title surpassed 2 million copies sold .
Finally, the Crunchyroll will stream the anime globally in 2026, except in Japan, China, Korea, Russia, and Belarus. Keep following more news about anime and anime seasons here at AnimeNews.
Source: Official Website