Sekiro: No Defeat is the FromSoftware anime that's been rumored for years, and it's coming to Crunchyroll as a crimson-soaked trailer details "a tale of loyalty and blood"

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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is getting a gorgeous adaptation

Sekiro: No Defeat
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The long-rumored Sekiro anime is real. As announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2025, Sekiro: No Defeat is a "fully hand-drawn" adaptation of the FromSoftware action game, and it promises a "a tale of loyalty and blood," the latter part of which is certainly evidenced in the debut trailer.

"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," director Kenichi Kutsuna says in a press release. "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."

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Sekiro: No Defeat will air in 2026. Our first look in the trailer is an impressive one, showcasing some cool action and no shortage of bloody violence. Exactly how the adaptation will handle the game's story altogether remains to be seen.

For now, check out our guide to new anime in 2025 for all the upcoming shows that need to be on your radar. Or for more gaming news, stick with us at GamesRadar+ as the Gamescom 2025 schedule rolls on.

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Dustin Bailey joined the GamesRadar team as a Staff Writer in May 2022, and is currently based in Missouri. He's been covering games (with occasional dalliances in the worlds of anime and pro wrestling) since 2015, first as a freelancer, then as a news writer at PCGamesN for nearly five years. His love for games was sparked somewhere between Metal Gear Solid 2 and Knights of the Old Republic, and these days you can usually find him splitting his entertainment time between retro gaming, the latest big action-adventure title, or a long haul in American Truck Simulator.

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