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Kojima Expands Death Stranding Universe with Anime Adaptation

Part of Kojima’s cross-media roadmap, the anime reflects his focus on medium-specific storytelling before the June 26 launch of the sequel game.

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Norman Reedus in an image from Death Stranding
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Overview

  • Hideo Kojima confirmed in a Vogue Japan interview that an anime adaptation of Death Stranding is in production.
  • The anime joins a live-action film adaptation being developed by A24 and directed by Michael Sarnoski.
  • Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is scheduled for release on June 26, 2025.
  • Kojima’s adaptation strategy aims to leverage each medium’s strengths rather than simply retell the original game’s narrative.
  • Details on the anime’s production studio, release date and storyline have not yet been announced.