Trailer: ‘Sekiro: No Defeat’

‘Sekiro: No Defeat’ is a 2026 Japanese animated action fantasy film directed by Kenichi Kutsuna.

Based on FromSoftware’s action-adventure game ‘Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice’, the film follows a skilled shinobi who battles to protect his young master from those seeking the power of his immortal bloodline. The voice cast includes Daisuke Namikawa, Miyuki Sato, Kenjiro Tsuda, Jin Urayama, and Shizuka Ito.

Synopsis: During Japan’s Sengoku period, a shinobi known as Wolf serves Kuro, the young heir to a mysterious bloodline known as the Dragon’s Heritage. Its power can grant immortality, making Kuro a target for the warriors of Ashina. As Wolf attempts to protect his master, they discover that the gift of immortality comes at a terrible cost, spreading a deadly sickness among those around them. Determined to end the curse even if it costs him his life, Kuro resolves to sever the Dragon’s Heritage, while Wolf throws himself into a dangerous battle to change his master’s fate. [© Far East Films]

‘Sekiro: No Defeat’ is scheduled for release in Japan on September 4, 2026.