First Trailer for Suikoden: The Anime

by Carlos Mendoza March 6, 2026

written by Carlos Mendoza March 6, 2026

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Suikoden: The Anime, an animated adaptation of Suikoden 2, is set to release in October 2026, produced by Konami Animation in collaboration with NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan.
The anime focuses on the characters Riliu and Jowy, members of the Highland Kingdoms brigade, who dream of a bright future but find their lives disrupted by war.
Notable voice actors for the anime include Akihiro Mine as Rowd, Tsukino Chikasada as Pilika, Ayumu Murase as Luc, Takeo Otsuka as Shu, Yoshino Aoyama as Apple, Masato Niwa as Mukumuku, Taku Yashiro as Luca Blight, and Chika Anzai as Jillia Blight.
Yuzo Sato will direct the anime, with animation production handled by Konami Animation, as part of a broader effort to revitalize the Suikoden property. A cover image and trailer are available on YouTube (1PV202610).

Animated Adaptation of Suikoden 2: Riliu and Jowy’s War Journey

Konami has released the first trailer for Suikoden: The Anime, an animated adaptation of Suikoden 2. Scheduled for release in October 2026, the anime tells the story of Riliu and Jowy, two friends and members of the Highland Kingdom’s brigade. Produced by Konami Animation in collaboration with NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan, Suikoden: The Anime is part of a broader effort to revitalize the Suikoden property. The anime focuses on Riliu and Jowy, who dream of a bright future, but find their lives unexpectedly upended by war. Determined to realize their dreams, they refuse to surrender and seek help to define their own destinies. Konami Animation also announced the voice cast for the anime, which includes: Akihiro Mine as Rowd Tsukino Chikasada as Pilika Ayumu Murase as Luc Takeo Otsuka as Shu Yoshino Aoyama as Apple Masato Niwa as Mukumuku Taku Yashiro as Luca Blight Chika Anzai as Jillia Blight Yuzo Sato will direct the anime, with animation production handled by Konami Animation. A cover image and trailer are available on YouTube (1PV202610).