The Sekiro: No Defeat anime is coming to Crunchyroll in January 2027 as an eight-episode weekly series. It adapts FromSoftware’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Here is what is confirmed and what is still missing.
Sekiro: No Defeat release window
Crunchyroll announced in September that the series will start streaming in January 2027, with new episodes released weekly. A specific premiere date has not been announced yet.
Series or film?
Both. A condensed theatrical cut opened in Japan in September 2026, and the run was later extended. The streaming version is the full eight-episode series, and it includes extra content that was not in the cinema edit.
Who is making it
The anime is fully hand-drawn and produced by KADOKAWA, Qzil.la and ARCH. Kenichi Kutsuna directs. It is based on the 2019 action game, in which a shinobi called Wolf fights to protect a young lord in a fictional Sengoku-era Japan.
Where to watch in India
Crunchyroll has said the series will stream on its platform. Availability and release timing can differ by region, so check your Crunchyroll listing in India when the premiere date is announced.
What to know before you watch
- You do not need to have played the game, though fans of the game will recognise its settings and bosses.
- The series has eight episodes, so it should be a short season.
- Episodes will release weekly rather than all at once.
What is still unknown
The exact January premiere date, the English dub plans and the opening and ending theme details have not been confirmed in the reports we checked.
For more shows arriving early next year, see our Winter 2027 anime lineup. For more anime coverage, visit our Anime section.
Sources: Crunchyroll announcement as reported by The Outer Haven, Complex, KitGuru and Geek Native, But Why Tho, Beebom.