Sekiro Anime Is An Ambitious Project; Will Be “Drawn,” Says Leaker

The anime adaptation of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an ambitious and promising project, according to a new rumor. X (formerly known as Twitter) user @o_yms_ revealed hints and teasers about the rumored show in a tweet marking the second mention of the alleged adaptation, with the first one surfacing last year alongside a similar rumor for Ghost of Tsushima.

https://t.co/TRN0ZMrHyK

— 謙虚な人 (@o_yms_) January 31, 2024

The tweet also provided a clue about which studio might be involved in the project. According to the post, Bibury Animation Studios appears to be the potential candidate due to a reference GIF from the opening of the Magical Destroyer anime found in the tweet’s reply section. 

Furthermore, the GIF seemingly hints at the involvement of Kenichi Kutsuna, the individual responsible for specifically animating the opening of Magical Destroyers. Currently a freelancer, it’s possible for Kutsuna to be enlisted for the Sekiro anime alongside a different studio. What’s equally noteworthy is that the project will be drawn as opposed to ones that use CGI such as Tekken: Bloodline.

drawn and quite ambitious from what i have seen, promising project

— 謙虚な人 (@o_yms_) January 31, 2024

It’s crucial to approach this information cautiously as the details shared in the tweet are simply rumors & leaks and lack concrete official confirmation. Anime and gaming communities are no strangers to rumors, and while the prospect of an anime for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is undoubtedly exciting, we advise you to take this with several servings of salt and await official news.

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Gaming and anime’s fusion has proven to be a fertile ground for creative adaptations. The example of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners shows that video games can be adapted into other mediums while retaining and possibly increasing the overall quality. An anime of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, a critically acclaimed action-adventure game by FromSoftware, presents an enticing opportunity for the IP to grow.

The combination of Bibury Animation Studios, Kenichi Kutsuna’s potential involvement, and the allure of bringing Sekiro’s rich lore and intense combat to the anime format make this rumored project one to watch if it turns out to be real. For now, we encourage you to keep a watchful eye on official announcements from the involved parties and keep your expectations tempered.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice launched on March 22, 2019, for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and the now-defunct Google Stadia.