Fans of the critically acclaimed Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice have reason to rejoice as evidence of an anime adaptation has surfaced. A web domain, sekiro-anime.jp, was registered on July 31, 2025, by the Kadokawa Corporation, the parent company of the game’s developer, FromSoftware.
The WHOIS information for the domain, which you can verify here, clearly lists Kadokawa as the registrant. The domain is set to expire on July 31, 2026, and was last updated on August 5, 2025. This move strongly suggests that an official announcement about a Sekiro anime is imminent.
The news, first spotted by eagle-eyed fans, quickly spread across social media and gaming forums. A thread on the GamingLeaksAndRumours subreddit and a discussion on Resetera have been buzzing with excitement. Notorious gaming news source Wario64 also shared the finding on X (formerly Twitter), further fueling the speculation.
This development aligns with long-standing rumors. A user on the Resetera forums, vestan, noted that a Sekiro anime has been rumored since 2023, alongside an adaptation of Ghost of Tsushima. While the Ghost of Tsushima anime has since been confirmed, news on the Sekiro front remained quiet until now. Vestan also mentioned that a newer studio, Qzil.la, known for their work on the opening of Jigokuraku, is rumored to be handling the animation.
Fan reaction has been overwhelmingly positive. Many see this as a fantastic opportunity to expand on the world and lore of Sekiro. Comments across Reddit and X show a high level of anticipation, with many hoping that a successful anime could lead to what they desire most: a sequel to the game. While some wonder about the IP rights, given that Activision was the publisher, the registration by Kadokawa, who owns FromSoftware, seems to indicate that they are in control of this new project.
As of now, there has been no official announcement from Kadokawa or FromSoftware. However, the registration of the domain is a very strong indicator that we will be seeing Wolf’s journey animated in the near future. Fans will be eagerly awaiting an official reveal, which could happen at any of the upcoming major gaming or anime conventions.