Carl Roberts 
KADOKAWA, Qzil. la and ARCH’s Adaptation of FromSoftware’s Global Hit, Sekiro: No Defeat, Will Be Exclusive to Crunchyroll Worldwide in January 2027.
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. Moreover, Sekiro: No Defeat will premiere on Crunchyroll as an eight-episode series. It will feature additional content beyond the theatrical version. Specifically, this version is currently screening in Japan.
Crafted with reverence for the original, the series 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.
AN EXPANDED THEATRICAL RUN
Originally slated for a limited three-week theatrical run, Sekiro: No Defeat will continue in Japan due to popular demand. Ahead of its release in Japanese cinemas, 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 CREATORS AND CAST
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
Sekiro: No Defeat will stream exclusively on Crunchyroll worldwide from January 2027.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
He can be found either at his neighborhood cinema, enjoying the latest releases on the big screen, or at home streaming the newest blockbuster movies.
