The anime adaptation of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will premiere in Japan on September 4 under the title Sekiro: No Defeat. The production, announced by Kadokawa, Crunchyroll, Qzil.la, and ARCH, will have a limited three-week theatrical screening. The series will stream exclusively worldwide on Crunchyroll, except in Japan, China, Korea, Russia, and Belarus, where other services will manage the rights.
The anime's graphic engine and its technical adaptation 🎥
The animation studio has opted for a combination of traditional 2D techniques with computer-generated backgrounds to recreate the feudal Japan of the video game. According to production sources, motion capture tools have been used for the combat sequences to maintain the characteristic fluidity of the original title. The soundtrack will include orchestral pieces composed by Yuka Kitamura, who also worked on the game. Character design is handled by a team led by veterans from Studio MAPPA.
Can the anime match the difficulty of the video game? ⚔️
Fans wonder if the protagonist will die as many times as in the game. Producers have confirmed that there will be no loading screens every two minutes, but there will be tense moments so the viewer can suffer on the couch without having to press a single button. Of course, if you fall asleep during an episode, you will lose the thread of the story just as you would lose a life in the game. At least here, you won't have to blame the controller.