Reasons Why Sekiro Anime Is Going To Be Great

Summary

Sekiro: No Defeat anime coming to Crunchyroll in 2026, and it will be an adaptation, not a sequel.
Top anime veterans working on the series promise cinematic, high-quality visuals.
Adaptation opens room for new endings, deeper worldbuilding, and franchise continuity.

The anime based on Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is called Sekiro: No Defeat, and its surprise announcement during the Gamescom has left fans brimming with anticipation. There are many reasons why followers of this franchise should be excited, but among them, there are a few clues that lead us to believe that From Software's beloved franchise has been resurrected from its early grave.

Sekiro: No Defeat will arrive on Crunchyroll in 2026 (at an unconfirmed date), and the project will be directed by veteran animator, producer, and director Kenichi Kutsuna. Learn everything about Sekiro: No Defeat, and how the impact of its surprise reveal has given away clues about the future of the franchise.

The Continuity Of The Series Might Be Secured

It's Not A Sequel, But An Adaptation

Ever since Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice was put on hold by From Software, fans of this incredible game have been fairly disappointed. More so if they consider that the 'True Ending' of the game gave away the possibility for a DLC or a sequel, though this never came into fruition. But now, with the reveal of the anime, the story of Sekiro continues to live, though not as fans might have anticipated.

Sekiro: No Defeat is an adaptation, rather than a continuation of the original story, and will reflect the events of the game in a unique and certainly exciting way. Though if this goes well, then the future of the Sekiro series might be safer than back in the day when nobody knew what Miyazaki planned for this record-breaking game.

It Has Veterans of the Anime Industry at Its Helm

The Visuals Are Breathtaking

One of the best aspects of Sekiro: No Defeat, is the incredible array of talented hands working on it. Starting with its director, a veteran of the anime industry (Kenichi Kutsuna), who has participated in projects that span from Bleach, Naruto, and One-Punch Man, to Puella Magi Madoka Magica. He is a versatile and skilled individual whose signature is absolute quality.

Fans will also be excited to know that the main character designer is none other than Takahiro Kishida, responsible for masterpieces like Birdy the Mighty, and Aquarion. A true veteran of the design and animation department who has been around for ages, and the quality of his work speaks volumes. And since Kutsuna and Kishida have collaborated on several projects before, their methods and work values are probably aligned.

Besides these two heavyweights of art and animation, there are more veterans joining hands to make Sekiro possible: Keisuke Nozawa (Evangelion 2.0, Your Lie in April, Date a Live) will be the Cinematrographer, and Yûji Kaneko (Blade Runner: Blackout, Trigun Stampede, Star Wars: Visions) will be the Art Director. The talent pool list continues, but readers might have gotten a grasp of how good this is, and what it means for the series.

The official trailer does look wonderful, and if players pay attention to detail, they will recognize many of the characters from the original game, including the antagonist Kuro, the Divine Heir, and even a glimpse at the annoying Folding Screen Monkeys.

It Is The Perfect Opportunity To Explore New Endings

Unexplored Storylines And In-Depth Worldbuilding Could Be The Key To Sekiro's Future

As Sekiro players might know, the game has four different endings, with one of them being the 'true' ending. Since the canon of the story is not set in stone, this is a new opportunity to explore unused storylines that were cut out or discarded from the original game. After all, the series will be an adaptation, and a new ending opens up new possibilities as well.

Will Sekiro be consumed by his rage and execute his revenge on Kuro? Will he end up sacrificing himself and destroying the Dragon's Heritage, breaking the cycle forever? Or will something else happen? Fans brimming with excitement can look forward to seeing how the story unfolds, and one thing is for sure: They won't be disappointed with the results.

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