Sekiro No Defeat anime announced: Everything you need to know
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The long-awaited adaptation is finally here
The Souls fans are pretty excited, as at Gamescom opening night live, we finally got to see the first look at Sekiro No Defeat anime adaptation.
This anime adaptation is set to premiere exclusively on Crunchyroll in 2026, excluding regions like Japan, China, Korea, Russia, and Belarus. Let’s check out more details in this article.
What to expect from Sekiro No Defeat?
This anime is developed by Qzil.la’s and directed by Kenichi Kutsuna, known for works like Magical Destroyers and Vlad Love.
Sekiro No Defeat will stay true to the game’s story, with Daisuke Namikawa voicing Wolf, Miyuki Sato as Kuro/The Divine Heir, and Kenjiro Tsuda as Genichiro Ashina.
This anime adaptation will explore the lore of Sekiro and the narrative, where players play as the “one-armed wolf,” a disgraced warrior protecting a young lord amidst the brutal Sengoku Japan.
The fans can expect some insane sword action, brutal gore, stealth and monsters, all brought to life with the hand-drawn animation.
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Official Staff
Here are the official staff working on the anime adaptation:
- Scriptwriter: Takuya Sato (selector infected WIXOSS director, Fate/stay night series composer)
- Character Designer: Takahiro Kishida (Haikyu!!, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Golden Wind)
- Deputy director: Shunsuke Fukui (Magical Destroyers opening animation production cooperation, Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! Episode 2 co-director)
- Chief animation director: Kaito Moki
- Action animation director: Takashi Mukoda (Run With the Wind co-main animator)
- Background art director: Yuji Kaneko (Tengoku Daimakyo)
- Color designer: Azusa Sasaki (Lycoris Recoil)
- Compositing director: Keisuke Nozawa (Vivy -Fluorite Eye’s Song-)
- Music composer: Shuta Hasunuma
Conclusion
ARCH’s involvement ranges from animation planning to cutting-edge technology such as VR and AI, while Qzil.la focuses on traditional animation.
The team’s experience, ranging from JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure to Lycoris Recoil, ensures a high-quality adaptation. The trailer’s visuals hint at the dark, twisted universe that fans adore, offering a faithful yet unique approach.
Source: Crunchyroll
FAQs
When is Sekiro No Defeat releasing?
It’s scheduled for 2026 on Crunchyroll, excluding Japan, China, Korea, Russia, and Belarus.
Who are the key staff behind Sekiro: No Defeat?
Kenichi Kutsuna directs, with Takuya Sato on scripts, Takahiro Kishida on character design, and Shuta Hasunuma composing the music.
Is AI being used in the animation of Sekiro No Defeat?
While Qzil.la, the animation studio, has AI interests, there’s no confirmation it’s used here; the focus is on traditional animation.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.
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