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Crunchyroll Reveals 'Sekiro: No Defeat' Anime Trailer
Director addresses fan concerns about adapting the video game into a new series.
Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:53pm
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Crunchyroll has dropped the trailer for its upcoming 'Sekiro' anime adaptation, which is based on FromSoftware's critically acclaimed 2019 action-adventure game 'Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice'. The hand-drawn anime series is directed by Kenichi Kutsuna and produced by Studio Qzil.la, and follows the shinobi warrior Wolf on his quest to rescue his lord during Japan's Sengoku period. The 'Sekiro: No Defeat' director spoke to Variety about addressing fan concerns over adapting the video game into an anime series.
Why it matters
The 'Sekiro' video game was a major critical and commercial success, so the announcement of an anime adaptation has generated a lot of interest and anticipation from fans. However, video game adaptations can be challenging, so the director's comments on addressing fan concerns are important to reassure the audience that the adaptation will stay true to the source material.
The details
The new 'Sekiro: No Defeat' trailer shows the anime version of the protagonist Wolf beginning his journey. The TV series is a hand-drawn anime produced by Studio Qzil.la and directed by Kenichi Kutsuna. In an exclusive interview with Variety, the director discussed how they are working to adapt the challenging video game in a way that will satisfy fans.
- The 'Sekiro: No Defeat' trailer was dropped by Crunchyroll on March 16, 2026.
- The 'Sekiro' anime series is set to have a panel at the SXSW Festival in Austin in 2026.
The players
Kenichi Kutsuna
The director of the 'Sekiro: No Defeat' anime adaptation.
Studio Qzil.la
The animation studio producing the 'Sekiro' anime series.
FromSoftware
The video game developer behind the critically acclaimed 'Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice' game, which the anime is based on.
What they’re saying
“In the new 'Sekiro: No Defeat' trailer, which readers can watch via the video above, the anime version of Wolf begins this journey.”
— Jennifer Maas, Author
“The 'Sekiro: No Defeat' director told Variety during an exclusive...”
— Jennifer Maas, Author
What’s next
The 'Sekiro' anime series is set to have a panel at the SXSW Festival in Austin in 2026, where more details about the adaptation are expected to be revealed.
The takeaway
The announcement of a 'Sekiro' anime adaptation has generated a lot of interest from fans, but adapting a challenging video game into an anime series comes with its own set of concerns. The director's comments on addressing those fan concerns suggest the production team is committed to staying true to the source material and delivering a satisfying adaptation for viewers.
