Sekiro: No Defeat Produced Without AI
Marcus Thompson 
Key Takeaways
Created with AI - we're still experimenting, so apologies if it misses the mark
- The upcoming anime adaptation of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will be entirely hand-drawn, with no AI involvement to preserve the original games art and precision.
- The anime is set to release in 2026 on Crunchyroll and will follow the established narrative of the game, taking place during Japans Sengoku feudal period.
- The story centers around Wolf, a shinobi on a quest to rescue his kidnapped master and exact revenge against his enemies.
- The anime aims to capture the original games themes of loyalty, honor, and intense combat, bringing the acclaimed title to a new medium.
Sekiro Anime: Hand-Drawn Artistry Avoids AI for Authenticity
The anime adaptation of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, produced by Japanese studio Qzil.la (known for Hell’s Paradise and Chainsaw Man), is set to release on Crunchyroll in 2026. Following the first trailer’s release, the production team, including Qzil.la, ARCH, and Kadokawa, addressed initial questions regarding scenes that seemed to use artificial intelligence. They clarified that the anime is being produced with entirely hand-drawn animation, assuring fans that no AI is involved in its creation. This commitment aims to preserve the original game’s art and precision in its new format. The Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice anime will follow the game’s established narrative, set during Japan’s Sengoku feudal period. It centers on Wolf, a shinobi on a quest to rescue his kidnapped master and exact revenge against those who severed his hand. The trailer indicates that the adaptation will retain the original game’s defining themes of loyalty, honor, and intense combat, bringing the acclaimed title to a new medium.
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