Crunchyroll Reveals ‘Sekiro: No Defeat’ Will Stream Weekly as a Series Beginning January 2027

KADOKAWA, Qzil.la and ARCH’s Expanded Series Adaptation of FromSoftware’s Global  Gaming Hit Will Stream Exclusively on Crunchyroll Worldwide 

Crunchyroll announced today that Sekiro: No Defeat, the fully hand-drawn anime  adaptation produced by KADOKAWA, Qzil.la and ARCH, will begin streaming as a series in  January 2027. The series will be available exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide, excluding  Japan, China, Korea, Russia, and Belarus. Sekiro: No Defeat will premiere on Crunchyroll as  an eight-episode series featuring additional content beyond the theatrical version currently  screening in Japan. 

Crafted with reverence for the original, Sekiro: No Defeat adapts the game’s unforgettable  story: a tale of loyalty, blood, and sacrifice set in a fantastical reimagining of Sengoku-era  Japan. The expanded episodic format will offer audiences an even deeper experience of  Wolf and Kuro’s journey. 

Originally slated for a limited three-week theatrical run, Sekiro: No Defeat will continue its  theatrical run in Japan due to popular demand. Ahead of its theatrical release in Japan,  Sekiro: No Defeat screened as part of Annecy’s “Feature Films: Midnight Specials” program  and made its North American premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival.  

The series is helmed by a team of acclaimed anime creators: 

• Director: Kenichi Kutsuna 
• Screenwriter: Takuya Satou 
• Character Designer: Takahiro Kishida 
• Deputy Director: Shunsuke Fukui 
• Chief Animation Director: Kaito Moki 
• Action Animation Director: Takashi Mukoda 
• Art Director: Yuji Kaneko 
• Color Designer: Azusa Sasaki 
• Cinematographer: Keisuke Nozawa 
• Editor: Yoshinori Murakami 
• Sound Director: Yasushi Nagura 
• Composer: Shuta Hasunuma 
• Produced by: ARCH 
• Production Company: Qzil.la 

Cast:  

• Wolf: Daisuke Namikawa 
• Kuro / The Divine Heir: Miyuki Satou 
• Genichiro Ashina: Kenjiro Tsuda 

About the Game 

Developed by FromSoftware (Elden Ring, Bloodborne, Dark Souls) and published by  Activision, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has sold over 10 million copies globally. 

About Kadokawa 

KADOKAWA CORPORATION develops a wide range of entertainment including publishing,  videos, games, Web services, education, merchandising, actual events, and business for 

inbound customers. By advancing digital transformation with our new employee working  style Activity Based Working (ABW), KADOKAWA CORPORATION implements a global media  mix strategy, focusing on stable Intellectual Property (IP) creation and delivering it to the  world in a variety of forms. 

KADOKAWA Group Global Portal Site: https://group.kadokawa.co.jp/global/ 

About Qzil.la 

Qzil.la is a content studio that breaks free from conventional norms, combining the latest  technology with creativity to pioneer the future of entertainment. We leverage our unique  sensibility and the high quality of Japanese animation to co-create culture that resonates  globally. https://qzil.la 

About ARCH 

ARCH is an animation production company founded in 2017. We specialize in the planning,  development, and production of animation and other visual works, providing innovative  concepts that transcend industry boundaries and utilize the latest technologies, from  conception to implementation. https://www.archinc.jp/ 

About Crunchyroll 

Crunchyroll is the global anime brand that fuels fans’ love of anime. With the ambition to  make anime an even bigger part of pop culture, Crunchyroll offers fans the ultimate anime  experience and destination centered around a premium streaming service. Crunchyroll has  the largest dedicated anime library, an immersive world of events, exciting theatrical  releases, unique games, must-have merchandise, timely news, and more. Anime is for  everyone and is accessible to stream across territories through Crunchyroll—whether on  the go on mobile, through gaming consoles and big-screen devices at home, or on desktops  anywhere. 

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between U.S.-based Sony  Pictures Entertainment and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment  (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group. 

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