The anime adaptation of the FromSoftware game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, officially titled Sekiro: No Defeat, has announced its premiere window. The series is scheduled to begin airing in January 2027 and will consist of eight episodes. This announcement was accompanied by the release of a new key visual.

Fans outside of Japan, China, Korea, Russia, and Belarus will be able to stream Sekiro: No Defeat on Crunchyroll when it premieres. The series is directed by Kenichi Kutsuna at studio Qzil.la, with Shunsuke Fukui serving as assistant director. Takahiro Kishida is responsible for character design, and Shuta Hasunuma is composing the music.

Prior Release and Production Details

Before its full series debut, a theatrical cut of the Sekiro: No Defeat anime premiered in Japan on September 4. The original game, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, developed by FromSoftware, was initially released in March 2019 across PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One platforms.

Key points

  • Sekiro: No Defeat anime premieres in January 2027.
  • The series will have eight episodes.
  • Crunchyroll will stream the anime worldwide, excluding specific regions.
  • Kenichi Kutsuna directs at studio Qzil.la.
  • A theatrical cut of the anime premiered in Japan on September 4.

Source: Crunchyroll News · Sep 24, 2026