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Sekiro: No Defeat Announced at Gamescom as Official Anime, Streaming on Crunchyroll in 2026

The hand-drawn series from ARCH and Qzil.la adapts FromSoftware’s Sengoku tale under action-focused direction by Kenichi Kutsuna.

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Wolf clashes swords with Genichiro in the Sekiro: No Defeat anime.
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Overview

  • Crunchyroll will carry the series exclusively in most regions in 2026, with Japan, China, Korea, Russia, and Belarus excluded, and no specific premiere date announced.
  • An announcement trailer showcases a faithful retelling of the game’s opening and highlights key boss encounters.
  • Confirmed staff credits include screenwriter Takuya Satou, character designer Takahiro Kishida, deputy director Shunsuke Fukui, chief animation director Kaito Moki, and composer Shuta Hasunuma.
  • Producers emphasize fully hand-drawn 2D animation and realistic sword combat choreography as core to the adaptation’s aesthetic.
  • Several outlets report casting for Wolf, Kuro, and Genichiro (Daisuke Namikawa, Miyuki Satou, Kenjiro Tsuda), though full official confirmation and episode details have not been provided.