FromSoftware’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is getting an anime adaptation titled Sekiro: No Defeat, announced during Gamescom 2025’s Opening Night Live.
Original Voice Actors Returning
The announcement confirmed that the original voice actors from the game will be reprising their roles for the anime. This is a promising sign — it suggests FromSoftware is treating the adaptation with respect rather than simply licensing the IP to the lowest bidder.
What to Expect
Sekiro’s story — set in Sengoku-era Japan with supernatural elements — is a perfect fit for anime adaptation. The game’s combat is famously brutal, and translating that to animation could result in some of the most intense sword-fighting sequences the medium has seen.
The Adaptation Trend
Sekiro joins a growing list of game-to-anime adaptations, following the success of Castlevania, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, and Tekken: Bloodline. The bar for quality game adaptations has been raised significantly in recent years, and FromSoftware’s involvement suggests they’re aiming to clear it.
No broadcast date yet, but this is one to watch.