Crunchyroll has announced the anime adaptation of FromSoftware’s Sekiro, titled Sekiro: No Defeat. A trailer was shared, with the synopsis as follows:
The time is Sengoku. Japan is fractured into many independent nations entangled in ceaseless war. At the center lies Ashina, a land of sacred earth and ancient mystery.
Two decades after Sword Saint Isshin Ashina reclaimed the region in a brutal coup, a new threat emerges from within: The Interior Ministry. Desperate to protect his homeland, Isshin’s grandson Genichiro turns to forbidden powers.
The only hope lies in a kidnapped boy — the Divine Heir — and his silent protector: a loyal shinobi known only as Sekiro. This is the story of a lord and his retainer — and their quest to restore balance to a nation on the edge.
The staff is as follows:
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Director: Kenichi Kutsuna
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Screenwriter: Takuya Satou
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Character Designer: Takahiro Kishida
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Deputy Director: Shunsuke Fukui
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Chief Animation Director: Kaito Moki
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Action Animation Director: Takashi Mukoda
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Art Director: Yuji Kaneko
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Color Designer: Azusa Sasaki
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Cinematographer: Keisuke Nozawa
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Editor: Yoshinori Murakami
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Sound Director: Yasushi Nagura
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Composer: Shuta Hasunuma
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Produced by: ARCH
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Production Company: Qzil.la
The voice cast includes:
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Wolf: Daisuke Namikawa
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Kuro / The Divine Heir: Miyuki Satou
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Genichiro Ashina: Kenjiro Tsuda
Kenichi Kutsuna, director of the adaptation, said the following:
We are taking on the monumental task of animating the breathtakingly beautiful Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. 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.
Asa Suehira, Chief Content Officer at Crunchyroll, said the following:
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a game known for its precision and intensity, and those qualities carry through beautifully in this adaptation 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.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a single-player action game where players must use shinobi skills to take down tough enemies. The story takes place in the late 1500s in Sengoku, Japan, where the conflict of life and death is instilled in all warriors. The game features large environments and towering boss battles that have players beating at their controllers to progress.
During the game, players will need to understand how to unleash surprise attacks, but if they get into a confrontation, deflection and patience are key to taking down the opponent. Taking a step back during a confrontation in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is not unheard of, since sizing up your opponent might help you in the end. It’s an inherently different title from other FromSoftware games, heavily emphasizing parrying above all else. Many also see it as the developer’s most challenging title.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
In case you missed it, check out our review of the game.
