Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Gets Anime Film Adaptation

By Sam 26 June 2026

The video game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is getting a theatrical anime film. Titled Sekiro: No Defeat, the film opens in Japanese theaters on September 4, 2026, for a three-week limited run.

Two characters from Sekiro: No Defeat in traditional Japanese attire

FromSoftware's award-winning action-adventure game will be adapted into a fully hand-drawn 2D animation. The film has been selected for the Midnight Special section of the 2026 Annecy International Animated Film Festival and the Animation Plus section of the Fantasia International Film Festival.

Kenichi Kutsuna, a web animator known for the 'Kill la Kill' web shorts, directs. The script is by Takuya Sato (Asagao to Kase-san.), with character design by Takahiro Kishida (Haikyu. The Dumpster Battle).

A samurai warrior from Sekiro: No Defeat holding a sword

The original Japanese voice cast returns: Daisuke Namikawa as Wolf, Miyuki Satou as the Divine Heir Kuro, and Kenjiro Tsuda as Genichiro Ashina.

Composer Shuta Hasunuma handles the film's score. The theme song is "Blu" by the late Ryuichi Sakamoto, taken from his compilation The Best of 'Playing the Orchestra 2014'. Hasunuma's new track "Sando" is available for pre-order on major streaming platforms.

Close-up of a stern samurai character from the film

Production is handled by Qzil.la, with KADOKAWA and Arch Inc. producing. The film is rated PG12.

Advance ticket sales for the Japanese theatrical release begin June 26. A three-layer clear file featuring key visuals is available as a limited-time purchase bonus. A list of participating theaters is available on the official website.

Source: PR Times via Qzil.la株式会社